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Pete the Cat - Parents' Day Surprise (S2E13)
Gustavo has trouble deciding what to make to show his love for his mama for Parents' Day since she is stationed far away. With some help from his friends, he makes a music video to share his love across the distance.
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
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| TMDB Rating | 0 |
| Air Date | 2020-06-25 |
Storyline
In the episode 'Parents' Day Surprise', Gustavo is feeling a bit down because he wants to show his love for his mama, who is stationed far away. He struggles to decide on the perfect way to express his feelings. With the support of his friends, Pete, Callie, and others, Gustavo brainstorms ideas to create something special.
Ultimately, they come up with the creative idea of making a music video. This heartfelt project allows Gustavo to showcase his love and appreciation for his mama, bridging the distance between them. The friends work together, bringing in their unique talents to create a memorable tribute that emphasizes the importance of family and connection.
What Parents Say
'Parents' Day Surprise' beautifully captures the emotional challenges children face when separated from loved ones. Parents may appreciate how the episode illustrates the significance of expressing love, even from a distance. Gustavo's journey to create a music video with his friends can inspire conversations about creativity and teamwork in overcoming challenges.
The episode also highlights the role of friendship and collaboration, showing how supportive peers can help one another in times of need. As parents watch, they may feel encouraged to discuss their own experiences of being apart from family members and how they maintain connections, fostering a deeper understanding of love and appreciation across distances.
What Children Can Learn
Children watching this episode will learn about the importance of expressing love and appreciation, especially when family members are far away. Gustavo’s struggle to find the right way to show his feelings teaches kids that sometimes it takes teamwork and creativity to solve problems. The collaboration among Gustavo and his friends demonstrates how working together can lead to meaningful outcomes.
The music video creation process encourages kids to think outside the box and embrace their artistic abilities. They will see that sharing emotions through art can be a powerful way to connect with loved ones, regardless of the distance. This episode reinforces that love knows no boundaries and can be expressed in many creative ways.
Five Most Asked Questions
Here are some common questions parents might have about the 'Parents' Day Surprise' episode of Pete the Cat.
| Question | Answer |
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| What is the main theme of this episode? | The main theme of 'Parents' Day Surprise' revolves around love and connection, particularly how to express those feelings when family members are far away. Gustavo's efforts to create a music video for his mama highlight the importance of creativity in bridging emotional distances, showing that love can be communicated in various forms. |
| How do Gustavo’s friends help him? | Gustavo’s friends play a crucial role in helping him find a way to express his feelings for his mama. They brainstorm ideas together and contribute their unique talents to the creation of a music video. This collaboration emphasizes the power of teamwork and friendship in overcoming challenges and achieving a common goal. |
| What lesson does Gustavo learn in this episode? | Throughout the episode, Gustavo learns that expressing love can take many forms and doesn’t have to be complicated. By creating a music video, he discovers that heartfelt gestures, even when made from a distance, can strengthen bonds with loved ones. This lesson encourages children to be creative in showing their affection. |
| How does the music video contribute to the episode’s message? | The music video serves as a central element that embodies the episode’s message about love and connection. It demonstrates how art can be a powerful medium for expressing emotions and bridging distances. Through this project, Gustavo showcases his feelings for his mama in a fun and memorable way, reinforcing the idea that creativity can foster closeness. |
| Why is it important for kids to see friendship in this context? | Seeing friendship in 'Parents' Day Surprise' is important as it illustrates how supportive relationships can help individuals navigate emotional challenges. Kids learn that friends can provide encouragement and assistance when facing tough situations, such as being apart from loved ones. This underscores the value of teamwork and the idea that friends can help each other shine. |
Cast
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Writing
- Lexie Kahanovitz — Writer
Directing
- Van Partible — Director
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | As he passes out invitations to his New Year's Party, Pete the Cat figures out what a New Year Resolution is. Using the "definitions" and examples of his friends, Pete works through the process of coming up with his own resolution. |
| 1 | 2 | TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Pete desperately tries to figure out what to wear for picture day at school. He gets advice from several of his friends, including , Grumpy, Sally, and Callie. Everyone has their own idea of what a cool outfit entails, and they all have suggestions for Pete. |
| 1 | 3 | Pete heads to the beach with Bob to learn how to surf, but doesn't want to get in the water as he is seemingly afraid of the waves and ocean. Eventually a wave crashes into him, and he learns that "it's okay to be afraid, but it's more fun to surf." |
| 1 | 4 | Pete tries to come up with a new song for the band, but can't seem to figure out where to start. He keeps putting it off and getting distracted. Finally with some help from Mom, Dad and Bob he learns how to write what you know. |
| 1 | 5 | Pete is preparing a dish, in this case a banana casserole, with his Mom and Grumpy to bring to school. When Grumpy says he hates bananas even though he hasn't tried them, they break into a song explaining that you should always try things before you decide whether you like them or not. |
| 1 | 6 | Pete and his friends meet the new kid in town, but hanging out with him is different than what they expect. |
| 1 | 7 | After Emma delivers a "weird" song, it's up to Pete to prove that weird is cool. |
| 1 | 8 | Pete's perfect day is ruined when it starts to rain, and his attempts to have fun indoors don't work either. Grumpy shares magic sunglasses he got from Neville, and when Pete puts them on, all of a sudden everything seems better! Pete shares his sunny disposition making Sally, Callie and Emma's day brighter. |
| 1 | 9 | The gang is having a fun day at the beach, especially Sally who builds a fantastic sand castle. But as the day goes on, the tide rises and Sally starts to go crazy as she tries to figure out a way to save her castle from being wiped away. She tries to block a big wave, but only ends up getting soaked, the castle is washed away. |
| 1 | 10 | It's Dennis' birthday party and Callie is making homemade cupcakes with Pete. They leave them out by the window to cool and return to see that someone has stolen them. With the help of Callie, Emma and Sally, they discover who the cupcake thief really is. |
| 1 | 11 | Pete and all of his friends decide to sleepover one night so they have more time to practice playing in their band. Pete's Mom tasks Pete with making sure everyone gets to bed at a reasonable time, but whatever he does he just can't seem to make it happen. |
| 1 | 12 | The band is finally able to play through an entire song without making any mistakes, and Callie says it's finally time to play for other people at the town picnic! The band worries about this idea and starts practicing, but now playing music has become less fun under the pressure. Along with nerves, the picnic ends up being during a really windy day. |
| 1 | 13 | When the band misses the bus to get to school they use their imagination to make their journey more fun by pretending to be knights on a quest. The problem is Grumpy doesn't like to pretend because he thinks he can't. |
| 1 | 14 | Pete wants to have the perfect Jack-o'-lantern for the Pumpkin Pageant but when his pumpkin breaks, Pete needs to get creative. |
| 1 | 15 | It's Halloween, and Pete is determined to scare everyone (which he does every year) - even though his friends are determined to not let him do it. The gang previously made a pact to go to the spookiest places in town, but Sally doesn't want to get scared. They all eventually agree to brave through it, and learn that scary places aren't as scary as their own imaginations. |
| 1 | 16 | After performing a play about the Legend of the Christmas Cat, Pete and the gang try to find the real Christmas Cat so that they can get some cool gifts. During their hunt, they end up helping various families along the way. Will they find out that giving is the best way to truly enjoy the holiday? |
| 1 | 17 | The gang is trying to come up with a band name, and Pete's mom is trying to help. After she leaves, Callie arrives and shows the gang a poster for the Kitty Catsclaw Reunion concert! She is the number 1 musical hero for Catalina, but the kids have never heard of Kitty Catsclaw so it's time to investigate. |
| 1 | 18 | The kids are playing a fun game of baseball. But Grumpy has decided that this year they are going to finally win and starts to get too competitive. When, despite his competitive nature, Grumpy does poorly, he gives up and runs away. Pete (with help from his Dad) has to show him that doing your best and having fun is the most important thing. |
| 1 | 19 | The kids are excited to go to a CatGo concert at the local State Park. On the way, the Family Van breaks down. They decide to make the short hike through the woods to the show, but soon the kids (and Pete's Dad) are lost. |
| 1 | 20 | When Cat City gets a rare snow storm, the kids get a Snow Day from school. They set out to make the most of it. Gustavo claims to be the fastest sledder ever, but the kids find that getting him out the door to have fun is harder than you'd think. Will they get him out to sled down Cat Hill in record time? |
| 1 | 21 | The gang tries to cheer up Bob, when a broken ankle keeps him from surfing. They finally learn the best way to make someone feel good is to figure out what they enjoy most. |
| 1 | 22 | Despite her desire to have "all the things," Sally's been losing things -- in addition to losing things she needs, like shoe laces, sheet music and special crayons. Oh, and also her favorite doll. It's clear that part of the problem is that she thinks everything is special and so is collecting just too much. |
| 1 | 23 | It's Pajama Day at Pete's school. When Callie and Gustavo wear the same pink pajamas, they form the Pink Pajama Pals -- accidentally excluding Pete and Sally from the group. Will Pete be able to build up the courage to say something and say it kindly? |
| 1 | 24 | Pete and his friends want to stay up late to see a meteor shower, but they discover it's harder than they thought. |
| 1 | 25 | When a storm knocks out the power, Pete and Company -- who were plugged into their various technology don't know what to do. But when they discover that Grumpy is scared of thunder, they rally and use old-fashioned "connecting" and play to figure out how to help. |
| 1 | 26 | Pete and his friends meet a sea turtle who lives in the ocean and while there are some challenges being friends with someone who has such a different lifestyle, the gang learns to celebrate and appreciate the differences. |
| 1 | 27 | Pete wants to give his parents a gift for all the nice things they've done for him. He tries to come up with the perfect thing to buy for them, but then he realizes that the best gifts don't come from the store. |
| 1 | 28 | When Pete and Callie learn of a contest to perform with CatGo, they set out to win. They end up performing a CatGo song dressed like CatGo. Will the kids come to realize that they're already winners...at being themselves? |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Pete can't find out what him and Boo Borrow both like to do, while Sally's New Box drop's her valentines. |
| 2 | 2 | The gang has become obsessed with playing marbles, but when Grumpy loses his shooting marble and finds Callie's by accident, will he do the right thing and give it back? |
| 2 | 3 | Pete has a Catalina Casesolver themed sleepover to figure out the strange honking noise that has been keeping him up at night. |
| 2 | 4 | Callie loses her voice before a big performance, so Grumpy steps in to sing a ballad in her place. However, right before the performance, Callie gets her voice back - how will they settle who sings on the big day? |
| 2 | 5 | Pete is having one heck of a bad day, will his string of bad luck ever let up? |
| 2 | 6 | The gang goes to an amusement park, but Sally is too small for most of the rides. |
| 2 | 7 | All the kids go to see a baffling new piece of art, and get inspired to create something new of their own. |
| 2 | 8 | Grumpy learns that he's going to become a big brother, but begins to worry whether he's cut out for it or not, so he asks Bob for advice. |
| 2 | 9 | Callie procrastinates on her science project and learns to ask for help from her friends, and finds that it's important to listen to them, too. |
| 2 | 10 | Sally begins hanging out more with Boo Burrow upsetting the rest of the kids, so they try to "win" her back. Does she have to choose between them? |
| 2 | 11 | The gang goes on a hike to the peak of Cat Meowtain, but it seems so very far away. Will they make it? And what cool things will they find along the way? |
| 2 | 12 | When rain floods the music room, the gang hosts a bake sale to raise money for repairs. But when they try to make an experimental treat, they have to decide if asking for help means they are not doing it themselves. |
| 2 | 13 | Gustavo has trouble deciding what to make to show his love for his mama for Parents' Day since she is stationed far away. With some help from his friends, he makes a music video to share his love across the distance. |
| 2 | 14 | When the gang goes camping, can they find the legendary creature known as "Big Paw"? |
| 2 | 15 | Dennis and Pete form the Safety Patrol to make Cat City safer, but how safe is too safe? |
| 2 | 16 | When Pete accidentaly breaks Bob's surf board, will he admit his mistake before Bob's big surfing competition? |
| 2 | 17 | Will the kids, playing as characters from Space Cat 3611, rescue a princess and bring music back to the universe? |
| 2 | 18 | When a family of Gators move to Cat City, will their popular Zydeco band replace The Resolutions? |
| 2 | 19 | Can the gang turn trash into treasure and turn a boring trip to the flea market into a thirlling adventure? |
| 2 | 20 | Will a new coach help the gang learn how to play basketball in time to beat their rivals, the Crosstown Cats? |
| 2 | 21 | When the gang hears that Mrs. Burrow will be leaving them next year, can they write a song great enough to convince her to stay? |
| 2 | 22 | With vacation running out, does the gang have enough time left for all of their favorite summer time activities? |
| 2 | 23 | Sometimes it's hard when a new sibling is born, as the older sibling feels left out. When this happens to Grumpy, he seeks out Bob for help. |
| 2 | 24 | When Grumpy forgets his bookbag at home, will he learn the difference between sharing with his friends, and taking from them? |
| 2 | 25 | After the gang sees Kawow the Magician at the park, Grumpy wants to do magic too! But after he learns how to do the tricks, can he keep the mystery alive? |
| 2 | 26 | The gang prepares for the excitement of back to school with this special musical! |
| 2 | 27 | When Callie and Grumpy disagree on who won a game, will their disagreement end their friendship forever? |
| 2 | 28 | When Pete agrees to go to two events on the same day, will he be able to enjoy either? |
| 2 | 29 | Can Sally create the perfect birthday gift for her fathers, even if she can't peform every part perfectly? |
| 2 | 30 | When Gustavo's security blanket goes missing, can his friends help him overcome his fear of an upcoming solo? |
| 2 | 31 | When the gang agree to build a cardboard box fort in the park, will Grumpy's new video game lure them away from the task at hand? |
| 2 | 32 | When Bonnie B gets locked in the control room during a tour of the news studio, can the gang step up and present the news in her place? |
| 2 | 33 | When the gang try to make up a new fairy tale by taking turns telling the story, can Grumpy learn to take turns before his friends feel left out? |
| 2 | 34 | When Sally's friends decide to lose at games on purpose so that she can win, can Sally show them that games are more fun if you're not keeping score? |
| 2 | 35 | When Pete's Dad invites strangers over for Thanksgiving dinner, the gang must decide if they can welcome the newcomers and make space at their table. |
| 2 | 36 | As Cat City celebrates Founders Day, will Gustavo be left out since he and his Papi are the first platypuses to ever live there? |
| 2 | 37 | Can Gustavo plan the best birthday party ever, or will his attempt to make everyone happy end in tears? |
| 2 | 38 | When the gang realizes that Emma is afraid to join them in the pool, can they help her get over her embarrasment? |
| 2 | 39 | Will Sally give sleep-away camp a chance before her friends mount a daring rescue mission to bring her home? |
| 2 | 40 | When Callie and Friends discover a message in a bottle on the beach, Callie spends all day trying to solve it. Can Pete show her that taking a break can help you look at a problem from a new perspective? |
| 2 | 41 | Pete's amazing new song blows away in the wind, but will his friends be able to help find it, or will their adventure make for an even better song? |
| 2 | 42 | When Mr. Laroux holds a songwriting contest, will Pete win the contest or can he inspire someone else to write something incredible? |
| 2 | 43 | When the gang tries to meet Dennis's new friends Salad and Soup, they can never seem to find them. Can Ranger Joey help get to the bottom of the mystery? |
| 2 | 44 | Can Pete and Sally help Grumpy try new things at the Squirrelton Nutfest Harvest Festival? |
| 2 | 45 | When they make a new friend with special needs, can the gang find a way to update their games to make them fun for everyone? |
| 2 | 46 | When the gang discover Boo Burrow's secret talent, will they respect her request to keep it secret? |
| 2 | 47 | When Baby T grows legs to dance with his big brother, Grumpy wants to show off to everyone he knows. But when Baby T is too shy, can Grumpy be patient and wait for Baby T to feel comfortable sharing his new developments? |
| 2 | 48 | Grumpy finds a new video game he wants, but his parents can't buy it for him. Will he be able to find a way to earn the game for himself? |
| 2 | 49 | When Emma is partnered with Brian, a blind Burrow, in a sand sculpting contest, will they figure out a way to use all their senses to work together? |
| 2 | 50 | With Pete's birthday approaching, his friends struggle to find the perfect birthday present. Can they figure out wat to get the cat who already has everything he needs? |
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