Ep 9. Thumbelina's Wild Ride / Big Bad House Guest

Goldie & Bear season 1 episode 9, "Thumbelina's Wild Ride / Big Bad House Guest," begins with the duo meeting Thumbelina, who is stranded on a mushroom. She needs help getting home, but her Fairy Godmother's magic has run out. Goldie and Bear must help Thumbelina traverse the Wildflower Woods to reach her flower bed home and avoid Kit's tricks along the way.

As they begin their journey, Thumbelina takes Goldie and Bear on a wild ride on a bee, causing them to crash-land into a puddle. To make matters worse, Thumbelina gets lost, and they must find their way back on track. With the help of a few friends, they discover that they should follow the trail of breadcrumbs in the woods to reach Thumbelina's home. Despite some mishaps, they manage to get Thumbelina home safely.

Later in the episode, Big Bad shows up uninvited at Goldie and Bear's house and takes over. He ruins their fun by doing things like knocking down their block towers and eating all their snacks. Goldie and Bear try to get rid of him, but he is too cunning and crafty for them. They seek out a solution and decide to make him a nice hot bath, but he initially doubles down by ignoring the gesture. Surprisingly, he finally relents to the kind gesture and apologizes for his behaviour.

Overall, "Thumbelina's Wild Ride / Big Bad House Guest" is an entertaining episode that features exciting adventures and valuable lessons about teamwork and kindness. The chemistry between Goldie and Bear is at an all-time high in this episode, and their friendship is incredibly endearing. It is a must-watch for families looking for quality programming that is both educational and entertaining.