Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs - Gonna Fly Now (S1E7)
After Pebbles helps a dinosaur’s dream of flying come true, she and Bamm-Bamm must stop the airborne beast before someone gets hurt!
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
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| Air Date | 2020-02-10 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family |
| Network(s) | Boomerang |
Storyline
In this episode of Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs, Pebbles encounters a dinosaur who dreams of taking to the skies despite being earthbound by nature. Moved by the creature's aspiration, she decides to help make that dream a reality. Using her ingenuity and the prehistoric resources available in Bedrock, Pebbles devises a way to get the dinosaur airborne, turning fantasy into flight.
Once the dinosaur is soaring through the air, however, the situation quickly becomes more complicated than Pebbles anticipated. The flying dinosaur poses unexpected dangers to the residents of Bedrock, and Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm must work together to bring the airborne beast safely back to the ground before anyone gets hurt. Their adventure becomes a race against time as they navigate the challenges of their well-intentioned but risky experiment.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn about the importance of thinking through the consequences of their actions before jumping into a plan. Pebbles acts with kindness and good intentions when she helps the dinosaur, but she doesn't fully consider what might happen once the creature is flying. The episode illustrates that even well-meaning decisions can lead to unintended problems, teaching kids to pause and think ahead.
The story also emphasizes problem-solving and teamwork. When Pebbles realizes her mistake, she doesn't give up or blame herself endlessly. Instead, she partners with Bamm-Bamm to find a solution. Young viewers see that making a mistake doesn't define you—what matters is how you respond and work to fix it. This models resilience and collaborative thinking.
Additionally, the episode touches on empathy and helping others pursue their dreams. Pebbles is motivated by compassion for the dinosaur's wish to fly, showing children the value of supporting friends and being kind to those who are different or have unique aspirations.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is there any scary content when the dinosaur starts flying out of control? | The episode keeps the tone light and comedic rather than frightening. While there is tension as Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm work to stop the dinosaur before someone gets hurt, the show maintains its playful, slapstick style throughout. The danger is presented in a way that's appropriate for preschool and early elementary audiences, with no graphic or intense imagery that would upset sensitive viewers. |
| What lesson does Pebbles learn about helping others? | Pebbles learns that good intentions must be paired with careful planning and foresight. Her desire to help the dinosaur achieve its dream is admirable, but the episode shows that acting impulsively without considering potential consequences can create new problems. By the end, she understands that true helpfulness includes thinking about safety and being prepared to take responsibility when things don't go as planned. |
| How do Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm work together to solve the problem? | The two friends collaborate by combining their different strengths and ideas to bring the flying dinosaur safely back down. Their teamwork demonstrates that solving difficult problems often requires more than one person's perspective. The episode reinforces that asking for help and working as a team are positive strategies when facing challenges that seem too big to handle alone, making it a good conversation starter about cooperation. |
| Does the episode encourage kids to try dangerous experiments? | The episode actually does the opposite by showing that Pebbles' experiment, while creative, leads to a dangerous situation that requires urgent fixing. The narrative clearly presents the flying dinosaur as a problem that needs solving rather than celebrating the risky behavior. Parents can use this as a teaching moment about the difference between imagination and real-world safety, and why some ideas need adult guidance before being attempted. |
| Is the dinosaur okay at the end of the episode? | Without spoiling specific resolution details, the show maintains its family-friendly tone throughout and doesn't include any lasting harm to characters. The episode focuses on Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm's efforts to safely resolve the situation they've created. The overall message centers on learning from mistakes and making things right, which typically means ensuring everyone, including the dinosaur, ends up safe and sound by the episode's conclusion. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | On a fishing trip to Crags Lake, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm’s attempts to get away from their parents pull them into an age-old feud between two rival dinosaur species. |
| 1 | 2 | When Bamm-Bamm brings home a rare plant from The Crags as a last-minute birthday gift for his mom, he starts to suspect that his new botanical buddy may want to eat him! |
| 1 | 3 | After Pebbles accidentally leads a shape-shifting dinosaur from The Crags back to Bedrock, the kooky creature suddenly starts posing as different friends and family members – with disastrous results. |
| 1 | 4 | When an incredibly friendly – and noisy – dinosaur moves in next door, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm decide to build a new clubhouse instead of asking the dino to quiet down. But their efforts only make them miss their old treehouse even more. |
| 1 | 5 | After leading a Beeasaurus from The Crags to Fred’s office, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm find themselves in big trouble. But when the stinging beast follows them home, they must get rid of it before they get grounded again – this time, for good. |
| 1 | 6 | When a mysterious, otherworldly hunter is found kidnapping dinosaurs from The Crags, Pebbles promises to do anything to stop it – even if it means losing all her friends. |
| 1 | 7 | After Pebbles helps a dinosaur’s dream of flying come true, she and Bamm-Bamm must stop the airborne beast before someone gets hurt! |
| 1 | 8 | Bamm-Bamm runs off to The Crags to get out of doing work around the house. But later, when Pebbles offers to help a dinosaur in need, the pair wind up doing work far more dangerous than a few chores. |
| 1 | 9 | When Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm take a shortcut through a mysterious part of The Crags, rumored to be home to terrifying and dangerous dinosaurs, they soon find out the creepy creatures are even worse than they feared. |
| 1 | 10 | After fellow dinosaurs make fun of Dino for being a pampered pet, Pebbles enters him into a contest to prove them wrong – but soon finds her beloved Snorkasaurus in a battle between the toughest and craziest fighters in The Crags. |
| 1 | 11 | With the first frost of the year on the way, the dinosaurs of The Crags set out to celebrate. But when contradicting traditions lead to conflict, it’s up to Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm to find a way to make everyone happy. |
| 1 | 12 | When Pebbles suspects a new fashion trend from The Crags is actually a form of mind control, she finds herself one step behind the spreading fad, wondering – are the people of Bedrock doomed? |
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| 1 | 14 | When a Halloween health food trend turns all of Bedrock’s garbage disposals into starving zombies, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm must keep their precious bags of Halloween candy away from the ravenous pigs. |
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