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Lloyd of the Flies - Gummy Goes Off (S1E15)
When Bob's best friend Gummy goes missing it is up to Lloyd and Abacus to find him - which is only right as they are the ones who lost him.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-10-06 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | CITV |
Storyline
When Bob's cherished best friend Gummy mysteriously disappears, the young maggot is understandably distraught. The problem is that Lloyd and Abacus are directly responsible for losing Gummy in the first place, which puts them in an awkward position. Recognizing their mistake and wanting to make things right with their friend, the two flies set out on a search-and-rescue mission to track down the missing companion before Bob discovers the truth about what happened.
The episode follows Lloyd and Abacus as they retrace their steps and explore various locations around their world, trying to figure out where Gummy could have ended up. Their quest becomes increasingly urgent as they realize how much Gummy means to Bob and how upset he will be if they cannot bring his best friend back safely. The search tests their problem-solving skills and their commitment to fixing their own mistakes, even when it would be easier to avoid responsibility.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of taking responsibility for mistakes rather than hiding from them or making excuses. Lloyd and Abacus could have tried to deflect blame or pretend they had nothing to do with Gummy's disappearance, but instead they choose to own up to their error and work hard to fix the situation. Young viewers see that admitting fault and taking corrective action is the right thing to do, even when it feels uncomfortable or difficult.
The story also reinforces lessons about friendship and loyalty. Bob's deep attachment to Gummy demonstrates how meaningful friendships are, while Lloyd and Abacus show that being a good friend sometimes means going out of your way to help someone, especially when you have caused them harm. Children learn that real friends make amends when they mess up, rather than abandoning each other or minimizing the hurt they have caused.
Additionally, the episode models problem-solving and persistence. Lloyd and Abacus must think critically about where Gummy might be, retrace their actions, and keep searching even when the task becomes challenging. Kids see that solving problems often requires patience, creativity, and determination.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is this episode appropriate for preschoolers who might get upset about something being lost? | The episode does center on a missing friend, which could cause mild concern for very young or sensitive children. However, the tone remains lighthearted and the focus is on Lloyd and Abacus actively working to solve the problem. The eleven-minute runtime keeps the tension brief, and the search-and-rescue mission is presented as an adventure rather than a crisis. Parents know their child best and can gauge sensitivity to loss-themed stories. |
| What does this episode teach about owning up to mistakes? | Lloyd and Abacus demonstrate accountability by immediately taking action to find Gummy after realizing they lost him. Rather than hiding their mistake or blaming each other, they work together to make things right. This models for children that admitting fault and taking steps to fix a problem is more important than avoiding embarrassment or punishment. The episode shows responsibility in action through their determined search efforts. |
| Does Bob get angry at Lloyd and Abacus for losing Gummy? | The episode focuses primarily on Lloyd and Abacus's search efforts and their motivation to reunite Bob with his best friend. The emotional stakes come from their understanding of how important Gummy is to Bob and their desire to avoid letting him down. The story emphasizes the friends' proactive problem-solving rather than dwelling on conflict or anger between the characters. |
| Are there any scary or intense moments during the search? | The search for Gummy is presented as an adventurous quest rather than a frightening ordeal. Lloyd and Abacus explore different areas and use their wits to figure out where Gummy might be, keeping the tone playful and age-appropriate. The show's typical humor and lighthearted animation style are maintained throughout. The eleven-minute episode keeps any tension brief and balanced with the characters' comedic dynamic. |
| What makes Gummy so important to Bob in this episode? | The episode establishes that Gummy is Bob's best friend, highlighting the deep bond between them. This relationship helps children understand that friendships and attachments to special companions are valuable and worth protecting. Bob's connection to Gummy motivates Lloyd and Abacus to take their mistake seriously and work hard to fix it, showing young viewers that respecting what matters to our friends is an important part of caring relationships. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Lloyd and Abacus finally find a quiet place to play their favourite board game, but forget about the 'small' issue of gravity. |
| 1 | 2 | Lloyd has an unexpected windfall of crumbs and sets out to buy happiness. But he soon learns that true contentment is found in his friends and family. |
| 1 | 3 | Lloyd is left to maggotsit but he underestimates how hard a job that can be. |
| 1 | 4 | Lloyd adopts a tardigrade as a pet and discovers how indestructible they truly are. |
| 1 | 5 | Lloyd volunteers to work in the ant colony to prove what a hard worker he can be, but the ant colony is unprepared for Lloyd's particular brand of "hard work". |
| 1 | 6 | Lloyd tries to educate PB about the danger of spiders by introducing her to a real one...and finds that some spiders may not be all that bad afterall. |
| 1 | 7 | Lloyd finds himself spinning an elaborate series of lies about moving into a giant luxury mango, just to prove he's as mature as Berry. |
| 1 | 8 | Lloyd wants to prove he can manage without Abacus but he ends up getting chased by hungry carpet beetles...and desperately needs his friend's help to escape. |
| 1 | 9 | After being invited to Cornea's home for dinner, Lloyd and his family can't stomach her unique cooking and so try to hide the food without offending their host. |
| 1 | 10 | Lloyd and Berry compete to prove who is the most caring by helping the poor injured flies who don't know what a window is. |
| 1 | 11 | After an encounter with the vacuum cleaner Lloyd, PB and Abacus find themselves trapped in a dusty grey void that may or may not be the afterlife. |
| 1 | 12 | Lloyd, Abacus and Berry venture into the fridge for some mouth-watering delicacies but are unprepared for the cold and the impending closure of the door. |
| 1 | 13 | On an outing to a spooky new attraction Lloyd tries - unconvincingly - to show everyone he is not scared of anything. |
| 1 | 14 | Lloyd and Abacus' friendship is tested when they start communicating with a chrysalis, but is it one knock for 'yes', or one knock for 'no'? |
| 1 | 15 | When Bob's best friend Gummy goes missing it is up to Lloyd and Abacus to find him - which is only right as they are the ones who lost him. |
| 1 | 16 | PB persuades Malcolm and Gena to allow Julie the Spider to come round for dinner, but Lloyd is afraid that the dinner will be them. |
| 1 | 17 | PB drags Lloyd along to see Caterpillar World, where she hopes to finally learn the gory details of what happens inside a chrysalis. |
| 1 | 18 | Faced with prospect of missing out on a rare blob of peanut butter, Lloyd decides to take his maggotsitting duties with him. |
| 1 | 19 | Marvin was frozen in an ice cube until Lloyd rescued him and now he has a life debt to repay, whether Lloyd likes it or not. |
| 1 | 20 | Having not been invited to Berry's party Lloyd decides to have his own party with far more guests (if he can just sneak them away from Berry's party...) |
| 1 | 21 | Lloyd gets his head wedged between the two panes of a double-glazed window, only Berry is small enough to rescue him but Lloyd is having none of it. |
| 1 | 22 | After PB sets him up in a fight with a little ladybird's big brother, Lloyd worries he'll win too easily - until he meets the big brother. |
| 1 | 23 | When Lloyd is mistakenly declared a hero for defeating a bloodthirsty spider, he finds himself spinning a web of elaborate lies. |
| 1 | 24 | When a big sweetie that Lloyd nabbed fair and square is stolen by wasp, Lloyd gathers a team and stages a sweet-retrieving heist. |
| 1 | 25 | Lloyd must rely on nothing but his wits to talk his way out of the web he is trapped in, alongside a very hungry spider. |
| 1 | 26 | A new comic, 'Llerd the Fly', is a big success and everyone loves it - except for Lloyd when he discovers it's based on HIM. |
| 1 | 27 | Malcolm has a new 'home theatre' - a literal small theatre run by a troupe of flea actors - but Lloyd 'breaks' it when he offends one of the actors. |
| 1 | 28 | When Lloyd disproves a myth by meeting a real head louse called Titchy, he's torn between proving her existence or returning her to Biggo's head. |
| 1 | 29 | When Malcolm and Gena's oldest son - who is also called Lloyd - comes home for a visit - Big Lloyd soon threatens to stay for good with Little Lloyd. |
| 1 | 30 | Against her better judgement, Queen Libby accepts Lloyd's offer to find a pest that has taken food from the colony and left the larvae hungry. |
| 1 | 31 | When Abacus' attendance at his dad's party is put in doubt when he moults early, Lloyd promises to look after Abacus in his vulnerable state. |
| 1 | 32 | Against her better judgement, Queen Libby accepts Lloyd's offer to find a pest that has taken food from the colony and left the larvae hungry. |
| 1 | 33 | Lloyd's insistence that 'hotter' equals 'happier' is put to the test when Biggo puts a pizza on that causes a heatwave behind the oven. |
| 1 | 34 | When Lloyd starts behaving very oddly, his family start to suspect that something may be wrong with his senses. |
| 1 | 35 | When a bird on the loose indoors sends everyone into hiding, Lloyd gets separated from Abacus and finds it hard to do nothing and just wait it out. |
| 1 | 36 | When Lloyd sprains his wing at the far side of the Biggo house, it proves a very long journey back for Abacus as he is there to walk Lloyd through it. |
| 1 | 37 | When Lloyd is trapped in an upside-down glass by Biggo with Ricotta the wasp and Julie the spider, both of Lloyd's fellow captives soon get hungry. |
| 1 | 38 | Having had enough of chores, Lloyd moves in with Abacus, but living with his best friend is not the life of endless fun that Lloyd imagined. |
| 1 | 39 | When a crab spider parachutes into his life, Lloyd decides to raise her as a vegetarian and single-handedly change fly-spider relationships. |
| 1 | 40 | There is an exciting new Ghost Coaster inside the sofa, but when Lloyd, PB and Abacus are too short to go on it, Lloyd devises a plan to get them on. |
| 1 | 41 | As an anniversary treat, Gena has booked a private performance by Malcolm's favourite actor, but the star proves more demanding than expected. |
| 1 | 42 | After he causes a mid-flight collision, Lloyd must attend a 'flight awareness' course run by Molly - if he refuses, he risks being grounded. |
| 1 | 43 | Having written a book on the subject, Gena agrees to train Lloyd in how to survive outdoors, but Lloyd is disappointed to discover that all the training is to take place indoors. |
| 1 | 44 | When Abacus is targeted by The Louse Hunter - a ruthless louse spider who loves the thrill of the hunt - Lloyd steps up to protect his best friend. |
| 1 | 45 | After staying up all night playing Bluebottle Battle, Lloyd is unable to sleep when Molly and Polly's house-sitter - a cricket called Buddy - starts making music next door. |
| 1 | 46 | Lloyd and Berry get locked into a game of escalating dares, but when Berry dares Lloyd to land on Biggo's hand, the stakes get higher than either of them are ready for. |
| 1 | 47 | When Mr Wiggley runs out of ideas for a list of fun things to do before he becomes a butterfly, Lloyd is happy to help and join in with it. |
| 1 | 48 | Lloyd tries to hang out with PB and her friends Dotty and Freckles while Abacus is on holiday, but he finds them less willing to do as he wants. |
| 1 | 49 | Lloyd feels surprisingly good after drinking some bin juice and tries to promote it as a new health-giving elixir, but things get out of hand quickly. |
| 1 | 50 | Lloyd thinks he's developed a very vocal conscience after accidentally swallowing a dust mite named Alvi, but the truth is quite different. |
| 1 | 51 | When Nutbum the tardigrade turns up making frantic efforts to get Lloyd to do something, Lloyd does whatever he can to translate what he's saying. |
| 1 | 52 | Excitement turns to sadness when Lloyd discovers that his family's move to a whole new Biggo house means that he'll never see Abacus again. |
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