Spirit: Riding Free - Lucky and the Field Trip Fraud (S3E4)
Lucky's classmates call her “teacher's pet,” so she vows to cause trouble on the upcoming field trip.
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| Runtime (min) | 24 |
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| Air Date | 2018-03-22 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
Storyline
In this episode of Spirit: Riding Free, Lucky's classmates label her as the 'teacher's pet,' which frustrates her greatly. Determined to shake off this reputation, she concocts a plan to create chaos on the upcoming field trip. Lucky's intentions stem from a desire for acceptance and to prove that she can be just like her friends.
As the field trip unfolds, Lucky's antics lead to unexpected consequences, testing her friendships and revealing the importance of honesty. Through a series of misadventures, she learns valuable lessons about being herself and the impact of her actions on others. The episode ultimately emphasizes the significance of staying true to one’s values while navigating peer pressure.
What Parents Say
This episode highlights the struggles kids face with peer perception and the desire to fit in. Lucky's decision to act out stems from her frustration with being labeled, a feeling many children can relate to. Her journey through the field trip serves as a platform for discussing how to handle peer pressure and the importance of authenticity.
Parents can use this story to open conversations about the value of being true to oneself, even when it feels challenging. Lucky's experiences showcase how actions can have far-reaching effects on friendships, prompting discussions about accountability and the importance of communication with friends.
What Children Can Learn
Children watching this episode will learn about the consequences of trying to fit in at the expense of their values. Lucky’s attempts to rebel against her classmates' perceptions lead to a series of misadventures that ultimately teach her about honesty and integrity. The storyline illustrates that true friendship is built on understanding and acceptance rather than on fitting a certain mold.
Additionally, the episode encourages kids to express their feelings and frustrations in healthier ways. By the end, Lucky realizes that she doesn't need to change who she is to be liked, promoting a positive message about self-acceptance and the importance of being true to oneself.
Five Most Asked Questions
Here are five questions that parents might have about the episode 'Lucky and the Field Trip Fraud.' These questions focus on the themes and lessons learned throughout the storyline.
| Question | Answer |
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| What prompted Lucky to cause trouble on the field trip? | Lucky felt frustrated when her classmates called her the 'teacher's pet.' This label made her want to rebel and prove that she could be just like them. Her desire to fit in led her to plan mischief during the field trip, highlighting the pressures children face to conform to peer expectations. |
| What lessons did Lucky learn during the episode? | Throughout the episode, Lucky learned that her actions can affect her friendships and that being true to herself is more important than trying to fit in. After experiencing the consequences of her behavior, she realized that honesty and integrity matter more than seeking validation from others. |
| How does this episode address peer pressure? | The episode addresses peer pressure by showcasing Lucky's internal struggle with her classmates' opinions. Her decision to act out stems from a desire to be accepted, illustrating how peer perceptions can influence behavior. Through her journey, viewers see the importance of making choices based on one’s values rather than succumbing to external expectations. |
| How can parents discuss this episode with their children? | Parents can discuss the episode by asking their children how they would feel if they were labeled in a similar way. This can lead to conversations about the importance of being authentic and the value of standing up for oneself. Encouraging children to share their own experiences with peer pressure can help them process the episode's messages. |
| What role do friendships play in this episode? | Friendships are central to the episode as they illustrate the dynamics of acceptance and loyalty. Lucky's actions put her friendships to the test, demonstrating how important it is to nurture relationships based on trust and honesty. By the end, the episode reinforces that true friends accept each other for who they are, flaws and all. |
Cast
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Newly arrived in the town of Miradero, city girl Lucky struggles to fit in at school but befriends a wild stallion after he is wrangled for taming. |
| 1 | 2 | Headstrong Lucky persuades Pru to give her a crash course in horseback riding so she and Spirit can participate in the annual Saddle Club race. |
| 1 | 3 | On her first camping trip, Lucky decides to decode her dad's old treasure map, then sneaks off with Abigail, Pru and Spirit to find the fortune. |
| 1 | 4 | Desperate to be Student of the Month, Lucky teams with Maricela to create a booth for a school fundraiser, pitting herself against Pru and Abigail. |
| 1 | 5 | As Lucky and saddlemaker Turo plot to help a horse neglected by his cruel owner, Lucky's dad works to fix a cracked dam before disaster strikes. |
| 1 | 6 | Determined to throw Pru the best surprise birthday party ever, Lucky enlists Abigail's help in planning the event, which quickly gets out of hand. |
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| 2 | 1 | Eager to follow in her mother's footsteps, Lucky gets lessons in trick riding from dashing young performer Javier. |
| 2 | 2 | When Abigail's prize cherry pie goes missing, Lucky draws inspiration from her favorite book sleuth and plays detective with her pals. |
| 2 | 3 | Lucky's visiting cousin, Julian, charms her friends with his exciting schemes, but Lucky worries that he's up to no good. |
| 2 | 4 | At the harvest scavenger hunt, Julian bets a day of chores that he and the other boys will find the scarecrow prize before Lucky and the other girls. |
| 2 | 5 | When a blizzard threatens to derail the town's Christmas celebrations, Lucky and her pals organize a secret "Santa's elves" gift-giving campaign. |
| 2 | 6 | Lucky and Maricela join forces when a train carrying flu medicine crashes during a blizzard and they're the only ones healthy enough to help. |
| 2 | 7 | Determined to join a men-only horse race, Lucky poses as a man. But with vicious Grayson as her main rival, the contest soon takes a dangerous turn. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 3 | 1 | Spirit is a wild animal, but he hates the thought of being apart from Lucky -- so he'll do whatever it takes to get back home to her. |
| 3 | 2 | A mare in Spirit's herd is about to give birth. Lucky signs up Abigail and Pru for Prescott Charm School so they're prepared for the Governor's Ball. |
| 3 | 3 | The girls set out on a dangerous trip to help a seized Tuckapaw teenager escape from a speeding train and get back to his faithful horse. |
| 3 | 4 | Lucky's classmates call her “teacher's pet,” so she vows to cause trouble on the upcoming field trip. |
| 3 | 5 | A railroad bridge is destroyed by an earthquake, so Lucky and her pals need to alert the passengers on a train that'll be there at any moment. |
| 3 | 6 | Lucky and the gang find gold, so they recruit Julian, Lucky's sly cousin, for help, but their potentially huge cash-out goes awry. |
| 3 | 7 | With the help of Lucky and her friends, Aunt Cora gets back in the saddle to ready herself for a ride. Meanwhile, Spirit's herd is endangered by a nearby mountain lion. |
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| 5 | 1 | After learning Lucky's run off to join the circus, Pru and Abigail set out to find their friend and bring her back home. |
| 5 | 2 | Lucky vows to protect her circus family from a shadowy bandit on the loose. Meanwhile, Pru conquers her stage fright -- and finds her calling. |
| 5 | 3 | When the troupe stops in a town that doesn't trust circus folk, Lucky and her friends stage a secret performance for the kids who can't see the show. |
| 5 | 4 | The PALs return to big changes in Miradero, and one of the biggest is Maricela ... on a bicycle! Later, Lucky gives Miss Flores some riding tips. |
| 5 | 5 | Lucky’s dying for a little excitement when Pru's dad invites the PALs on a real-live mustang drive. But she gets way more than she wanted! |
| 5 | 6 | Lucky and her friends are getting older. So instead of trick-or-treating, they come up with an elaborate plan to scare Snips for Halloween. |
| 5 | 7 | A PALs adventure takes a dangerous turn when the girls try to deliver a returned wedding invitation to the orphanage where Miss Flores grew up. |
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| 7 | 1 | We finally find out what butch lepray wants with lucky and Jim what unfinished business? Find out this Friday. |
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