The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish - Lost and Founder's Day (S1E17)
Dev's dad, tech magnate, Dale Dimmadome creates an app designed to track kids wish energy at the annual Founder's Day Festival, but Hazel is showing up as an anomaly thanks to Cosmo and Wanda.
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2024-07-22 |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon |
Storyline
In the episode titled 'Lost and Founder's Day,' Dev's father, Dale Dimmadome, unveils a cutting-edge app at the annual Founder's Day Festival, designed to monitor children's wish energy. This innovative technology is meant to enhance the festival experience, but things take a turn when Hazel, one of the main characters, begins to register as an anomaly due to the interference from Cosmo and Wanda, Dev's fairy godparents.
As the festival unfolds, chaos ensues as Hazel's wish energy creates unexpected challenges for Dev and his friends. The episode explores themes of friendship, technology's impact on childhood, and the importance of understanding one's true self amidst the pressure of expectations. Through humorous antics and heartfelt moments, the characters navigate the complexities of their magical and tech-enhanced world.
What kids learn
This episode teaches kids about the importance of friendship and staying true to oneself, even in the face of technological distractions. As Dev and his friends deal with the complications arising from the app, they learn to rely on each other and value their unique qualities rather than conforming to external pressures.
Additionally, the episode highlights the balance between technology and personal connections. Children watching may grasp the idea that while technology can be helpful, it shouldn't overshadow genuine relationships and experiences. The humorous scenarios also engage kids in thinking critically about how they interact with technology.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main conflict in this episode? | The primary conflict arises from Dale Dimmadome's new app that tracks children's wish energy, which leads to complications when Hazel's wish energy becomes an anomaly. This sets off a series of events that challenge the characters' understanding of their own identities and the role of technology in their lives. |
| How do Cosmo and Wanda affect the plot? | Cosmo and Wanda, as Dev's fairy godparents, inadvertently cause Hazel to become an anomaly due to their magical influence. Their actions introduce unpredictability into the app's functionality, creating humorous situations and forcing the characters to confront the consequences of their wishes. |
| What lessons do Dev and his friends learn? | Dev and his friends learn the value of friendship and authenticity as they navigate the challenges posed by the app. They discover that it's crucial to support one another and embrace their true selves, rather than succumbing to the pressures of technology and societal expectations. |
| Is the episode suitable for younger children? | Yes, 'Lost and Founder's Day' is suitable for younger children. The episode features humorous scenarios and magical elements that engage young viewers while imparting valuable lessons about friendship and self-acceptance, making it both entertaining and educational. |
| Are there any positive messages in this episode? | Definitely! The episode conveys positive messages about the importance of genuine friendships and being true to oneself. It encourages kids to think critically about the influence of technology on their lives and highlights the joy of personal connections over digital distractions. |
Cast
Writing
- James III — Writer
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 10-year-old Hazel tries to run away from home, leading her to discover that her weird neighbors, Cosmo and Wanda, are really Fairy Godparents in disguise. |
| 1 | 2 | Hazel, Cosmo and Wanda must pass Wish Trials at the Fairy DMV or Jorgen Von Strangle will assign Hazel a new fairy. |
| 1 | 3 | Nervous about not fitting in with the other kids at school, Hazel wishes that she were friends with her teachers instead. |
| 1 | 4 | When Hazel wishes she could meet a real dinosaur, Cosmo and Wanda bring a Baryonyx from the Cretaceous period to present day! |
| 1 | 5 | Hazel wishes Jasmine was fearless but the wish goes awry when Jasmine's fears escape and run amuck around the school! |
| 1 | 6 | Hazel wishes her apartment building were a luxury hotel but finds herself too busy running it to spend time with her friends. |
| 1 | 7 | Hazel wishes she were the center of attention at school, but quickly becomes overwhelmed and calls on fairies to speed up time. |
| 1 | 8 | When Hazel tries to make Pudding Day at school fair for everyone, she accidentally starts a pudding apocalypse. |
| 1 | 9 | When Hazel wishes her hair had "spirit" for a school contest, she finds it has more personality than she bargained for! |
| 1 | 10 | Cosmo and Wanda rewrite the laws of science in order to make Hazel's science fair project work. |
| 1 | 11 | When Hazel's landlord goes missing, she solicits Cosmo and Wanda's help to get to the bottom of the case. |
| 1 | 12 | Hazel rewrites the book, when she wishes the main character from her favorite Manga graphic novel, into the real world. |
| 1 | 13 | Hazel befriends a walking, talking dumpster named Danky after learning about humans' harmful effects on the environment. |
| 1 | 14 | Dev refuses to participate in Kindness Day at school, so Hazel summons a few intergalactic diplomats to keep the peace. |
| 1 | 15 | Hazel must work with her nemesis, Dev, on a class project and discovers a softer side to the meanest kid in school. |
| 1 | 16 | After losing Hazel to Cosmo and Wanda during the Wish Trials, Cookie returns for revenge. |
| 1 | 17 | Dev's dad, tech magnate, Dale Dimmadome creates an app designed to track kids wish energy at the annual Founder's Day Festival, but Hazel is showing up as an anomaly thanks to Cosmo and Wanda. |
| 1 | 18 | Fed up with Angela's work life imbalance, Hazel wishes she could be her mom's assistant in order to spend more time with her. |
| 1 | 19 | When Hazel's Cosmo and Wanda fidget toys are confiscated at the Galax Institute, she pairs with a janitor to get them back. |
| 1 | 20 | With Dev's new fairy granting wishes, Hazel and Dev battle it out dueling wish-style during a spooky night at the museum. |
| 1 | 21 | When Winn grows sad that Patty Possum's Party Playground is not the same as it used to be, Hazel wishes Patty Possum was alive. |
| 1 | 22 | Hazel must out-matchmake Cupid himself or her parents' memories will be erased forever. |
| 1 | 23 | Dev and Hazel wind up lost in Fairy World; Cosmo, Wanda, and Peri try to find them. |
| 1 | 24 | Hazel accidentally erases music from the earth when she awakens a rivalry. |
| 1 | 25 | Hazel and Antony enter a world of dirt bike racing and giant snakes when her wish sends them into a board game. |
| 1 | 26 | Hazel finds herself in hot magma with a civilization of subterranean rock monsters. |
| 1 | 27 | Hazel wishes for all her meals to only be potato related and things literally get to her head! |
| 1 | 28 | Cosmo, Wanda, and Peri discover Dev's dad has been investigating Hazel. |
| 1 | 29 | After several paranormal incidents in the Wells Home, Marcus investigates. |
| 1 | 30 | Dev teams up with an infamous anti-fairy to give Hazel an epic run of bad luck. |
| 1 | 31 | Hazel wishes for a do-over but finds herself trapped in a magical time-loop. |
| 1 | 32 | When Hazel wishes to be 13 to get into a movie, the fairy version of puberty hits her all at once. |
| 1 | 33 | Hazel wishes to be a fairy for a day, but things go awry when her anti-fairy shows up. |
| 1 | 34 | When Hazel, Winn, and Jasmine fail a BFF compatibility test, Hazel makes a wish that lands them inside her mind. |
| 1 | 35 | When Hazel wishes she didn't have a gap in her teeth, the Tooth Fairy fills her gap. |
| 1 | 36 | Hazel makes her one millionth wish; Dev and Irep take over Fairy World. |
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