The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib - The Great Medieval London Fire of 1135 (S1E12)
A surprising partnership could turn Baby Corp's entire business model upside-down — and change the way the world looks at baby love. Time to re-org!
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 4.0 (5 votes) |
| Air Date | 2022-05-19 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
In this episode, Baby Corp faces a potential upheaval when an unexpected partnership emerges that threatens to revolutionize the company's fundamental approach to baby love and business operations. The Boss Baby and his team must grapple with the implications of this surprising alliance, which could completely transform how Baby Corp operates and how babies around the world experience and distribute love.
As the episode unfolds, the team confronts the possibility of a major reorganization that would flip their established business model on its head. The title's playful historical reference suggests the scale of disruption at stake, as the babies must decide whether to embrace this radical change or protect their traditional way of doing things. The episode explores themes of adaptation, innovation, and the courage required to reimagine long-standing systems when faced with new opportunities.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn valuable lessons about embracing change and thinking creatively when faced with new challenges. The episode demonstrates that sometimes the best solutions come from unexpected partnerships and that being open to different perspectives can lead to innovation. Young viewers see that even established systems can benefit from fresh thinking and reorganization.
The story also teaches kids about the importance of evaluating new ideas on their merits rather than dismissing them simply because they're different from the status quo. Children learn that change, while sometimes scary or uncomfortable, can lead to positive outcomes and improvements. The episode encourages flexibility in thinking and the willingness to adapt when circumstances call for it.
Additionally, the episode reinforces lessons about teamwork and collaboration, showing that working together to navigate major transitions requires communication, trust, and a shared commitment to finding the best path forward. Kids see that even when facing uncertainty, approaching challenges with an open mind and a problem-solving attitude can lead to successful outcomes.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the business terminology too complex for young children? | The episode uses business concepts like partnerships and reorganization, but presents them through the show's signature comedic lens with visual gags and simple explanations. The corporate language is played for humor rather than presented as serious business education, making it accessible to preschool and early elementary audiences. Children grasp the core idea of change and teamwork without needing to understand actual business operations. |
| Does this episode have any scary or intense moments? | The episode focuses on workplace comedy and the challenge of adapting to change rather than physical danger or frightening scenarios. The tension comes from the characters debating whether to accept a new partnership and reorganize their operations. The stakes are presented in a lighthearted, age-appropriate way that emphasizes problem-solving over genuine peril, keeping the tone consistent with the series' family-friendly approach. |
| What is the message about change and trying new things? | The episode encourages openness to new ideas and demonstrates that positive change can come from unexpected sources. It shows that while change can feel uncomfortable or uncertain, approaching it with curiosity and teamwork can lead to beneficial outcomes. The story validates both the nervousness that comes with major transitions and the excitement of innovation, helping children understand that growth often requires stepping outside familiar patterns. |
| Are there any positive role models in this episode? | The Boss Baby and his team model problem-solving, critical thinking, and the ability to consider different viewpoints when making important decisions. Characters demonstrate leadership by weighing the pros and cons of a major change rather than reacting impulsively. The episode shows positive examples of collaboration, open-mindedness, and the willingness to adapt when presented with compelling new opportunities that could benefit everyone involved. |
| Is this episode appropriate for preschoolers? | Yes, the episode maintains the show's TV-Y7 rating with age-appropriate humor and storytelling. While it deals with concepts like business partnerships and organizational change, these themes are presented through cartoon comedy and relatable character dynamics. The twenty-four-minute runtime and colorful animation keep younger viewers engaged, while the underlying messages about teamwork and adaptability are conveyed in simple, accessible ways that preschool and early elementary children can understand. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Boss Baby returns to the office to find a culture greatly changed. But to get his old job back, he'll have to steal it from his talented niece, Tina. |
| 1 | 2 | Tina and the Boss Baby struggle to co-lead on their first joint field mission: freeing the baby with the world's best hair from an epic lice outbreak. |
| 1 | 3 | After a cute baby says a no-no word on live TV, the Boss Baby becomes obsessed with pinning the blame on a new archnemesis: Lumpy the Park Duck. |
| 1 | 4 | Baby culture is crawling with imaginary friends these days, but the Boss Baby isn't playing along. Enter HR with some sensitivity training. |
| 1 | 5 | When Tina tries to calm a toddler turf war by befriending a notorious baby bully, she goes too far — and the field team's forced to rein her in. |
| 1 | 6 | HR makes the Boss Baby take a day off, so he decides to give Tabitha business lessons. Elsewhere, the Uncuddleables are working harder than ever. |
| 1 | 7 | Boss Baby's quest to crush the Uncuddleables gets sidetracked by a Templeton tradition: a Go Fish tournament where the winner rules the family for a day. |
| 1 | 8 | Boss Baby and Tina invite Tabitha to the office — and Tim tags along. But the special guests are the top suspects when the all-powerful UBO goes missing. |
| 1 | 9 | It's the Boss Baby's birthday, and he's celebrating like an adult! There's just one problem: He still needs Carol to push his stroller around Chicago. |
| 1 | 10 | The team willingly places themselves in the care of the Uncuddleables with plans to expose them... until Tina falls hard for her tricky babysitter. |
| 1 | 11 | In a bid to sabotage the Lil' Dumpling Pageant, the Uncuddleables replace all of Baby Corp's super-cute top performers with the not-so-cute bottom 5%. |
| 1 | 12 | A surprising partnership could turn Baby Corp's entire business model upside-down — and change the way the world looks at baby love. Time to re-org! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | With no name, zero capital and countless rivals, the Templetons' scrappy startup takes on risky new client Cathy — the most-hated baby in town. |
| 2 | 2 | The team explores a promising side hustle: reforming naughty puppies. But their pack of potential new clients leads them to a hair-raising discovery. |
| 2 | 3 | A scheming British schoolboy baby who was secretly hired to ruin Teddy and Tina's lives lures the team into a trap that's crawling with mind games. |
| 2 | 4 | The team competes with their Baby Corp rivals in a cutthroat "space race" to see who can create the cutest — and kid-friendliest — fake moon landing. |
| 2 | 5 | JJ's on the job when the town's adults accidentally sample special formula that gives them all "baby brains." Can she fix it before Tina finds out? |
| 2 | 6 | Crispin Biscuits cooks up a plan to frame the Untitled Templeton Project for a plush toy explosion. But Tina's going all in to clear the company name. |
| 2 | 7 | It's hot — and babies are cranky. Can the Templetons find a way around the country club splash pad's strict "no babies" rule before the team melts down? |
| 2 | 8 | Crispin Biscuits pulls a beastly power move: luring Precious the pony away from the Templetons. Now it's up to the team to convince her he's bad news. |
| 2 | 9 | Uncle Benji's in town with two big surprises: a cute baby of his own and ambitions to become a federal agent, putting Boss Baby's real identity at risk. |
| 2 | 10 | Tina's relaxing stay at a baby resort goes off the rails when Crispin Biscuits has everyone convinced that she's not actually Tina... but someone else. |
| 2 | 11 | For his next trick, Crispin Biscuits plots to rob the underwater Baby Bank — but not if Boss Baby, Tina and Banker Baby Benny can sink his plans. |
| 2 | 12 | After Crispin Biscuits alters the economy to reward Baby Hate, the Boss Baby's forced to become the town's least lovable baby to save the startup. |
| 2 | 13 | With Teddy hiding out in Canada, Tina tries to hold the company together. But Baby Love's tanking, thanks to adult baddies who've shrunk to baby size. |
| 2 | 14 | Dez and Aubrey go undercover to expose Russ Tisdale as a criminal kingpin. Elsewhere, Boss Baby and crew try to brainstorm their way out of captivity. |
| 2 | 15 | The team searches for the elusive Dr. The Beard with the feds — and a bear — in hot pursuit. Tabitha pulls an inside job. Tina takes a critical test. |
| 2 | 16 | Peek-a-boo! Familiar faces return to help the Templetons take down the Shrinkies and get the Boss Baby his old life back. But will their plan work? |
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