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Revision as of 16:30, 30 January 2011

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April 9th
Season 7
Episode no. 208
Date aired November 29, 2002
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April 9th is the eighteenth episode and season finale of Arthur's seventh season. It originally aired on November 29, 2002. This episode is about dealing with a traumatic event, based partially on 9/11. It written by Peter K. Hirsch and the storyboards were done by Gerry Capelle and Jeremy O'Neill.

Premise

Four out of Six interlocking stories that deal with the aftermath of a fire that burned through Lakewood Elementary School. Arthur is scared when his dad is temporarily trapped in the fire. Buster was absent so he didn't see what happened as his clock rang but he spends time with Mr. Morris who injured his leg in the fire. Sue Ellen is saddened when her journal is destroyed, even though Muffy attempts to cheer her up. Having seen the flames, Binky begins having repressed feelings and impulses and pulls the fire alarm at Mighty Mountain Elementary School.

Plot outline

Characters

Major Roles Minor Roles Cameos

Trivia

  • This was the final appearance of Mr. Morris, The School Janitor. Although he makes minor appearences in future episodes.
  • This episode was based on the 9/11 attacks. Details include:
  • The title says April 9th, a reference to the name of the attacks on September 11th.
  • Binky pulled the fire alarm to cause fear.
  • The fire is a reference to the attacks.
  • In this episode, Buster happens to meet Mr. Morris for the first time; but he already knew him in the earlier seasons which had episodes take place long before this time frame.
  • When Arthur and his father got back home, he needed to take a bath and change from his catering outfit to his normal clothes because there was smoke everywhere.

References