The Wild Thornberrys Season 1 Episode 1

Ep 1. Valley Girls

  • TV-Y7
  • October 13, 1998
  • 23 min
  • 6.8  (47)

Eliza and her family, the Thornberrys, begin their adventures in the first episode of season one. In "Valley Girls," the Thornberrys find themselves in the blazing hot Mojave Desert. As they're driving through the desert, Eliza's father, Nigel, stops the RV and suggests they stop to explore the beautiful Valley of the Giant Cactus. Eliza, who is eager to start using her wilderness survival skills, jumps at the opportunity to explore the valley on foot. Her older sister, Debbie, stays behind with her mother, Marianne, who is busy filming the beautiful scenery that surrounds them.

As Eliza makes her way through the valley, she suddenly finds herself face to face with a rattlesnake. Using her expert knowledge of animals, she quickly realizes that the snake is in trouble and needs her help. Eliza is able to safely capture the snake and nurse it back to health. She names the snake Rattles and decides to keep it as a secret pet, despite her parent's strict rules against keeping wild animals in captivity.

Meanwhile, back at the RV, Debbie and Marianne find themselves dealing with a new neighbor, a young girl named Kristen who is traveling across the country with her family. Debbie, who is excited to have someone her own age to talk to, is quickly disappointed when she realizes that Kristen is more interested in fashion and makeup than exploring the great outdoors.

Throughout the episode, Eliza finds herself struggling with the responsibility of taking care of Rattles. She keeps her secret pet hidden from her family, but begins to feel guilty about breaking their rules. As she continues to care for Rattles, Eliza realizes that she needs to find a way to return him to his natural habitat.

In the end, Eliza decides to sneak Rattles back into the Mojave Desert. She and her family are preparing to leave the valley when Eliza makes a detour to release Rattles back into the wild. Nigel, who is busy preparing the RV for departure, notices that Eliza is taking an unnaturally long time to return. Worried that she's gotten lost, he goes out to look for her. When he finds Eliza, he's amazed to see her standing in the middle of a field filled with rattlesnakes. He realizes that Eliza has found a way to return Rattles safely back into the wild.

Overall, "Valley Girls" is an exciting and heartwarming introduction to the Thornberry family and their wild adventures. The episode sets the stage for the rest of the season by highlighting Eliza's love and respect for animals, as well as her willingness to go against the rules to do what's right. With its dramatic setting, interesting characters, and touching themes, "Valley Girls" is an excellent start to what promises to be a fantastic series.

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  • First Aired
    October 13, 1998
  • Content Rating
    TV-Y7
  • Runtime
    23 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (47)