Ep. 8: John feels overlooked while villagers praise Lassie for his daily school pickups
Aired on March 3, 1996

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Lassie maintains a strict daily routine of picking up John from school at the same time every day. While the entire village praises Lassie for this consistent behavior, John becomes increasingly annoyed because he is the only one who does not receive similar recognition. This disparity in attention causes friction between the boy and his dog, highlighting John's frustration with being overshadowed by the animal's good deeds. The narrative focuses on the contrast between the community's adoration of Lassie and John's personal dissatisfaction with his lack of praise.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · John and Lassie search for Sam's lost paycheck before Melissa's birthday
- Ep. 5 · John travels six miles to Deerford Swamp for Melissa's birthday feast with Lassie and Sandy
- Ep. 6 · John and Lassie encounter a storm while visiting the stone tower on the Moore
- Ep. 7 · Colin stays home with a cold while Lassie visits and receives a protective scarf
- Ep. 8 · John feels overlooked while villagers praise Lassie for his daily school pickups
- Ep. 9 · Mine manager Doohan visits Sam to prepare for Duke of Radling's inspection
- Ep. 10 · Priscilla visits the village to reunite with John and Lassie
- Ep. 11 · John and friends deliver the shared chiffon cake to Priscilla at Duke Radling's mansion
- Ep. 12 · John and Sandy encounter Laurie the peddler performing acrobatics with his dog Toots in the village square.