Saving Me - Genius At Wor (S1E9)
Snodgrass eyes Young Bennett's robot Edee for military purposes, while Young Bennett and Penelope must work together to fend off an alien crystal.
| 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 this episode, Young Bennett's invention Edee—a robot he has built—catches the attention of Snodgrass, who sees potential military applications for the technology. Snodgrass begins to pursue the robot for his own purposes, creating tension as Young Bennett must protect his creation from being weaponized or taken away. Meanwhile, an alien crystal presents an unexpected threat that Young Bennett cannot handle alone.
Young Bennett and Penelope are forced to collaborate to defend against the alien crystal's dangers. Their partnership requires them to combine their different strengths and put aside any differences as they work to neutralize the threat. The episode balances the external pressure from Snodgrass with the immediate danger posed by the alien crystal, pushing both young characters to problem-solve under pressure while navigating the ethical questions surrounding Bennett's invention.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn about the importance of collaboration and teamwork, especially when facing challenges that are too big to handle alone. Young Bennett and Penelope must work together despite their differences, demonstrating that combining different perspectives and skills often leads to better solutions than working in isolation. The episode shows that asking for help and accepting assistance from others is a sign of strength, not weakness.
The storyline also introduces ethical questions about technology and invention. Young Bennett faces the dilemma of seeing his creation—something he built with good intentions—being eyed for harmful military purposes. This raises age-appropriate questions about responsibility and the unintended consequences of innovation. Children can begin to think about how inventions can be used in different ways and the importance of considering the impact of what we create.
Additionally, the episode reinforces problem-solving skills and critical thinking as the characters must quickly assess threats and devise strategies to protect themselves and others from the alien crystal's danger.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the military angle with Snodgrass too intense for younger kids? | The military interest in Edee is presented as a conflict point rather than graphic or violent content. Snodgrass wants to use the robot for military purposes, which creates tension and raises ethical questions, but the episode handles this through dialogue and character decisions rather than combat or weaponry scenes. The focus remains on Young Bennett protecting his invention and the choices he must make about its use. |
| What is the alien crystal and is it scary? | The alien crystal serves as a science-fiction threat that Young Bennett and Penelope must address together. While specific details about its appearance and effects depend on the episode's presentation, the show typically frames such elements as adventure challenges rather than horror. The crystal creates urgency and danger that drives the plot, giving the characters an obstacle to overcome through teamwork and ingenuity. |
| Does this episode teach good lessons about sharing inventions and ideas? | Yes, the episode explores important themes about intellectual property and the responsibility that comes with creating something new. Young Bennett must grapple with outside interest in his robot while maintaining control over how it is used. This provides an opportunity to discuss with children how inventors and creators need to think carefully about the applications of their work and stand up for their values. |
| How do Young Bennett and Penelope work together if they have different personalities? | The episode demonstrates that effective collaboration doesn't require people to be alike. Young Bennett and Penelope bring different strengths to the challenge of the alien crystal, and their partnership shows children that diverse skills and viewpoints can complement each other. The necessity of working together against a common threat helps them find common ground and appreciate what each person contributes to solving the problem. |
| Are there positive messages about standing up to authority figures? | Young Bennett's resistance to Snodgrass's plans for Edee models appropriate boundary-setting when an authority figure's intentions conflict with one's values. The episode shows that it's important to question how others want to use your work and to advocate for ethical uses of technology. This can open conversations with children about when it's right to say no and protect something you've created from being misused. |
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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