Kiff - Troubles Wubbington (S2E45)

Kiff helps Chubbles find a new job.

Runtime (min)	11
Air Date	2025-10-18
Genres	Animation, Comedy
TV Rating	TV-Y7
Network(s)	Disney Channel

Storyline

When Chubbles Wubbington loses his job, Kiff steps in to help her friend navigate the challenging world of job hunting. Determined to see Chubbles succeed, Kiff takes on the role of career counselor and cheerleader, working alongside him to identify his strengths and explore new opportunities that might be a good fit for his unique personality and skill set.

Throughout the episode, Kiff and Chubbles encounter the ups and downs of the job search process, from preparing applications to facing interviews. The story highlights the importance of friendship during difficult transitions and showcases Kiff's characteristic optimism and problem-solving approach. As Chubbles grapples with uncertainty about his future, Kiff's unwavering support helps him maintain confidence and keep moving forward in his search for meaningful work.

What kids learn

This episode offers children valuable lessons about supporting friends through challenging times. When someone we care about faces a setback like job loss, showing up with encouragement and practical help can make a significant difference in their ability to bounce back. Kiff demonstrates that being a good friend means more than just offering sympathy—it involves actively participating in solutions and maintaining a positive outlook even when circumstances are difficult.

Children also learn about resilience and adaptability when facing professional or personal transitions. Chubbles' job search journey illustrates that setbacks are a normal part of life and that finding the right fit sometimes requires patience, self-reflection, and willingness to try new things. The episode normalizes the experience of uncertainty and shows that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

Additionally, the story introduces young viewers to basic concepts about work, career exploration, and the importance of matching one's abilities and interests to the right opportunities. These age-appropriate introductions to professional life can help children begin thinking about their own future paths while understanding that everyone's journey looks different.

Parents' top 5 questions

Question	Answer
How can I use this episode to talk to my child about job loss?	This episode provides a gentle entry point for discussing how people sometimes lose jobs and need to find new ones. You can explain that job changes are a normal part of adult life and emphasize the positive aspects shown in the story—how friends help each other, how people discover new opportunities, and how staying hopeful makes difficult situations easier to handle. Keep the conversation age-appropriate and reassuring.
What does this episode teach about being a supportive friend?	Kiff models active friendship by not just sympathizing with Chubbles but actually helping him take concrete steps forward. The episode shows children that supporting friends means listening to their concerns, helping them identify solutions, and staying positive even when progress feels slow. It demonstrates that sometimes the best gift we can give a friend is our time, energy, and belief in their abilities.
Is this episode appropriate for younger elementary-aged children?	Yes, the episode handles the topic of job searching in an age-appropriate, non-threatening way suitable for the show's target audience. The eleven-minute runtime keeps the story focused and accessible, while the friendship-centered approach ensures the content remains uplifting rather than anxiety-inducing. The episode avoids dwelling on financial stress or adult concerns that might worry younger viewers.
What can my child learn about trying new things from this episode?	As Chubbles explores different job possibilities, children see that trying new things—even when uncertain about the outcome—is an important part of growth and discovery. The episode reinforces that it's okay not to succeed at everything immediately and that finding the right fit sometimes requires experimentation. This message applies beyond careers to school activities, hobbies, and social situations children encounter regularly.
Does the episode show Chubbles finding a new job by the end?	The episode focuses primarily on the journey of job searching and the friendship between Kiff and Chubbles rather than rushing to a tidy resolution. This approach allows the story to emphasize process, effort, and emotional support. Whether or not Chubbles secures employment by episode's end, the core message about perseverance and friendship remains central to the narrative and provides valuable lessons for young viewers.

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	Thirst to Be the First Kiff wants the first sip at a new water fountain and nothing will stop her!
1	2	The Fourth Bath Kiff learns that at Barry's house, his family shares bathwater and Kiff is fourth in line.
1	3	Pool Party Helen agrees to cast a swim spell on Barry if Kiff introduces her to Candle's dad, Roy Fox.
1	4	Road Trip A road trip goes arwy when scary-looking bikers pursue the Chatterleys and Barry.
1	5	Brunch DJ Kiff and Barry investigate where Barry's brother goes when he skips class.
1	6	Career Day Kiff and Barry get summer jobs at City Hall and help the citizens of Table Town in any way they can.
1	7	The Five Pigeons of the Acapellapocalypse Kiff unleashes five forces of chaos and Helen is the only one who can help.
1	8	Leave a Little Juice Kiff needs to have a difficult discussion with Barry about finishing Martin's OJ.
1	9	Big Barry on Campus A computer error moves Barry into high school, forcing Kiff to follow.
1	10	Club Book Kiff thinks the library should be loud, but it quickly backfires.
1	11	Kiff's Mix After Kiff spontaneously creates the perfect mixture of cereals, she, Barry and Trevor attempt to recreate it.
1	12	Kiff's on a Plane Kiff joins Pilot School to appear grown up to Beryl and her friends.
1	13	Farley When Kiff ruins Kristophe's favorite toy, she takes its place while Barry tries to clean the doll.
1	14	Two for One Hot Dogs Kiff and Barry spiral when they learn their best days are behind them.
1	15	Halfway There Day Kiff is in charge of the important holiday meal, and nothing can go wrong.
1	16	Be Still My Harp Barry gets stuck in a harp that causes anyone who hears it to get trapped in their memories.
1	17	Friendiversary Kiff and Barry are "identicals tentacles" in everything, but an extra gift may tip the scales.
1	18	Totally Table Town Kiff and the gang get lost in the woods during a terrifying encounter.
1	19	Hat Kiff tries to recover a hat that gave Barry a confidence boost.
1	20	Lost and Found Kiff and Barry attempt to return a lost journal without exposing its personal entries.
1	21	Principal Dance Socks Helen knits a pair of magical socks for Principal Secretary so he can beat a rival school's principal in a dance battle, but this newfound "talent" quickly goes to his head.
1	22	Two Truths and a Bunny Kiff wants to infiltrate a sleepover party, but Barry is not suited up for covert missions.
1	23	Nicknames Kiff and Barry do different ploys to convince a cinema ticket-taker to give them cool nicknames.
1	24	The Sound of Helen Table Town School is putting on its first musical. Too bad it's all about Helen.
1	25	Weekly Grocery Shop The Chatterleys each encounter an obstacle during their weekly grocery shopping trip.
1	26	Friendship in the Time of Cheese Caves Kiff attempts to help Candle and Trevor with their new friendship.
1	27	Soup Opera Miss Deer Teacher goes to Kiff for dating advice, not knowing Kiff has been getting her tips from a soap opera.
1	28	Mall Leader Kiff leads a group to the mall to get a free pretzel, but leadership comes with responsibilities.
1	29	Ghost Wolf's Art Kiff and Barry try to learn more about the mysterious Ghost Wolf.
1	30	Fresh Outta Grandmas Tensions rise when the crew gets wrapped up in a new collection craze.
1	31	Maybe-Sitting When Kiff shadows Harry and Terri as they watch Kristophe, she learns that being in charge is not so easy.
1	32	Everyday I'm Riddlin' Riddlin' Kiff and Barry help a local bridge troll but discover he has some tricky riddles.
1	33	Life On The Inside Kiff and Barry get detention and meet a ragtag team of students who help them plot an escape.
1	34	Weird Delivery Kiff and Barry want to go home but get sucked into a strange adventure.
1	35	No Dad Ideas When he realizes Kiff doesn’t know what his job is, Martin is determined to prove his inventing prowess.
1	36	Faculty Lounge Kiff is determined to see the inside of the Faculty Lounge, but once inside struggles to escape.
1	37	Personal Assistant Kiff tries to fail at being Helen's personal assistant so she can retake her career test.
1	38	Trevor's Rockin Halloween Bash Kiff is ready to have a spooky Halloween, but Barry gets scared easily. How will these best friends celebrate together?
1	39	I Like To Move It! Kiff and Barry agree to move a piano for Helen in exchange for a wish, but can't agree on the wish.
1	40	Hive Got An Idea Kiff shows a new kid around school but can't stop his family from interfering.
1	41	You Can't Handle The Tooth Kiff has a lot to do today, but brushing her tooth is not on the list.
1	42	Blooper Quest Kiff, Barry and the crew set out to make a movie so they can have a fun blooper reel, but blooping is hard.
1	43	When You Mow You Mow Reggie is the first kid in Table Town to mow his own lawn, and Kiff wants to be the second.
1	44	Harry's Maturity Crisis When Harry runs away, Barry and Kiff do anything they can to bring him back.
1	45	Silly Moods A trip to Table Town Museum is threatened when Kiff and Barry get into a silly mood.
1	46	Chatterley Vs. Chatterley When a leftover slice of pizza goes missing in the Chatterley residence, they must settle the matter in family court.
1	47	Hungee Squirrel An unflattering photo of Kiff goes viral, and she’s determined to stop it.
1	48	Foreverangees A curse puts friendships to the ultimate test, and Kiff and Barry’s relationship is in trouble.
1	49	Snow More Ketchup Tensions rise when everyone is trapped in the Fox Mansion during a snowstorm and ketchup shortage.
1	50	Kiff and Barry Go To Prom Kiff, Barry and Trevor crash the high school prom to feed their gossip hunger.
1	51	Kiff is Good at Sports Kiff discovers a hidden talent and finds out she is good at sports.
1	52	Mushroomates Unwelcome intruders overtake the Chatterley's backyard.
1	53	Principal Helen Kiff and Barry intervene when Helen fills in for Principal Secretary.
1	54	Dial B for Butt Kiff and her mom receive a ominous butt dial.
1	55	Fun Uncle Pat Barry is over-the-moon when his energetic Uncle Pat visits.
1	56	Kiff Escape! Kiff tries to escape the house after being grounded for embarrassing Beryl.
1	57	Beach Day Kiff and Barry try to relax at the beach, only for someone to come along an annoy them.
1	58	Sun's Out, Buns Out Barry gets sunburned, which threatens his and Kiff's plans to see the sunset.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Kiff Has to Sneeze Kiff has an unsneezed sneeze trapped in her head, so she and Barry try everything to get it out.
2	2	Never Meet Your Mailboxes Kiff and Barry meet their favorite actor … but does he not like them?
2	3	The Other Movie Kiff, Barry, and Trevor sneak into a movie and try not to get caught.
2	4	Roy-alty Check Martin and Beryl vie for Kiff’s favor when Kiff comes into some money.
2	5	Stramded Kiff and the gang get trapped in the aerial tram and try not to lose their minds.
2	6	Hair Story Kiff gets a haircut she hates.
2	7	Lights Out Kiff and Barry accidentally cause a townwide blackout by upsetting a lighthouse keeper.
2	8	Dinner at Barry’s Kiff has dinner at the Buns’ and has to hide that she hates the food.
2	9	Taily Kiff runs for class president against a surprise candidate, Mr. RiPeppa.
2	10	Cocina Island The Chatterleys take Barry on their island vacation, but he seems to have a dark secret.
2	11	Up All Night Kiff and Barry try to stay awake until 4 a.m. to see a very special comet.
2	12	Rotten Banana Kiff meets a bad banana.
2	13	OTDR The Chatterleys and Barry try to get ready for a big event.
2	14	Good Morning Table Town School Kiff and the crew run the morning announcements at school and it gets out of control.
2	15	Wiz Ed Kiff and the crew learn magic but end up in over their heads.
2	16	Mystery Spell Helen casts a spell on Kiff and Barry and won’t tell them what it is.
2	17	Trash Clumpers Kiff and Barry pick up trash in the park but can’t decide what is trash.
2	18	Wiff & Larry Trevor works out his frustrations by writing libelous stories about Kiff and Barry.
2	19	Helping People Feels Good!!! Kiff's good deed goes unnoticed while Reggie's receives lots of attention.
2	20	Dinner with Darryn Kiff and Barry enjoy a kids-only dinner with their shy classmate, Darryn.
2	21	Spoiled Again Kiff attempts to avoid spoilers while she finishes a popular book series.
2	22	Much Ado About Muffin Kiff and Barry help Helen with her new healthy muffin business.
2	23	Arrested Dehelenment Kiff and Barry try to help Helen when she loses her magic.
2	24	Here Comes The Wedding Episode The Chatterleys get roped into planning a wedding for their annoying neighbor, The Pone.
2	25	Rock Kick Kiff and Barry try to kick a rock all the way home.
2	26	The Macaroni Affair Kiff and Barry go to school on a Saturday.
2	27	Kiff and Barry Save Halfway There Day Kiff and Barry go on a wild adventure outside of Table Town to save Halfway There Day!
2	28	Kristophe’s Big Day Out Kiff and Barry take Kristophe to the aquarium.
2	29	Annoying, Freaky, Cool Kiff worries that she’s annoying.
2	30	A Troll Through the Woods Kiff and Barry accompany Trollie on a mission to his magical neighborhood.
2	31	Big Coat The Chatterley family heads to Okaywill for new winter coats.
2	32	The Tower on Trevor Trevor becomes the foundation of the newest Table Town School craze, but at what cost?
2	33	Friends On Line Kiff, Barry, and Terri go to the Table Town Mall, but get caught up in a long line.
2	34	Martin Waxed the Floors! Kiff and friends invent a game that becomes a professional sport.
2	35	Juice Break Kiff and Secretary Prince break Principal Secretary’s juice machine and must find him a new one.
2	36	Stories Before Snories Kiff demands a bedtime story from Martin.
2	37	Is Patty a Baddie? Kiff and Barry wonder if Patty is a baddie after she steals their science project idea.
2	38	Slippery Slopes Kiff goes on a ski trip with Reggie's family.
2	39	Of B&B's and Piano Keys Trevor can't play the piano and needs Kiff and Barry's help.
2	40	Ye Olde Candy Shoppe of Horrors I Kiff and Barry are set to spend their Halloween passing out candy, but when they run out, they are determined to make everything right.
2	41	Ye Olde Candy Shoppe of Horrors II Kiff and Barry are set to spend their Halloween passing out candy, but when they run out, they are determined to make everything right.
2	42	PS You’re Fired Principal Secretary fires his mom.
2	43	Weird Delivery 2: Return to Pretendo Time Kiff and Barry play Pretendo Time.
2	44	Next Year’s Musical Helen struggles to write this year's school musical.
2	45	Troubles Wubbington Kiff helps Chubbles find a new job.
2	46	Uncle Pat in Charge Uncle Pat takes babysitting Kiff very seriously.
2	47	Fab Fourteen Barry is in charge of throwing a Fab Fourteen for his cousin.
2	48	So Fluffy Kiff and her friends record the hottest new song in Table Town.
2	49	Oh, Brother Trevor's older brother visits, and Kiff and Barry think he's the coolest.
2	50	Don't Leave B Hangin' Barry is left hangin' by an astronaut.
2	51	Thunderstorm Game Night Kiff and the Buns play a board game that makes them all crazy competitive.
2	52	No Thank You Kiff and Barry help a high schooler throw a great party.
2	53	Love Ed Kiff and Barry give Ed tips for wooing Helen, who doesn't know he exists.
2	54	Souvenir Money Kiff and Barry have to keep a huge sum of money safe.
2	55	Kiff Loses Barry Kiff and Barry get separated while on a road trip.

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