Ep 2. Grounded in Gloomsville

Ruby Gloom is a show that features the titular character Ruby Gloom, who lives in a spooky mansion in Gloomsville with her friends. On season 1 episode 2, called "Grounded in Gloomsville," Ruby finds herself in trouble when she breaks a vase that belongs to her Aunt Crustacious. As a punishment, Ruby is grounded and has to stay inside the mansion. This makes Ruby upset because she was looking forward to playing outside with her friends, but now she has to deal with being cooped up inside.

In the episode, Ruby tries to make the most of being grounded by taking up various hobbies, such as painting, knitting and reading. However, she soon finds that these activities are not enough to keep her occupied, and she becomes restless and bored. Ruby starts to feel sorry for herself, but her friends try to lift her spirits by visiting her and doing things to cheer her up. Skull Boy brings her a book he thinks she will enjoy, while Iris brings her a plant to take care of.

Despite their efforts, Ruby is still feeling down. She feels trapped and isolated in the mansion and desperately wants to get out. Eventually, Ruby comes up with a plan to sneak out of the house and meet her friends. She tries to convince Poe, the resident raven, to help her by distracting her Aunt Crustacious with a song. Although Poe initially hesitates, he eventually agrees to help Ruby by singing a song to distract Aunt Crustacious.

Ruby manages to sneak out of the mansion and meets up with her friends, who she hasn't seen in days. They have a great time playing games and enjoying the outdoors. They also help Ruby realize that she was being ungrateful and that there are many things she has to be thankful for, even when she is grounded. The friends finally return to the mansion and are blown away when they see that Ruby's Aunt Crustacious has set up an indoor picnic as a surprise for Ruby.

In the end, Ruby realizes that she had fun being grounded, even though she needed an adventurous moment to find that out. The episode provides a valuable lesson about being content and looking for the bright side of things, even when circumstances are not ideal. It also showcases the importance of friendship, as Ruby's friends played a significant role in helping her through a tough time. Overall, "Grounded in Gloomsville" is a heartwarming and relatable episode that will entertain and resonate with audiences of all ages.