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Jellystone! - The Big Stink (S2E12)
When the Jellystone Stink Factory has a catastrophic meltdown, it’s up to Yogi Bear, Doggy Daddy, and Mildew Wolf to save everyone.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-03-17 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family |
| Network(s) | HBO Max, Max |
Storyline
When the Jellystone Stink Factory experiences a catastrophic meltdown, the entire town faces an odorous emergency that threatens everyone's safety and comfort. The factory, which presumably produces or processes something particularly pungent, becomes unstable and releases noxious fumes or substances that put the community at risk. With the situation spiraling out of control, three unlikely heroes step forward to handle the crisis.
Yogi Bear, Doggy Daddy, and Mildew Wolf must work together to contain the disaster and protect their fellow Jellystone residents. The trio faces the challenge of stopping the meltdown while dealing with the overwhelming stench emanating from the factory. Their mission requires them to overcome the unpleasant conditions, coordinate their efforts despite their different personalities and approaches, and find a solution before the situation worsens. The eleven-minute episode follows their attempts to save the day and restore normalcy to Jellystone.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn valuable lessons about teamwork and cooperation, especially when working with people who are different from themselves. Yogi Bear, Doggy Daddy, and Mildew Wolf each bring their own strengths and perspectives to solving the crisis, demonstrating that diverse teams can accomplish more than individuals working alone. The episode shows that even characters who might not typically work together can unite when facing a common challenge.
The story also teaches perseverance in difficult circumstances. The heroes must push through extremely unpleasant conditions—the overwhelming stink from the factory—to complete their mission and help others. This illustrates the importance of not giving up when tasks become uncomfortable or challenging, and that sometimes doing the right thing requires personal sacrifice and discomfort.
Additionally, the episode reinforces the concept of community responsibility and helping others in times of crisis. Rather than leaving the problem for someone else to solve, these three characters step up to protect their neighbors and town, modeling civic-mindedness and the importance of taking action when others need help.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the humor in this episode appropriate for young children? | The episode centers on stink-related humor, which is typical for children's cartoons and generally appeals to younger audiences. The comedy comes from the exaggerated reactions to bad smells and the absurdity of the factory meltdown situation. This type of bathroom-adjacent humor is age-appropriate and commonly found in shows aimed at elementary-aged children, though some parents may find it encourages silly behavior. |
| Are there any scary moments during the factory meltdown? | The factory meltdown is presented as a comedic crisis rather than a genuinely frightening disaster. While the situation is portrayed as urgent and requiring the heroes to take action, the tone remains lighthearted and appropriate for the show's target audience. The focus stays on problem-solving and teamwork rather than creating suspense or fear, making it suitable for younger viewers who might be sensitive to intense scenarios. |
| What makes Yogi, Doggy Daddy, and Mildew Wolf work well together? | The episode showcases how characters with different personalities and skills can complement each other when facing a challenge. Each character likely contributes something unique to solving the crisis, whether it's Yogi's resourcefulness, Doggy Daddy's protective instincts, or Mildew Wolf's particular abilities. Their collaboration demonstrates that effective teamwork doesn't require everyone to be alike, but rather to respect and utilize each person's strengths toward a common goal. |
| Does the episode explain what the Stink Factory actually does? | The episode treats the Stink Factory as a comedic element of the Jellystone world, and the focus remains on the emergency response rather than detailed explanations of the factory's purpose or operations. The specifics of what the factory produces or why it exists are less important than the problem it creates and how the characters solve it. This keeps the story moving and maintains the show's lighthearted, action-oriented pace. |
| Will my child want to talk about or imitate stinky things after watching? | Given the episode's focus on smell-based humor, children may indeed be inspired to discuss or joke about stinky situations afterward. This is a natural response to the content and provides an opportunity to acknowledge their enjoyment while setting boundaries about appropriate times and places for such humor. Parents can use this as a teaching moment about context and social awareness while still allowing kids to enjoy age-appropriate silliness. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 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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