100 Things to Do Before High School - Run for Office Thing! (S1E18)
CJ and the boys decide to make their voices heard during the 7th grade elections; a friendly competition turns negative
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
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| TMDB Rating | 5.0 (1 votes) |
| Air Date | 2016-01-09 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
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In this episode of '100 Things to Do Before High School', CJ and his friends decide to get involved in their 7th grade elections, aiming to make their voices heard. As they campaign for their chosen candidates, a friendly competition quickly spirals into negativity, testing their friendships and the integrity of the election process.
As tensions rise, CJ must navigate the challenges of school politics and the impact of their actions on their peers. The episode highlights the importance of teamwork, honesty, and respect in a competitive environment, ultimately leading to valuable lessons about leadership and responsibility.
What Parents Say
Parents may appreciate how this episode addresses the theme of competition among friends. It illustrates how friendly rivalry can sometimes turn sour, providing a platform for discussion about the importance of maintaining respect and kindness, even in competitive situations. The characters’ interactions serve as a reflection on how peer pressure can influence behavior during elections.
This episode also opens up conversations about civic engagement and the importance of student leadership. Parents can discuss with their kids the significance of participating in school activities and expressing their opinions in a constructive manner. It encourages young viewers to be mindful of their influence on others and the value of supporting one another.
What Children Can Learn
Kids learn that getting involved in school elections is more than just about winning; it’s about advocating for what they believe in. CJ and his friends discover that the way they conduct their campaigns can affect their relationships and the overall school environment. This realization is crucial, as it teaches them the impact of their actions on their peers.
Throughout the episode, the characters face challenges that help them understand the importance of honesty and integrity in leadership. They learn that negative tactics can tarnish the spirit of competition and hurt friendships. Ultimately, they must decide how to approach their roles in a way that reflects their true values.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What happens during the 7th grade elections? | During the 7th grade elections, CJ and his friends initially engage in a friendly competition to support their candidates. However, as the election progresses, their rivalry intensifies, leading to negative tactics that jeopardize their friendships and create a hostile atmosphere. The episode captures the excitement and challenges of school elections, showcasing how intentions can change when competition heats up. |
| How do CJ and his friends handle the pressure of competition? | CJ and his friends experience significant pressure as they campaign for their candidates. Initially, they try to stay positive and support each other, but as tensions rise, they struggle to maintain their camaraderie. The episode demonstrates how external pressures can influence behavior, and it ultimately challenges them to reconsider their approach to competition and friendship. |
| What lessons do the characters learn about leadership? | The characters learn that true leadership is grounded in integrity and respect for others. As they navigate the challenges of their campaign, they realize that negative tactics not only hurt their chances of winning but also damage their friendships and school environment. This realization emphasizes the importance of leading by example and valuing relationships over winning at all costs. |
| How does the episode address the theme of peer pressure? | Peer pressure plays a significant role in this episode as CJ and his friends feel compelled to outdo one another in their campaigns. The escalating competition leads them to consider tactics they normally wouldn’t, highlighting how easily friendships can be influenced by the desire to win. The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the impact of peer pressure on decision-making. |
| What can kids take away from this episode about friendship? | Kids can take away the important lesson that friendship should be prioritized over competition. Throughout the episode, CJ and his friends face the consequences of allowing their rivalry to overshadow their relationships. By the end, they learn that supporting one another, even in the face of competition, is crucial for maintaining strong friendships and fostering a positive environment. |
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Directing
- Savage Steve Holland — Director
| 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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