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Pete the Cat - The Honkening (S2E3)

Pete has a Catalina Casesolver themed sleepover to figure out the strange honking noise that has been keeping him up at night.

Runtime (min)22
TMDB Rating0
Air Date2020-06-25

Storyline

In this episode of 'Pete the Cat,' titled 'The Honkening,' Pete is kept awake at night by a mysterious honking noise. Determined to find the source, he decides to host a Catalina Casesolver-themed sleepover, inviting his friends to join in the investigation. Together, they prepare for a night full of fun and problem-solving.

As the friends gather, they share stories and clues, trying to piece together the mystery of the honking sound. With teamwork and creativity, they explore different possibilities, ultimately leading to a surprising and humorous resolution that highlights the importance of friendship and collaboration.

What Parents Say

This episode of 'Pete the Cat' provides a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in imaginative play. Hosting a themed sleepover encourages kids to think creatively while working together to solve a problem. The interactions between Pete and his friends emphasize the value of friendship and teamwork.

Parents will appreciate how the episode combines fun with critical thinking. The characters illustrate how curiosity and cooperation can lead to unexpected discoveries. It's a great way for families to discuss the importance of supporting one another, especially when faced with challenges.

What Children Can Learn

Children will learn the significance of teamwork through Pete and his friends as they collaborate to solve the mystery of the honking noise. The episode encourages kids to think critically and creatively, showing them that exploring different ideas can lead to fun discoveries.

Additionally, the story teaches young viewers about friendship and support. As each character contributes their thoughts and ideas, they demonstrate that everyone has something valuable to offer. This lesson is essential for developing social skills and building confidence in problem-solving.

Five Most Asked Questions

Here are some common questions parents may have about this episode of 'Pete the Cat.'

Question Answer
What is the main theme of 'The Honkening'? The main theme revolves around teamwork and problem-solving. Pete and his friends come together to investigate the mysterious honking sound, showcasing how collaboration can lead to fun and effective solutions.
How does Pete decide to solve the mystery? Pete decides to host a Catalina Casesolver-themed sleepover to gather his friends and brainstorm ideas. This setting allows for creative thinking and teamwork as they share clues and theories about the honking noise.
What skills do the children learn from this episode? Children learn critical thinking and cooperation skills as they watch Pete and his friends work together to uncover the source of the honking noise. The episode encourages viewers to think outside the box and value each other's contributions.
Are there any funny moments in the episode? Yes, there are several humorous moments throughout the episode, particularly as the friends come up with silly theories about the honking noise. Their exaggerated reactions and creative ideas add a light-hearted touch to the mystery-solving adventure.
What message does the episode convey about friendship? The episode conveys a strong message about the importance of friendship and support. As each character brings their unique perspective to the mystery, they show that working together strengthens their bonds and makes problem-solving more enjoyable.

Cast

Juliet Donenfeld
Juliet Donenfeld
Sally Squirrel (voice)
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Pete's Dad (voice)
Diana Krall
Diana Krall
Pete's Mom (voice)
Alyson Stoner
Alyson Stoner
Callie (voice)
Atticus Shaffer
Atticus Shaffer
Grumpy Toad (voice)
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Don Was
Don Was
Neville (voice)
Indie Nameth
Indie Nameth
Emma the Pug (voice)
Jacob Tremblay
Jacob Tremblay
Pete the Cat (voice)
Django Marsh
Django Marsh
Bob (voice)
Felix Avitia
Felix Avitia
Gustavo (voice)
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
Bonnie Burrow (voice)

Writing

  • Josh Saltzman — Writer

Directing

  • Van Partible — Director
Season
Season #Episode #Episode Name
11
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12
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.
13
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."
14
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.
15
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.
16
Pete and his friends meet the new kid in town, but hanging out with him is different than what they expect.
17
After Emma delivers a "weird" song, it's up to Pete to prove that weird is cool.
18
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.
19
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.
110
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.
111
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.
112
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.
113
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.
114
Pete wants to have the perfect Jack-o'-lantern for the Pumpkin Pageant but when his pumpkin breaks, Pete needs to get creative.
115
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.
116
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?
117
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.
118
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.
119
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.
120
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?
121
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.
122
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.
123
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?
124
Pete and his friends want to stay up late to see a meteor shower, but they discover it's harder than they thought.
125
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.
126
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.
127
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.
128
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
21
Pete can't find out what him and Boo Borrow both like to do, while Sally's New Box drop's her valentines.
22
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?
23
Pete has a Catalina Casesolver themed sleepover to figure out the strange honking noise that has been keeping him up at night.
24
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?
25
Pete is having one heck of a bad day, will his string of bad luck ever let up?
26
The gang goes to an amusement park, but Sally is too small for most of the rides.
27
All the kids go to see a baffling new piece of art, and get inspired to create something new of their own.
28
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.
29
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.
210
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?
211
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?
212
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.
213
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.
214
When the gang goes camping, can they find the legendary creature known as "Big Paw"?
215
Dennis and Pete form the Safety Patrol to make Cat City safer, but how safe is too safe?
216
When Pete accidentaly breaks Bob's surf board, will he admit his mistake before Bob's big surfing competition?
217
Will the kids, playing as characters from Space Cat 3611, rescue a princess and bring music back to the universe?
218
When a family of Gators move to Cat City, will their popular Zydeco band replace The Resolutions?
219
Can the gang turn trash into treasure and turn a boring trip to the flea market into a thirlling adventure?
220
Will a new coach help the gang learn how to play basketball in time to beat their rivals, the Crosstown Cats?
221
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?
222
With vacation running out, does the gang have enough time left for all of their favorite summer time activities?
223
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.
224
When Grumpy forgets his bookbag at home, will he learn the difference between sharing with his friends, and taking from them?
225
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?
226
The gang prepares for the excitement of back to school with this special musical!
227
When Callie and Grumpy disagree on who won a game, will their disagreement end their friendship forever?
228
When Pete agrees to go to two events on the same day, will he be able to enjoy either?
229
Can Sally create the perfect birthday gift for her fathers, even if she can't peform every part perfectly?
230
When Gustavo's security blanket goes missing, can his friends help him overcome his fear of an upcoming solo?
231
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?
232
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?
233
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?
234
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?
235
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.
236
As Cat City celebrates Founders Day, will Gustavo be left out since he and his Papi are the first platypuses to ever live there?
237
Can Gustavo plan the best birthday party ever, or will his attempt to make everyone happy end in tears?
238
When the gang realizes that Emma is afraid to join them in the pool, can they help her get over her embarrasment?
239
Will Sally give sleep-away camp a chance before her friends mount a daring rescue mission to bring her home?
240
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?
241
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?
242
When Mr. Laroux holds a songwriting contest, will Pete win the contest or can he inspire someone else to write something incredible?
243
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?
244
Can Pete and Sally help Grumpy try new things at the Squirrelton Nutfest Harvest Festival?
245
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?
246
When the gang discover Boo Burrow's secret talent, will they respect her request to keep it secret?
247
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?
248
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?
249
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?
250
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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