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Lloyd of the Flies - Lloyd the Outvoted (S1E48)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-02-07 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | CITV |
Storyline
With his best friend Abacus away on holiday, Lloyd finds himself eager for company and decides to spend time with PB and her friends, Dotty and Freckles. Accustomed to calling the shots when he and Abacus hang out, Lloyd assumes the same dynamic will apply with this group. He quickly suggests activities and games he wants to play, expecting the others to go along with his plans.
However, PB, Dotty, and Freckles have their own ideas about how to spend their time together. When decisions need to be made about what to do, the group votes—and Lloyd repeatedly finds himself outvoted. The experience is frustrating and unfamiliar for Lloyd, who must navigate being part of a group where his preferences don't automatically win out. By the end of the episode, Lloyd begins to understand that friendship isn't about always getting your way, and that compromise and respecting others' choices are essential parts of spending time together.
What kids learn
This episode offers children a valuable lesson in democratic decision-making and the importance of respecting group choices. Lloyd's experience of being outvoted teaches young viewers that in friendships and group settings, everyone's voice matters equally. Children learn that it's normal to sometimes be in the minority when decisions are made, and that accepting outcomes gracefully is part of being a good friend and team member.
The episode also explores the concept of compromise and flexibility in social situations. Lloyd discovers that insisting on having things his way can alienate friends and make group activities less enjoyable for everyone. Children see that being willing to try activities suggested by others can lead to new experiences and strengthen friendships, even when those activities weren't their first choice.
Additionally, the story highlights the difference between various friendship dynamics. Lloyd learns that the give-and-take he experiences with PB and her friends is different from his relationship with Abacus, helping children understand that different friendships can have different rhythms and that adapting to those differences is an important social skill.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Why does Lloyd struggle so much when he's outvoted by PB and her friends? | Lloyd is used to a friendship dynamic with Abacus where he often takes the lead in deciding activities. When he joins PB's group, he encounters a more democratic approach where everyone votes on decisions. This is unfamiliar territory for him, and he hasn't yet learned how to gracefully accept being in the minority. His struggle reflects a common challenge children face when moving between different social groups with different norms. |
| Is it okay that Lloyd usually gets his way with Abacus? | The episode doesn't present Lloyd's usual dynamic with Abacus as inherently wrong, but rather shows that different friendships can work in different ways. However, Lloyd's experience with PB's group helps him recognize that always having things his way isn't sustainable in every friendship. The contrast between these dynamics encourages children to think about balance and fairness in their own relationships, even with their closest friends. |
| How can I help my child handle being outvoted or not getting their way? | Use Lloyd's experience as a conversation starter about democratic decision-making. Explain that in groups, voting ensures everyone has a say, and sometimes we're in the minority. Emphasize that being a good sport when outvoted shows maturity and respect for friends. You might practice voting on small family decisions to help your child experience both winning and losing votes in a supportive environment, building resilience for social situations. |
| What should I do if my child always wants to be the leader like Lloyd? | This episode provides a perfect opportunity to discuss the value of taking turns leading and following. Talk with your child about how Lloyd learns that friendship isn't about control but about enjoying time together. Encourage your child to notice what happens when everyone gets a chance to choose activities. You might also help them identify situations where following someone else's lead resulted in unexpected fun or new discoveries. |
| Does Lloyd learn to enjoy activities he didn't choose? | The episode shows Lloyd beginning to understand that activities can be enjoyable even when they weren't his idea. While his initial reaction to being outvoted is frustration, he starts to recognize that being flexible and open-minded makes group time more pleasant for everyone, including himself. This progression helps children see that trying new things suggested by friends can lead to positive experiences they might have otherwise missed. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 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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