Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur - Run the Rink (S1E3)
When Lunella runs the rink for a night, she agrees to Casey's get-rich-quick scheme, which threatens Moon Girl’s reputation and her family's beloved business.
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| Runtime (min) | 23 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 7.0 (3 votes) |
| Air Date | 2023-02-18 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure |
| Network(s) | Disney XD, Disney Channel |
Storyline
In the episode 'Run the Rink,' Lunella takes charge of the roller rink for one night, embracing the excitement of managing her community's favorite hangout. However, her friend Casey proposes a get-rich-quick scheme that places Lunella’s reputation as Moon Girl at risk and threatens her family's cherished business.
As the night unfolds, Lunella grapples with the consequences of her choices while navigating the challenges of friendship and responsibility. Ultimately, she must decide between quick profits and the integrity that her family's legacy represents, leading to lessons about trust and the importance of honesty.
What parents say
Parents have complimented the series for its vibrant animation and engaging storylines that capture their children's attention. They appreciate how 'Run the Rink' addresses themes of friendship and the consequences of poor decisions, providing a relatable scenario for young viewers.
Many parents also value the show's focus on community and family values, fostering discussions about integrity and the importance of making ethical choices, which they find beneficial for their children's development.
What kids learn
In this episode, kids learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their actions. Lunella's journey highlights how decisions made for quick gains can lead to significant consequences, teaching young viewers the value of thinking things through before taking action.
Additionally, the episode emphasizes friendship and trust, demonstrating how peer pressure can influence choices. Children see Lunella navigating her relationship with Casey and the impact of their decisions on their community and family business.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main conflict in this episode? | The main conflict arises when Lunella takes over the roller rink and is swayed by Casey's get-rich-quick scheme, which jeopardizes both her reputation as Moon Girl and her family's roller rink business. |
| How does Lunella handle the pressure from her friend? | Lunella initially gets caught up in Casey's scheme, but as the situation escalates, she realizes the importance of her values and her family's reputation, ultimately leading her to confront the consequences of their actions. |
| What lessons does Lunella learn by the end of the episode? | By the episode's conclusion, Lunella learns about the importance of honesty, the value of making responsible decisions, and how integrity is crucial for maintaining trust in friendships and business. |
| How does this episode portray friendship? | This episode portrays friendship as a complex relationship where peer pressure can lead to poor decisions. It shows how true friends should support each other in making the right choices rather than succumbing to schemes that can harm their integrity. |
| Are there any positive themes for children in this episode? | Yes, the episode promotes positive themes such as the importance of community, family values, and the idea that quick gains are not worth sacrificing one's reputation, encouraging kids to think critically about their choices. |
Cast
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Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | When brilliant, altruistic Lunella Lafayette accidentally brings a dinosaur to the Lower East Side, she finally has the brawn to match her brains and protect her community. |
| 1 | 2 | When Lunella finds a nasty comment on her Moon Girl social media page, her fixation on the troll threatens to take over her life. |
| 1 | 3 | When Lunella runs the rink for a night, she agrees to Casey's get-rich-quick scheme, which threatens Moon Girl’s reputation and her family's beloved business. |
| 1 | 4 | When Lunella loses a game of chess against a supercomputer, her obsession with winning drives the frustrated computer to program every device in the school to attack her. |
| 1 | 5 | When Lunella creates a chemical to change her hair, she accidentally turns her mane into a vengeful villain that vows to ruin her. |
| 1 | 6 | The Beyonder gloms onto Lunella to learn about humanity, just as she's struggling to win a big science competition. |
| 1 | 7 | When Lunella seemingly gets hurt and is stuck in bed, Casey must step in as Moon Girl for the day. |
| 1 | 8 | When Devil Dinosaur gets jealous of sharing Lunella with her class hamster and accidentally sets the animal free, he must search New York City to bring the furry friend home. |
| 1 | 9 | Lunella creates a device that allows her to fast forward through mundane chores and tasks, but she struggles to handle the unexpected side effects. |
| 1 | 10 | Lunella tries to overcome her awkwardness about fitting in at a slumber party by creating a mind-reading device but accidentally switches brains with Devil Dinosaur. |
| 1 | 11 | Moon Girl fights to save the LES from changing. |
| 1 | 12 | Hoping to help Casey have an epic bat mitzvah, Lunella makes an appearance as Moon Girl, which ultimately brings out the worst in Casey and causes a rift in their friendship. |
| 1 | 13 | Feeling insecure about his size, Devil convinces Lunella to create a potion to make him temporarily small. |
| 1 | 14 | Lunella must confront her childhood fear, the Coney Island Funhouse, to save Mimi from The Beyonder. |
| 1 | 15 | Lunella uncovers the history of the Original Moon Girl as she struggles to thwart a powerful villain's plan to use her portal for evil. |
| 1 | 16 | Moon Girl faces her greatest challenge yet and puts everything on the line. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | When Moon Girl and The Beyonder become stranded on a desolate alien planet, the two set out to find a rumored black hole in hopes of getting home. |
| 2 | 2 | When Lunella tries to juice up her new super suit, she goes overboard and accidentally 'juices up' a dangerous desert scorpion. |
| 2 | 3 | When Devil Dinosaur eats a dangerous Moon Girl gadget, Lunella and Casey must shrink themselves to retrieve it. |
| 2 | 4 | When Moon Girl must transport Quickwhip to S.H.I.E.L.D., keeping the criminal in custody becomes harder than she imagined. |
| 2 | 5 | Moon Girl’s rivalry with a new teenage super-foe, Kid Kree, threatens her budding friendship with his human alter ego, Marvin. |
| 2 | 6 | When The Beyonder gives an arcade machine the ability to grant wishes, Lunella is pumped to use it. |
| 2 | 7 | When I.S. 833 gets an impressive science teacher, Lunella is so eager to impress her that her drive toward perfectionism starts doing more harm than good. |
| 2 | 8 | When Lunella and Devil Dinosaur spend the weekend apart after a disagreement, Devil Dino gets mixed up with a rag-tag group of ex-Super Hero sidekicks. |
| 2 | 9 | Lunella discovers that a stolen Kree artifact is about to cause a cataclysmic storm, but when none of the adults believe her, she must swipe it herself. |
| 2 | 10 | When Pops fosters a mysterious stray dog and enters him into a dog show, a paranoid Lunella is convinced the creature is an evil alien who intends to sabotage the event. |
| 2 | 11 | When Pops' rivalry with former best friend and skate partner Vernell threatens to ruin Roller Jam, Lunella meddles in their beef to squash it. |
| 2 | 12 | Lunella is desperate to find a date to the school dance, but when she gets Kid Kree to be her escort, she learns that peer pressure can harm the relationships that matter most. |
| 2 | 13 | When Moon Girl teams up with the amazing Super Hero, Turbo, she realizes the true cost of keeping up a secret identity. |
| 2 | 14 | After Lunella tells her family that she's Moon Girl, she must convince them she will be safe, which seems impossible when Molecule Man shows up for revenge. |
| 2 | 15 | When Adria forbids Lunella from Moon Girl-ing, Lu must figure out how to defend the LES from a villainous crew, the Felonious Four. |
| 2 | 16 | Eager to bond with her dad, Moon Girl takes James on a ride-along. |
| 2 | 17 | When being around the brilliant Hot Tomatoes leaves Pops feeling insecure, he dabbles in an elixir that makes him smart. |
| 2 | 18 | Adria plans a special mother-daughter bonding day with Lunella. |
| 2 | 19 | Devil Girl instigates a friendship intervention between Moon Girl and The Beyonder, but emotional frustrations push the trickster’s powers to fritz. |
| 2 | 20 | When Lunella discovers that Eduardo has a crush on her, she creates a fake boyfriend to spare his feelings. |
| 2 | 21 | Devil Dinosaur gets two birthday parties. |
| 2 | 22 | Moon Girl gets into the children's party business. |
| 2 | 23 | The Beyonder comes to dinner. |
| 2 | 24 | Moon Girl must make a life-changing decision. |
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