Ep 15. Race Around the World

In the season 1 episode 15 of The Backyardigans titled "Race Around the World," the backyard friends embark on an exciting adventure where they race against each other to travel around the world.

The episode begins with the friends trying to decide what to do for the day. They can't seem to agree, so they come up with the idea to have a race. The twist? The race is to see who can travel around the world the fastest.

Each friend chooses a different mode of transportation to travel around the world. Uniqua chooses a hot air balloon, Pablo chooses a submarine, Tyrone chooses a camel, Tasha chooses a train, and Austin chooses a magic carpet.

The race then begins, and the friends set off on their chosen modes of transportation. As they travel through different countries, they encounter various obstacles and challenges. Uniqua struggles with controlling her hot air balloon as it gets caught in a storm. Pablo faces a challenge when his submarine runs out of power and he has to find a way to recharge it.

The friends continue their journey, with each one overcoming their own set of obstacles. They travel through exotic locations such as deserts, oceans, and grasslands, experiencing different cultures along the way. They even encounter some friendly animals who offer their help to the friends.

As the race nears its end, the friends start to get competitive and try to sabotage each other to gain an advantage. However, they soon realize that it's more important to have fun and enjoy the journey than to win the race.

In the end, the friends all arrive at the finish line together, having traveled around the world together and experiencing all the different cultures and adventures together. They declare the race a tie and celebrate their journey together.

Overall, "Race Around the World" is an exciting and educational episode of The Backyardigans that teaches children about different cultures and the importance of teamwork and enjoying the journey.