Ep 18. In The Dreamtime / The Unfair Pair

In The Dreamtime/The Unfair Pair is an episode from the third season of the iconic children's show Rugrats. The episode is split into two parts, with each part following a different storyline featuring the same group of babies: Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Phil and Lil DeVille, Susie Carmichael, and Angelica Pickles.

The first storyline, In The Dreamtime, follows the babies as they all take a nap together at the daycare center. However, once they fall asleep, they all have the same dream where they are playing in an Australian Outback. The babies have a great time playing with kangaroos, koalas, and other animals, except for Chuckie, who is terrified of the crocodile in the dream. The croc keeps following and trying to eat Chuckie, and the other babies must help him escape its jaws. They eventually succeed in defeating the crocodile, and the babies wake up from their nap with a newfound appreciation for the power of dreams.

The second storyline, The Unfair Pair, features Angelica and Susie as they enter a tricycle race at the park. Angelica has her sights set on winning the race, but Susie is confident in her own biking skills and is determined to beat her. However, Angelica cheats by using a pair of binoculars to spy on Susie from behind and sees how she rides her tricycle. Angelica uses this knowledge to cut corners and win the race, but her victory is short-lived when she realizes that Susie actually had a flat tire and couldn't have beaten her even if she tried. Angelica feels guilty about cheating and ends up confessing to Susie and giving her the trophy, realizing that winning isn't everything.

Both storylines in this episode showcase important life lessons for the young viewers of the show, with In The Dreamtime teaching the power of imagination and The Unfair Pair teaching the importance of honesty and fair play. The beloved characters of Rugrats continue to charm and entertain audiences of all ages with their adventurous spirits and heartwarming adventures.