Ep. 9: Earthworm Max feels useless during continuous rain despite his species' nature
Aired on May 27, 1975

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Max, an earthworm, tends to depressions caused by continuous rain. Although he knows earthworms should feel happy when it rains, he does not. This contradiction leads him to question his usefulness. Maja and Willie attempt to cheer him up during this period of self-doubt. The episode focuses on Max's internal struggle with his identity and purpose amidst the weather conditions. His friends intervene to support him as he grapples with feelings of inadequacy. The narrative highlights the contrast between natural instincts and personal emotional responses. Max's journey involves confronting his sense of worth while dealing with the persistent rainfall that defines the setting.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Maja and Pucka Visit a Human House
- Ep. 6 · Maya observes nature and accepts a beetle's invitation to a rose-house before continuing her journey.
- Ep. 7 · Pook the housefly faces a dangerous garden fire while the violin snider hopes for prey.
- Ep. 8 · Willie falls unconscious after the horse's tail strikes him near the holiday area.
- Ep. 9 · Earthworm Max feels useless during continuous rain despite his species' nature
- Ep. 10 · Maya and Willie encounter a deceptive frog intent on eating them
- Ep. 11 · Kurt the bark-beetle disrupts insects sheltering from rain with his romantic obsession
- Ep. 12 · Maya and Willie Encounter Glow Worms and Explore the Mole-Cricket's Subterranean World
- Ep. 13 · Maya and Willie assist a dejected old lady locust in the garden