100 Things to Do Before High School - Make a New Friend Thing! (S1E11)
CJ and the boys decide to expand their group, but making new friends throws each of them into unexpected situations.
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
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| TMDB Rating | 5.0 (2 votes) |
| Air Date | 2015-09-26 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
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Storyline
Storyline
In this episode of '100 Things to Do Before High School,' CJ and his friends decide to expand their social circle by making new friends. This decision leads them into a series of humorous and unexpected situations, as they each tackle the challenges of befriending new classmates. Their attempts to connect showcase their personalities and highlight the importance of friendship.
As CJ and the boys navigate their new dynamics, they learn valuable lessons about acceptance, empathy, and the unpredictability of relationships. The episode culminates in heartwarming moments that emphasize the joy of friendship, as well as the challenges that come with it. Through laughter and mishaps, CJ and his friends discover that making new friends can be both rewarding and enlightening.
What Parents Say
This episode touches on the universal experience of making new friends, a theme that resonates with kids and parents alike. It showcases the excitement and anxiety that can accompany new social interactions, making it relatable for children navigating similar experiences in their own lives. Parents may appreciate the humorous yet insightful portrayal of friendship dynamics.
Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of being open to new people and situations. It encourages viewers to embrace diversity in friendships, which is vital for personal growth. The boys' adventures illustrate that while making new friends can be challenging, it can also lead to meaningful connections and memorable experiences.
What Children Can Learn
Through their journey in this episode, kids learn that making friends is not always easy, but it is a valuable skill that can lead to lasting relationships. Each character faces different challenges that teach important lessons about patience, understanding, and empathy. By seeing their favorite characters navigate these situations, children can feel encouraged to step out of their comfort zones.
The episode emphasizes the idea that friendship can come from unexpected places. CJ and his friends realize that everyone has something unique to offer, and by being open-minded, they can enrich their lives with new friendships. This message helps kids understand the importance of inclusivity and being kind to others.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What challenges do the boys face when making new friends? | Each of the boys encounters different challenges while trying to make new friends. CJ struggles with being accepted by a new group, while his friends face their own hurdles, such as dealing with shyness or miscommunication. These situations provide comedic moments but also highlight the awkwardness that can accompany forming new friendships. |
| How do the characters learn from their experiences? | Throughout the episode, the characters learn valuable lessons about patience and empathy. They discover that making friends requires effort and understanding, and that sometimes things don't go as planned. These experiences teach them to appreciate the friendships they already have while remaining open to new connections. |
| Is there a positive message about friendship in this episode? | Yes, the episode conveys a strong positive message about the importance of friendship. It encourages kids to be open-minded and accepting of others, highlighting that true friendship can come from unexpected places. This message is reinforced by the boys' eventual success in their new social endeavors. |
| What role does humor play in the episode? | Humor is a central element of the episode, providing both entertainment and a way to address the awkwardness of making new friends. The boys' misadventures lead to funny situations that lighten the mood, making it easier for young viewers to relate to their experiences without feeling overwhelmed. |
| How can this episode help kids in real-life situations? | This episode serves as a valuable guide for kids navigating their own social circles. It illustrates the ups and downs of friendship in a relatable way, helping children understand that it's normal to feel nervous about making new friends. The lessons learned can empower them to approach new situations with confidence and openness. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | With the pressures of high school in their near future, CJ and her two best friends decide to embark on a series of middle school adventures while they can still take risks and have fun. |
| 1 | 2 | CJ, Fen and Crispo start a garage band with hopes of winning top prize at the school's music festival. But when creative differences break up the band, CJ must find a way to reunite the team in time for their big performance. |
| 1 | 3 | The gang each sets out to conquer their fears, but when CJ is faced with talking to her 8th grade crush, she needs the help of Fenwick & Crispo to cross this item off the list. |
| 1 | 4 | CJ notices how many times Fenwick says the word "no" so she convinces the guys to say yes for the day. But while agreeing to everything that is asked of you opens new doors, it also creates unanticipated problems. |
| 1 | 5 | Hoping to insert a little magic into their middle school routine, CJ, Fen and Crispo set out to grant the wishes of some people in their lives. |
| 1 | 6 | A sleepover fund-raiser is held at school, and CJ and her pals want to stay awake for the event, but it's no easy task. |
| 1 | 7 | CJ longs for a pet, but her mom is unsure she's ready, so she makes CJ look after a flour baby to prove she's responsible. |
| 1 | 8 | CJ and her pals experiment with their wardrobes and learn about the effects clothes can have. |
| 1 | 9 | CJ works with Fen and Crispo to find out their "special thing". |
| 1 | 10 | Crispo lacks funds for a concert ticket, so his pals scheme to get him one without him knowing they paid for it. |
| 1 | 11 | CJ and the boys decide to expand their group, but making new friends throws each of them into unexpected situations. |
| 1 | 12 | The group decides to enter the science fair, but CJ cannot figure out what she wants to do and starts losing her spirit; however, Ronbie raises her spirits back up with a pep talk. Meanwhile, Fenwick builds a robot that is beaten by Mindy's better robot. Crispo tries multiple things to impress one of the judges, but repeatedly fails. Eventually, CJ figures out that she can enter her list of 100 things to do before high school because of the science of whether or not things on the list prepare someone for high school and Fenwick builds a robot that highly surpasses Mindy's, but it goes haywire and wrecks everyone's science fair projects, except Crispo's, whose science fair project ended up being himself because of what his body can do. |
| 1 | 13 | When Crispo joins the Save the Baboons club, which is ran by Mindy and Blake, CJ and Fenwick, who were not allowed to join, try to find their own clubs. Fenwick joins the Super Genius club and CJ joins the Club club, which is boring. CJ and the other club members attempt to make it cooler, but it gets taken over by Mindy and Blake's club, so CJ tries one more time in a bigger room. When Crispo discovers that the money donations for the Save the Baboons club is going toward the club's expenses rather than saving the baboons, he leaves and join CJ's Club Awesome club, which becomes a huge success. However, it becomes too much of a success after Mindy's not able to go in, despite everyone being able to join, and CJ, Fenwick, and Crispo not even being allowed to go back in due to the club reaching capacity. |
| 1 | 14 | Due to a bad childhood experience, Principal Hader cancels the Halloween carnival. CJ, Fenwick, and Crispo make it their thing to figure out why Principal Hader hates Halloween and fix it. Meanwhile, Crispo is made fun of for wearing what others perceive as a costume for little children. He then changes to a more dark costume to be cool, but later realizes that he should not change simply because somebody doesn't like a particular feature about him. |
| 1 | 15 | CJ, Fenwick, and Crispo are all sick; CJ and Fenwick are both home while Crispo wants to know what it's like to have a sick day, but his parents don't ever allow him to stay home, no matter how sick he is. Meanwhile, to keep his perfect attendance record, Fenwick has Crispo walk around with Fenwick on an iPad. Later, Fenwick gives Crispo the idea to get on a bike and go over to CJ's house to make the best of his sick day, but when Crispo gets over there, CJ's not there because she came back to school since she was feeling a lot better thanks to some disgusting green liquid medicine her parents forced her to take earlier. |
| 1 | 16 | CJ challenges her friends to sit at another lunch table during lunchtime and see how events occur differently. |
| 1 | 17 | CJ and her friends discover the challenges of taking care of themselves when they find that they are home alone for the night |
| 1 | 18 | CJ and the boys decide to make their voices heard during the 7th grade elections; a friendly competition turns negative |
| 1 | 19 | When a simple lie morphs into an out of control event, CJ and the boys discover the power of words and the messy business surrounding lies, truths and the consequences of telling both. |
| 1 | 20 | The children are ready to redeem their rewards for a school achievement trip to the water park, but their "pootybucks" go missing. |
| 1 | 21 | CJ, Fen and Crispo try to find their own unique ways of creating lasting memories of their time at Pootatuck. |
| 1 | 22 | The friends plan to meet their idols, but when their carefully laid plans begin to unravel they realize the importance of patience. |
| 1 | 23 | The gang becomes inspired by the fact that it takes 10,000 hours to master something, so they decide to master their own things. |
| 1 | 24 | Crispo attempts to overcome his fear of asking for help in class; CJ volunteers to escort fifth grade students through the school; Fenwick tries to become the high five king of middle school. |
| 1 | 25 | After Ronbie's girlfriend dumps him, CJ and the boys decide to take the initiative and get their hearts broken. |
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