Victor and Valentino - A New Don (S1E20)

Victor and Valentino – Season 1 - Episode 20 – A New Don

When Vic and Val discover that Don isn’t really himself - it’s up to them to use his kooky codex of conspiracies to save him.

Runtime (min)	11
Air Date	2019-06-29
Genres	Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

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Storyline

In this exciting episode of 'Victor and Valentino', Vic and Val make a startling discovery about their friend Don. He isn't acting like himself, prompting the brothers to investigate the cause of his odd behavior. Armed with Don's kooky codex of conspiracies, they embark on a wild adventure to uncover the truth and save him from whatever has taken over his personality.

The journey leads them through a series of zany encounters and revelations, showcasing their creativity and teamwork. As they piece together the clues, Vic and Val learn the importance of friendship and loyalty, proving that they will go to great lengths to help those they care about.

What Parents Say

This episode presents a fun and engaging storyline that highlights themes of friendship and problem-solving. Vic and Val's determination to help Don, despite the bizarre circumstances, showcases a strong message about loyalty. Parents might appreciate how the show encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with challenges.

The humor and quirky elements present throughout the episode make it entertaining for both kids and adults. The combination of adventure and lighthearted moments ensures that viewers remain engaged while subtly promoting important life lessons about responsibility and caring for friends.

What Children Can Learn

In 'A New Don', kids will learn the value of teamwork as Vic and Val work together to solve the mystery surrounding their friend. The episode emphasizes the importance of being there for friends, especially during difficult times. It encourages viewers to think outside the box and use their creativity to overcome obstacles.

Furthermore, children will see that sometimes friends can change, and it's crucial to understand and support them through those changes. The episode promotes empathy and understanding, teaching kids that true friendship involves standing by each other, even when things get weird.

Five Most Asked Questions

Question	Answer
What is the main conflict in this episode?	The main conflict arises when Vic and Val notice that their friend Don is behaving strangely. They soon realize that he isn't himself, prompting them to delve into his codex of conspiracies to uncover the reason behind his unusual behavior. The brothers must navigate through various clues and challenges to save their friend, highlighting their dedication and resourcefulness.
How do Vic and Val approach solving the problem?	Vic and Val approach the problem with curiosity and determination. They utilize Don's codex of conspiracies as a guide, which leads them on a quirky adventure filled with unexpected twists. Their teamwork and brainstorming play a crucial role in piecing together the mystery, showcasing their ability to think creatively and support each other throughout the process.
What lessons about friendship are conveyed in this episode?	This episode conveys important lessons about loyalty and support in friendships. Vic and Val's unwavering commitment to helping Don demonstrates the significance of being there for friends, even when situations become challenging or confusing. It teaches kids that true friendship involves understanding and assisting loved ones, reinforcing the idea of standing by each other.
Are there any humorous moments in the episode?	Yes, the episode is filled with quirky humor that keeps the tone light and entertaining. The bizarre situations and the characters' reactions often lead to funny moments, making the adventure enjoyable for both kids and adults. The humor helps balance the more serious themes, fostering an overall fun viewing experience for the audience.
How does the episode encourage critical thinking?	The episode encourages critical thinking by prompting viewers to engage with the mystery alongside Vic and Val. As the brothers solve clues from the codex, they demonstrate analytical skills and creative problem-solving. Children watching can learn to think critically about the information presented, making connections and deductions that help them understand the importance of reasoning in real-life situations.

Cast

Diego Molano

Victor (voice)

Sean-Ryan Petersen

Valentino (voice)

Writing

Carmen Liang — Writer
Diego Molano — Story
Julie Whitesell — Story
Kayla Carlisle — Writer

Directing

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	Folk Art Foes When Vic accidentally unleashes the lord of mischief from an ancient relic, Victor and Valentino have to work together to trap it back inside.
1	2	Dead Ringer When Vic doesn’t pick Val for his soccer team, Val vows to win with his own squad. But when his team doesn’t match up, he resorts to supernatural means to win.
1	3	Brotherly Love After breaking Chata’s plant, Vic and Val must accomplish the seemingly easy task of replacing it; this proves difficult when their squabbling puts Monte Macabre in jeopardy.
1	4	Chata's Quinta Quinceañera Vic and Val want to go to a friend’s pool party on the same day as their grandma’s quinceañera, so they use a magical flute that allows them to teleport and attend both at the same time.
1	5	Legend of the Hidden Skate Park While searching for a hidden skate park, Victor and Valentino happen upon a tribe of wild kids, who live in a society without rules or adults.
1	6	Cleaning Day Victor and Valentino gain a newfound respect for cleanliness after Chata's house traps them inside its labyrinth of ancient, magical walls.
1	7	The Babysitter Vic and Val want to sneak out to a secret fireworks show but are thwarted when their new babysitter, Xochi, outsmarts them at every turn.
1	8	Hurricane Chata When V and V discover that Chata's emotions control the water in the lake, they use it to their advantage and start their own wave pool business.
1	9	The Lonely Haunts Club Instead of celebrating Valentine's Day, Vic and Val take on a dare to explore a haunted mansion with their rivals, Charlene and Pineapple.
1	10	Suerte When Vic cheats on an enchanted board game, the malevolent characters come to life, and it's up to V and V to figure out how to put them back in the game.
1	11	The Dark Room After getting rejected by a photography club, Val tries to get a picture of the legendary Chupacabra in order to prove himself.
1	12	The Collector When Vic accidentally loses one of Val's prized coins Val makes a deal with a mysterious antiques collector to replace it, but the deal has terrible consequences.
1	13	The Boy Who Cried Lechuza After faking an injury to get out of work, Vic gains sympathy from everyone while unknowingly attracting attention from a dangerous mythical creature.
1	14	Boss For a Day When Chata lets Vic be the boss of the taco stand for the day Vic decides to fire Val, which has disastrous consequences.
1	15	Cuddle Monster After being told by Chata that they can't get a pet, Vic & Val adopt a wild lizard, unaware of its magical properties, and decide to keep it secret from Chata.
1	16	Los Cadejos Val holds a grudge against Vic, unwittingly attracting an evil cadejo, a mythological wolf-like beast.
1	17	It Grows As everyone celebrates Valentino for growing his first facial hair, a jealous Vic resorts to magical methods to grow a mustache and compete for attention.
1	18	Welcome to the Underworld: Part 1 After Vic loses a wrestling match, V and V journey to the underworld to seek advice from their uncle, a famous wrestler named El Toro.
1	19	Welcome to the Underworld: Part 2 After Victor loses a wrestling match, Victor and Valentino journey to the underworld to seek advice from their uncle, a famous wrestler named El Toro.
1	20	A New Don When Vic and Val discover that Don isn’t really himself - it’s up to them to use his kooky codex of conspiracies to save him.
1	21	Churro Kings When Vic and Val start making good money from selling churros at the taco stand, their lust for stuff makes them do dirty tricks to take out their competition.
1	22	Know It All When Vic accidently unleashes evil bats from a cave, it's up to the boys and Don to protect the town, but Vic's know-it-all attitude keeps getting in the way.
1	23	Fistful of Balloons When Vic gets double-crossed during a water balloon fight, he goes on a revenge mission to find out who was responsible.
1	24	Love at First Bite Val crushes on a girl named Matty, who Vic is suspicious of but Val ignores his warnings. When Val goes to dinner at her house she turns into a Matlazihua and he discovers he’s what’s for dinner!
1	25	Go with the Flow When Sal stays with Vic and Val, the boys are annoyed by him as their roommate but eventually they learn how cool and magical he is.
1	26	Aluxes When Vic finds an artifact that summons a gang of mischievous creatures, he uses them to do his bidding, which has disastrous consequences.
1	27	Guillermo’s Gathering When Vic and Val are forced to go to Guillermo’s boring birthday party, they devise a scheme to leave early, but end up discovering that the party is way cooler than they thought.
1	28	Balloon Boys Victor and Valentino go on a hot air balloon trip with Sal and compete to be his favorite, but things go awry when they try to use the magical Nazca Lines to their advantage.
1	29	The Great Bongo Heist The boys forget to get Chata a gift for Abuela Day and in a panicked move, they pretend that the bongo drums they borrowed from Xochi are for her. Knowing they have to return the drums, Victor and Valentino pretend to be burglars to steal the bongos back.
1	30	Escape from Bebe Bay When Vic and Val accidentally turn themselves and Don into babies, they must escape a daycare center in order to change back to their normal ages.
1	31	Band for Life When Vic and Val tag along with Xochi to a punk concert, they want to prove that they’re cool enough to hang out with her. But in a desperate attempt to be cool, they wind up destroying the concert.
1	32	Tez Says Vic and Val are in awe of the new magician in town, but things go awry when they agree to help him out with a new trick - despite Chata’s wishes.
1	33	Forever Ever When Vic and Val do a sloppy job cleaning up in Maria Theresa’s attic, they accidentally set off a time loop, trapping them in an endless series of chores forever! They must figure out how to stop the loop and return time back to normal.
1	34	Dance Reynaldo Dance Vic wants to win the prize for the dance contest and is frustrated that his partner Val won’t let him call all the shots. Instead he chooses a different partner: Reynaldo. But Vic pushes Reynaldo too hard to execute his artistic vision.
1	35	Tree Buds Vic and Val build a treehouse and Val dismisses Vic with a frivolous task so he can build the treehouse exactly how he wants. But when Vic returns unknowingly with a branch from El Arbol Vampiro, Val’s perfect treehouse turns into a nightmare!
1	36	Lonely Haunts Club 2: Doll Island In order to prove their bravery, V&V head to a haunted island to retrieve a special doll, but Charlene and Pineapple are intent on getting it first.
1	37	Cat-Pocalypse When Vic gets sick and is stuck in his room, he spies on Pineapple and becomes convinced that Pineapple is creating an army of zombie cats. Val agrees and the two become obsessed with stopping Pineapple before it’s too late!
1	38	El Silbon Victor sets up a haunted corn maze, but the town kids think it’s lame. Vic decides to make the maze scarier by enlisting the help of El Silbon (The Whistler) to really scare the kids, but El Silbon has plans of his own.
1	39	On Nagual Hill Vic and Val take over a forest hill and build an epic waterslide, disturbing the plants and animals that normally inhabit it. But when a Nagual transforms Vic into a chicken and Val into a donkey, they learn to sympathize with the animals.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	The Guest Vic and Val blame each other for eating all the food in the kitchen and making a huge mess. However, they soon discover that a ghost is actually to blame. They enlist the help of Achi to unlock the world of spirits among them and kick the ghost out of their house!
2	2	Ener-G-Shoes When Vic uses trickery to buy a pair of super cool sneakers from Maria Teresa’s yard sale, the shoes try to walk him to his demise as punishment.
2	3	La Cucarachita When Vic's beloved pet cockroach dies, Vic turns to Charlene's dark magic to bring her back to life.
2	4	Lords of Ghost Town When Victor and Valentino recruit a ghost to scare away a bully, they end up messing with the realm of the dead, which has disastrous consequences.
2	5	My Fair Achi Victor and Valentino enter Achi in a dog show competition to win a golden trophy, but their overbearing ways drive Achi to the edge.
2	6	Oddities When a mysterious carnival barker fuses Vic and Val together, they must find a way to come unstuck.
2	7	I……am Vampier When Vic enters the Monte Macabre film festival, he gets insecure about his artistic vision and decides to copy the work of others, but ultimately learns that staying true to yourself is what's most important.
2	8	Victor the Predictor When Victor becomes convinced he has a special talent as a psychic, he decides to use his new mental abilities to counsel those around him - until one piece of advice goes too far.
2	9	Kindred Spirits When Val becomes friends with the ghost of a silent film star, their friendship turns out to have dire consequences.
2	10	Decoding Valentino When Val goes on an adventure with Isabella to decode an ancient language, he has to come to terms with the fact that Isabella is smarter in order to save himself.
2	11	Journey to Maiz Mountain (1) When Vic & Val destroy Monte Macabre's corn supply, they travel with Sal to Corn Mountain to replace it. But in order to get the corn, they have to shrink to the size of ants, creating all kinds of problems!
2	12	Journey to Maiz Mountain (2) When Victor and Valentino destroy Monte Macabre's corn supply, they journey to Maíz Mountain with Sal to replace it. But in order to get the corn, they must shrink down to the size of ants and embark on a mythical adventure that they'll never forget!
2	13	Escaramuza When Val’s favorite Escaramuza team loses a member, he convinces Xochi to join the squad. He becomes her coach and will do anything to win the big competition.
2	14	Los Perdidos When Vic joins a group of nighttime skaters called Los Perdidos, Val becomes suspicious of Vic’s strange, new, vampire-like behavior.
2	15	Los Pajaros When Valentino trades Huitzi’s gifts for one of his own, the birds in town start to turn on him.
2	16	Get Your Sea Legs When Victor gets teased for not being able to swim, he befriends a mermaid who offers to help, but at a cost.
2	17	Guillermo's Girlfriend Vic and Val try to cheer up a heartbroken Guillermo by reuniting him with his lost love.
2	18	The Lonely Haunts Club 3: La Llorona When Val sets out to get a little privacy in the woods, Vic is bent on pranking his unsuspecting brother, that is, until Val goes missing.
2	19	Starry Night When Vic and Val embark on a camping trip in the woods, their friends start to act suspicious and strange.
2	20	Fueygo Fest When Vic and Val throw the biggest kid bash ever, they realize they aren’t the party planners they thought they were as things start to fall apart.
2	21	Folk Art Friends When Vic and Val accidentally release some mischievous alebrije spirits, they must enlist the help of master mischief-maker HueHue to help catch them.
2	22	The Cupcake Man When Victor’s bad behavior gets out of control, Chata sends him to the one man in town who can set him straight, The Cupcake Man.
2	23	Charlene Mania When Vic attempts to have the perfect day off, the town’s sudden obsession for Charlene gets in his way.
2	24	Old Man Teo When Vic and Val are tasked to volunteer at an Old Folks’ Home, Val becomes buddies with the oldest, crankiest person in Monte Macabre and helps him reclaim his youthful power.
2	25	Poacher Patrol When Don bestows Val the responsibility of patrolling the lake, Val takes it too far and stops who he believes to be a poacher -- with disastrous consequences.
2	26	Villainy in Monte Macabre In a crossover episode with the show Villainous, Vic and Val team up with Dr. Flug and Demencia to try to find a squid monster who is disguised as a human in Monte Macabre.
2	27	In Your Own Skin When Valentino is mocked for his lack of style, he’s determined to get a designer hoodie to prove he has a sense of fashion, which turns out to be harder than it looks.
2	28	Ghosted Vic makes a ghost friend but when she interferes with his shot at being part of the cool kids’ Tlatchtli team, he must choose between the two.
2	29	Carmelita Chata loans Xochi a car under the condition that Vic and Val can get rides when they need. However, the car becomes aggressive towards Vic and Val and attacks!
2	30	Las Pesadillas When Vic and Val experience a mysterious nightmare that turns deadly, they realize they must stop a sinister force from enchanting them to sleep forever.
2	31	Baby Pepito When a mysterious “baby” appears on Chata’s doorstep, V&V are convinced it’s not what it seems.
2	32	Cenote Seekers When Vic and Val are running too late to get a ride to a fun water park cenote on a hot day, they instead take their bikes. But they wind up lost in the desert and start to hallucinate while blaming each other for getting into this mess.
2	33	My Thirsty Little Monster When Valentino discovers Victor has been hiding a baby vampire bat in the house, Victor must convince his brother that he can handle having a pet.
2	34	La Planchada When Vic gets the chicken pox and is forbidden from playing in a tag tournament, he summons a mythical ghost nurse to cure him.
2	35	Tez Breaks Bread When Tez returns to town and invites Chata and the boys to a dinner party, she insists they attend so Victor and Valentino set out to expose him as the evil magician he truly is.
2	36	Through the Nine Realms of Mictlan When Victor and Valentino cause their ghost friend Cristina to miss her train to the 9th level of the Underworld, the boys now must guide her on a harrowing journey through the first 8 levels to reunite Cristina with her family.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
3	1	Sal's Our Pal When Victor and Valentino learn Tez has appointed himself the town leader "Huey Tlatoani" of Monte Macabre, they set out to un-seat him with the help of everyone’s pal, Sal.
3	2	The Fog Victor and Valentino are fed up with Tez. He seems determined to ruin their summer in Monte Macabre. They see no other choice but to leave town for good. But will Tez let them?
3	3	There's no V in Team When the children of Monte Macabre create their own underground soccer league, Victor finds an unlikely ally in Isabella.
3	4	Showdown at the Mayahuel Gardens When Victor, Valentino, Charlene and Pineapple get separated from their grandmothers, Chata and Maria Teresa are forced to put aside their rivalry and work together to reunite with their grandchildren.
3	5	The Bodyguard When Don becomes part of Tez's Jaguar Patrol squad, Victor and Valentino are determined to get him fired by any means necessary.
3	6	Miguelito the Mosquito When Miguelito begins to outshine Victor as the town daredevil, Vic attempts to sabotage him in order to bring the attention back to himself.
3	7	Patolli When Valentino has a hot winning streak at an ancient board game, his beginner’s luck gets the best of him until, he meets his match. Will he reign as champion or lose it all?
3	8	Plan-De-Monium Val has meticulously planned for the perfect day of activities with Isabella, but his rigid insistence on sticking to the itinerary make for a less than perfect experience.
3	9	PuzzleMaster Victor, Valentino, Charlene and Pineapple awaken to find themselves in a bizarre and scary series of puzzle rooms where the rules are simple: escape or cease to exist!
3	10	Finding Posada When Victor and Valentino attempt to win the grand prize of best ofrenda at the Dia de Muertos festival, they enlist the help of legendary artist Jose Guadalupe Posada himself!
3	11	La Catrina Valentino is elated to get an exclusive invite to a performance by the famous singer La Catrina in the Underworld. There is just one problem: the invite is for grown-ups only.
3	12	Bone Bike Victor and Valentino must tame a wild, living motorcycle made of bones, to win Mic and Hun’s Underworld grand-prix: The Muerto Race!
3	13	Butterman! When Tez threatens to destroy the town’s butterfly habitat to build a bowling alley, Victor, Valentino and Sal must find the Butterman in order to save the butterflies!
3	14	El Bigote When Victor lands an internship with Lucha legend El Bigote, he picks up some bad habits that start to affect his life at home.
3	15	The Matchmaker When Val starts a romantic match-making service, he struggles being true to his own feelings for his secret crush.
3	16	Pastry Peril When Vic must pay off the debt he incurred at Lupe's bakery, he has no choice but to work under his rival's close supervision.
3	17	Pokin and Proddin Valentino wins a coveted internship to work in the Tez administration. Initially intending to use his insider status to spy on Tez, Val unexpectedly finds himself enjoying the comradery of office life.
3	18	Stolen Retriever When Vic cooks up a scheme to "borrow" people's dogs and return them for reward money, he gets in over his head with disastrous results!
3	19	Jump Scare When Victor starts to feel left out because Valentino and Isabella are hanging out without him, he becomes determined get the trio's old dynamic back, even if it means souring their relationship!
3	20	An Evening with Mic and Hun Using their tickets to spend an "Evening with Mic & Hun" to get out of having dinner with Chata's comadres, Victor and Valentino get more than they bargained for, a terrifying dinner party game where losing means a permanent stay in the Underworld!
3	21	Another Don When Chata's most precious heirloom goes missing, Victor, Valentino and Isabella are on the case to find out who stole it!
3	22	Starry Eyes When Isabela goes missing, Victor and Valentino learn that a mysterious creature has been hiding in plain sight! Vic and Val are on the case again!
3	23	Guillermo in G Flat When a creatively frustrated Val passes off a preexisting song as his own creation, he unknowingly infects his brother with an ancient curse!
3	24	Para-Vic Vic's same-old pranks aren't working anymore. What's a master-prankster to do when all of his go-to tricks have become predictable? Become a ghost and prank from "the other side" of course. What could possibly go wrong?
3	25	Undercover Grandmother When Chata is blamed for a bad painting restoration, she must go undercover to find the real perp and clear her name.
3	26	The Imposter Vic and Val are hot on the trail of some crucial intel that will expose Tez. There's just one problem, an incognito Mime is set on ensuring the information never sees the light of day.
3	27	Pobrecito Pete When Valentino carelessly poisons Gustavo's horse, he must find a cure to absolve his secret guilt.
3	28	Vic-lene Vic and Charlene switch things up when Vic desperately wants to join a secretive members-only club that Charlene is a part of.
3	29	Home Sweet Hole When Vic won't share and play nice with his buddies it escalates to an all-out war. Will he learn to share, or will his selfishness bury them all under tons of dirt.
3	30	Star Child A conflicted Isabella is faced with the decision of following ruthless orders or helping friends.
3	31	Mission Mariachi Unable to get tickets to see his favorite mariachi band, Val, with the help of Isabella, attempts to meet the Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles by any means necessary.
3	32	A Simpler Life: Ayohuih Nemilitzli Valentino gets his wish for a simpler life when he and Vic are transported back to the time of the Aztecs , however he soon discovers life back then might not be as simple as it seems.
3	33	Oneiric Vic In an encounter with a mysterious child more helpless than himself, Victor summons tremendous intelligence, courage and empathy.
3	34	Lonely Haunts Club 4: La Pablita Victor and Valentino accompany Charlene and Pineapple to burned down bridal shop with an eerie mannequin in the window. Charlene insists the place is not haunted, but the boys have their doubts.
3	35	Xochi's Garden When Vic and Val accidentally bring a fungus into Xochi's garden, they have to find a way to stop the monstrous plants it creates.
3	36	Into the Obsidian When Victor and Valentino discover that Tez has been spying on the citizens of Monte Macabre, they vow to expose his treachery!
3	37	Follow the North Star The boys' quest becomes a battle against self-doubt, when Victor and Valentino discover that the only way to defeat Tez is to seek out a powerful ancient entity.
3	38	Fall of the Fifth Sun With the help of a few trusted allies, Victor and Valentino provoke a final confrontation with Tez which leaves the fate of Monte Macabre hanging in the balance!

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