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Lloyd of the Flies - A Friend for Dinner (S1E16)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-10-07 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | CITV |
Storyline
In this episode, PB convinces his older siblings Malcolm and Gena to invite Julie the Spider over for dinner at their home. While PB is excited about the prospect of hosting a new friend, Lloyd immediately becomes anxious about the arrangement. His fear centers on a very literal concern: that when Julie arrives for dinner, the flies themselves will be on the menu rather than sitting at the table as hosts.
The episode explores Lloyd's mounting paranoia as he tries to warn his siblings about what he perceives as a dangerous situation. PB remains optimistic and trusting, believing Julie simply wants to enjoy their company. The tension between Lloyd's survival instincts and PB's desire to see the best in others drives the conflict, forcing the fly siblings to navigate the tricky social situation of entertaining a guest who might be a natural predator.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn about the importance of giving others a chance before judging them based on assumptions or stereotypes. Lloyd's fear of Julie is rooted in what spiders typically do to flies, but the episode encourages young viewers to consider that individuals may behave differently than expected. This teaches kids to approach new friendships with an open mind rather than letting preconceived notions dictate their relationships.
The episode also explores the balance between healthy caution and unnecessary fear. While Lloyd's concerns about safety are understandable given the natural order, children can observe how excessive worry can prevent positive experiences and new friendships. They learn that it's possible to be appropriately careful while still being welcoming and kind to others who may seem different or intimidating at first glance.
Additionally, the story demonstrates sibling dynamics and how family members can have very different perspectives on the same situation. PB's optimism and Lloyd's caution show children that disagreement doesn't mean someone is wrong, and that listening to each other's concerns is an important part of making decisions together as a family.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the spider character actually dangerous to the fly family in this episode? | The episode plays with the natural predator-prey relationship between spiders and flies to create tension and humor. Julie's true intentions become the central mystery that drives Lloyd's anxiety throughout the story. The resolution addresses whether Lloyd's fears are justified or whether Julie genuinely wants friendship, providing a teachable moment about assumptions and getting to know someone before judging them based solely on their species or appearance. |
| Will this episode scare my young child who is already afraid of spiders? | The episode uses the spider character as part of its comedic premise rather than presenting spiders in a frightening way. The animation style of the show is cartoonish and not realistic, which typically makes it less likely to trigger genuine fear. However, if your child has significant anxiety about spiders, Lloyd's worried reactions might reinforce those fears. You might preview the episode or watch together to gauge your child's comfort level with the spider character. |
| What does this episode teach about trusting strangers or unfamiliar people? | The episode navigates the nuanced territory between being open to new friendships and maintaining appropriate caution. It doesn't suggest that children should trust everyone without question, but rather encourages them to look beyond surface-level assumptions. The dinner setting provides a controlled environment where the family can get to know Julie together, which models a reasonable approach to new relationships while still maintaining family awareness and involvement in social situations. |
| How does the episode handle Lloyd's fear and anxiety? | Lloyd's anxiety is treated as a legitimate emotional response rather than being dismissed or mocked. His concerns stem from a realistic understanding of the natural world, even if they may be overblown in this particular situation. The episode allows children to see a character working through fear and worry, which can help them identify and process their own anxious feelings about unfamiliar situations or people who seem different from them. |
| Does this episode promote good values about friendship and acceptance? | The core message centers on looking past differences and stereotypes to discover genuine connection. By featuring characters from species that would naturally be at odds, the episode creates an accessible metaphor for overcoming prejudice and fear of the unfamiliar. Children learn that friendship can exist in unexpected places and that giving someone a chance can lead to positive outcomes, while still acknowledging that caution and family discussion are part of navigating new social situations. |
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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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