PB&J Otter Season 3, Episode 5: The Johnny Pompalope Story

1

No Hands, No Feet, No Wings

On a day when the kids aren't exactly agreeing on anything with each other, Mayor Jeff introduces an especially tough relay game that requires both thinking AND teamwork.

2

Let's Help Dad

PB&J go to work with their dad for the day, hoping to help him finish his deliveries faster (so they can have a cookout when they get home). But it turns out that PB&J try a little bit too hard to help out.

3

The Funky Band

PB&J bring the neighborhood kids together in their front yard, to form the Lake Hoohaw Funky Band. Jealous because they weren't invited to join, Ootsie and Bootsie decide to sneakily try and break the band up, by luring the other kids away from PB&J's house.

4

The Singin' Kid

Jelly wins a singing contest, and develops a big ego as a result. Can her friends help bring her back down to earth?

5

The Johnny Pompalope Story

Aunt Nanner begins to tell the kids the story of that brave pompalope-planting pioneer, Johnny Pompalope. When she has to leave unexpectedly, and being unable to finish the story, the kids try to think up their own ways of how the tale might've ended.

6

The Soapbox Boat Race

The kids compete in a soapbox boat race. As usual, Ootsie and Bootsie have the most powerful and sleek equipment available, while the others make due with simple homemade contraptions.

7

Aunt Nanner's Special Place

Aunt Nanner takes the kids on a trip to her childhood swimming hole, and the group encounters a series of adventures along the way.

8

Munchy's Sinking Feeling

Munchy's favorite toy boat gets broken, accidentally. His friends try very hard to cheer him up afterwards, but nothing seems to work (not even Flick's bad jokes). Eventually, the gang realizes that it may be better for Munchy to just let his sad feelings out.

9

The Mystery Crate

Aunt Nanner sends PB&J a gigantic package, but they have to wait until she gets there to open it. Ultimately, though, the kids' curiousity gets the better of them, and they realize that it would've been a lot less trouble just to wait.

10

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's an Elephant?

A hot-air balloon, piloted by expert navigator Merriwether von Weasel, accidentally manages to get stuck in a tree near Lake Hoohaw. Unaware that it's just a balloon, the kids begin to think that it's actually some kind of...flying elephant?

11

Whistling Up The Wrong Munchy

After they ""discover"" Munchy whistling fantastically in the woods, Peanut and Jelly pressure him into performing a whistling concert for the whole town.

12

Billy the Duck

"He uses kids as a trampoline!", Flick tells his friends of his vicious cousin, Billy. As if just hearing about him weren't terrifying enough, Flick and the gang are in for a real shock when they learn that Billy will soon be coming to Lake Hoohaw for a visit!

13

Opal's Magic Mud Party

PB&J help Opal prepare a batch of her famous Lake Hoohaw Beauty Mud.

14

Leave it to Munchy

Munchy worries about saying something silly, so he decides to stop talking, entirely.

15

Peanut Overboard

Peanut builds a toy sailboat out of popsicle sticks, and feels defeated when his friends say they don't like it as much as he thought they would.

16

Come Back, Mama

When Opal returns from a week-long visit to Aunt Nanner's house, Butter immediately grabs ahold of her mom's leg, refusing to let go (fearing that Opal might leave, again). Peanut and Jelly then try to think of a way to show Butter that when their mom leaves, she always does come back.

17

Hoohaw is Where the Heart is

When Aunt Nanner comes to visit, telling the family all about her most recent globe-hopping adventures, PB&J start thinking that life on Lake Hoohaw may seem too dull to her. They come up with a plan, to try and make everything they do seem more exciting.

18

Everything in its Place

When Mayor Jeff promises to take all the kids on a boat ride, PB&J must clean up their messy room, in order to find their life jackets.

19

On the Right Track

The Lake Hoohaw Junior Track Games are held, and confidence-lacking Munchy is teamed up with high-spirited Peanut and Jelly.

20

Itchy Situation

The Otters and the Snooties use their own different methods to hike up to the top of Mount Hoohaw. Always ones to take the shortcut, however, the Snooties unknowingly hike through (and get stuck in) a field of...Itchy Grass!

21

The Big Surprise

Mayor Jeff asks his friend, Woodrow Woodchuck, to build a 12-inch tall statue of Lake Hoohaw founder, Captain Gazpacho (in honor of Founder's Day). But due to a slight mix-up, Chuck mistakenly builds a 20-foot-tall statue, instead! Now, the big question is, "How will they get the massive thing all the way down the river, to Lake Hoohaw?"

22

Bazania Mania

Opal asks PB&J to take care of a rare Bazania flower, while also keeping an eye on the family yard sale. When Ootsie and Bootsie stop by and purchase everything from the yard sale, PB&J accidentally sell them the Bazania flower, too.

23

Sergeant Gravel to the Rescue

Peanut accidentally loses his library book, and, to make matters worse, the book is due back to the library that very same day. What's a young otter to do, except...FREAK OUT!

24

Sleepyhead

Mr. Raccoon tries to get his day's sleep, but, despite good intentions, the neighborhood kids are constantly keeping him awake.

25

Watchbird Alert

After their treehouse collapses, Cap'n and Connie Crane come to stay with the Otters. At first, PB&J are excited to have the Cranes stay; but they soon realize that the Cap'n is starting to drive them up a wall!

26

Flick's Hat Trick

Flick refuses to take off his new hat, but, due to uniform regulations, he'll have to if he wants to play in the upcoming soccer competition.

27

A Very Surprising Party

The Poodles have to throw a huge, mega-expensive party in order to impress Mr. Snooty's boss, Mr. Bigdog. No problem for the Snooties, right? But there is a problem: the Snooties have just discovered that they're flat broke! Not only that, but if Bigdog isn't impressed by the party, he'll force the Snooties to move away from Lake Hoohaw, to the town of Outer Poochovia (which is probably in New Jersey).

28

Easy Pickings

The Otter and Snooty kids open up a babbleberry turnover stand, hoping to strike it rich. Trouble is, they aren't selling a single turnover.

29

Collector's Edition

Flick receives a rare collector's edition of a ""Mallard Man"" comic book. When the Snooties offer to buy it from him, willing to give him anything he wants, Flick must choose between his favorite superhero comic, or a free (but very fancy) toy from the Snooties.

30

Trading Places

When the Snooties go off on a vacation, they ask the Otters to take care of Snooty Mansion, while they're gone. This turns out to be a nightmare for our heroes, as they try to navigate through the labyrinth of hallways and living rooms, just to find the kitchen!

31

Munchy's No Big Deal

When all the kids attend a sleepover, they discover that Munchy talks in his sleep. Unbelieveably embarrassed, Munchy vows never to fall asleep at a sleepover ever again - which is going to be tough to do, since the kids have planned a whole week of them!

32

Bubbles' Beginnings

Munchy wants a pet, but doesn't know how to prove to his mom that he's responsible enough. He goes to PB&J for advice, and they tell him about the time they got their pet bass, Bubbles.

33

Soccer Surprise

Mayor Jeff's friend, former soccer player Otto the Bear, comes to stay with the Otters - since there's no room for him on Jeff's boat, which is overloaded with sinks (don't ask). At first, PB&J are a bit scared of the aged Otto, since he growls alot, and doesn't say much. But eventually, they come to enjoy his company, and even admire him.

34

Baking Blues

Opal prepares to bake some pompalope bread. Always eager to assist, PB&J add several cups of yeast to the mix while Opal isn't looking, and the result is one big BAKING DISASTER.

35

Thanks for the Giggle Melon

Jelly is determined to try and grow a tropical giggle melon fruit in Lake Hoohaw, despite the fact that many of the townsfolk believe it cannot be done. But, after several months, Jelly's hard work finally pays off, and the result is a whole harvest of giggle melons, and a town celebration.

36

Hope Castle

Mayor Jeff takes the kids on a tour of old Fort Gazpacho, a 200-year-old town landmark. Afterwards, the kids (amazed by the sight of the historic structure) decide it would be great if they could build something that would last as long as Fort Gazpacho. Something that everyone, years into the future, would remember them by. Their choice? A sand castle.

37

Where Oh Where is Flick?

Flick absent-mindedly leaves the house without telling his mother. When his mom cannot find him, she becomes frantic, and asks Opal, Peanut, and Jelly to help look for him.

38

Win, Win, Winner

Tired of always losing games, Flick quits Peanut and Jelly's soccer team. He then joins up with a 'winning' team, The Wondrous Wolverines. But it turns out that the team uses some underhanded tactics to win their games.

39

Easy As Pie

Flick earns a pie by helping the Snooties. He is reluctant to share his reward with his friends, but deep down, he really wants to.

40

Pinky Pledge

Mr. Raccoon gets a new job in the far-away town of Lake Walla-Walla Bing-Bang, and it looks as though Pinch and her family will have to move there. This doesn't sound so hot to Pinch or Jelly, so the two try and think up a way for Pinch not to move.

41

Peanut Cries 'Uncle'

Peanut becomes jealous when Aunt Nanner begins spending all her time with her new "acquaintance", Rudolpho.

42

Nanner Says, 'I Do'

In a continuation of the first story, Nanner and Rudolpho plan to get married on Lake Hoohaw.

43

Big Beaver Day

Munchy turns 8 years old, and is given an intimidating new set of responsibilities - helping his mother at work, as she does repairs for the local dam.

44

The Thing That Almost Ate Hoohaw

While fishing one day, Mayor Jeff spots something very unusual: a huge, serpent-like creature swimming around in Lake Hoohaw! Could it be a monster? When Jeff tells the neighborhood kids about his sighting, they try to imagine what their favorite superheroes would do to battle the insidious creature.

45

Ducking Out On Valentine's Day

Flick doesn't receive a Valentine from the Snooties, when everyone else he knows, does. He then swears off getting any Valentines at all, claiming "I don't like Valentines. They're for babies!"

46

Opal And The New Otter

Pinch's cousin, Ricky, comes to visit from the city, and Jelly says that she can't stand him at all! To show her that first impressions aren't always what they seem, Opal tells Jelly the story of something similar that happened to her, a few years ago: when a new otter named Ernest came to town.

47

Goodbye Lake Hoohaw

Mr. Bigdog, a rich developer, comes to Lake Hoohaw with plans to turn the small, peaceful community into a massive Resort & Theme Park. Being thrilled with the idea of having this development in their own town, the citizens don't seem to realize that if this plan is put into action, the old Lake Hoohaw will be gone forever.

48

A Hoohaw Halloween

In this half-hour adventure, the gang tries to help Pinch overcome her fear of Halloween and Trick-or-Treating. Everything goes fine, until PB&J suddenly become sick, and can't go out trick-or-treating with the others. Without Peanut and Jelly there, Pinch becomes nervous, and has doubts about going out at all. But despite these setbacks, a great night is had by all, at the end.