Ep 3. Hot Springs Eternal/Tooey's Hero

Molly of Denali is an animated TV show that follows the adventures of a young native Alaskan girl named Molly Mabray. The show is designed to teach children about the culture and traditions of native Alaskans while also promoting literacy skills. Season 2 episode 3 includes two different stories - "Hot Springs Eternal" and "Tooey's Hero."

In "Hot Springs Eternal," Molly and her friends Trini and Tooey discover a hot spring while on a fishing trip. The hot spring quickly becomes a popular spot for the local wildlife, and Molly and her friends are eager to keep the area safe and clean. They work together to organize a cleanup effort, but when they accidentally damage the hot spring, they start to worry that they may have caused irreparable harm. Molly and her friends must find a way to fix their mistake and ensure that the hot spring stays a safe and vibrant place for the animals to visit.

In "Tooey's Hero," Molly's friend Tooey is excited to meet his hero, an old-time Alaskan sled dog musher named Eugene Pike. But when Tooey finally gets the chance to meet Eugene, he realizes that the man is older and more frail than he had imagined. Tooey is disappointed that his hero isn't everything he had hoped, but Molly encourages him to look beyond Eugene's age and see him as the accomplished musher that he is. At the same time, Tooey learns about the challenges of growing old and how even his hero needs help from time to time.

As with all episodes of Molly of Denali, these stories are designed for children to learn about different aspects of Alaskan native culture and traditions. The show incorporates both traditional and modern elements of native Alaskan life, including crafts, storytelling, and language. The show also emphasizes the importance of community, friendship, and conservation. Overall, season 2 episode 3 of Molly of Denali is a fun and educational experience for younger viewers.