Ep 8. Curb Your Dragon

In Wizards of Waverly Place season 1 episode 8, titled "Curb Your Dragon," the family of wizards faces a new challenge as Alex gets a dragon, but she struggles to keep the magical creature in check, and the dragon's constant misbehavior puts their secret in danger.

The episode begins with Alex performing a spell in the lair and accidentally summoning a tiny dragon, which she promptly names Crackle. Alex's father, Jerry, is not pleased with the situation and tells her that dragons are too dangerous to keep as pets, but Alex insists that Crackle is harmless. Alex's brother, Justin, warns her that dragons are social creatures and need a large space to live, but Alex dismisses Justin's advice.

As the day progresses, Alex finds out that taking care of a dragon is not as easy as she thought it would be. Crackle causes chaos in the family's apartment, from setting fire to the living room curtains to breaking Justin's wand. Alex tries to hide the dragon from her parents, but they eventually find out and warn her that she needs to get rid of the dragon before it sparks a bigger disaster.

As if things weren't challenging enough, Alex decides to enroll Crackle in the Dragon Taming class at WizTech, the wizarding school where Justin studies. The Taming class is taught by Professor Crumbs, an intimidating and strict wizard who instills fear in all his students. Justin warns Alex that the class is difficult, and Crackle may end up getting hurt. However, Alex is determined to prove that her dragon is the best of the bunch and convinces Crumbs to let her enter Crackle in a dragon race.

The day of the dragon race arrives, and all the students and their dragons gather on the school grounds. Alex trains Crackle hard and even uses a potion to increase its speed, but as the race begins, Crackle goes rogue and causes a huge commotion. Alex realizes that she cannot control the dragon, and its wild antics put the other students in peril.

Desperate to save the day, Alex enlists Justin's help to curb the dragon's behavior, but they only end up making things worse. Crackle goes on a rampage, and the other dragons follow suit, causing destruction all around. The situation gets out of hand, and the students are forced to use their magic to contain the dragons and prevent further damage.

In the end, Alex learns a valuable lesson about responsibility and realizes that her actions have consequences. She decides to give up Crackle to a dragon sanctuary, where it will be cared for and live happily. The episode ends with Alex and her family reflecting on the lessons they learned and how they can work together to keep their magical secret safe.

"Curb Your Dragon" is a fun and exciting episode that showcases the challenges of taking care of wild creatures and the importance of responsibility. The episode is full of humor and adventure, and the performances by the young cast are fantastic. Overall, it's a great addition to the Wizards of Waverly Place series and a must-watch for fans of the show.