The Chicken Squad - No Calm Before the Storm (S1E56)
The squad tries to help Frazz get over his fear of storms.
| Air Date | 2022-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Disney Junior |
Storyline
When a thunderstorm rolls into the neighborhood, Frazz the dog reveals that he is terrified of storms. His fear is so intense that he hides, trembles, and cannot function normally when thunder rumbles and lightning flashes. The Chicken Squad—Coop, Sweetie, and Little Boo—recognize that their friend needs help and decide to take on the mission of helping Frazz overcome his storm anxiety.
The squad tries various strategies to calm Frazz and help him see that storms are not as frightening as they seem. Through their efforts, they demonstrate patience, creativity, and friendship as they work to support Frazz through his fear. The episode centers on the theme of helping friends face their anxieties with understanding and compassion, showing that sometimes the best way to handle fear is with the support of those who care about you.
What kids learn
Children learn valuable lessons about empathy and supporting friends who are struggling with fear. The episode demonstrates that everyone has things that scare them, and there is no shame in being afraid. By watching the Chicken Squad help Frazz, kids see that being a good friend means recognizing when someone is struggling and offering help rather than teasing or dismissing their feelings.
The episode also teaches problem-solving and patience. The squad does not give up on Frazz even when their first attempts to calm him may not work perfectly. This persistence models for children that helping someone through a difficult time often requires multiple approaches and sustained effort. Kids learn that fear is a natural emotion and that working through it with supportive friends can make scary situations more manageable.
Additionally, the storyline introduces the concept that storms are natural weather events. While the episode focuses on emotional support, it also provides an opportunity for children to understand that storms, though loud and dramatic, are part of nature and eventually pass.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Will this episode scare my child who is already afraid of storms? | The episode treats storm fear with gentleness and understanding rather than depicting storms as genuinely threatening. The focus is on Frazz's emotional experience and the squad's supportive response, not on scary storm imagery. However, if your child has significant storm anxiety, you may want to preview the episode first or watch together so you can provide reassurance and discuss the coping strategies the characters use. |
| What does the Chicken Squad do to help Frazz feel better? | The squad approaches Frazz's fear with patience and creativity, trying different methods to help him feel safe and calm during the storm. Their efforts demonstrate that helping a scared friend involves listening, staying close, and not giving up even when solutions do not work immediately. The episode emphasizes emotional support and friendship as key tools for managing fear. |
| Does Frazz completely overcome his fear by the end? | The episode focuses on the process of supporting a friend through fear rather than presenting an instant cure. The storyline emphasizes that facing fears takes time and that having friends who understand and help makes a significant difference. This realistic approach teaches children that progress, not perfection, is what matters when dealing with anxiety. |
| Is this a good episode to watch if my child is developing a fear of thunderstorms? | Yes, this episode can be helpful because it normalizes fear and models positive coping strategies through the characters' actions. Watching Frazz receive support from his friends can open conversations about your child's own feelings and reassure them that being scared is okay. It provides a gentle framework for discussing storms and emotions together. |
| What age-appropriate lessons about emotions does this episode teach? | The episode teaches that fear is a normal emotion everyone experiences, that asking for help is a sign of strength, and that good friends support each other through difficult moments. Children learn that emotions can be managed with patience, understanding, and the presence of caring people. These lessons build emotional intelligence and reinforce the value of empathy and friendship. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The squad must learn to work together to rescue a stranded pooch. |
| 1 | 2 | The squad gets a little carried away while upgrading headquarters! |
| 1 | 3 | Little Boo gets overconfident during Captain Tully's training activities |
| 1 | 4 | Sweetie's enthusiasm over Dr. Dirt's work causes problems in the lab. |
| 1 | 5 | When the toys of dogs from the neighborhood start to disappear, Captain Tully is suspect #1! |
| 1 | 6 | To help the squad win a Critterball Tournament, Coop relies on a pair of super shoes. |
| 1 | 7 | The squad is enlisted to save Frazz and Riley's housewarming party. |
| 1 | 8 | When the squad's car gets souped up to go extra fast, speedy Boo feels like he doesn't have a place on the team. |
| 1 | 9 | For Mother's Day, the Chicken Squad watches their younger siblings to give their mom the day off. |
| 1 | 10 | Coop gets a taste of his own medicine when he wants to be Captain Tully's shadow. |
| 1 | 11 | The Chicken Squad helps a squirrel who’s new to the neighborhood, but then his requests become too much for them to handle. |
| 1 | 12 | The chickens get impatient during their first stakeout. |
| 1 | 13 | Though Coop isn't feeling well, he insists on helping to solve a case instead of resting at home. |
| 1 | 14 | The Chicken Squad must find Tully's special dress uniform before the town parade. |
| 1 | 15 | Boo's emotions get the best of him when he loses his favorite stuffed animal. |
| 1 | 16 | When Coop plans to use an old smartphone as a new tool, Tully thinks her old school methods are best. |
| 1 | 17 | Captain Tully tries to find a stray pup a new home, but this recruit would rather play! |
| 1 | 18 | Sweetie goes undercover to stop a heist! |
| 1 | 19 | The squad tries to help a lost lizard reunite with his family. |
| 1 | 20 | Coop tries to imitate the style of his favorite fictional detective but ends up blowing the case. |
| 1 | 21 | The Squad needs to find a honey bee who disappeared from her colony. |
| 1 | 22 | When a mute beaver needs the Chicken Squad’s help, Little Boo struggles to embrace a new way of communicating. |
| 1 | 23 | A rat is questioned when the supplies for Capt. Tully's surprise party go missing. |
| 1 | 24 | When a mysterious spacecraft lands in the yard, Sweetie finds the courage to approach it. |
| 1 | 25 | Dinah and Captain Tully take the Squad on a camping trip to work on their outdoor skills. |
| 1 | 26 | The Chicken Squad helps their friend Hogdog, a pig, train for the town’s annual dog show. |
| 1 | 27 | The squad's quirky cousin hinders an investigation. |
| 1 | 28 | The squad saves a friend. |
| 1 | 29 | Dr. Dirt shares her dream of being a science show host. |
| 1 | 30 | A game of Capture the Flag. |
| 1 | 31 | Sweetie and Little Boo both want to dress as a T-Rex for Halloween, so Coop referees a contest to decide who is the winner. |
| 1 | 32 | The squad helps their friends track down a candy-stealing ghost on Halloween night. |
| 1 | 33 | Captain Tully puts up a treasure hunt for the Chicken Squad to test their searching skills. |
| 1 | 34 | Monty has lost his dancing outfit, and would not perform on the show without it. |
| 1 | 35 | The Squad digs up a mysterious bone. |
| 1 | 36 | Gizmo shows the Squad her new robot. |
| 1 | 37 | Endicott's paintings get all the attention at his art show. |
| 1 | 38 | Coop worries that he's not good enough. |
| 1 | 39 | The squad tries to create holiday decorations. |
| 1 | 40 | The squad attempts to track down missing bird food. |
| 1 | 41 | The Squad tries to convince Maisie that she doesn’t have to lie to get their help. |
| 1 | 42 | When the Squad helps Dinah with her backyard hair salon, things quickly get out of hand. |
| 1 | 43 | Snick and Wheeze discover that someone took something from them, so they go to the Squad for help. |
| 1 | 44 | The Squad helps Captain Tully track down an elusive prankster. |
| 1 | 45 | Little Boo loves the new cape he made for himself until Snick and Wheeze make fun of it. |
| 1 | 46 | When Coop's glasses go missing, he needs to find them without relying on his eyesight. |
| 1 | 47 | Scout gets muddy, and his chicken buddies try to bathe him, but he is hydrophobic. |
| 1 | 48 | The Chicken Squad splits up to help Frazz and Queen Bae. |
| 1 | 49 | After teaching the Chicken Squad how to do some detective work, Captain Tully mysteriously disappears. |
| 1 | 50 | The Chicken Squad befriend a porcupine who is shy because her quills might hurt someone or cause trouble. |
| 1 | 51 | Because the Chicken Squad hasn't had a mission for quite a while, Coop is bored, thus Sweetie and Boo opt to make one up by secretly hiding Pinky for him to find. |
| 1 | 52 | Snick and Wheeze have two kid cousins who see them as role models. |
| 1 | 53 | After being saved by the Fire Chickens from some elevator trouble, the Chicken Squad opts to reward their rescuers somehow. |
| 1 | 54 | Upon learning who owns the mobile phone Coop found in a dumpster months ago, the Chicken Squad goes to return it. |
| 1 | 55 | Captain Tully arranges a field day for the squad and their friends, but some of the equipment mysteriously gets damaged. |
| 1 | 56 | The squad tries to help Frazz get over his fear of storms. |
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