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- An English priest is transferred to a small Irish village.
- Annie is defeated badly by a formidable opponent in a hurdles race, and her confidence leaves her after that. Plato tries to help her get her it back by telling the story of "The Minatour", where an opportunity was taken to protect people in spite of the danger. When Zach acts confident, Ari points out to them both that different levels of courage are needed in different situations, as shown in Aesop's fable "The Brave Mice", and Plato speaks of William Tell, who put plenty at risk for his own sake and others'. Even the poem "If" is a reminder about how much courage life demands all in all.
- Zach is sorely tempted to touch his dad's beautiful antique camera, despite promising not to - and when he does, he breaks it and lies that it fell off its display table naturally. Plato tries to convince Zach to tell the truth by telling him the stories of "The Frog Prince", where the title character received a punishment for breaking a promise and another had to keep one made, and the legend "George Washington and the Cherry Tree", whose protagonist too broke something he promised to leave in good shape but learned his lesson in a different way. Annie even tells a family tale of "The Indian Cinderella", where an Algonquin warrior only wished for an honest companion. Even the poem "Truth" shows how good it is and how much joy it can give through life.
- It's Zach's birthday and he wants to plan a large party to celebrate, but is bitter when his parents inform him they can only host a moderate one. Seeing this and how Ari is glum that his small size is why Sock won't let him do much to help set up an earlier celebration for Zach, Plato points out that what is actually had in life should not be easily scorned, as a man found out during his many experiences and longings in "The Discontented Stonecutter", and Aurora reminds that some things in life, like people, are worth more than ones that show wealth by reading "Cordelia's Jewels". Even the prayer "Father in Heaven, we thank thee" points out how much there is to be grateful for in life.
- Zach enjoys birdwatching with Mr. Cleveland, but in climbing on a plaque to get up to a tree he breaks it and doesn't get why Mr. Cleveland is so worked up over it, especially when he shows confusion over why anyone would care about such an aged thing. Plato explains the meaning of one of the words on it, "loyalty", by telling the stories of "Yudisthira at Heaven's Gate", where a king is challenged to choose between a companion and his dreams, and "The Cap That Mother Made", where a boy is tempted with great things for something he values. When Plato remembers that the plaque was a war memorial and Zach remembers that Mr. Cleveland knew someone who died in World War II, Plato also brings up the story of the Jewess Persian queen Esther, who had to make the choice of risking life itself if she wished to save her own people. Even the poem "The Thousandth Man" shows how strong and great true loyalty is.
- Annie volunteers to tutor a younger student in math, but grows openly frustrated with Josh when it doesn't turn out as easy as she hoped, then regrets her offer to help to begin with. Meanwhile, Ari is ready to quit trying to teach Sock to roller-skate. Plato tries to convince them that patience can make a difference, just like it did with another teacher, Anne Sullivan, who was forced to test every bit of hers to help her pupil, Helen Kellar. He also shows how using it enough to deal kindly with others brings satisfaction in "How the Brazilian Beetles Got Their Coats".
- Annie agrees to put her brand-new bike to good use by delivering cakes from her mom's bakery, but can't resist Zach's offer to race - and is angry with him when her bike crashes and the food is ruined. Plato and Aurora try to convince her that responsibility is always handy to keep around as shown in "Icarus and Dedalus" where a boy had too little responsibility to obey his father and paid for it, or the legend "King Alfred and the Cakes" where even a renowned ruler was forced to admit he neglected his simple duty. Ari tells "The Chest of Broken Glass", where a mother reminds her family what rewards responsibility versus irresponsibility bring and how much can be owed to those in a family. Even the poem "If You Were" sums up what responsibility everyone has to humanity to make the world better.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated7.4 (709)TV EpisodeA young boy grieving over the death of his conductor father becomes obsessed with trains and railroads, and one day finds himself repeatedly returning to a train nightmare.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated7.5 (692)TV EpisodeA boy and his sister, wishing to spend more time with their workaholic father, get more than they bargained for when their father's work comes home, in the form of an Egyptian curse and a live mummy.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated7.0 (537)TV EpisodeSpending her summer break in a retirement home full of old people wasn't Claudia's first choice, but it turns out to be more interesting than she expected when a ghostly boy begins stalking her.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated8.0 (724)TV EpisodeA girl was killed in a fire several years ago while trying to stop a ghost. In the present day, two boys move in and discover the secret of the house's past.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated7.6 (834)TV EpisodeA boy who enjoys playing pranks goes too far one day and is punished by being trapped in a virtual reality game.
- 1990–2000Not Rated6.1 (571)TV EpisodeWhile skiing in Canada and searching for their missing friend, two teenagers get lost in a cabin with a spooky life-sucking demon lurking around.
- 1990–2000Not Rated6.9 (348)TV EpisodeTwo friends fix up a wrecked V8 from a junkyard and get caught up in a dark deal with a group of ghosts from the 1960s.
- 1990–2000Not Rated6.6 (701)TV EpisodeAmbitious kid who wants to be a professional hockey player finds a hockey stick that can't miss. Unfortunately, it's cursed.
- 1990–200024mNot Rated6.0 (534)TV EpisodeA boy tired of being pushed into lame recreational activities and lessons learn how to erase his problems, literally.
- 1990–2000Not Rated7.1 (726)TV EpisodeA spoiled goth boy obsessed with vampire lore finds himself getting more than he bargained for when he finds himself face-to-face with real-life bloodsucking fiends.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated6.5 (603)TV EpisodeA teen boy finds himself trapped leaving him, his friend and his sister as pawns in a life or death board game.
- 1990–2000Not Rated6.2 (539)TV EpisodeA self-conscious teen model discovers a cult of girls run by an old crone who steals their beauty for herself.
- 1990–2000Not Rated6.5 (572)TV EpisodeA murdering nurse's ghost begins terrorizing two teen girls when they spend the week at their grandfather's house.
- 1990–2000Not Rated7.2 (459)TV EpisodeA boy who wants to join a stuck-up popular club at his school steals a photograph of theirs and uncovers a tragic mystery dating back to the 1940s.
- 1990–2000Not Rated7.1 (365)TV EpisodeShy high school girl Maggie gets notes from a secret admirer and with the help of a jock student learns of a horrible accident in the wood shop that may be the cause.
- 1990–2000Not Rated6.8 (502)TV EpisodeA boy is turned into a statue in the woods after he refuses to introduce his artist girlfriend to his snobby parents. His girlfriend then tries to save him with the help of two eccentric adults.
- 1990–200022mNot Rated6.6 (495)TV EpisodeA man working in an arcade has been shrinking kids and selling them as tiny pets, and now a teen is gambling for his life.
- Jamal Jenkins' family is preparing for his older sister Danitra to go to college. That night Jamal sees strange things happening in the park, then receives a strange message on his computer from a mysterious being who asks, "Where are the children? Are they all right?" The next morning he revisits the park and finds a strange coded message, then finds a warning in his locker. His attempts to find out what's going on lead him to Lenni Frazier, a girl who lives with her musician father in an apartment above the bodega owned by the parents of Alex Fernandez and his little sister Gaby, who is the latest victim in a string of backpack thefts committed by unusual culprits. Lenni also receives a strange message in her notebook after speaking to Jamal. They find out they're the only ones who can see letters being rearranged on signs and posters, and decide to try and contact the mysterious spirit.