Gigantosaurus - Friendship Cards (S3E13)
Tiny wants to help the dinos get along, so she invents a game to pair one dino with another. Mazu is partnered with Totor, Rocky with Cror, Bill with T-Rex and Tiny with Patchy.
| Runtime (min) | 12 |
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| Air Date | 2021-10-04 |
| Genres | Kids, Family, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
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Storyline
Storyline
In the episode 'Friendship Cards', Tiny aims to promote harmony among her dino friends by creating a fun game designed to pair them up. The game randomly assigns partners: Mazu with Totor, Rocky with Cror, Bill with T-Rex, and Tiny with Patchy. As they navigate their new pairings, each dino learns the importance of cooperation and understanding.
Throughout the episode, the characters face various challenges as they interact with their assigned partners, leading to moments of conflict, laughter, and ultimately, resolution. Tiny's inventive approach helps them discover new friendships and strengthen existing ones, highlighting the value of connection in their adventures.
What Parents Say
This episode cleverly illustrates the dynamics of friendship and teamwork among the characters. Tiny's initiative to create the game encourages the other dinos to step outside their comfort zones, fostering an environment where they must learn to appreciate each other's differences. Parents will appreciate how the show conveys these important social skills in a lighthearted and engaging manner.
The interactions between the dinosaurs also provide a great opportunity for discussions about empathy and communication. As they work through misunderstandings, children can see how patience and open-mindedness contribute to stronger relationships. Overall, 'Friendship Cards' offers valuable lessons on cooperation and the importance of diverse friendships.
What Children Can Learn
Kids will learn about the value of friendship and how working together can lead to unexpected fun. The episode encourages them to embrace differences and highlights that sometimes the most rewarding relationships come from stepping outside of their usual pairings. By watching the characters interact, children can see firsthand the benefits of collaboration and compromise.
Additionally, the playful approach to problem-solving shown by Tiny serves as an excellent example for young viewers. Through her game, children learn that creativity can help bridge gaps in understanding and bring friends closer together. The emphasis on teamwork in 'Friendship Cards' reinforces the idea that everyone has something unique to offer, enriching their experiences with others.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What is the main message of the episode? | The main message of 'Friendship Cards' revolves around the importance of friendship and teamwork. Tiny's game encourages her friends to pair up with someone different, teaching them to appreciate each other's unique qualities and perspectives. The episode illustrates how collaboration can lead to stronger connections and understanding among friends. |
| How do the characters handle their new pairings? | Initially, some characters face challenges with their new partners, leading to moments of conflict and misunderstandings. However, as the episode progresses, they learn to communicate and collaborate effectively. This evolution in their relationships showcases the growth that can occur when friends work together, even when they have differing personalities. |
| What role does Tiny play in the episode? | Tiny takes on the role of the peacemaker and innovator by creating the friendship game. Her initiative is crucial in encouraging her friends to interact with one another and fosters a sense of community among the group. Through her actions, Tiny demonstrates leadership and creativity, inspiring others to embrace new experiences. |
| Are there any humorous moments in the episode? | Yes, the episode is filled with comedic moments that arise from the characters' interactions and the misunderstandings that occur due to their new pairings. Their quirky personalities and the situations they find themselves in lead to laughter, making it entertaining for both kids and parents while also delivering meaningful lessons. |
| How can this episode help children in real-life social situations? | This episode serves as a great conversation starter for parents and children about friendship and social skills. By watching how the characters navigate their relationships, kids can learn the importance of empathy, patience, and communication. It encourages them to approach new friendships with an open mind and to understand that differences can lead to rewarding experiences. |
Cast
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Mazu must do the impossible to protect a helpless dragonfly from raptors! |
| 1 | 2 | Rocky suppresses his “tough dino” side and learns to be gentle with an egg he’s found. |
| 1 | 3 | When Ayati loses her balance and falls over, Mazu must come up with a big idea to help. |
| 1 | 4 | A large crevice rips through the ground and traps the four little dinos in Giganto's path. |
| 1 | 5 | Timid Bill and brave Rocky end up stranded on an island, however Rocky suddenly becomes the scared one! |
| 1 | 6 | Trey warns the little dinos about a cave monster named “Shriekasaurus”. |
| 1 | 7 | Tiny performs a triceratops rite of passage! |
| 1 | 8 | Rocky sets out to prove that he's the ultimate tough guy, like Giganto, but discovers that everyone needs help sometimes. |
| 1 | 9 | Mazu makes Archie a pair of wings to help him fly. |
| 1 | 10 | Marsh copies Rocky's every move while Rocky copies Giganto. |
| 1 | 11 | Rocky gets jealous when Tiny suddenly becomes the go-to hero! |
| 1 | 12 | Mazu may be a slow runner but is a quick thinker. |
| 1 | 13 | Bill accidentally changes Cretacia’s ecosystem when he eats too many rare swamp flowers. |
| 1 | 14 | Dilo pulls pranks on the dinos! |
| 1 | 15 | Mazu and her three besties map the stars. |
| 1 | 16 | Tiny’s artistic skills are put to use when the dinos are lost in the desert. |
| 1 | 17 | Tiny and Mazu treat Giganto's toothache. |
| 1 | 18 | Every dino in Cretacia tries to claim a beautiful pebble! |
| 1 | 19 | Bill's friends pretend he is invisible so he can win at hide-and-seek. |
| 1 | 20 | Mazu invents eyeglasses to help nearsighted Patchy. |
| 1 | 21 | When a runaway boulder ruins Mazu's invention, she sets out to find what set it in motion. |
| 1 | 22 | Bill is tired of being a little brachiosaurus, so he looks for the secret to growing big. |
| 1 | 23 | Rocky decides not to practice for a talent show but his partner in the show is Giganto. |
| 1 | 24 | Marsh is tricked by raptors to play a game, but they're really trying to sabotage Giganto. |
| 1 | 25 | Rocky has to get nectar from a special flower to get his Giganto cards back from the raptors. |
| 1 | 26 | Tiny and Bill accidentally clog up Cretacia's water source while playing in the cave. |
| 1 | 27 | Mazu invents the world's first go-carts to beat Giganto in a race. |
| 1 | 28 | When Bill's food stash is raided, he makes it his mission to find the culprit. |
| 1 | 29 | When everyone blames Giganto for damaging the lake, the Dinos try to prove his innocence. |
| 1 | 30 | Rocky wants to roar like Giganto, so he sets out to capture the beast's roar in a coconut. |
| 1 | 31 | Turf rights to the playground are at stake when the raptors challenge the four Dinos to a game of basketball. |
| 1 | 32 | Rocky tries to convince everyone that he's the Giganto-Whisperer. |
| 1 | 33 | Rocky gets carried away being the leader in a game. |
| 1 | 34 | Tiny helps Trey find his inner artist when Trey injures himself in a tree toppling accident. |
| 1 | 35 | Bill is tasked with inviting Giganto to Rocky's birthday party. |
| 1 | 36 | Tiny grows attached to a sapling tree and isn't ready to let go when the tree is ready to be planted. |
| 1 | 37 | Rocky wants a tail as powerful as Giganto's, but with great power comes great responsibility! |
| 1 | 38 | Bill discovers that 'crying wolf' lets him avoid doing things he doesn't want to do. |
| 1 | 39 | The dinos have a falling out. |
| 1 | 40 | Tiny, the little dino must repay the favor and honor Triceratops Code. |
| 1 | 41 | When Rugo tries to collect all of the coconuts in Cretacia, Bill sets out to get them back! |
| 1 | 42 | Tiny and Totor discover they have a lot in common. |
| 1 | 43 | After they interrupt her meditation, Terminonator keeps Tiny and Bill hostage until Rocky and Mazu bring her a mythical floating stone. |
| 1 | 44 | Bill and Marsh get separated from the others in the fog, and a storm is on the way. To make matters worse, Bill lacks confidence in himself as a leader |
| 1 | 45 | When Giganto makes a long absence, the ecosystem order spirals out of control, sending the friends on a hunt for the large dino in the frozen lands. He turns out to be frozen by an avalanche, and their mission? Melt the ice around him. |
| 1 | 46 | Ayati directs the friends to Dinosia for new things to discover, only to find that it was only a fib to lead them on a new adventure in Cretacia. |
| 1 | 47 | Tiny sets out to plan a party on the shortest day of the year. |
| 1 | 48 | Mazu is determined to see her comet, but when things take a rough turn, she gets help from those she had helped before. |
| 1 | 49 | An incident with coconuts and tar leaves Mazu and Cror stuck back-to-back. The two end up sharing an unusual bonding experience as they try to get unstuck. |
| 1 | 50 | Rocky rushes the crew to get the best spots to watch the winter lights, but his impatience gets the better of him and his shortcuts lead to disaster. Luckily, taking it slow got them a good spot. |
| 1 | 51 | Mount Oblivion gets clogged with a meteorite and, fearing a lava eruption, the herd is forced to move, with Giganto left behind. They friends decide to prevent this by breaking the meteor. |
| 1 | 52 | Giganto leaves for parts unknown. The Terminonator then takes over Cretacia, leading the friends to rebel. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 2 | 1 | Termy leaves Cretecia which the locals briefly enjoy, but they soon want her back when her absence causes problems in the pond. |
| 2 | 2 | When the young dinosaurs finds a tablet about someone who holds many records, Rocky tries to break any of them. |
| 2 | 3 | Bill is less interested in change, and is declining any invitation from his friends who want to show him something new. |
| 2 | 4 | Tiny gets jealous when Marsh's art starts getting more attention despite not being as good as hers. |
| 2 | 5 | In a multi-sporting event featuring teams of two dinosaurs, Cror encourages Bill to employ illegal tactics to gain some advantage. |
| 2 | 6 | Mazu creates mobile phones out of coconuts, and gives one to every dinosaur in Cretacia. |
| 2 | 7 | Rocky has a statuette of Giganto which he no longer plays, and his friends suggest he should give it to someone, but Rocky finds it hard. |
| 2 | 8 | Cror and Trey need to get over their differences as they are selected to sing together at the show. |
| 2 | 9 | Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu befriend a sea turtle named Leon, and try to find him a home in their neighborhood. |
| 2 | 10 | Tiny becomes addicted looking at her face on a reflective rock. |
| 2 | 11 | Tiny ponders on how to spend Togetherness Day with Giganto. |
| 2 | 12 | Hegan and Trey teach Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu about keeping Cretacia safe for its inhabitants, but an impatient Rocky unwittingly makes things worse. |
| 2 | 13 | The four little dinos want to give Ayati presents for her 200th birthday. |
| 2 | 14 | The Raptors bring T-Rex to Cretacia and Rocky finds him good fun to play with. |
| 2 | 15 | Tiny becomes the Top Dino for the day. |
| 2 | 16 | Mazu creates a rocket to fly to the moon. Unfortunately, her failed attempt to fly to the moon lands herself, her friends, and Rugo in an unknown part of Cretacia. |
| 2 | 17 | Bill runs off with Marsh when Mazu showcases the bugs. T decides to follow them and scare Bill by pretending to be a bug. |
| 2 | 18 | Marsh admires the four little dinos and their incredible talents that are like super powers. |
| 2 | 19 | When Rocky is unhappy with his present from Tiny, he gets rid of it. |
| 2 | 20 | Bill tries to have a party to celebrate getting the first coconuts of Spring, but his friends decide to take it over. |
| 2 | 21 | The four young dinos create a new board game. While going out to build the volcano, Tiny and Mazu disagree on whether it should be artistic or scientific. |
| 2 | 22 | The snow is melting. Mazu and Trey have different ideas on how to prevent Cretacia from being flooded. |
| 2 | 23 | When T-Rex teases Archie about being unable to fly, Mazu comes to his defense. |
| 2 | 24 | Giganto starts a trend when a banana peel gets stuck to the top of his head. |
| 2 | 25 | The four dinos meet three new friends named Plink, Plonk and Plunk. |
| 2 | 26 | The dinos have a contest to see who can take care of their caterpillar the best. |
| 2 | 27 | Mazu wants to be the first to find a meteorite that landed in the desert. |
| 2 | 28 | Leon likes to help Bill, but realizes he has to learn to do things for himself. |
| 2 | 29 | When Rugo's burrow floods, the four dinos invite her to live with them temporarily. |
| 2 | 30 | Tiny has hidden colored, egg-shaped stones around Cretacia for a treasure hunt. |
| 2 | 31 | Iggy is the proud caretaker of a berry bog but must challenge T to a game of Capture the Flag to remain in charge. |
| 2 | 32 | Rocky has to watch his baby cousin for the day. |
| 2 | 33 | Tiny writes a musical called "Mighty Dinosaurs" but she can't find the right dino to play the lead, until she finds out that Bill can sing very well when he is preparing food. |
| 2 | 34 | Hegan is jealous of Mazu's drone that can fly anywhere in Cretacia. |
| 2 | 35 | Bill ventures out into the scary darkness to find ingredients for his pumpkin bread. |
| 2 | 36 | After helping Mazu win hide-and-seek, Rocky names himself the greatest dino finder ever. |
| 2 | 37 | Bill, Mazu and Rocky head to the Frozen Land in search of a snow cave just as a blizzard comes. |
| 2 | 38 | Tiny wants to create a statue of Cretacia's greatest hero out of a big boulder. |
| 2 | 39 | When Rugo accidentally unearths a time capsule Ayati made with her friend 100 years ago, the four little dinos decide they want to make one too. |
| 2 | 40 | Marsh wants to be like Giganto. |
| 2 | 41 | A great chase ensues when T takes the sled filled with gifts for himself. |
| 2 | 42 | Rocky, Mazu Tiny and Bill find themselves with little siblings, and Mazu thinks she can watch them all. |
| 2 | 43 | When Rocky learns that no one has made it to the end of the maze, he's determined to be the first! |
| 2 | 44 | The four little dinos open a school to share their knowledge with all Cretacians, but Cror decides to send Totor in to ruin the school. |
| 2 | 45 | Tiny mourns the loss of her favourite paintbrush when it falls apart. |
| 2 | 46 | The dinos imagine what the world would be like if they were allowed to do whatever they wanted. |
| 2 | 47 | Bill is known for having the best sniffer in town. |
| 2 | 48 | When Tiny's little sister comes along, Trey spends a great deal of time playing with her -- and not much time with Tiny. |
| 2 | 49 | When Giganto assists the kids, Tiny wants to thank him by throwing a tea party. |
| 2 | 50 | Trey and T both think they're the toughest. |
| 2 | 51 | When a big, new dinosaur arrives in Cretacia, Bill's instincts are telling him to stay away. |
| 2 | 52 | Spino, the massive villain, is intent on terrorizing. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | The baby dinos are proving to be a handful, especially when Ayati tries to care for them. |
| 3 | 2 | The horseshoe crabs treat Rocky like a king after he inadvertently does them a favour. |
| 3 | 3 | When Bill realizes just how indestructible weird fish bubbles are, he decides to live inside one. |
| 3 | 4 | Rugo and Ignatius each find the same, perfect, semicircle-shaped bone. |
| 3 | 5 | The four little dinos are tasked with watching Hegan's eggs, which are soon to hatch. |
| 3 | 6 | When the dinos learn about a treasure at the end of a rainbow, Rocky is determined to find it! |
| 3 | 7 | Termy wants to visit her good friend Hegan's new babies, Pride and Joy. |
| 3 | 8 | Rocky is excited when Giganto loses a tooth because that means the tooth fairy will visit and leave loot. The Raptors decide to have him lead them to Giganto's lair so they can take his bone. |
| 3 | 9 | Tiny, Rocky and Bill have a hard time being patient waiting for the lulu fruit to change color. |
| 3 | 10 | Mazu borrows Rocky's kart and flies it as a plane, but he doesn't know how to fly. |
| 3 | 11 | Tiny likes the attention she gets from announcing the news so she starts a news service. Unfortunately, she soon starts getting carried away with her tall tales, and Spino soon shows up to cause more trouble. |
| 3 | 12 | The dinos have to find another place to sleep for the night, but Mazu can't sleep. |
| 3 | 13 | Tiny wants to help the dinos get along, so she invents a game to pair one dino with another. Mazu is partnered with Totor, Rocky with Cror, Bill with T-Rex and Tiny with Patchy. |
| 3 | 14 | Mount Oblivion seems like it's going to blow, and Mazu needs to find her book to stop it. |
| 3 | 15 | Bill starts to feel like his sister might like Rocky more than him. |
| 3 | 16 | Missy is good at magic tricks, so they encourage her to do a magic show. |
| 3 | 17 | When a spot opens on the council, Mazu applies. |
| 3 | 18 | Rocky becomes so fixated on helping that he doesn't stop and think about what he is doing. |
| 3 | 19 | Bill realizes bravery is doing something you're afraid of to help someone else. |
| 3 | 20 | After Mazu's science experiments backfires, the dinos have to evacuate the den for the night. |
| 3 | 21 | Bill teaches Missy how to bake a pie, but Missy's pie turns out better than Bill's. |
| 3 | 22 | When Totor sees other dinos get awarded for their talents, he sets out to find his talent. |
| 3 | 23 | The little dinos go sledding and Marsh wants to join them, but he hasn't had his nap yet. |
| 3 | 24 | On the way to visit Hegan, Bill and Tiny find a walnut field and they search for nuts. |
| 3 | 25 | The dinos discover Marsh can sing lullabies that put dinos to sleep. |
| 3 | 26 | When Rocky sees all the attention the babies give to Giganto, he gets a bit jealous. |
| 3 | 27 | While out for a stroll one evening, Mazu's brother wants to know about a glowing rock that they encounter. |
| 3 | 28 | Rocky has to clean up his act in order to save his friends from danger. |
| 3 | 29 | Bill harvests cycad leaves the Bill Way. |
| 3 | 30 | The dinos are excited to see the Empress butterflies as they pass by but when Rocky throws them off course they are in trouble. |
| 3 | 31 | When word of a monster reaches the dinos, Mazu is determined to find it. |
| 3 | 32 | When the raptors swipe pies from the dinos, they get more than they expected when they swipe Leena too. |
| 3 | 33 | Rocky plays with Tiny's cymbal shell without asking and breaks it. |
| 3 | 34 | The four dinos think Dilo is quite the hero when he protects them from Spinosaurus. |
| 3 | 35 | Trey assigns Tiny the task of creating a triceratops training course for their baby sister Tory. |
| 3 | 36 | Marsh wishes he had a little brother or sister, so he makes some out of rocks. |
| 3 | 37 | Bill enlists Totor to do juggling act with him to win a trophy at the show. |
| 3 | 38 | Rocky is excited to run in the race, but when Rolo decides to run the race too, Rocky gets annoyed. |
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| 3 | 43 | Termy is coerced into babysitting Pride and Joy. |
| 3 | 44 | Mazu invents a projector where she can show the shadows of puppets up on the wall. |
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