100 Things to Do Before High School - Get Your Heart Pre-Broken Thing! (S1E25)

After Ronbie's girlfriend dumps him, CJ and the boys decide to take the initiative and get their hearts broken.
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2016-02-27 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
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Storyline
In this episode of '100 Things to Do Before High School,' Ronbie experiences heartbreak when his girlfriend ends their relationship. Feeling empathetic, CJ and the boys decide to support him by planning their own heartache adventures. They believe that getting their hearts broken will prepare them for future relationships and help them understand love better.
As the boys embark on their quest for heartbreak, they encounter various humorous mishaps and learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and resilience. Their journey takes unexpected turns, ultimately leading them to appreciate the bonds they share, even amidst emotional turmoil.
What Parents Say
This episode addresses the theme of heartbreak in a light-hearted manner, allowing children to explore emotions related to relationships and friendships. It emphasizes the importance of supporting friends during tough times and demonstrates how laughter can ease emotional pain. While the boys seek out experiences that may lead to heartbreak, they also learn to communicate their feelings, which can resonate with young viewers navigating similar situations.
Parents might appreciate the show's approach to discussing emotions, helping kids understand that heartbreak is a normal part of growing up. The humorous elements balance the seriousness of the topic, making it relatable without being overwhelming. Overall, the episode encourages open dialogue about feelings and relationships.
What Children Can Learn
Throughout 'Get Your Heart Pre-Broken Thing,' kids learn that heartbreak is a common experience and that it's okay to feel sad after a relationship ends. The boys' adventure teaches them that while love and friendship can lead to emotional pain, they also strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. They discover that supporting each other through tough times is essential.
Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of communication and expressing feelings. The boys realize that sharing their experiences and emotions helps them grow closer as friends. By the end, they understand that heartbreak can be a stepping stone to stronger relationships in the future.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What happens to Ronbie in this episode? | Ronbie faces heartbreak when his girlfriend breaks up with him. This pivotal moment sets the stage for the episode, prompting CJ and the boys to take action. They decide to seek their own experiences of heartbreak, believing it will prepare them for future relationships. Ronbie's situation helps the group bond over shared emotions. |
| How do the boys plan to get their hearts broken? | CJ and the boys devise a series of humorous and exaggerated plans to experience heartbreak. These plans range from attempting to woo girls who are uninterested to engaging in over-the-top romantic gestures that inevitably backfire. Their misguided attempts often lead to comical situations, showcasing their naivety about relationships. |
| What lessons do the boys learn about friendship? | As the boys navigate their quest for heartbreak, they discover that true friendship is about supporting each other through ups and downs. They learn that sharing their feelings and experiences strengthens their bond. The episode emphasizes that friends should be there for one another, especially during challenging emotional moments. |
| Is the theme of heartbreak treated with humor? | Yes, the theme of heartbreak is approached with a light-hearted tone, allowing for comedic relief throughout the episode. The boys’ exaggerated attempts at heartbreak lead to funny situations, making the topic accessible for younger viewers. This humorous treatment helps to balance the emotional weight of the subject matter. |
| How does the episode encourage communication about feelings? | The episode highlights the importance of expressing emotions and communicating openly with friends. As the boys share their experiences and feelings about love and heartbreak, viewers are encouraged to recognize the value of discussing their own emotions. This approach fosters understanding and empathy among peers, reinforcing healthy communication. |
Cast
Writing
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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