280. Elsa asks: What if it got so cold that everything grew fur?

Pixicato is bored of studying magic, so she takes a break with her friend Snurtle, the snow turtle. But when they get trapped in a Minotaur’s Labyrinth, will her magic be enough to save them?

Lessons include: Every new skill you practice can help you find your path; as Pablo Picasso once said, you must “learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.”

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143. What if people sneezed pickles?

Alabaster Zero has his very first day off. Can he solve the mystery of R&R?

Lessons: We all need a balance of work and leisure in our lives; Try not to confuse EASY with FUN, there are many different ways to enjoy your free time, and variety is important!

This episode first aired May 5th, 2018.

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261. Lydia asks & answers: What if you had to drive to Hallowfornia?

Shoebert the Tree needs help getting to Karate class, but she gets distracted by a big Halloween party. Can Fred the Dog, Fair Elise, and Sprite Alright help her when none of them have their flying powers?

Lessons include: Quitting after a bad day can be tempting, but reassessing after a good day can help you figure out how you really feel. 

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248. What if “The Beatles” were actual beetles?

Pixicato sneaks out to a concert using a newly discovered magic, but then everything starts going wrong. Can she get her magic under control, or will she put her new bug friends in danger?

Lessons include: Your grownups always want to hear about your life, mistakes and all; trust can be built (and rebuilt!) as long as both sides put in the work.

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239. What if coffee made you tired instead of awake?

Professor Xiao, a powerful panda wizard, has come to teach a class on undoing magical mistakes… so of course, a few mistakes have to happen first!

Lessons include:  not even adults are immune to the effects of peer pressure; people with dietary restrictions appreciate when you are sensitive to their needs

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238. Anti-Fools’ Ray!

When Alabaster Zero and all of What If World get struck by the Anti-Fool’s Ray, things start to get very… normal… It might be the detectives only chance to accomplish an otherwise impossible mission.

Lessons include: families take many shapes, but should always include people who love, value, and respect you; we cannot force other people to change, but that does not mean they get to treat us poorly!

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87. What if houses were made of blueberry muffins?

A story for the origins! Go back to a time before Zack was even born, when Mamma Jamma, Papa Loo, and Zizi rented their first house. Sure the house is a blueberry muffin, but surely no one will try to eat it, right?

Lessons include: quick fixes and violent solutions just lead to more problems; real change takes time, effort, and an open mind.

This episode originally aired July 30th, 2018.

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219. What if you sang so loud that it shattered the world?

Howvarotti has not had a chance to sing on the show in a loooong time. If all goes well, no one will end up floating around in space looking for help from a magical Fire Snail on Whupiter…

Lessons: Unfairness can be hard to see — practice critical thinking and remember that sometimes we may be the ones being unfair; it’s okay if a friend enjoys a gift from you in a way you didn’t intend

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207. What if all of What If World had a potluck?

Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then the world gets taken over, obviously. 

Lessons include: It’s okay to ask for help sometimes; setting a good example can feel pretty great even if it doesn’t always inspire others to do the same.

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202. The Case of the Missing What If Characters

With Fair Elise busy being president, Alabaster Zero is going to need Mr. Eric’s help to solve the latest mystery.

With Fair Elise busy being president, Alabaster Zero is going to need Mr. Eric's help to solve the latest mystery. Lessons include: admitting you don't know something can take a lot of bravery; activity can help you feel better, especially after you've shared your big feelings.

Lessons include: admitting you don’t know something can take a lot of bravery; activity can help you feel better, especially after you’ve shared your big feelings.

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