April 9th

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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 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 spends time with Mr. Morris who injured his leg in the fire. Sue Ellen is saddened when her diary is destroyed, even though Muffy attempts to cheer her up. Having seen the flames, Binky begins having repressed feelings and impulses.

Plot outline

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Characters

Major Roles Arthur Buster Binky Sue Ellen Mr. Morris David Read Oliver Frensky

Minor Roles Muffy Francine Nigel Ratburn Herbert Haney Bitzi Baxter Mrs. Barnes (Fire crew chief) D.W. Read (Morris's paramedic) (Firefighter No.3)

Cameos Brain George Mr. Powers Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Armstrong Jane Read Ed Crosswire Younger Grandma Thora Younger David Read Carlos Fern Prunella Kate Pal

Trivia

This was the final appearance of Mr. Morris, The School Janitor.

Notes

The inspiration for this episode is the September 11th attacks, which at the time of this episode's airing happened roughly 14 months earlier.