C-Bear and Jamal
Jamal passes through his 10th birthday, and in the process of 'becoming a man', which is what this milestone means, he tries to give up childhood things, including C Bear, his teddy bear. C Bear and Jamal talk to each other, and C Bear can create imaginary scenarios for Jamal - he shows Jamal what adulthood can mean, and how passing 10 does not mean that all of childhood must be abandoned.
- 1996-1997
- 1 season
- Fox Kids Network
- Animation, Comedy, Family, Music
- TV-Y
Jamal passes through his 10th birthday, and in the process of 'becoming a man', which is what this milestone means, he tries to give up childhood things, including C Bear, his teddy bear. C Bear and Jamal talk to each other, and C Bear can create imaginary scenarios for Jamal - he shows Jamal what adulthood can mean, and how passing 10 does not mean that all of childhood must be abandoned.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Rap Van Winkle
Sat, Feb 3, 1996 21 mins
C-Bear introduces Jamal to the "Duke" in an effort to convince Jamal that the clothes he wears don't matter. It's the person he is that counts.
Episode 2
The Emperor's New Gear
Sat, Feb 10, 1996 21 mins
When Jamal is teased by a school yard bully, he tries everything from avoidance to a near physical confrontation. C-Bear teaches Jamal that words can often hurt more than fists, and that bullies are usually people in need of understanding and friendship.
Episode 3
Big
Sat, Feb 17, 1996 21 mins
When Jamal discovers his dad's job isn't as exciting as he imagined, he begins to lose respect for his father. C-Bear informs him on the value of hard work, an honest living, and providing for a family.
Episode 4
Teeing Off
Sat, Sep 21, 1996 21 mins
C-Bear takes Jamal into the future to show him the sad effects of sleeping through his education.
Episode 5
The Prince and the Po' Boy
Sat, Sep 28, 1996 21 mins
Jamal learns the value of the experience of the elderly when Grandpa Willis takes the place of Jamal's father at the annual Parent/Student picnic.
Episode 6
Raging Bully
Sat, Oct 12, 1996
Episode 7
Hanging with Mr. Wingo
Sat, Nov 2, 1996 21 mins
Jamal learns the best way to be himself after unsuccessful attempts of asking a girl to the Spring dance.
Episode 8
Big Head Jamal
Sat, Nov 9, 1996 21 mins
Jamal convinces Maya to act dumb and lower her test scores before she loses all her friends, who don't get grades as good as hers. C-Bear convinces Jamal it's wrong to make Maya reduce her intelligence in order to please others.
Episode 9
Sleepless in South Central
Sat, Nov 16, 1996 21 mins
Jamal is cast in a commercial and adopts an obnoxious attitude when he begins to dream of a glamorous Hollywood life. When Jamal is fired from the commercial, he is humbled and must apologize to his friends.
Episode 10
Dumbing Down
Sat, Nov 23, 1996
Episode 11
The Truth and Nothing But the Truth
Sat, Feb 1, 1997
Episode 12
Puppy Love
Sat, Feb 15, 1997
Episode 13
Most Valuable Grandpa
Sat, Feb 22, 1997 30 mins
Jamal lies in order to get a job on the school newspaper as an advice columnist. When he can no longer lie, he begins telling too much truth, even at home. After learning how much the truth can hurt, Jamal apologizes to the people he insulted.