Saving Me - Super Mega Sophie Kapow! (S1E1)
Old Bennett goes back in time to persuade his younger self to be kinder to his sister, Sophie. But Young and Old Bennett's attempt to make things right turns Sophie into a fearless crime fighter...and puts her in danger!
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-10-01 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | BYU Television |
Storyline
In the series premiere of Saving Me, an older version of Bennett travels back in time with a mission: to convince his younger self to treat his sister Sophie with more kindness and respect. Old Bennett has lived with regrets about how he treated Sophie during their childhood, and he believes that changing one key moment in the past will improve both their lives. When Young Bennett meets his future self, the two team up to execute a plan that will make Sophie feel valued and appreciated.
Their well-intentioned interference has unexpected consequences. Instead of simply becoming happier, Sophie transforms into a bold, fearless crime fighter who throws herself into dangerous situations without hesitation. As Sophie begins taking on real threats in her new superhero persona, both versions of Bennett realize their meddling has put her in serious jeopardy. The two Bennetts must now work together to protect Sophie from the dangers she's facing while grappling with the unintended results of trying to rewrite the past.
What kids learn
This episode introduces children to the concept of regret and the importance of treating family members with kindness in the present moment. Through Old Bennett's journey back in time, kids see that the way we treat our siblings and loved ones today can have lasting emotional effects. The episode demonstrates that small acts of meanness or dismissiveness toward family members can accumulate into genuine regret later in life, encouraging children to be more thoughtful and compassionate in their daily interactions with brothers and sisters.
The storyline also explores the theme of unintended consequences and the complexity of trying to fix problems. Young and Old Bennett learn that even good intentions can backfire when they try to manipulate situations rather than addressing issues honestly and directly. Sophie's transformation into a reckless crime fighter shows children that overcompensating or making drastic changes isn't always the solution to a problem.
Additionally, the episode touches on sibling relationships and the value each family member brings. Kids can reflect on how their actions affect their siblings and consider how they might show more appreciation and respect for their brothers and sisters without needing a time machine to make things right.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the time-travel concept too confusing for younger viewers? | The time-travel mechanics in this episode are presented in a straightforward, kid-friendly way. The show focuses on the emotional story of Bennett wanting to be nicer to his sister rather than complex scientific explanations. Young children grasp the basic idea that Old Bennett is visiting from the future to fix a mistake, and the visual distinction between the two Bennetts helps clarify who's who throughout the episode. |
| Are the crime-fighting scenes too intense or scary? | The action sequences when Sophie becomes a crime fighter are played more for comedy than genuine danger, keeping the tone light and age-appropriate for the target audience. The show maintains a cartoonish quality to the peril, and the focus remains on the Bennetts' worry about Sophie rather than graphic confrontations. The runtime and pacing ensure that tense moments are brief and resolved quickly without dwelling on frightening imagery. |
| What message does this send about changing the past? | The episode ultimately reinforces that you cannot fix past mistakes by literally changing history, but you can learn from regrets and make better choices going forward. The Bennetts' attempt to rewrite the past creates new problems rather than solving old ones, teaching kids that the best approach is to treat people well in the present rather than hoping to fix things later. |
| How can I use this episode to talk about sibling relationships with my kids? | This episode opens natural conversations about how siblings treat each other and the lasting impact of kindness or meanness. You might ask your children how they think their siblings feel when treated dismissively, or discuss times they wish they'd acted differently toward a brother or sister. The episode provides a concrete example of how small, everyday interactions matter more than grand gestures or attempts to make up for past behavior. |
| Does the episode resolve the conflict between Bennett and Sophie? | The episode focuses on Bennett recognizing his past mistakes and actively trying to do better, which sets up the ongoing character growth throughout the series. While the immediate crisis of Sophie's crime-fighting persona gets addressed, the deeper work of building a better sibling relationship is presented as an ongoing journey rather than something fixed in a single episode, which is a realistic and healthy message for kids. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Old Bennett goes back in time to persuade his younger self to be kinder to his sister, Sophie. But Young and Old Bennett's attempt to make things right turns Sophie into a fearless crime fighter...and puts her in danger! |
| 1 | 2 | After consulting the Unicorn Commandos, Old and Young Bennett build a life-size animatronic moose ninja for Liam's gaming videos. But chaos ensues when the robot moose ninja goes on a terror spree through Star City! |
| 1 | 3 | Bennett invents a device that gives his new pet dog super intelligence. Things go haywire when the dog becomes a talking criminal mastermind! |
| 1 | 4 | Young Bennett risks losing his friends when he upstages them during a TV quiz show. Young and Old Bennett construct a snow cone-making robot to help win his friends back, but the robot malfunctions and causes the blizzard of the century! |
| 1 | 5 | Young Bennett accidentally unleashes an army of sasquatches when he visits his father's shampoo factory. |
| 1 | 6 | Robber Boss uses Young Bennett's Engineer Club to devise a break Momma Robber out of jail. Old Bennett builds a headband that turns people's criticisms into compliments. |
| 1 | 7 | Old Bennett convinces his younger self to take up Boot Ball, his mom's favorite sport. Things quickly get out of hand when Young Bennett tricks out his Boot Ball boots with artificial intelligence. |
| 1 | 8 | Sophie and Liam try to top each other's Mother Day gifts. Old and Young Bennett take a trip down Memory Lane. |
| 1 | 9 | Snodgrass eyes Young Bennett's robot Edee for military purposes, while Young Bennett and Penelope must work together to fend off an alien crystal. |
| 1 | 10 | Snodgrass creates a giant vampire-dentist-robot to capture the Guardian. Young Bennett, Sophie and Liam try to find the Guardian, but get wrangled into a showdown with Robber Boss. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | To bypass being grounded, Young Bennett builds a body-swapping device and trades places with Nira. Meanwhile, the DGS stages a fake commercial to convince Star City that the Mystery Soldier was just a publicity stunt. |
| 2 | 2 | With Old Bennett's help, Young Bennett makes a unique music instrument for Sophie that catches the attention of an evil pop star named Trill. |
| 2 | 3 | When a mayoral candidate proposes to make the school day longer, Bennett uses AI to create an opponent named Abraham Trutherman to run against her. |
| 2 | 4 | The annual Bramble fishing trip goes haywire when Bennett's newest invention turns aquatic animals into giants. |
| 2 | 5 | Bennett's ego gets the better of him when he takes over his sister Sophie's Unicorn Commandos fan film. Meanwhile, Inspector Gorgana of the Galactic Alliance meets with the DGS. |
| 2 | 6 | Young and Old Bennett build a device called the Emplifier to get Jessica, Liam's latest crush, to notice him. But the Emplifier works too well and turns everyone it encounters into obsessed Liam fans. |
| 2 | 7 | The Bramble kids spend too much time on their digital devices. Robber Mama returns and kidnaps Young Bennett. |
| 2 | 8 | Bennett devises a get-rich-quick scheme to earn money for a Unicorn Commandos remote controlled monster truck toy. But Young Bennett's actions affects Old Bennett's timeline. |
| 2 | 9 | Bennett creates a "sleeping cap" to curtail his grumpiness. But when Bennett's dad Mark uses the cap, the fragile agreement between Earth and the Intergalactic Alliance is jeopardized. |
| 2 | 10 | Old Bennett must intervene when both Young Bennett and Snodgrass discover the entrance to the secret elevator. |
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