Arthur: Binky Goes Nuts (2004)

TV. Binky Goes Nuts is a slightly less interesting compilation of four episodes than the usual 4-star fare that is Arthur from PBS. For episodes we have Binky Goes Nuts (Binky learns he has a peanut allergy and self-education is the best prevention), Breezy Listening Blues (Brain gets a B- and, thinking the easy-listening music in his family's ice-cream parlor is numbing his edge, he learns a lesson in customer service), Arthur Weighs In (Arthur briefly reaches "husky" size and learns to stretch himself through exercise), and The Law of the Jungle Gym (rich kid Muffy expels the tough kids from the jungle gym until a reconciliation occurs). Most of the episodes seem to be spreading a story premise that feels a bit thin, however, the funniest bit is Binky's dream about an evil Mr. Legume (a giant peanut in a bowler hat) who threatens to sandwich Binky in peanut butter. Call this disc 3.5 stars.