The Season two of Molly of Denali, the award-winning animated series from GBH Boston, kicks off with a whole week of engaging new episodes, premiering from 1 to 5 November on PBS KIDS in honour of Native American Heritage month.
The fan-favorite series follows the adventures of 10-year-old Molly Mabray, a curious and resourceful Alaska Native girl who lives in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska. The new episodes feature all the signature elements that have made Molly of Denali such a big hit with kids and parents alike, including lots of outdoor adventures, a celebration of the rich and diverse Alaska Native culture, and an emphasis on the importance of family and community.
The second season of the standout series kicks off with a very special episode in which Molly finds inspiration from the real-life Alaska native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich, who was instrumental in the passing of the first anti-discrimination law in the U.S. in 1945. Other premiere week fun for Molly and her friends includes designing a special tree house, helping to train a sled dog, searching for a rare hummingbird that migrates every year from Mexico, and finding creative ways to stay warm in the cold.
Molly of Denali is first nationally-distributed children’s program to feature Native American and Alaska Native lead characters. The ground-breaking show incorporates Alaska Native voices in all aspects of the production, both on screen and behind the scenes as voiceover actors, writers, producers, musicians, animators, and story and language advisors.
Molly Of Denali season two premiere episode descriptions
Molly & Elizabeth/Uqiquq – Premieres Monday, 1 November
Molly & Elizabeth: Molly is excited to show some visitors around Qyah, but they don’t think she is “Native enough” for the job. Upset, Molly learns about someone who also faced discrimination for being Alaska Native, Elizabeth Peratrovich.
Uqiquq (Throw Party): Tooey’s family is throwing a “Uqiquq,” a special Yup’ik celebration in honor of his first catch. Tooey wants to give his Grandma Elizabeth a special gift – a speech in Yup’ik – but will he learn the Yup’ik language in time?
Mouse in the Treehouse/Leader of the Pack – Premieres Tuesday, 2 November
Mouse in the Treehouse: Molly and Tooey design the treehouse of their dreams, complete with a windmill and elevator, but their plans may have to change when Tooey’s indoor cat Mouse gets loose!
Leader of the Pack: Tooey’s puppy, Khi, is cute, but doesn’t like following directions. If Tooey wants Khi to become a great lead sled dog, he’ll need patience and lots of help from Molly and Suki.
Butterflies and Bunny Babies/Every Meow and Again – Premieres Wednesday, 3 November
Butterflies and Bunny Babies: After Molly and Trini find adorable baby hares in their butterfly garden, can they figure out how to protect the babies until their mama comes back?
Every Meow and Again: Molly and Tooey find a stray cat in Qyah! As the kids look for the cat’s owner, Suki struggles to tolerate this new house guest.
Come Back, Birdie!/Winter is Coming – Premieres Thursday, 4 November
Come Back Birdie!: Molly might have the chance to spot a rare hummingbird that migrates from Mexico, but there’s no fireweed in the field to attract it! If she plants some now, will it bloom in time for the migration?
Winter is Coming: Everyone in Qyah is preparing for winter. To do her part, Molly organizes the Trading Post, but when an ordering mix-up causes an unexpected shipment to arrive, it’s up to Molly and Tooey to make sure nothing goes to waste
Trini’s Super Coop/Trini’s Winter Warm Up – Premieres Friday, 5 November
Trini’s Super Coop: Trini’s mom is coming home on military leave and Trini wants her first meal to be some famous Mumford omelets! But, when the weather get colder, chickens stop laying eggs. Can Trini figure out how to winterize the chicken coop in time?
Trini’s Winter Warm Up: It’s Trini’s first winter in Alaska, and she’s not happy. Texas never got this chilly! When Molly and Tooey overhear Trini and her dad talking about moving back, they look for ways for Trini to warm up to the cold.
