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It's Pony - Cow Power (S2E20)

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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.

Runtime (min)11
Air Date2022-03-24
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Kids, Family, Action & Adventure
TV RatingTV-Y7
Network(s)Nickelodeon, Nicktoons

Storyline

When Dad's truck breaks down, Annie and Pony come up with an unconventional solution: they adopt a cow to serve as the family's new mode of transportation. The pair believe the cow can pull a cart and handle all the duties Dad's truck once performed, from hauling groceries to getting around town. Their plan seems simple enough at first, and they eagerly introduce the cow to the household as the answer to the family's transportation woes.

However, the cow quickly proves to be more trouble than it's worth. It doesn't cooperate the way Annie and Pony hoped, and the practical challenges of keeping a large farm animal as a vehicle replacement become immediately apparent. When Annie and Pony realize their mistake and try to return the cow or find it a new home, they discover that getting rid of it is far harder than they anticipated. The episode follows their increasingly desperate attempts to undo their impulsive decision while dealing with the chaos the cow brings to their daily lives.

What kids learn

This episode offers children a lesson in thinking through decisions before acting on them. Annie and Pony's impulsive choice to adopt a cow without considering the practical realities demonstrates how enthusiasm and good intentions aren't always enough. Kids see firsthand that solving one problem can create new, unexpected problems if the solution isn't carefully planned. The episode encourages viewers to ask questions, anticipate challenges, and think about long-term consequences before making big decisions.

Children also learn about responsibility and accountability. Once Annie and Pony bring the cow home, they can't simply walk away when things get difficult. The episode shows that taking on a commitment, whether it's caring for an animal or trying to help family, means seeing it through even when it becomes inconvenient. Young viewers observe the importance of owning up to mistakes rather than avoiding them.

Additionally, the episode touches on problem-solving and adaptability. When their initial plan fails, Annie and Pony must work together to find alternative solutions, teaching kids that setbacks require creativity and persistence rather than giving up.

Parents' top 5 questions

QuestionAnswer
Is the cow treated well in this episode?The cow is treated as a comedic character rather than facing any genuine harm or mistreatment. Annie and Pony's attempts to use it as transportation are portrayed as absurd and impractical rather than cruel. The episode's humor comes from the situation's ridiculousness and the cow's uncooperative nature, not from any depiction of animal abuse. The underlying message actually reinforces that animals have their own needs and can't simply be repurposed for human convenience.
Does this episode encourage kids to adopt pets impulsively?The episode actually discourages impulsive pet adoption by showing the negative consequences of Annie and Pony's hasty decision. The cow creates chaos and proves impossible to manage, demonstrating exactly why careful planning matters before bringing an animal home. The difficulty they face trying to rehome the cow reinforces that adoption is a serious commitment. Parents can use this episode as a starting point for conversations about responsible pet ownership and thinking decisions through carefully.
What's the resolution when they can't get rid of the cow?The episode focuses on Annie and Pony's escalating attempts to find the cow a new home and the comedic obstacles they encounter. The specific resolution involves the characters learning from their mistake about impulsive decisions. The show uses the situation to emphasize accountability and problem-solving rather than offering an easy way out. The ending reinforces that actions have consequences and that fixing mistakes often requires effort and creativity.
Is there any inappropriate humor involving the cow?The humor in this episode centers on the absurdity of using a cow as vehicle replacement and the practical chaos that ensues. The comedy is physical and situational, typical of the show's slapstick style, rather than relying on crude jokes. The cow's uncooperative behavior and the impracticality of Annie and Pony's plan drive the laughs. Parents familiar with It's Pony will recognize the show's usual brand of silly, exaggerated humor without anything particularly edgy or inappropriate.
What does this teach kids about fixing mistakes?The episode demonstrates that fixing mistakes is often harder than making them in the first place. Annie and Pony discover that undoing their impulsive decision requires persistence, creativity, and accepting responsibility for their actions. Kids learn that there isn't always a quick or easy solution when things go wrong, and that working through the consequences of poor choices is part of growing up. The episode encourages children to think ahead while also showing that mistakes can be learning opportunities.

Writing

Directing

Season
Season #Episode #Episode Name
11
When Annie tries to stop Pony from being nosy, she creates a bigger problem that puts him in danger.
12
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.
13
When Pony thinks he turned into a unicorn, Annie uses him to raise money to save their sports court from closing.
14
Annie and Pony's camping trip is in jeopardy when Pony develops a fear of plants.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Annie can avoid detention if she can heal the principal's dying plant, but the plan goes awry when Pony becomes attached to it.
18
Pony's half-baked plan causes Annie to lose one of her boots, which she desperately needs for a family photo!
19
Pony's constant distractions threaten to derail Annie's part of a science project Gerry is counting on her to do.
110
On a trip to the bookstore, Annie and Pony discover the comfiest chair in the world that also may have superpowers.
111
When Annie needs a haircut, Pony proves that even a simple task can become a wild adventure.
112
When Annie and Pony try to give Gerry the best birthday ever, their enthusiasm threatens to make it the worst.
113
When pets are banned from the building, Annie and Pony have to convince the landlord to reconsider.
114
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.
115
Annie is worried that Dad will see Pony as useless and get rid of him.
116
Annie is set to play in her first soccer game, until Pony accidentally stomps on her foot.
117
Annie and Pony’s new fruit and vegetable delivery service is threatened by a big corporation.
118
Annie needs to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Pony is convinced that Annie’s magic trick is just the thing.
119
Annie and Pony’s plan to teach a scrawny chicken confidence backfires when it terrorizes the city.
120
Annie and Pony try to help Gerry pass the test to become a museum tour guide.
121
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.
122
Annie worries that their friend Clara is avoiding her and Pony.
123
When a noisy neighbor drives Annie to the brink, she and Pony have to find a way to quiet her down.
124
When Annie gets sick and can’t ride the new rollercoaster, Pony tries everything to make her better.
125
Everyone is dreading the Valentine’s school dance, so Annie and Pony try to get it cancelled.
126
Annie tries to help Dad work through his stage fright by encouraging him to be more like Pony.
127
It’s Halloween and Annie and Pony have to save the family’s pumpkin crop from hungry crows.
128
When apples that Pony has licked become a best seller, Annie is torn about coming clean.
129
Annie and Pony win a contest to meet a popstar dreamboat. Only problem is he’s not a fan of ponies.
130
When Mom joins the neighborhood watch, Annie and Pony think she’s a real-life action hero and need everyone to know.
131
When Pony celebrates a special day, Annie needs to figure out what’s so special about it.
132
Pony finally gets to go to school with Annie when he’s named class pet.
133
When Pony is accused of eating the park keeper’s precious daisies, Annie needs to prove his innocence.
134
Everyone is raising money for charity, but Annie wants to find a cause that really needs her and Pony’s help.
135
The Bramleys need to find a way to celebrate their traditions while being together for the holiday.
136
When Annie finds a lost wallet, she's determined to return it to its owner and prove she's a good person.
137
When Annie and Pony get locked out of their building, they can't seem to convince their neighbors to let them back in.
138
Pony bets Annie that she can't go a whole day without saying no.
139
Annie is determined to go to her first sleepover, but Pony’s homesickness threatens to change that.
Season #Episode #Episode Name
21
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.
22
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.
23
When Annie and Pony lose Dog, Pony has to take his place and fool Mrs. Ocaba until Annie can get him back.
24
Annie wants to stay home alone, but when the chickens escape, she and Pony must get them back.
25
After Henrietta predicts that Pony will mess up Annie's attempt to win a contest, Pony believes she's a psychic.
26
Annie enters Pony in a best pet competition, but Pony's got other ideas and enters a pet of his own.
27
Annie and Pony are desperate to read the latest installment of a fantasy trilogy.
28
When Annie is chosen to take part in Pighog Day, she’s determined to do a good job despite everything going wrong.
29
Annie's struggle to believe that Pony's second-best friend is a fly puts her own second-best friend, Gerry, in jeopardy.
210
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.
211
Annie and Pony try to use Mom and Dad's marriage certificate to claim a free vacation, but realize the certificate is a fake.
212
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.
213
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.
214
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.
215
Pony gets jealous when Annie and her friends get cast in a play, so he uncharacteristically takes revenge on everyone.
216
When Mom and Dad hurt their backs at harvest time, it's up to Annie and Pony to bring in the crops.
217
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.
218
Annie worries her game night will be too boring, until Pony whips out his custom game, Ponopoly Plus.
219
The apartment building president tries to keep Annie and Pony from riding the elevator, so Annie decides she'll run for president against her.
220
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.
221
Annie thinks Pony is a tech genius until his app creation puts the population in peril.
222
When the Bramleys are picked to be contestants on a game show, Annie worries that Pony's excitement will ruin their chance on TV.
223
Pony believes he's a good luck charm and the reason Annie's suddenly a track star.
224
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.
225
You can take the Pony out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the Pony.
226
Dad declares his pickle barrel "a time machine for vegetables."
227
Pony seems to be lying about what he does while Annie's in school, so she suspects he's living a secret life.
228
Annie and Pony worry that shy Gerry will never get together with Clara. They decide to take matters into their own hands.
229
The market's fishmonger believes there's a monster in the lake, but all his pictures look oddly like Pony.
230
Annie takes up bowling to impress a boy and Pony gets fingers!
231
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.
232
Pony unearths a relic with a crude etching that seems to suggest he's an ancient god of mischief.
233
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.
234
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?
235
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.
236
Annie & friends plan a heist to retrieve Pony from the rich kid who thinks he owns him now.
237
When Gerry adopts a pet rock and starts having Annie and Pony style adventures, they worry that they've lost their "special sauce".
238
Annie wants to hang out on the local beach swim dock, but she keeps getting intercepted by the high schoolers.
239
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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