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Pete the Cat - Take Your Cat to Work Day (S2E32)
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?
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
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| TMDB Rating | 0 |
| Air Date | 2021-11-04 |
Storyline
In this exciting episode of 'Pete the Cat,' the gang visits a news studio for a special tour. However, chaos ensues when Bonnie B accidentally gets locked inside the control room, leaving the group in a bind. Faced with the challenge of presenting the news without her, Pete, his friends, and even some unexpected helpers must come together to save the day.
As the gang navigates the obstacles of broadcasting, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. Each character brings their unique strengths to the table, showcasing how collaboration can lead to success, especially when things don’t go as planned. Will they manage to deliver the news in Bonnie's absence?
What Parents Say
This episode of 'Pete the Cat' is a wonderful blend of humor and learning, making it engaging for kids and reassuring for parents. The unexpected situation of Bonnie B getting locked in the control room sets a thrilling tone, prompting the characters to step up and showcase their abilities. It is a great reminder of how friends can support one another in times of crisis.
The emphasis on teamwork and creativity throughout the episode is noteworthy. It encourages children to think outside the box and work together to overcome challenges. Parents will appreciate the positive messages about collaboration and helping others, which can lead to meaningful discussions about similar experiences their kids might face.
What Children Can Learn
In this episode, children will learn the importance of teamwork and the value of each person's contribution. As Pete and his friends take on the responsibility of presenting the news, they discover that everyone has something unique to offer. This teaches kids that collaboration can lead to creative solutions when faced with unexpected problems.
Moreover, the episode highlights problem-solving skills, encouraging young viewers to think critically about how to handle challenges. By watching the gang work together despite the odds, kids will understand that staying calm and supporting one another can make difficult situations more manageable.
Lastly, children will see the importance of adaptability, as the characters must adjust to their new roles without Bonnie B. This experience fosters resilience and prepares them for real-life scenarios where flexibility is key.
Five Most Asked Questions
Here are some common questions parents might have about the episode 'Take Your Cat to Work Day,' along with insightful answers based on the plot and character dynamics.
| Question | Answer |
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| What lesson does the episode teach about teamwork? | The episode emphasizes that teamwork is essential for overcoming challenges. When Bonnie B gets locked in the control room, Pete and his friends must collaborate to present the news. Each character contributes their unique skills, illustrating how combined efforts can lead to creative solutions. This reinforces the idea that working together can help achieve a common goal, even in unexpected situations. |
| How do the characters handle the pressure of presenting the news? | Despite the initial panic of being without Bonnie B, the characters handle the pressure by supporting each other and brainstorming ideas. They learn to stay calm and rely on their strengths, demonstrating how composure and collaboration can help navigate stressful moments. This portrayal encourages children to approach challenges with a positive attitude and a willingness to help one another. |
| What role does creativity play in this episode? | Creativity shines throughout the episode as the gang devises various ways to present the news without Bonnie B. They think outside the box, showcasing their imaginative ideas to keep the broadcast engaging. This highlights the importance of creativity in problem-solving, encouraging children to express themselves and explore new approaches when faced with obstacles. |
| Are there any humorous moments in the episode? | Yes, the episode is filled with humorous moments, particularly as the characters navigate the chaos of the news studio. Their antics and the unexpected situations they encounter bring light-heartedness to the storyline. The humor not only entertains children but also makes the lessons about teamwork and adaptability more relatable and enjoyable. |
| How does this episode promote resilience in kids? | The episode promotes resilience by showing how the characters adapt to the unexpected challenge of presenting the news. They face setbacks but don’t give up, instead finding ways to move forward together. This teaches children that setbacks are a part of life, and with determination and teamwork, they can overcome difficulties and achieve their goals. |
Cast
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Writing
- Craig Carlisle — Writer
Directing
- Van Partible — Director
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 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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