The forum pages are fully operational! See this link for the latest forum topics, where users can collaborate or discuss certain topics in one place!

Bully for Binky

From Arthur Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
"Bully for Binky"
Bully for Binky.png
Bully for Binky Title Card.png
Season/Series: 1
Number in season: 23A
Original Airdate: February 24, 1997
Credits
Written by: Joe Fallon
Storyboard by: Gerry Capelle
Episodes
Previous
"Team Trouble"
Next
"Misfortune Teller"
Read transcript
"Bully for Binky" is the first half of the twenty-third episode in the first season of Arthur.
  • Summary

Binky gets a taste of his own medicine when someone finally stands up to his bullying.

Plot

Binky is used to being the toughest kid in school, but he meets his match when Sue Ellen finally gets tired of his abuse.  Although he claims that he isn't scared, his bravery falters when he finds out that his opponent knows martial arts. 

Characters

Trivia

  • Binky and Arthur were in pre-school together, according to this episode.
  • It is unknown which holiday they were celebrating in the flashback.
  • A recycled clip of a man walking a dog outside the library is seen.
  • This episode apparently takes place a little while after the events seen in "Sue Ellen Moves In", judging by Francine's comment.
  • If you listen closely, you can hear exactly what Sue Ellen is whispering to Binky as an excuse ("Um, Binky, I'm not going to be able to come because I've got Tae Kwon Do.  Sorry.").
  • Sue Ellen has a Tae Kwon Do watch.
  • Binky's father, but not his mother, is in the audience.  In addition, Arthur's little sister, grandfather, and grandmother are at the recital, but not his parents.  
  • Binky's father looks more like his son than usual when he's in the audience.
  • None of the childrens' parents seem to be in the audience for the rectial, except for Binky's father.