Trolls: TrollsTopia - Val Serves Murray Duty (S7E12)

Val has to fulfill her civic duty by dressing up as Murray the Puffalo.

Runtime (min)	12
TMDB Rating	10.0 (1 votes)
Air Date	2022-08-11
Genres	Family, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Network(s)	Hulu, Peacock

Storyline

In this episode of Trolls: TrollsTopia, Val Thundershock finds herself called upon to perform an unusual civic duty for her community. She must dress up as Murray the Puffalo, a beloved character or mascot figure within TrollsTopia. The premise sets up a situation where Val, known for her rock-and-roll attitude and strong personality, has to step into a role that likely requires her to be cheerful, approachable, and family-friendly while wearing a costume.

The episode explores how Val navigates this responsibility, balancing her own identity with the expectations that come with representing Murray the Puffalo. The twelve-minute runtime allows the story to focus on Val's experience in the costume, her interactions with other Trolls while fulfilling this duty, and how she ultimately approaches a task that may initially seem at odds with her usual demeanor. The episode uses this setup to examine themes of community service and stepping outside one's comfort zone.

What kids learn

Children watching this episode can learn valuable lessons about civic responsibility and contributing to their community, even when asked to do something that feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar. Val's experience demonstrates that being part of a community sometimes means taking on roles or tasks that we wouldn't choose for ourselves, and that fulfilling these responsibilities is an important part of being a good neighbor and friend.

The episode also teaches kids about flexibility and adaptability. Val must adjust her typical rock-star persona to meet the needs of the Murray the Puffalo role, showing young viewers that we can maintain our core identity while temporarily adapting our behavior to serve others. This illustrates the difference between compromising who we are and being flexible enough to help when needed.

Additionally, children learn about the value of service to others and how small acts of participation help keep communities running smoothly. The concept of civic duty is introduced in an age-appropriate way, showing that everyone has a part to play in making their community a welcoming, fun place for all its members.

Parents' top 5 questions

Question	Answer
What is civic duty and how is it presented in this episode?	Civic duty in this episode refers to Val's responsibility to serve her TrollsTopia community by dressing as Murray the Puffalo. The concept is presented in a lighthearted, age-appropriate way that introduces young children to the idea that community members sometimes volunteer or are called upon to help with community events and traditions. It's a gentle introduction to the notion that living in a community involves both enjoying its benefits and contributing to its wellbeing.
Is Val's character a good role model in this episode?	Val serves as a positive role model by accepting and fulfilling her civic duty, even though the task of dressing as Murray the Puffalo may not align with her usual rock-and-roll image. The episode demonstrates that strong, independent characters can also be team players who contribute to their community. Her willingness to step up when called upon shows children that being true to yourself and helping others aren't mutually exclusive values.
What age group is this episode appropriate for?	This episode is appropriate for the show's typical preschool and early elementary audience, generally ages three to seven. The twelve-minute runtime, simple premise about wearing a costume for community service, and focus on cooperation and responsibility make it accessible for young viewers. There's nothing in the civic duty or costume-wearing concept that would raise content concerns for this age group.
Does this episode teach anything about stepping outside your comfort zone?	Yes, the episode directly addresses stepping outside one's comfort zone through Val's experience. She must take on a role that likely differs from her usual presentation and personality, which provides a concrete example for children about trying new things and being flexible. The costume element makes this lesson visual and relatable, as many children understand the feeling of wearing something or doing something that feels different from their normal routine.
Are there any scary or upsetting moments in this episode?	Based on the episode's premise and the show's consistently gentle tone, there are no scary or upsetting elements. The conflict centers on Val's civic responsibility and her experience wearing the Murray costume, which are mild, everyday challenges rather than frightening situations. Trolls: TrollsTopia maintains an upbeat, colorful atmosphere throughout its episodes, making it suitable for sensitive or younger viewers within the target age range.

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	TrollsTopia Part 1 Eager to befriend the new Trolls tribes, Poppy invites ambassadors to visit Trolls Village with the hopes that they can live in harmony in a brand new TrollsTopia! But as the Hard Rock Trolls prove to be a bigger challenge, Poppy must find a way to get everyone on the same page.
1	2	TrollsTopia Part 2 Eager to befriend the new Trolls tribes, Poppy invites ambassadors to visit Trolls Village with the hopes that they can live in harmony in a brand new TrollsTopia! But as the Hard Rock Trolls prove to be a bigger challenge, Poppy must find a way to get everyone on the same page.
1	3	The Buddy System In order to quickly integrate all the Trolls into TrollsTopia, Poppy decides to have every new Troll live with a Pop Troll. But when personalities and customs clash, Poppy realizes that when it comes to TrollsTopia, it is best to go slow and steady.
1	4	Kick-Off Party When Poppy discovers that Val's idea of a kick-off party is extremely different to her own, she must find a way to plan an awesome party for TrollsTopia without stepping on Val's toes.
1	5	Bring It In When Poppy discovers that the Classical Trolls don’t ever hug, she sets out on a mission to teach them what hugging is all about. But once the Classical Trolls start hugging, Poppy and the Snack Pack have to shield the Classical Trolls from the awful truth: that their hugs are absolutely terrible.
1	6	Branch Out of Water When the Techno Trolls take over Branch's favorite hot springs and disrupt his morning routine, he has to go down to Techno Lagoon to reach an understanding with Synth, a Troll with whom he has nothing in common.
1	7	The Ballad of Holly Darlin' When Poppy receives a thank you note from Holly that is actually nicer than Poppy’s original gift, she heads to Country Corral to investigate. She learns that this is a common habit with Holly. She always shows her appreciation in big, big ways! Considering herself a pretty appreciative Troll in her own right, Poppy and Holly soon find themselves in an escalating war of generosity.
1	8	Across the Fashionverse Satin and Chenille awaken from a shared dream about a dress and decide to create this masterpiece. When they have trouble crafting the perfect sash, they turn to Rhythm & Blues for some funky science help and embark on a journey to a new fashion dimension.
1	9	Manager Poppy When Val’s manager must step down just before her first all-tribe concert, Poppy must learn the ways of the Hard Rock tribe to make sure Val’s ready for the show.
1	10	The Snug-a-lug Situation Lownote Jones recruits Branch, Val, Gus Tumbleweed and Laguna Tidepool to "petsit" his exotic pet snug-a-lug, the most adorable critter in the universe. But there's one rule that they must never break: you can't hug a snug-a-lug!
1	11	Girls Night After repeated invitations, Val reluctantly agrees to attend Poppy’s girls’ night. But can she get through the evening without letting her softer side show?
1	12	Cloud Control Branch discovers that he's not the only one in TrollsTopia who Cloud Guy annoys - there's someone from every Tribe except the Rock Trolls. Upon discovering that Val is the secret to avoiding Cloud Guy, Branch attempts to ward him off and help everyone live an annoyance-free life.
1	13	Classical Rock When Poppy discovers that Hard Rock Troll Demo has been sneaking to Classical Crest to play Classical Guitar, she promises to keep it a secret from Val.
1	14	Buckin' Branch The Country Trolls see something special in Branch, and invite him to a try-out for their rodeo. But when Branch struggles to keep up, he has to resort to increasingly desperate attempts to keep his "special" status, especially once the Country Trolls discover that Biggie is a rodeo savant.
1	15	Rhythm & the Blues When Rhythm & Blues find themselves feeling homesick and missing their friends back in Vibe Town, Poppy and the Trolls rally around them in support.
1	16	Mouth Guitar A new Rock Troll named Blaze Powerchord arrives in TrollsTopia with a talent for playing "mouth guitar" (pretending to play guitar by making noise with the mouth). When Blaze challenges Minuet Sonata to a mouth guitar contest, Val takes Minuet under her wing and teaches her to rock out with a pretend guitar.
1	17	Glitter Rush When a glitter shortage strikes TrollsTopia, Holly Darlin’ teaches everyone about mining for glitter! They strike a rich vein of the sparkly stuff, allowing the Trolls to indulge their wildest glitter fantasies.
1	18	Laguna Tidepool & the Lost Game Room Poppy and a team of Trolls follow Laguna Tidepool to an ancient temple filled with traps and obstacles on a search for the fabled greatest board game of all time.
1	19	Cheery Glo-mato After Val accidentally smashes Holly’s prized Cheery Glo-mato she must work with Poppy to get rid of her guilt by making things right with Holly.
1	20	Highly Amused When Dante comes down with a case of composer's block, he is unable to write any new music. That is, until he finds inspiration in the most unlikely place... Branch! Dante starts to shadow Branch's every move. As the invasion of privacy starts to wear on Branch, it becomes unclear what will reach its end first: Dante's symphony or Branch's patience.
1	21	The Makeunder Lownote Jones is so cool, he’s always the center of attention at every occasion. But Guy Diamond’s birthday party is coming up and it’s important to Lownote that Guy get all the attention on his special day. So he recruits Branch to give him a make-under, and teach him how to blend in at a party.
1	22	Smidge in the Saddle Back in Lonesome Flats, Gust Tumbleweed was the Fun Sheriff, serving and protecting fun wherever he went. When he offers his services to TrollsTopia, Smidge decides to tag along, determined to be the perfect partner.
1	23	Extra Tootering When Tiny Diamond confesses that he has yet to glitter fart, Guy and the others rally around him, determined to help him achieve his first shimmering toot!
1	24	The Last Scrapbook When Poppy and Val discover that they're both fans of the same scrapbook series, they join forces to try and track down the author.
1	25	Darlin 'Dos When Holly Darlin’ gives Poppy a BIG hair style, Poppy doesn’t want to hurt Holly’s feelings by admitting that her hair is just too big.
1	26	Bad Hair Day Val's best friend arrives in TrollsTopia for the big concert. But when she tries to talk Val into coming back to Rock Hollow, it's up to Poppy to show Val just how much TrollsTopia needs her.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Cakes on a Train When a train's brakes fail, Poppy and Branch to do everything in their power to save a magnificent Perfection Cake.
2	2	It's Dad-urday Guy and Tiny Diamond celebrate Dad-urday, but some traditional activities fall outside of Guy's comfort zone.
2	3	Smooth Operator Feeling guilty that she accidentally excluded a Troll from TrollsTopia, Poppy goes above and beyond to make Chaz, the Smooth Jazz Troll, feel at home.
2	4	Funtography Day Everyone is excited for picture day in TrollsTopia except for Minuet Sonata.
2	5	Hopscotch Extreme When Val is celebrated as the greatest Troll ever at Hopscotch Extreme, she shares with Poppy that her record-breaking hopscotch run was a fluke.
2	6	The Funk Wash Smidge accidentally scratches the paint on Lownote Jones'.
2	7	Hair Fracture When Poppy injures her hair and is told to stay in bed until she's recovered, Branch and Val team up to make sure Poppy follows the doctor's orders.
2	8	Palentine's Day On Palentine's Day, Trolls ask each other to go with them to a party with big, elaborate, Pal-posals.
2	9	The Party Pooper Party-saving duo Guy and Meadow encounter a mysterious new Troll who starts ending parties early.
2	10	My Dinner with Dante When Dante Crescendo opens a fancy new restaurant and introduces TrollsTopia to fine classical dining, Holly Darlin isn't very enthused.
2	11	Hairicane Holly teams up with Poppy and R&B to discover what really happens to one's hair while inside the eye of a hair-i-cane.
2	12	Piney & Lord Prickles When Val loses her beloved snuggle toy, Piney, Poppy goes to incredible lengths to help her friend.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
3	1	Potluck Poppy Poppy throws a TrollsTopia potluck to encourage Trolls to explore other tribe’s culinary delights.
3	2	Blaze and the Blazing Blazes When Blaze Powerchord's old bandmates come to town, Poppy and Minuet pretend to be his new bandmates.
3	3	Clash of the Battle Piñatas Branch is the champion of an event where Trolls design piñatas and smash them to see who reigns supreme, but he struggles to balance his need to win while being a good teammate.
3	4	R&B in R&D R&B get jobs in the Funtime Factory Research and Development division.
3	5	Disgruntle Weeds Val's complaints attract a herd of Disgruntle Weeds and she works with Holly Darlin' and Poppy to round them up.
3	6	Extreme Sleepover Club: Spooky Edition! The Extreme Sleepover Club welcomes new members Dante and Demo by having their first sleepover in the abandoned hairpod of Raisin Ruby.
3	7	Surprise-O-Tron Val teams up with Holly Darlin' and Smidge to win enough tickets in the Fun Dungeon to claim a prize for Poppy.
3	8	Dante the Entertainer When Dante draws the Balloon Sword from the Stone, he learns that he's destined to become the greatest children's entertainer.
3	9	Surprising Gust When Poppy learns that Gust's powers of observation have prevented him from ever having a surprise party, she decides to catch him off guard and throw him one.
3	10	Daylight Ravings Time Laguna is chosen to host a rave and turns to DJ Suki and Poppy to help her.
3	11	Nowhere to Fun, Nowhere to Hide When Poppy is the last Troll left in a game of hide-and-seek, Branch will stop at nothing to find her.
3	12	The Joy Chord Dante meets his hero, BeeTrollven, but has a hard time understanding the differences between the Troll he imagined and the Troll before him.
3	13	Wormhole Scavenger Hunt Poppy and friends participate in a scavenger hunt where the items on the list can only be found in other dimensions. But things get complicated when alternate reality versions of the Trolls show up to join in the game and challenge our heroes.
3	14	The Fabyrinth When Branch gets lost in a fabulous maze of his own making, Poppy, Val and Holly Darlin' must work together to find him and help him escape.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
4	1	Dance Plants When the TrollsTopians start their first community garden, each tribe is excited to have their own unique plants growing side by side in horticultural harmony.
4	2	Mini Mini Golf R&B invent a machine that shrinks you down to play a tiny mini golf course.
4	3	Trollection The Trolls have their first election between Holly Darlin’ and Biggie to decide who should be Secretary of Skate.
4	4	Bro, Team! Bro! When Synth breaks out his pom-poms and takes to the sidelines, he is the greatest cheerleader TrollsTopia has ever seen!
4	5	Domin-Uh-Ohs When the Trolls set up the longest line of dominoes ever, Laguna goes to great lengths to ensure she doesn’t accidentally knock them over.
4	6	The Bunker Sitter Branch needs help taking care of his bunker, his friends try to prove to him that they're up for the job!
4	7	Shiny Diamond When Tiny Diamond introduces Poppy to his new invisible best friend ‘Shiny Diamond’, Poppy does everything in her power to keep the fantasy alive for Tiny.
4	8	Flyer's Ed Lownote Jones teaches a class on how to fly the funk spaceship.
4	9	Puffalo Express Poppy entrusts the Country Tribe’s Puffalo Express to deliver invitations for a Lownote Jones Surprise Party.
4	10	Merry Cloudmas Brimming with Cloudmas holiday spirit, Cloud Guy asks Poppy, Val and Holly to help him do something genuinely nice for Branch.
4	11	Don't Make Me Laugh! Cooper enters a hilarious contest where Trolls try to make each other laugh without laughing back.
4	12	Hair-aldine: The Musical When Holly Darlin’ writes and directs a musical that showcases the life of her role model, she has an epiphany that Val would be the perfect.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
5	1	Trollvial Pursuit When a trivia game reveals that Poppy doesn't know as much about the Hard Rock tribe as she thought, Poppy decides to live amongst them.
5	2	Life of Pie Holly Darlin' learns that Branch is a baking savant and trains him to become TrollsTopia's greatest pie maker.
5	3	Big Brother Dante Dante becomes worried he and his brother are growing apart.
5	4	Art Breaker Poppy recreates one of Synth's paintings after accidentally destroying the original.
5	5	The Fun Harvest Holly Darlin' proves to Sky Toronto that game pieces are better when they're grown on a farm the old-fashioned way.
5	6	The Tunnel of Friendship Synth is deeply honoured when Minuet asks if he will commemorate their friendship with a ride down the Tunnel of Friendship.
5	7	BPF Poppy is determined to meet a cuddly pal on her own but realizes finding your pet soul mate may be tougher than she thought.
5	8	Follicle Fitness When Holly Darlin' discovers she has unhealthy hair, she enlists Smidge and Synth to help her whip her hair into shape.
5	9	The Not So Good Sport A K-Pop girl group comes into town looking for a Troll who has been labelled a "Not-So-Good Sport"
5	10	Bygone Bergen Holly Darlin' and Val encounter a Bergen for the first time and Poppy makes it her mission to prove that the Bergen is a gentle giant.
5	11	Stop the Presses Poppy tries to keep one of her biggest secrets from being discovered by TrollsTopia's best news reporter, Laguna Tidepool.
5	12	R&B Are on It! Rhythm & Blues host a "hair-podcast" that offers advice to Trolls in need.
5	13	To Hug a Snug-a-Lug Lownote Jones faces his old nemesis, Dr. Ravenhug, who has arrived in TrollsTopia convinced he can hug a snug-a-lug without consequence.
5	14	The Search for Piece Branch hosts a game night, and the Trolls build a puzzle.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
6	1	Bubbled In When a bubble storm forces all of TrollsTopia to stay sheltered inside all day, we follow three sets of Trolls and explore how each decides to pass the time.
6	2	Fastest Draw in the West Holly and Minuet Sonata team up for a Guess and Draw tournament.
6	3	The Cloudback Whale Poppy shoots off a firework and unintentionally offends a Cloudback Whale, an enormous creature that swims through the clouds.
6	4	Truffle Trouble Holly Darlin’ doesn't think Pigtail, her beloved pig critter pet, is ready to go out in the woods.
6	5	Big Sis B Rhythm & Blues accidentally de-age R back to her childhood self with one of their inventions.
6	6	Journey to the Center of TrollsTopia When an underground river of lava threatens all of Rock Hollow, Poppy leads the Hard Rock Trolls deep under the earth to save the day.
6	7	Race to the Crest When gum gets Dante's wings stuck together, he and Val try to use other means of transportation to reach Classical Crest.
6	8	What’s in a Nickname? Branch finds out that Lownote Jones gives out nicknames that actually stick and manipulates him into giving him a nickname.
6	9	Ready, Set, Calendar! Poppy asks Holly Darlin' and Guy Diamond to take pictures for the first ever TrollsTopia calendar.
6	10	The Party Switcheroo When Val and Smidge stumble upon the fun children's table at one of Dante's formal parties, they discover a way to enjoy both parties by trading places.
6	11	Keep It Up Everyone in TrollsTopia is having the time of their lives batting a balloon around.
6	12	Be My Val in Time All the Trolls are excited that the plants that Poppy gifted them on their first day in TrollsTopia have finally bloomed-- except Val.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
7	1	A Life Less Score-dinary Poppy attempts to make life in TrollsTopia more exciting by adding intense soundtrack and narration.
7	2	The Trolls-a-Thon Synth and Smidge discover that training Minuet Sonata for the big race is going to be harder than they thought because she never learned how to walk.
7	3	Air Apparent When Cloud Guy gets accepted to Cloud College, he sets out to find a suitable replacement to continue annoying Branch in his absence.
7	4	Under New Management Feeling a little smothered by Demo's managerial style, Val decides to find another manager that better suits her needs.
7	5	Give Me a Break When Poppy and Synth see that Minuet Sonata is running herself ragged trying to perfect her violin playing for an audition they try to convince her to take a break.
7	6	Once Bitten, Twice Guy Guy is preparing for his speech at the big Glitter Gala when he is bitten by a bat.
7	7	The Troublesome Trio Chaz the Smooth Jazz Troll, Marshtato Mary, and Pushy Poppy band together so they can take over TrollsTopia.
7	8	Hide & Go Hug With the rest of the Trolls hidden away playing a game, Synth, Demo and DJ are the only Trolls around to take on a pesky invasion.
7	9	Funder Construction When Tiny discovers he comes from a long line of expert blanket fort builders, he sets out to build a blanket structure worthy of his family’s legacy.
7	10	The Tech-less Breakfast R&B have promised to do all the cooking for the upcoming Pancake Breakfast.
7	11	The Farmer and the Hound When Biggie starts reading the saddest scrapbook in Country Western history, Poppy and Holly do everything they can to prevent him from making it to the super sad ending.
7	12	Val Serves Murray Duty Val has to fulfill her civic duty by dressing up as Murray the Puffalo.
7	13	Gal Pal Getawaycation Val has gone out of her way to plan a vacation with Poppy and Holly, but the quaint little cabin in the woods turns out to be a disaster.
7	14	Troll Exchange Program King Trollex has invited one TrollsTopian to come back and live with the Techno Tribe.

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