Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone

"Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone"
Season/Series:	22
Number in season:	1a
Original Airdate:	May 13, 2019
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Written by:	Peter K. Hirsch
Storyboard by:	Allan Jeffery
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"Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" is the first half of the first episode in the twenty-second season of Arthur.

Synopsis

The gang can't believe that Mr. Ratburn is getting married.

Plot

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Characters

Major

• Arthur Read
• Buster Baxter
• Francine Frensky
• Muffy Crosswire
• Nigel Ratburn

Minor

• Paige Turner
• Patty Ratburn
• Patrick Ratburn

Cameo

• Ed Crosswire
• Millicent Crosswire
• Oliver Frensky
• Laverne Frensky
• Mr. Barnes
• Mrs. Barnes
• David Read
• Jane Read
• Mr. Powers
• Mrs. Powers
• Rodentia Ratburn
• Miss Sweetwater
• Catherine Frensky
• Bitzi Baxter
• Shop Owner
• Fern Walters
• George Lundgren
• Mr. Lundgren
• Mrs. Lundgren
• Rafi
• Alex

Mentioned

• Kate Read

Trivia

• Jane Lynch guest stars in this episode as Mr. Ratburn's sister, Patty.
• Mr. Ratburn is revealed to be gay in this episode.

Cultural references

• Mr. Ratburn reads Love Poems by Pablo Neruda.
• Ms. Turner gives Arthur, Buster, Francine, and Muffy a book called How to Write Poetry. Its color scheme and cover are very similar to the For Dummies series of guides.

Episode connections

• Muffy is excited about a wedding. She previously "hosted" one in "D.W. Unties the Knot."
• Buster thinks that teachers don't have lives outside of school. This idea also comes up in "The Rat Who Came to Dinner" and "Lend Me Your Ear".

Errors

• The overhead sign at the Sugar Bowl says "Sugar Free Bowl." The aerial view of the building was likely recycled artwork from "D.W. and the Beastly Birthday" when it is suggested that the parlor is renamed in the future.

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