It's Pony - Comic Connival (S2E14)

At Comic Carnival, Pony accidentally gets Annie's favorite actress fired, so Annie needs to find a way to help her get her job back.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-03-03 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family, Action & Adventure |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon, Nicktoons |
Storyline
Annie and Pony attend Comic Carnival, a convention celebrating Annie's favorite comic book series and its characters. Annie is thrilled to meet the actress who plays her beloved character, but when Pony's well-meaning but clumsy behavior causes a mishap, the actress ends up losing her job at the convention. Annie feels responsible for the situation since Pony was trying to help her, and she becomes determined to make things right.
The episode follows Annie as she works to find a way to get the actress rehired. With Pony by her side, Annie must navigate the world of convention politics and figure out how to undo the damage. The story explores themes of accountability and problem-solving as Annie takes ownership of the consequences of Pony's actions and refuses to give up until she finds a solution that helps the actress get her position back.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about taking responsibility for unintended consequences, even when the original mistake wasn't entirely their fault. Annie demonstrates that when someone you care about causes a problem, you can choose to help fix it rather than simply blaming them or walking away. Her determination to help the actress get her job back shows kids the importance of following through on commitments and not giving up when solving a problem becomes difficult.
Children also learn about the value of accountability and making amends. Rather than making excuses or pretending the incident didn't happen, Annie actively works to repair the harm done. The episode illustrates that accidents happen, but what matters most is how we respond to them. Young viewers see that taking action to correct a mistake, even when it requires effort and persistence, is the right thing to do.
The convention setting also introduces kids to the idea that people's jobs and livelihoods matter, helping them understand that our actions can have real impacts on others' lives and that we should be thoughtful about those consequences.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does my child learn about taking responsibility in this episode? | Annie models taking responsibility for a situation even though Pony caused the actual problem. She doesn't blame her friend or abandon the actress who lost her job. Instead, she treats the problem as hers to solve because Pony was acting on her behalf. This teaches children that responsibility sometimes means stepping up to fix problems in our sphere of influence, even when we didn't directly cause them, especially when those we care about are involved. |
| Is the convention environment appropriate for younger viewers? | The Comic Carnival setting is presented as a fun, colorful celebration of comics and characters that Annie loves. The episode uses the convention as a backdrop for the story about responsibility and problem-solving rather than focusing on any potentially overwhelming or inappropriate convention elements. The environment is portrayed in a way that's accessible and understandable for the show's target audience of elementary-aged children. |
| How does Annie solve the problem of getting the actress rehired? | The episode focuses on Annie's determination and problem-solving process as she works to undo the damage and help the actress get her job back. She doesn't give up despite the difficulty of the situation, demonstrating persistence and creative thinking. The resolution emphasizes that fixing mistakes often requires effort and commitment, teaching children that problems can be solved when we dedicate ourselves to finding solutions. |
| Does Pony learn anything from causing this problem? | While Pony's accident sets the story in motion, the episode primarily focuses on Annie's response and her efforts to make things right. Pony remains Annie's companion throughout her problem-solving journey, and their friendship stays intact despite the mishap. The story reinforces that true friends help each other navigate difficult situations and that mistakes don't have to damage important relationships when handled with care and accountability. |
| What does this episode teach about how our actions affect others? | The episode illustrates that our actions, even accidental ones, can have real consequences for other people's lives and jobs. When the actress loses her position at the convention, Annie recognizes that this isn't just an abstract problem but something that genuinely affects someone's livelihood. This helps children understand that being mindful of how our behavior impacts others is important, and that when we do cause harm, we have an obligation to try to make it right. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | When Annie tries to stop Pony from being nosy, she creates a bigger problem that puts him in danger. |
| 1 | 2 | When Annie takes pity on a lonely friend and lets her spend the day with Pony, she worries her friend is better at taking care of Pony than she is. |
| 1 | 3 | When Pony thinks he turned into a unicorn, Annie uses him to raise money to save their sports court from closing. |
| 1 | 4 | Annie and Pony's camping trip is in jeopardy when Pony develops a fear of plants. |
| 1 | 5 | Pony becomes a video game master, but when their friends are in danger Annie and Pony need to use their gaming skills to save them. |
| 1 | 6 | Heston loans Annie his brand-new coat on a cold day, but Annie knows it's only a matter of time before Pony ruins it. |
| 1 | 7 | Annie can avoid detention if she can heal the principal's dying plant, but the plan goes awry when Pony becomes attached to it. |
| 1 | 8 | Pony's half-baked plan causes Annie to lose one of her boots, which she desperately needs for a family photo! |
| 1 | 9 | Pony's constant distractions threaten to derail Annie's part of a science project Gerry is counting on her to do. |
| 1 | 10 | On a trip to the bookstore, Annie and Pony discover the comfiest chair in the world that also may have superpowers. |
| 1 | 11 | When Annie needs a haircut, Pony proves that even a simple task can become a wild adventure. |
| 1 | 12 | When Annie and Pony try to give Gerry the best birthday ever, their enthusiasm threatens to make it the worst. |
| 1 | 13 | When pets are banned from the building, Annie and Pony have to convince the landlord to reconsider. |
| 1 | 14 | When the dog from next door, Pony’s sworn enemy, comes to stay with them, Annie needs to find a way to make them get along. |
| 1 | 15 | Annie is worried that Dad will see Pony as useless and get rid of him. |
| 1 | 16 | Annie is set to play in her first soccer game, until Pony accidentally stomps on her foot. |
| 1 | 17 | Annie and Pony’s new fruit and vegetable delivery service is threatened by a big corporation. |
| 1 | 18 | Annie needs to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Pony is convinced that Annie’s magic trick is just the thing. |
| 1 | 19 | Annie and Pony’s plan to teach a scrawny chicken confidence backfires when it terrorizes the city. |
| 1 | 20 | Annie and Pony try to help Gerry pass the test to become a museum tour guide. |
| 1 | 21 | In an effort to avoid paying for parking, the whole family must try and keep a visit to the mall to less than 10 minutes. |
| 1 | 22 | Annie worries that their friend Clara is avoiding her and Pony. |
| 1 | 23 | When a noisy neighbor drives Annie to the brink, she and Pony have to find a way to quiet her down. |
| 1 | 24 | When Annie gets sick and can’t ride the new rollercoaster, Pony tries everything to make her better. |
| 1 | 25 | Everyone is dreading the Valentine’s school dance, so Annie and Pony try to get it cancelled. |
| 1 | 26 | Annie tries to help Dad work through his stage fright by encouraging him to be more like Pony. |
| 1 | 27 | It’s Halloween and Annie and Pony have to save the family’s pumpkin crop from hungry crows. |
| 1 | 28 | When apples that Pony has licked become a best seller, Annie is torn about coming clean. |
| 1 | 29 | Annie and Pony win a contest to meet a popstar dreamboat. Only problem is he’s not a fan of ponies. |
| 1 | 30 | When Mom joins the neighborhood watch, Annie and Pony think she’s a real-life action hero and need everyone to know. |
| 1 | 31 | When Pony celebrates a special day, Annie needs to figure out what’s so special about it. |
| 1 | 32 | Pony finally gets to go to school with Annie when he’s named class pet. |
| 1 | 33 | When Pony is accused of eating the park keeper’s precious daisies, Annie needs to prove his innocence. |
| 1 | 34 | Everyone is raising money for charity, but Annie wants to find a cause that really needs her and Pony’s help. |
| 1 | 35 | The Bramleys need to find a way to celebrate their traditions while being together for the holiday. |
| 1 | 36 | When Annie finds a lost wallet, she's determined to return it to its owner and prove she's a good person. |
| 1 | 37 | When Annie and Pony get locked out of their building, they can't seem to convince their neighbors to let them back in. |
| 1 | 38 | Pony bets Annie that she can't go a whole day without saying no. |
| 1 | 39 | Annie is determined to go to her first sleepover, but Pony’s homesickness threatens to change that. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Annie decides this is the Halloween her and her friends will find the legendary, abandoned movie theater, with an entire snack counter filled with untouched candy. But Pony’s fear of scary things threatens to ruin Annie’s plans. |
| 2 | 2 | When Annie loses her voice rehearsing her song for Winter Fest, Pony offers to speak for her, so she can get it back in time. |
| 2 | 3 | When Annie and Pony lose Dog, Pony has to take his place and fool Mrs. Ocaba until Annie can get him back. |
| 2 | 4 | Annie wants to stay home alone, but when the chickens escape, she and Pony must get them back. |
| 2 | 5 | After Henrietta predicts that Pony will mess up Annie's attempt to win a contest, Pony believes she's a psychic. |
| 2 | 6 | Annie enters Pony in a best pet competition, but Pony's got other ideas and enters a pet of his own. |
| 2 | 7 | Annie and Pony are desperate to read the latest installment of a fantasy trilogy. |
| 2 | 8 | When Annie is chosen to take part in Pighog Day, she’s determined to do a good job despite everything going wrong. |
| 2 | 9 | Annie's struggle to believe that Pony's second-best friend is a fly puts her own second-best friend, Gerry, in jeopardy. |
| 2 | 10 | When Annie and her friends are invited to a fancy party, Pony decides they can't show up on foot and builds them a car. |
| 2 | 11 | Annie and Pony try to use Mom and Dad's marriage certificate to claim a free vacation, but realize the certificate is a fake. |
| 2 | 12 | Annie tries to take a shortcut through an alley, but soon discovers that Pony's reluctant to go that way because the cats who live there have been terrorizing him. |
| 2 | 13 | When the park is vandalized with graffiti and Pony's favourite sculpture is threatened, Annie and Pony must find a way to stop the vandal. |
| 2 | 14 | At Comic Carnival, Pony accidentally gets Annie's favorite actress fired, so Annie needs to find a way to help her get her job back. |
| 2 | 15 | Pony gets jealous when Annie and her friends get cast in a play, so he uncharacteristically takes revenge on everyone. |
| 2 | 16 | When Mom and Dad hurt their backs at harvest time, it's up to Annie and Pony to bring in the crops. |
| 2 | 17 | When Pony invests Annie's savings in an obvious scam, Annie decides he's too trusting but her attempts to make him street smart backfire. |
| 2 | 18 | Annie worries her game night will be too boring, until Pony whips out his custom game, Ponopoly Plus. |
| 2 | 19 | The apartment building president tries to keep Annie and Pony from riding the elevator, so Annie decides she'll run for president against her. |
| 2 | 20 | Annie and Pony adopt a cow to replace Dad's truck, but when it doesn't work out, it's impossible to get rid of it. |
| 2 | 21 | Annie thinks Pony is a tech genius until his app creation puts the population in peril. |
| 2 | 22 | When the Bramleys are picked to be contestants on a game show, Annie worries that Pony's excitement will ruin their chance on TV. |
| 2 | 23 | Pony believes he's a good luck charm and the reason Annie's suddenly a track star. |
| 2 | 24 | Annie worries that Pony's becoming too citified and jumps at the chance for the family to move to a real farm in the country. |
| 2 | 25 | You can take the Pony out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the Pony. |
| 2 | 26 | Dad declares his pickle barrel "a time machine for vegetables." |
| 2 | 27 | Pony seems to be lying about what he does while Annie's in school, so she suspects he's living a secret life. |
| 2 | 28 | Annie and Pony worry that shy Gerry will never get together with Clara. They decide to take matters into their own hands. |
| 2 | 29 | The market's fishmonger believes there's a monster in the lake, but all his pictures look oddly like Pony. |
| 2 | 30 | Annie takes up bowling to impress a boy and Pony gets fingers! |
| 2 | 31 | When Pony thinks the subway ride to an escape room is the escape room, Annie needs to stop him from causing a public transportation disaster. |
| 2 | 32 | Pony unearths a relic with a crude etching that seems to suggest he's an ancient god of mischief. |
| 2 | 33 | When Annie gets obsessed with a new social media app, Pony needs to do whatever it takes to bring her back to break the spell. |
| 2 | 34 | When Annie has a bad day, Pony comforts her with his soft nose and advice, but what happens when he starts giving everyone in town advice? |
| 2 | 35 | When Annie and Pony switch identities in a VR game, they find it's not so easy to walk in your best friend's shoes. |
| 2 | 36 | Annie & friends plan a heist to retrieve Pony from the rich kid who thinks he owns him now. |
| 2 | 37 | When Gerry adopts a pet rock and starts having Annie and Pony style adventures, they worry that they've lost their "special sauce". |
| 2 | 38 | Annie wants to hang out on the local beach swim dock, but she keeps getting intercepted by the high schoolers. |
| 2 | 39 | When Brian loses his job at the comic book shop to his big sister, Annie and Pony make it their mission to help her get another job. |
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