Ep 4. Monkey Business/Big Caesar

In the Hey Arnold! season 3 episode 4, titled "Monkey Business/Big Caesar," Arnold and his friends get involved in two separate adventures. The first story, "Monkey Business," involves Arnold and his best friend Gerald stumbling upon a monkey that has escaped from the zoo. They decide to take the monkey, whom they name Julius, back to Arnold's house so they can take care of him until they can find a way to return him to the zoo. But taking care of a monkey proves to be more difficult than they thought, as Julius is mischievous and gets into all sorts of trouble around the house. Meanwhile, the local zookeeper, Mr. Smith, is on the hunt for the missing monkey, and starts to suspect that Arnold and Gerald are behind his escape.

The second story, "Big Caesar," centers around Arnold and his classmates working on a school project about famous historical figures. Arnold gets paired up with a girl named Lila, who is obsessed with a famous conquering Roman general named Julius Caesar. Lila's passion for ancient Rome sparks Arnold's interest, and he starts to research the life of another famous Roman general, Gaius Marius. As they work on their project together, Arnold finds himself drawn to Lila's enthusiasm and energy, but starts to feel conflicted when he realizes that Lila may only be interested in him because he shares her fascination with Julius Caesar.

As Arnold and his friends navigate these two separate but equally challenging experiences, they learn important lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the importance of being true to oneself. "Monkey Business/Big Caesar" is a delightful and engaging episode of Hey Arnold! that showcases the show's unique blend of humor, heart, and genuine insight into the lives of kids growing up in a big city. From its witty dialogue to its relatable characters and thoughtful themes, this episode is sure to leave viewers of all ages feeling entertained and uplifted.