Ep 0. Once Upon a Princess

Sofia the First is an animated children's TV series produced by Disney Junior. The show follows the adventures of Sofia, a young girl who becomes a princess overnight after her mother marries a king. While adjusting to her new royal life, Sofia tries to navigate challenges and solve problems with the help of her new friends - the royal family and the Enchancia kingdom inhabitants.

Season one, episode zero - Once Upon a Princess - serves as the show's pilot episode and sets the foundation for Sofia's story. The episode begins with young Sofia living with her mother, Miranda, in the village of Enchancia. Despite her mother's best efforts, Sofia longs to be a princess and live in a grand castle.

One day, Sofia's life changes when she meets the magical amulet, which she discovers can allow her to talk to animals. Sofia's amulet then summons a fairy named Fauna, who reveals to Sofia that she is a princess-in-training and needs to attend a royal prep academy before becoming a full-fledged princess.

Excited about the prospect of attending the academy, Sofia and her mother travel to the castle to enroll her in the program. But as they arrive, they discover that King Roland II is looking for a new queen, and he has chosen Miranda to be his bride. Despite the shock, Sofia and Miranda agree to the wedding, and Sofia becomes a princess overnight.

As Sofia tries to adjust to her new royal life, she discovers that it's not as easy as she thought. She feels like an outsider and struggles to fit in with the other princesses, Amber and Jade. Things get worse when the wicked sorcerer, Cedric, tries to steal Sofia's magical amulet, which he hopes to use for his evil plans. With help from Cedric's former mentor, Baileywick, Sofia is able to retrieve her amulet, and Cedric's spells fail.

When the royal advisor, Sir Cedric, overhears Cedric's plan, he warns Sofia and her friends that the sorcerer is not to be trusted. The trio then teams up to stop Cedric from doing harm to the Enchancia kingdom. Cedric is thwarted, and the episode concludes with Sofia's coronation ceremony, where she is officially welcomed as a princess.

Once Upon a Princess is a heartwarming and empowering episode that sets the tone for the entire series. The episode promotes values such as kindness, friendship, and determination, and teaches valuable life lessons about accepting oneself, embracing change, and following one's dreams. It is an excellent introduction to the world of Sofia the First and a must-watch for fans of the show.