Saving Me - The Not-So Fun Fundraiser (S2E8)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-03-05 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | BYU Television |
Storyline
In this episode, Bennett becomes fixated on acquiring a Unicorn Commandos remote-controlled monster truck toy but lacks the funds to purchase it. Determined to solve his money problem quickly, he devises what he believes is a foolproof get-rich-quick scheme. His plan involves organizing a fundraiser, though his motivations are entirely self-serving rather than charitable.
As Bennett pursues his scheme in the present day, his actions create unexpected ripple effects that reach into Old Bennett's timeline. The episode explores the show's signature time-travel premise as Young Bennett's choices in his childhood directly impact the adult version of himself. The consequences of his fundraiser scheme force both versions of Bennett to grapple with the results of prioritizing quick money over honest effort and consideration for others, demonstrating how seemingly small decisions in youth can have lasting effects.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the pitfalls of get-rich-quick thinking and the importance of earning money through honest means. Bennett's scheme demonstrates that shortcuts designed purely for personal gain often backfire, and that sustainable success requires patience, planning, and integrity. Young viewers see firsthand how prioritizing immediate gratification over thoughtful decision-making can lead to unintended consequences.
The episode also reinforces lessons about cause and effect through the show's time-travel framework. Children observe how Bennett's present-day choices directly impact his future self, making abstract concepts about long-term consequences more concrete and relatable. This helps kids understand that their actions today shape who they become and the circumstances they'll face later.
Additionally, the storyline touches on the difference between genuine fundraising for worthy causes and exploiting the fundraiser format for selfish purposes. Children learn to think critically about their motivations and consider how their actions affect others, not just themselves.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What exactly is Bennett's get-rich-quick scheme in this episode? | Bennett organizes a fundraiser with the primary goal of raising money for himself to buy the Unicorn Commandos monster truck toy he wants. Rather than earning money through chores, saving allowance, or asking his parents directly, he attempts to use the fundraiser format as a shortcut to get cash quickly, misusing a structure typically meant for charitable or community purposes for his own personal gain. |
| How do Young Bennett's actions affect Old Bennett's timeline? | The episode uses the show's core time-travel premise to demonstrate direct cause and effect. When Young Bennett makes choices driven by his fundraiser scheme, those decisions create ripple effects that alter circumstances in Old Bennett's present-day life. This connection allows both versions of Bennett to experience the consequences simultaneously, reinforcing how childhood choices can have lasting impacts into adulthood. |
| Is this episode appropriate for teaching kids about money management? | Yes, the episode serves as a cautionary tale about financial shortcuts and instant gratification. By showing Bennett's scheme backfire, it illustrates why get-rich-quick thinking rarely works and why earning money through legitimate effort is more reliable and ethical. The time-travel consequences add weight to these lessons by showing long-term effects of poor financial decision-making in an age-appropriate, entertaining format. |
| Does Bennett learn from his mistake by the end? | The episode follows the show's typical pattern of having Bennett confront the consequences of his actions through the unique perspective of seeing how they affect his future self. This dual-timeline approach typically leads to realizations about better choices, though the specific resolution demonstrates the importance of accountability and learning from mistakes rather than simply avoiding consequences. |
| What's the Unicorn Commandos toy that Bennett wants? | The Unicorn Commandos remote-controlled monster truck is the object of Bennett's desire in this episode, representing the kind of popular toy that kids often fixate on. It serves as the catalyst for his fundraiser scheme, illustrating how strong desire for material possessions can sometimes lead children to make questionable decisions. The toy itself is less important than what it represents about impulse and prioritization. |
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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