2005

S1.E1 ∙ Tests and Jests

Sat, Jan 07, 2006

As Jane practices for and frets over an upcoming test in her quest for full-fledged knighthood, she becomes concerned over the young prince's treatment of Pepper. Seems Cuthbert sneaks into the kitchen and helps himself to snacks between meals, disrupting Pepper's menu planning and making her job doubly hard. When Jane gently suggests to the prince that he refrain, he runs to the king to report her insolence. She strikes a bargain vowing to abandon her pursuit of knighthood should she fail her test, if the prince will stop raiding the kitchen should she pass.

8.1 /10

S1.E2 ∙ The Tooth Fairy

Sat, Jan 14, 2006

When Dragon overhears Jane telling Lavinia about the tooth fairy, he asks her if the tooth fairy is real. With the princess standing by, Jane assures Dragon that the tooth fairy is indeed real, compromising their relationship which is built on total honesty. Jane grapples with the idea of revealing her "white lie" to Dragon once they're alone, but opts instead to fulfill the role of tooth fairy herself when Dragon loses a tooth.

5.1 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Jester Justice

Sat, Jan 21, 2006

Jester entertains Jane and Smithy with an impression of Sir Ivon. Sir Ivon catches the end of the performance and is not amused. So much so that he challenges Jester to meet him on the field of honor in two days time. Unfamiliar with the nuances of the laws of chivalry, Jester consults with Sir Theodore on how he might avoid the contest but comes away only with the assurance that, as the challenged party, he will decide the choice of weapons. Jane tries in vain to convince Jester to flee or at least allow her to school him in weapons use. As the appointed time approaches Jester's friends fear the worst.

6.9 /10

S1.E4 ∙ A Dragon's Tail

Sat, Jan 28, 2006

Smithy diagnoses Dragon's curious ailment as "curly tail", a condition often afflicting pigs. The only treatment is a rare plant known as Skyleaf, grown only on the far side of the mountain. With Dragon sidelined, Jane prepares for an overland trek to secure the remedy. Sir Theodore seizes the opportunity to force some team building life lessons onto his two apprentice knights and sends Gunther along on the quest.

5.8 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Shall We Dance

Sat, Jan 28, 2006

Jane refuses to wear a gown to the first royal ball she'll attend as a knight-in-training, intending instead to wear her knight's tunic. Her mother nixes that idea telling Jane that if she wishes to attend the ball, she will do so in a gown. Stubbornly, Jane opts to skip the ball but there is the small obstacle of having promised a dance to Princess Lavinia.

5.6 /10

S1.E6 ∙ The Offer

Sat, Feb 04, 2006

Dragon takes out a section of castle wall with a poorly executed landing, prompting Gunther to label him a nuisance. When Jane seeks reassurance from Jester, Smithy, and Rake, her friends' support is lukewarm, at best. Feeling betrayed, Jane announces that if they think the kingdom would be better off without a dragon, perhaps she and Dragon should accept a non-existent offer from another kingdom. Gauntlet cast, Jane must figure a way to back out of her ultimatum.

0 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Dragon Rules

Sat, Feb 18, 2006

Today's lesson involves employing stealth in approaching the enemy, and Jane is failing miserably with each attempt. The lesson is cut short though when the King declares a day of rest and retires to his garden to take the sun. Sir Ivon is tasked to see that he's not disturbed. Smithy proposes a game of bandy ball. Jane and Jester are in, but finding a fourth proves difficult. Rake must tend his turnips and Gunther declines to play a children's game. Dragon convinces them to let him play, but his size and clumsiness make it a dangerous proposition for the other players.

5.8 /10

S1.E8 ∙ All Fools Day

Sat, Feb 25, 2006

It's All Fools Day, and everyone in the castle is on guard to avoid being taken in by one of Jester's pranks. Dragon wants to join in the fun, but his pranks tend to annoy rather than amuse the short-lifes upon which they are perpetrated. Jane decides to impress upon Dragon, the subtle workings of a proper All Fools Day jest.

5.2 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Dragon Diva

Sat, Mar 04, 2006

Jester's lost his voice just in time to prevent him from taking part in an inter-kingdom singing competition. Good thing Dragon has a beautiful singing voice - but too bad he refuses to compete!

4.2 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Adventures in Royal Babysitting

Sat, Mar 11, 2006

While the King and Queen are away from the kingdom, Jane is charged with the daunting task of babysitting the troublesome Prince Cuthbert and the playful Princess Lavinia. When she needs to study for her upcoming knighthood test, Jane enlists Dragon's help with the kids...uh-oh!

5.6 /10