Franklin - Season 2

Franklin takes time and care in making a present for Mother's Day. As the big day fast approaches, Franklin begins to have doubts about his handmade offering and sets out to replace it with a store-bought gift. / During an old home movie of Mr. Turtle as a child, Franklin realizes his parents were once his size. Some misinterpreted comments, lead Franklin to think he's on the threshold of adulthood. He sets his childhood aside to prepare for the ultimate growth spurt.

Using a hidden tape recorder, secret agents Franklin and Bear, eavesdrop on the conversations of their family and friends. It's all fun and games until Franklin and Bear intercept a real secret and take their imaginary spy game too far. / Agreeing to accept the responsibilities of a borrower, Franklin is issued a library card. Unfortunately, Franklin leaves his first book out in the rain. His attempt to remedy the situation without his parents' help only make his problems worse.

Franklin has regrets about discarding his broken kite after Fox rescues it from the trash and fixes it. When Franklin is asked to donate a toy for the school fund-raiser, he gains some hands-on experience in the art of toy repair from Mr. Fox and his son. / Mom and Dad are going away on an overnight excursion and are leaving Franklin with his beloved Grandmother. Granny comes down with a cold and Mrs. Muskrat is called at the last minute. Franklin's displeasure with the substitute babysitter is turned around after he and Mrs. Muskrat work together to get out of a tight spot.

Franklin and Bear break the classroom globe, but their friend Goose conveniently accepts the blame. The resulting unhappiness that Goose feels begins to trouble Franklin and Bear. It becomes clear, the only way to restore their friend's self-confidence is to admit what really happened to the globe. / During the classroom Valentines party, Franklin makes the distressing discovery that his handmade cards were lost en-route to school. Franklin is moved by how understanding his classmates are and decides he'll celebrate their friendships in a special way.

Franklin is given a family keepsake but doesn't appreciate its significance until after he has traded it away. With the help of his Grandmother, Franklin sets out to recover the lost treasure. He learns some fascinating family history in the process. / Franklin and Beaver are inspired to take piano lessons after a touring musician gives a concert at their school. Franklin's commitment to practice every day begins to slide, until he learns how well his diligent friend, Beaver, plays the piano.