Jellystone! - DNA, A-OK! / Face of the Town! (S1E7)
After finding out he's 98% cat, Yogi tries to roll with Top Cat and his gang, but he has a hard time fitting in. Mayor Huckleberry holds a contest to find the new face of Jellystone.
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-07-29 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family |
| Network(s) | HBO Max, Max |
Storyline
In "DNA, A-OK!", Yogi Bear receives surprising news from a DNA test revealing he's 98% cat. Eager to embrace this newfound identity, Yogi attempts to join Top Cat and his alley cat gang. Despite his enthusiasm, Yogi struggles to fit in with the street-smart felines, finding that their lifestyle and attitudes don't come naturally to him. His efforts to act like a cat lead to comedic misunderstandings and mishaps as he tries to prove he belongs.
In "Face of the Town!", Mayor Huckleberry Hound announces a contest to select a new official face to represent Jellystone. The competition draws various residents eager for the spotlight and the prestige that comes with being the town's ambassador. As characters campaign and compete for the title, the contest reveals different personalities and motivations among Jellystone's colorful inhabitants, ultimately exploring what it truly means to represent a community.
What parents say
Parents have praised "Jellystone!" for its energetic reimagining of classic Hanna-Barbera characters in a modern setting that appeals to both children and nostalgic adults. Many appreciate the show's fast-paced humor and slapstick comedy that keeps younger viewers engaged while including references that parents who grew up with the original cartoons can enjoy. The series has been noted for its bright animation style and creative character redesigns that feel fresh while remaining recognizable.
Some parents have mentioned that the show's rapid-fire pace and constant chaos can be overwhelming for very young or sensitive children. The humor leans heavily on cartoon violence and mayhem, which is typical of the genre but may not suit all family preferences. Parents generally find the content age-appropriate for the target demographic, with no concerning language or mature themes, though the sheer energy level of each episode is something to consider based on individual children's temperaments and viewing habits.
What kids learn
In "DNA, A-OK!", children explore themes of identity and belonging as Yogi grapples with what a DNA test means for who he is. The episode offers opportunities to discuss how test results or labels don't define a person's true character or determine where they belong. Kids can learn that trying to force yourself to fit in with a group that doesn't match your authentic self often leads to frustration and unhappiness.
The storyline also touches on acceptance and friendship, showing that genuine connections come from being yourself rather than pretending to be someone you're not. Yogi's struggle to adopt cat-like behaviors when they don't come naturally demonstrates that our inherent traits and personality matter more than arbitrary categories or percentages.
In "Face of the Town!", children can learn about community representation, civic participation, and what qualities make a good leader or ambassador. The contest format introduces concepts of campaigning, competition, and public service. The episode provides opportunities to discuss what it means to represent others, the responsibilities that come with being in the spotlight, and how communities choose their representatives.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the DNA test storyline confusing for young children? | The DNA test serves as a simple plot device rather than a scientific lesson. Yogi learns he's mostly cat, which drives his attempt to join Top Cat's gang. Young children will understand it at face value as a reason for Yogi's behavior change. It's an opportunity to discuss how labels don't change who we really are, though very young viewers may not grasp the deeper identity themes without parent guidance. |
| Does Yogi learn to accept himself by the end? | The episode follows a typical character-growth arc where Yogi's attempts to force himself into the cat lifestyle lead to comic failures. While specific resolution details vary, the structure suggests Yogi comes to understand that DNA percentages don't determine his true nature or friendships. The lesson centers on authenticity and being comfortable with who you are rather than trying to become someone else. |
| Is the competition in the second segment handled positively? | The "Face of the Town" contest provides comedy through the various characters' campaign efforts and desire for recognition. Like most "Jellystone!" episodes, the competition likely involves exaggerated antics and mishaps rather than mean-spirited rivalry. The contest format allows the show to explore themes of representation and community involvement in an age-appropriate, humorous way that doesn't promote unhealthy competitiveness. |
| Are there any scary or intense moments? | This episode focuses on identity confusion and a town contest, both relatively low-stakes scenarios. The humor comes from Yogi's awkward attempts to act like a cat and the chaos of the competition rather than from threats or danger. The show's typical cartoon slapstick may be present, but nothing in these storylines suggests frightening content. The tone remains comedic and light throughout both segments. |
| What age group will understand the humor best? | The physical comedy and character antics appeal to children ages five and up, while the identity themes and civic participation concepts resonate more with kids seven and older who can grasp the underlying messages. Younger children will enjoy the visual gags and Yogi's silly cat impressions, while older elementary-age kids can appreciate the social commentary about fitting in and community representation embedded in both storylines. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Cindy accidentally turns Yogi into an unstoppable eating machine after installing a nuclear stomach in him. When Grape Ape falls asleep in the middle of town square, it's up to the citizens of Jellystone to move this mountain! |
| 1 | 2 | Feeling unappreciated, Boo Boo gets a boost from a new pair of boots, but Yogi grows jealous of Boo Boo's newfound popularity. When Doggie Daddy brings a disguised Augie to his guy's night, she becomes the most popular member of the group. |
| 1 | 3 | When Magilla gets amnesia, Jabberjaw exploits him to score her dream job as assistant manager of the store. After Augie and Daddy forget a crucial ingredient while shopping, Augie embarks on a journey to retrieve those bananas. |
| 1 | 4 | Cindy turns everyone into gelatin in order to finish her book club reading. Top Cat and the gang might actually have to do some hard work. After losing their alley in a dance battle, Top Cat and the gang might actually have to do some hard work to get it back. |
| 1 | 5 | Shag wants to live a VIP lifestyle but borrowing Mudbug Cafe's money turns out to be a mistake. El Kabong must replace his broken guitar. |
| 1 | 6 | The kids go to a grownup movie in disguise, but things get out of hand when they're mistaken for the real Mr. Flabby Dabby Wabby Jabby. After realizing he's a father, Captain Caveman dedicates himself to being the best dad. |
| 1 | 7 | After finding out he's 98% cat, Yogi tries to roll with Top Cat and his gang, but he has a hard time fitting in. Mayor Huckleberry holds a contest to find the new face of Jellystone. |
| 1 | 8 | Yogi strikes a deal with Shag Rugg so he can get into Cheese-Is-Us. Augie and the rest of the Jellystone kids try to help Yakky be braver. |
| 1 | 9 | When Augie and Yakky discover a fun VR game while repairing Ruff and Ready, they wind up blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Huckleberry hosts a wrestling tournament so Funky Phantom can relive his glory days. |
| 1 | 10 | Top Cat and his gang are in for a smelly surprise when they try to resell expired fish sticks. Huckleberry hires Yogi to direct a town tourism video. |
| 1 | 11 | Augie, Yakky, and Shag help an overworked Winsome Witch prepare for Halloween ... but end up making things worse! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Jabberjaw realizes that she’ll need to become a supervillain if she wants to get El Kabong’s attention. |
| 2 | 2 | Augie, Shag, and Yakky accidentally turn everyone in Jellystone into babies in hopes of having other kids to play with. |
| 2 | 3 | When an alien crashes into her lab, a lonely Cindy suddenly finds herself with a new best friend. |
| 2 | 4 | After starting a rock band, Yogi is quickly outshined by Squiddly Diddly. |
| 2 | 5 | Mayor Huck assembles a team of astronauts to save the world from an impending cosmic disaster. |
| 2 | 6 | To get their own space at the beach, Jabberjaw and Loopy De Loop decide to dress up like sea monsters. |
| 2 | 7 | Augie starts her own business – just like her hero, Bobbie Looey |
| 2 | 8 | Magilla starts to feel out of touch when a silly new fashion fad sweeps through Jellystone. |
| 2 | 9 | Jabberjaw and Loopy attempt to thwart a spooky nighttime burglary at Magilla’s clothing store. |
| 2 | 10 | Jellystone is torn apart by a frantic search for Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har’s misplaced treasure. |
| 2 | 11 | When Doggy Daddy is tasked with stopping Grape Ape from terrorizing the town, a misunderstanding spirals out of control! |
| 2 | 12 | When the Jellystone Stink Factory has a catastrophic meltdown, it’s up to Yogi Bear, Doggy Daddy, and Mildew Wolf to save everyone. |
| 2 | 13 | After Boo Boo and Benny discover they have a ton in common and become friends, Yogi starts to miss his best buddy. |
| 2 | 14 | When packages begin disappearing, discount detectives Snooper and Blabber are called in to help find the culprit! |
| 2 | 15 | Hoping to land in a swanky, high-end jail, Top Cat’s gang try their best to get arrested. |
| 2 | 16 | Augie, Yakky, and Shag help Peter on a delivery run in his airship – but everything goes wrong! |
| 2 | 17 | After accidentally trapping Yakky inside a watermelon, Augie convinces herself that it’s come to life as a baby. |
| 2 | 18 | When everyone in town becomes a superhero, El Kabong begins to wonder if he’s needed anymore. |
| 2 | 19 | When Augie has a bad dream, Doggie Daddy and others entertain her with random stories. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Jellystone heroes travel to the future to save the town from out-of-control robots. |
| 3 | 2 | An uncontrollable 70’s dance craze infects Jellystone and it’s up to Cindy, Yogi, and Boo Boo to stop it. |
| 3 | 3 | Cindy teams up with Top Cat to fix everyone’s wobbly arms. |
| 3 | 4 | Jabberjaw has an overactive cupid which makes her fall in love with everyone and everything. |
| 3 | 5 | With Top Cat in jail, his gang must pull off the scam of the century without him! |
| 3 | 6 | Jellystone goes head to head in a competition against their rival town, New Bedrock. |
| 3 | 7 | Yogi and Boo Boo play hooky from work at an old, abandoned fun park where some meddling kids mistake them for monsters. |
| 3 | 8 | Cindy, Jabberjaw, and Squiddly compete for the title of "best friend" in Jellystone. |
| 3 | 9 | Shag hires a bunch of detectives to find his lost sense of childhood wonder. |
| 3 | 10 | Huck creates a fake opponent to run against him in the mayoral election. |
| 3 | 11 | Augie, Shag, and Yakky guard Peter’s collection of valuable toys while he leaves town. |
| 3 | 12 | An injured El Kabong mistakenly hires a cursed mummy to take over his teaching duties. |
| 3 | 13 | Doggy Daddy transforms a bunch of folks into Augie so he can spend even more time with her. |
| 3 | 14 | Peter Potamus’ convention costume gets him mistaken for the real Space Ghost. |
| 3 | 15 | Yogi gives Shazzan a break from work by taking on his genie powers for the day. |
| 3 | 16 | After Shag discovers his Dad’s old racing car toys, everyone in town excitedly gets into racing each other with the tiny cars. |
| 3 | 17 | Huck amps up the fun at the annual Jellystone block party by inviting a bunch of party cavemen. |
| 3 | 18 | It's everyone's favorite season when tiny snowmen arrive, bringing winter to Jellystone. But Augie keeps one, plunging the town into a new ice age. |
| 3 | 19 | A rift in time and space sends unwanted characters from classic Cartoon Network shows into Jellystone. |
| 3 | 20 | Jabberjaw spins a ridiculous tale of fancy costumes, knights and werewolf romance. |
| 3 | 21 | It's movie night in the park, and Doggie Daddy is excited to show Augie an action-packed Secret Squirrel adventure! |
| 3 | 22 | Yogi goes on an epic pirate adventure to get a replacement of his favorite chair. |
| 3 | 23 | Cindy creates an elaborate history of a fake civilization to cover an embarrassing mistake. |
| 3 | 24 | Captain Caveman tries to re-create a friendship from his past prehistoric life. |
| 3 | 25 | Augie, Yakky and Shag enlist the help of Devlin, an aging stuntman, to pull off the greatest stunt Jellystone has ever seen. |
| 3 | 26 | Grape Ape gets a giant board game made of the entire town for his birthday, but he never wants to stop playing. |
| 3 | 27 | Jabberjaw reunites with her family for her sister's wedding at Sealab. |
| 3 | 28 | Cindy helps the kids build battle robots for a competition against New Bedrock Academy. |
| 3 | 29 | Yogi and Boo Boo worry that their new acquaintance, Wheelie, might like hanging with them just a bit too much. |
| 3 | 30 | Augie's extreme sleep-hugging has the town of Jellystone gripped in fear. |
| 3 | 31 | Yogi starts a new eating fad where you stick your face in your food and gobble it up. |
| 3 | 32 | El Kabong takes on Yakky Doodle as his superhero sidekick. |
| 3 | 33 | Jabberjaw, Loopy de Loop and Magilla Gorilla work through a spat while getting their hair done at the salon. |
| 3 | 34 | Cindy transfers Yogi's immense self confidence into meek Mildew Wolf. |
| 3 | 35 | El Kabong decides to help people by working through their issues instead of bonking them with his guitar. |
| 3 | 36 | Everyone in town gets a personalized theme song, but Yogi feels his is terrible. |
| 3 | 37 | On a camping trip in the woods, the gang runs into trouble when they trespass on the Herculoids' property. |
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