[♪♪♪] ♪ Waahoooa yay! ♪
♪ Vamonos! ♪
♪ Lo le lo lai, lo lai lai lo le. ♪
♪ It's Alma's Way! ♪
♪ Here she comes. ♪
♪ Beaming with pride and something to say! ♪
♪ Hear those drums? ♪
♪ Playing Alma's Way. ♪
♪ From the Bronx, ♪
♪ Singing a le lo lai, lai lo lei, ♪
♪ our island songs, ♪
♪ Saying Alma's Way. ♪
♪ So many questions. So much to explain. ♪
♪ Hoh! ♪ ♪ Figure it out as you hop on the train. ♪
♪ Hoo! ♪ ♪ With Mami, Papi, Junior and Abuelo, mi gente. ♪
♪ I'll think it through and share it with you. ♪
♪ Come on vente! ♪
♪ There she goes! ♪
♪ Learning about her world every day. ♪
♪ The whole world knows. ♪
♪ It's Alma's Way... ♪
♪ Alma's Way! ♪
♪ Wepa! ♪
ALMA: “Singing on the Train”
♪ drumming ♪
ALMA: Do I make a great squirrel or what?
[Sewing machine follows drum b*at]
♪ drumming ♪
ALMA: Make some noise!!!
TÍA GLORIA:: Wepa!
ANDRÉ: 'Ey 'ey 'ey!
♪ drumming ♪
GLORIA: Wepa! 'Ey 'ey 'ey ‘ey! Wepa!
KIDS: [giggle]
LUCAS: This is gonna be
♪ drumming ♪
the best squirrel show we've ever done!
ALMA: I know, right?!
ANDRÉ: Uh... I think it's the only squirrel show we've ever done.
KIDS: Hmm...
♪ drumming ♪
ALMA: Tonight the Bronx Squirrels are gonna
perform a song at the Community Center!
It's gonna be SA-WEET!
KIDS: OOF! Whoa! Watch out!
ALMA: Whoops!
MAMI: Ay! Oof! Ahhh!
And Lulu Rivera makes the catch and wins the game!
ALMA: Great catch, Mami!
Sorry, when squirrels get excited, they twirl their tails.
MAMI: Maybe save some of that excitement for the show, no?
ALMA: Good idea!
KIDS: Oof! Whoa! Oops!
ALMA: I mean, good idea , Mami.
MAMI: Mhmm.
GLORIA: Aaaaand DONE!
All yours, André! Try it on.
ANDRÉ: NICE! Thanks Ms. Gloria!
GLORIA: Sure! Anything to help my favorite squirrels!
LUCAS: Let's keep practicing!
KIDS: Yeah! Okay!
LUCAS: , , , ...
♪ drumming ♪
KIDS: [efforts]
♪ drumming ♪
Oops! Whoa! Sorry! Excuse me! Oh! Sorry! Whoops! Oof!
ALMA: Hold up!
ALMA: André, Lucas, I don't think
there's enough room in here for all of us squirrels.
ANDRÉ: Yeah, let's go outside.
MAMI: Ay! Woo...
ANDRÉ: Sorry!
MAMI: All good, André.
ANDRÉ: We're going outside now.
ANDRÉ: See ya, Ms. Gloria.
LUCAS: Thank you!
GLORIA: You're welcome!
ALMA: Muchas gracias for making our costumes, Tía Gloria!
They're AH-MAY-ZING!
GLORIA: [chuckles] Anything for you, Almita!
ALMA: [chuckles]
GLORIA: I can't wait to see you shake those squirrel tails tomorrow.
ALMA: The show's tonight, Tía.
GLORIA: Mhmm, right, right.
♪ drumming ♪
GLORIA: C'mon, squirrel friends! Let's make some noise!
[clapping]
KIDS: Hey! Hey! Hey!
♪ drumming ♪
GLORIA: Yeah, that's it!
♪ drumming ♪
GLORIA: Uh-huh! There you go!
KIDS: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey-Hey!
ALL: [chuckles]
GLORIA: Love it!
MAMI: You squirrels sound AMAZING!
ALMA: One more time!
♪ drumming ♪
ABUELO: Mira, Chacho! GIANT squirrels!
[Dog bark]
ABUELO: [chuckles] I'm kidding.
That's just Alma and her friends!
Vamos, let's go find some real ones, eh?
♪ drumming ♪
LUCAS: Wah!
[Dog sniffs]
MAMI: Good, Chacho! Bring it here, boy.
ABUELO: [effort]
MAMI: Noooo, Chachoooo! Come back!
ABUELO: Chaaaaaaaachhhhhhooooo!
MAMI: I better help him!
ABUELO: Chaaaaaaaachhhhhhooooo!
MAMI: Chacho!
ALMA: Don't worry. He always does this.
GLORIA: Mmm-hmm.
LUCAS: But how are we gonna practice?
ALL: Hmm...
GLORIA: Ooo, Alma, doesn't your mami have drumsticks in her music room?
ALMA: You're right! Be right back!
FAMILY: CHAAAAAAAACHHHHHHOOOOO!
KIDS: [laugh]
ALMA: Got it! Here you go, Lucas!
[Cloth tears]
ALMA: [gasp]
ALL: [gasp]
ALMA: AHHHH! NO NO NO NO NO!!!
GLORIA: Don't worry, Almita! I can fix it.
ALMA: You can?
Gracias, Tía Gloria!
GLORIA: No problem, I'll go get it set up again.
LUCAS: Alma, are you sure she can fix your costume in time?
ALMA: Definitely. She's the best.
I'll see you later at the show!
LUCAS: Okay!
ANDRE: See ya there!
GLORIA: [sigh] Time for some squirrel tail surgery.
Are you ready, Nurse Alma?
ALMA: I'm ready, Doctor Gloria!
GLORIA: Stuffing!
ALMA: Stuffing!
GLORIA: Water!
ALMA: Water!
GLORIA: Ay, mofongo... New thread, por favor!
ALMA: New thread!
ALMA: Wow! It's perfect! Mil gracias, Tía!
GLORIA: I double-stitched the tail
so it won't rip again. Go ahead and give it a go!
ALMA: Uh-huh, uh-huh!
Oh yeah! Yes!
Woo! Woo! Woo!
ALMA: Oooh, my tail's super swooshy now!
Isn't Tía Gloria amazing?!
ALMA: This definitely won't be coming off tonight!
GLORIA: It sure won't! [gasp] WAIT! Did you say "tonight?"
ALMA: Yeah! I told you, remember? The show's tonight.
GLORIA: No, no, no, no, no, nooooo.
ALMA: What, what?
GLORIA: Almita, I'm so sorry. I got my days mixed up.
I thought your show was tomorrow.
I can't go tonight, AHHH 'cause I'm...working. Ay no!
ALMA: But-but-but that means, you'll miss it?!
GLORIA: Yo sé, I can't believe this!
You know how much I wanted to see you do your squirrel thing.
ALMA: I know... It's okay. [sigh]
But I'm still way, way, waaaaaay bummed Tía Gloria won't be there tonight.
GLORIA: Hmm... Hey, I've got an idea...
You might not see me there tonight,
but every time you look at this...
I want you to think of me cheering you on.
Okay?
ALMA: Whoa! Okay.
GLORIA: And your Mami will video the whole show so I can watch it later.
Now go out there and be the BEST squirrel you can be!
ALMA: [chuckles] See ya later Tia Gloria!
GLORIA: [kisses]
[Subway rumbles]
CROWD: [cheers]
ALMA: [sigh]
I'm gonna be the best squirrel I can be,
just like Tía Gloria said!
We're the Bronx Squirrels!
Let's make some NOOOOIIISE!
CROWD: [cheers]
♪ drumming ♪
♪ drumming ♪
KIDS: The Bronx Squirrel Stomp!
♪ drumming ♪
KIDS: The Bronx Squirrel Stomp!
♪ drumming ♪
KIDS: Hey! Hey! Hey!
♪ stomping ♪
♪ drumming ♪
KIDS: Hey! Hey, hey, heeeey!
CROWD: [cheers]
FAMILY: Wepa! [cheers]
ALMA: We were totally ah-may-zing...
I was the best squirrel I could be!
FAMILY: WEPA! Woo-hoo! Go, Alma! That's my girl!
ALMA: [groans] I feel bad that Tía Gloria isn't here.
But what can I do? The show's over.
I've gotta think about this.
GLORIA: C'mon, squirrel friends! Let's make some noise!
ALMA: Tía Gloria should have been here.
I mean, she's one of us squirrels!
ALMA: But she's not here...
ALMA: I'll bet she's as sad as I am that she missed the show.
Too bad she's at work...
[gasp] At work! That's it! I know what to do!
ALMA: Who's up for some more tail shakin'?
♪ Subway chimes ♪
OLDER MAN: Ha! Squirrels on the subway. Can you believe it?!
GLORIA: Squirrels?? On the Train?!
ANNOUNCER: Stand clear of the closing doors please.
♪ drumming ♪
GLORIA: [gasp] NO. WAY!!
LUCAS: It's... SHOWTIME!!!
ALMA: We're the Bronx Squirrels!
ANDRÉ: A , , , ...
KIDS: The Bronx Squirrel Stomp!
♪ drumming ♪
CROWD: [cheers]
♪ drumming ♪
GLORIA: WEPA! Let's make some noise!
GLORIA: Okay! Ay I see ay! That's it!
KIDS: The Bronx Squirrel Stomp!
CROWD: [cheers]
MAMI: Ay!
[Cloth tears] MAMI: Gotcha!
MAMI: Ay mofongo!
MAMI: Gloria...?
GLORIA: Don't worry, sis, I can fix that!
ALMA: She's right - she can fix anything.
And 'cause of her I can be the best squirrel I can be.
[Claps]
♪ drumming ♪
CROWD: [cheers]
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: “Safina's Doggy Problem”
ALMA: Vamos, Mami! I don't want to be late!
MAMI: We're coming, Alma.
ALMA: I'm meeting up with Safina, and then... you'll see...
It's gonna be gooood.
JUNIOR: [gasp] Steggie! No-no-no!
Steggie just told me he doesn't like popcorn!
[gasp]
You don't like pizza either?!
If you don't like it, we can't be friends. Hmph.
ALMA: Whoa. Junior usually loves playing with Steggie!
He must be craaanky.
MAMI: So you're mad at Steggie, huh? Qué pasó, mijito?
JUNIOR: Hmph!
MAMI: Hmmm.... Are you sleepy? ...I know I am...
[snoring noises]
JUNIOR: No! Wake up, Mami!
MAMI: Huh? What?!
Well, then... Did you drink enough water before we left?
JUNIOR: [chuckle] Yep! A whole glass, a big one.
MAMI: Hold up... did you finish your breakfast?
JUNIOR: Oh. Nope, I didn't!
MAMI: Ah-ha! Junior, I bet you're hungry!
JUNIOR: [bite] Mmm, I think Steggie's hungry too.
ALMA: Mami, how did you figure out why Junior was cranky?
MAMI: Well, Junior doesn't get cranky for no reason,
so I asked myself
'What's different about today that could make him grumpy?'
And voilà!
JUNIOR: [humming]
ALMA: Is she good or what?
ALMA: Sorry, Chacho, no dogs allowed in the store!
JUNIOR: Sorry, Steggie, no dinosaurs allowed, either.
[Dog sniffing] [Bark]
[Door chimes]
MAMI: Hi Safina!
SAFINA: Hi everyone!
ALMA: Safina volunteers at Papi's animal clinic.
And today, I'm her assistant! Ready to go, boss?
SAFINA: Yep! I'm just finishing my lebur shorbot.
ALMA: Ooooh! What's that?
SAFINA: It's lemonade - Bangladeshi style.
Baba! Ready for a taste test?
MR. HUDA: Ah, yes....
MR. HUDA: Mmm, that's it!
It's just like being back home in Dhaka on a hot day.
SAFINA: [chuckle] Try some, Alma...
ALMA: Mmmm! Lemony!
Hey, boss, isn't it time to go?
SAFINA: Yikes! You're right. Oh! I should make some for the clinic!
ALMA: Yeahyeah, great idea, boss.
SAFINA: [efforts] Come on, get in there.
MR. HUDA: Careful, Safina...
SAFINA: [gasp] Oh, gonna need this.
[gasp] Oh, no! I've got lemon juice all over me.
MR. HUDA: I'll take care of the spill. And your clothes will dry on the way.
Go-go-go-go!
SAFINA: Thanks, Baba. See ya later!
ALMA: Nos vemos, Mami! Bye, Junior.
MAMI: Cuídate!
JUNIOR: See ya!
ALMA: What are we gonna do today, Safina?
SAFINA: We're taking pictures of rescue dogs.
The pictures will go on the clinic's website,
so people can see them.
ALMA: And then they can be adopted into fur-ever homes?
SAFINA: Yup!
[Dog barks]
SAFINA: Hey, buddy!
[Dog sniffs]
SAFINA: Chacho! It's me, your ole' pal Safina!
I get it. You need some alone time, huh?
ALMA: I guess dogs get cranky, too.
Mami and Junior will be right out to take you home.
See ya, boy.
[Dog barks]
JUNIOR: We're coming Chacho!
ALMA: Hola!
PAPI: Hola, Almita!
SAFINA: Hi, Dr. Rivera.
PAPI: Hi, Safina!
Check out Safina on Papi's Ultimate Helpers wall.
She volunteers here all the time.
And the dogs love her.
PAPI: The dogs are in back.
They're ready for their close-ups! WORK!
[giggles] Thanks!
[Dogs panting]
SAFINA: Hey, fluffsters!
[Barking]
ALMA: Wow, they're so happy to see you!
Dogs LOVE Safina!
SAFINA: Good to see you again.
Come here, cutie pups!
[Sniffing] [Groan]
SAFINA: What's gotten into you, doggo?
Aww, there you g--
[gasp]
ALMA: [chuckles] okay!
SAFINA: Huh... that's so weird.
Alma, why don't you brush them,
and I'll set up for the photo sh**t?
ALMA: You got it, Safina. [giggling]
Yuck... doggy slobber!
SAFINA: I think we should take the pictures riiight... there.
SAFINA: Hey, how'd these get all wet? Hmm...
SAFINA: Perfect... now, doggorinos, who's ready for the photo sh**t?!
ALMA: Woof woof! I am!
[Barking]
[Sniffing]
ALMA: Whoa, puppy, whoa!
SAFINA: Not your style, ok. What about you?
You look like a Sweat Sox fan.
[Sniffing] [Grunt]
SAFINA: Seriously?!
ALMA: Maybe they're City Seagulls fans?
SAFINA: Come on doggos!
[Sniffing] [Barks]
SAFINA: Doggos!
[Sigh] Fine, doggies. No hats.
Just sit still so I can take your picture, ok?
[Sniffing]
SAFINA: Aww, come 'ere!
[Sniffing] [Barks]
[sigh] When I get them in the right spot,
can you take the pictures?
ALMA: You got it, boss!
SAFINA: Okay, let's get you- [Barks]
WHAT is going on, doggies?
You were all cuddly when we hung out yesterday...
But today, you're acting totally different!
ALMA: Maaaybe they don't like taking pictures?
SAFINA: But we even practiced posing yesterday.
See? Look!
We're all cuddly here.
ALMA: Aw cute!
Can't you use any of these photos, Safina?
SAFINA: No I can't.
I gotta get a picture of each of 'em by themselves.
SAFINA: If I can't get these cuties photos on the website,
they won't get adopted [groan]
ALMA: Oof. Something is bothering the dogs
and that's bothering Safina.
Well, I'm her assistant, so I should help.
I gotta think about this...
Dogs love Safina.
They always want to be around her.
But today, the dogs are acting strange around Safina...
[Barks]
Wait a minute...
What did Mami say when Junior got cranky...
MAMI: So I asked myself -
'What's different about today that could make him grumpy?'
ALMA: Something was different about Junior's day.
[gasp]
Maaaybe something's different about the dogs' day, too!
I know what to do!
ALMA: Safina, we're gonna figure this out.
SAFINA: Really? How?
ALMA: Tell me... what's different about today
that could make the dogs act like this?
SAFINA: Huh. I'm not sure...
ALMA: Well, what did you do yesterday that's different from today?
SAFINA: Yesterday? Hmm...
I gave them treats and then played with their squeaky toy...
ALMA: Oh, you haven't done either of those things today!
SAFINA: You're totally right!
SAFINA: Is that what it is? You're waiting for treats?
[Barks]
[Sniffing]
SAFINA: Okay, I guess that isn't it...
ALMA: How 'bout the squeaky toy?
[Squeaks]
ALMA: Oh, yeah, they LOVE that thing! That's gotta be it!
[Sniffing] [Groans]
SAFINA: Seriously?
That's strange. This is sticky!
[sniff] And it smells like... [sniff]
lemon?
ALMA: Wait a minute... you were squeezing lemons...
SAFINA: Right! To make my lebur shorbot.
And the lemon juice spilled...
And it got on my sleeve...
ALMA: And your shoes!
SAFINA: Do you really think that's it?!
The dogs don't like the lemon juice?
ALMA: Maybe take off your shoes and we can find out.
[Eager panting]
SAFINA: Woah! Okay! Hi, doggaloos!
Nice to see you too! Ready for some snacks, now?
[sniff] Heyyy, this smells like lemons.
And it was in my backpack too...
ALMA: Yep, lemons!
SAFINA: Oh, no!
This one got smooshed and leaked all over my bag.
ALMA: [gasp] So that means...
SAFINA: It's not me! It's gotta be the...
BOTH: ....LEMONS! [Barks]
PAPI: [sniffs] Is someone eating lemon cake without me?
ALMA: Papi, do dogs not like the smell of lemons?
PAPI: Well, some dogs don't like it.
Why?
SAFINA: The pups have been acting strange around me today.
We think it's from the lemon juice I got all over myself.
PAPI:That's probably it. Huh! Nice work figuring that out.
Heeey, that should be part of my animal show this week.
What do ya say?
Huh? You'd like the wouldn't you?
Good doggies!
ALL: [laugh]
SAFINA: Let me go wash up first.
PAPI: ... So dogs are super sniffers, right, Safina?
SAFINA: Right! And there are smells some dogs don't like.
ALMA: Like lemons!
PAPI: So, if your dog is acting different
and you can't figure out why - just... [Sniff]
sniff around for a clue.
SAFINA: Let's hear it for the super sniffers!
[Barks]
ALL: [laughs]
ALMA: [sniffs]
My super sniffer is telling me someone needs a bath...
[giggles]
[♪♪♪]
01x17 - Singing on the 6 Train/Safina's Doggy Problem
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The show is set in The Bronx, New York and revolves around Alma, a six-year-old Puerto Rican girl, as she ventures out into her Latino neighborhood to demonstrate decision making and social awareness skills.
The show is set in The Bronx, New York and revolves around Alma, a six-year-old Puerto Rican girl, as she ventures out into her Latino neighborhood to demonstrate decision making and social awareness skills.