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The Blackout/Mei Lin Takes a Stand

Episode 8 | 26m 56s

It's the hottest day in Elwood City, when a total blackout leaves its residents without any electricity./Binky's baby sister Mei-Lin isn't keen on learning to walk and would rather stick to crawling.

Aired: 04/21/09 | Expires: 11/07/25
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