Arthur: Arthur Gets Along (2004)

TV. Three great Arthur episodes showcase the characters in alternative timelines -- imaginative what-if situations that play with the narrative before reaching the moral of the story. First we have D.W.'s Time Trouble: D.W. takes a Jimmy Stewart-like trip back in time with her imaginary friend as companion to envision what life might be like if she were the older sibling. (This episode is about as complex as the writing gets.) Then we have To Tibble the Truth: The perpetual motion and excuse-invention machines known as the Tibble Twins gradually learn that telling the truth might not be so bad. Finally there is Waiting to Go: Buster breaks Brain's watch on the soccer field so they learn how elastic time can feel while waiting for a ride. 4 stars.