You Are Arthur

You Are Arthur is the second half of the fifth episode of Season 5 It originally aired on October 2nd, 2000 along with "The Lousy Week."

Summary
Arthur is training for and running a 3k race, with the viewer observing everything through Arthur's perspective.

Plot
The episode begins as Arthur begins while reading a book he enjoys and imagines himself in the story with Pal. Leading him to want to try and switch places/roles with the viewer...

Arthur gets out of bed to brush his teeth, only to trip on one of D.W's dolls in the process. Soon he greets himself in front of the mirror, but D.W. Tells him to stop wasting time, he needs to train and practice for the 3K race.

At school the Librarian asks him if he wishes to join or sign up. He asks how long it is and Brain tells him it may be too long for Arthur, but it'll be a snap for himself and his dad, since they run all the time. Arthur accepts the challenge and signs up while considering how long this is. And so, he goes to train himself, along with D.W.'s help. She tells him to stretch before his trainers arrive, the Tibbles! He isn't so happy but D.W. claims if he can survive an hour with them then he's ready for the 3K Race.

Then, D.W. has Arthur jump rope, only to land painfully on the ground when he tells the Tibbles to stop their bickering. They then have him run to the tree, sandbox, pick up the purple dinosaur, then bring it back. They then leave as D.W. chases them! They stole her dinosaur!

At Breakfast, D.W. tries to make Arthur eat a lot of food, but he isn't so sure and winds up with a tummy ache on the way to the race. He begins to worry that the Library won't raise enough money though if he doesn't and begins to have an imagination spot of it. And so, he claims he's fine and still plans to run...

D.W. claims she has something to settle his stomach resulting in Arthur getting car sick and having to get out. Buster then meets with him and comments on how he looks different and asks if someone is watching them from inside his head. Brain then explains his cool new shoes when Arthur notices them, Brain then comments on Arthur's shoes and then tells Arthur to just take it easy.

Soon the race is about to begin, Muffy tells them to wait though and quickly she grooms her hair for the reporters who are going to be showing up. The race then begins! Arthur is suddenly placed in last when his shoe-lace becomes untied and he quickly has to tie it! He then quickly begins to run, passing by Grandma Thora and eventually Brain! After imagining himself winning, Brain has managed to tie up with Arthur as he then passes him as Arthur becomes distracted by Muffy. Who ends up falling over and he stops to help her up.

Arthur keeps running in hopes of not finishing in last and eventually he crosses the finish line! He thanks his family as D.W. tells him not to drink too much, he shouldn't practice on a full stomach. Arthur asks her about this and she explains that now he has to practice for the marathon!

Later on, Arthur sees himself in the newspaper and then he says he enjoyed being the viewer, but instead he wants the viewer to run the race and he'll be the one to watch t.v.

Characters

 * Arthur
 * D.W.
 * The Tibbles
 * Buster
 * Brain
 * Muffy
 * Mr. Haney
 * Paige Turner
 * David Read
 * Mr. Ratburn
 * Pal
 * Jane Read (does not speak)
 * Grandma Thora (does not speak)
 * Binky (cameo)
 * Sue Ellen (cameo)
 * Jenna (cameo)
 * Maria (cameo)
 * Fern (cameo)
 * Francine (cameo)
 * George (cameo)
 * Prunella (cameo)
 * Kate Read (cameo)
 * Harry Mills (seen on the clipboard)

Goofs

 * Brain's name is on the sign-up sheet before he signs up. However, this name was spelled 'Allen Powers' instead of 'Alan Powers'.