Slugs & Bugs Show - Season 2

Randall, Doug, and Sparky are invited to perform at the annual Lightning Bug Dance in the sky, but if they're going to give a concert at 5,000 ft., they'll need a hot air balloon and a lot of careful planning! There's not much space in the balloon basket, and Doug and Sparky can't agree on what they should pack. Adventurer and author Kevan Chandler comes to the rescue, challenging them to first consider the needs of the community they are serving. The crew discovers that every person has a unique role to play in a venture like this. This episode features the original song "Two are Better Than One”. Special guest: Adventurer and Author Kevan Chandler

Everyone is being creative and busy, but the workshop is an absolute mess, and Doug has lost his favorite stuffed bunny! Author and musician Andrew Peterson stops by and offers to help out. Randall puts all projects on hold until they can get things cleaned up. To make things even worse, the dryer breaks down, so laundry lines have to be strung everywhere. Maggie tries to get out of doing chores, as she believes her time would be better spent training for her upcoming game. Will Maggie learn the value of pitching in and helping? Special guest: Musician and Author Andrew Peterson

When Doug is gifted a new internet tablet, he becomes so distracted from daily life that the others decide he needs an intervention! But when Sparky and Morty borrow the tablet and become engrossed in an Electric Elf game, they quickly discover how susceptible they are to the same allure. Randall calls in childhood development expert and author Sissy Goff to help everyone find a better balance between being creators and consumers. Special guest: Author and Councilor Sissy Goff with Ben Goodgame

Randall helps Maggie and Morty Raccoon practice for the upcoming "Definition Bee.” When Randall's friend, musician and author Propaganda visits and shares an inspiring, original piece, Doug and Sparky are motivated to try writing some of their own rhymes. Meanwhile, the competitive tension turns into hurtful words between the raccoons. Can they also learn the power of words to heal? Special guest: Musician and Author Propaganda

Doug the Slug's mom Trudy just returned from a trip to space and stops by the workshop for a visit. Meanwhile, Trudy introduces the crew to NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester. Sparky and Maggie are thrilled to get pointers on training for space travel from a real astronaut! When he puts them through some training drills, will they learn what it means to trust their mentor and pursue a goal with the tenacity they need to succeed? Special guest: NASA Astronaut Patrick Forrester

Maggie Raccoon wins a visit from one of her heroes, sports-movie star Sam Superstar! But when Sam arrives, he's a little too impressed with himself to be very good company. Morty and Sparky are more interested in the shaved ice machine they're busy building, and also in the stories told by Sam Superstar's friendly security officer, Sgt. Bonita Blue. Even Maggie's excitement over meeting Sam soon fades, as she begins to realize that there are two kinds of cool, and one kind isn't that much fun to be around. Is there hope for Sam to learn what it means, not just to have fans and followers, but to actually have friends? Special guest: Nashville Police Sgt. Bonita Blue

Maggie is excitedly working on the costume she'll wear to Inkli-Con (a convention for C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien fans). Meanwhile, Sparky learns the science behind how his tail lights up and immediately becomes disenchanted with everything in life he previously thought of as magical and wonderful. When illusionist Bryan Drake drops by for a visit, he re-inspires the crew's curiosity and sense of wonder and helps Sparky realize that there are many marvelous mysteries and true wonders in the universe God made. Special guest: Illusionist Bryan Drake

Maggie Raccoon is focused on winning the upcoming Fantasticball tournament. When a teammate is injured at the last minute, can Maggie put her selfish ambitions aside and help her team play together? Meanwhile, slow-talking Doug struggles in his role as a sportscaster alongside the fast-talking Sparky. With helpful advice from Big Easy of the Harlem Globetrotters, can everyone discover the value of a team? Special guest: Big Easy of the Harlem Globetrotters

Tickets to Slugfest sold out in a few minutes time, and Doug, Sparky, and Morty are all bummed to miss it. Maggie already has tickets but hasn't told her friends because she doesn't have quite enough tickets for everyone. When author Dorena Williamson visits the workshop, they're excited to learn she's in charge of security at Slugfest this year and is looking to hire a security team. The group sets off to impress her with their security-ninja skills! Will they prove they've got the right stuff? And will Maggie figure out what to do with her tickets? Special guest: Author Dorena Williamson

The day after an amazing birthday party, Sparky's shiny balloon is all that remains of the celebration. When he loses the balloon, Sparky sinks into a major post-birthday slump. Meanwhile, Doug tends to a rare cactus. Musician and author Ellie Holcomb visits and helps everyone see how happiness lasts only for a moment, but joy is a deeper thing that we never have to lose. Special guest: Musician and Author Ellie Holcomb