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01x08 - Marsh Mayhem/The Art of Friendship

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Firebuds". Aired: September 21, 2022 – December 4, 2025.*
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In a world where human and talking cars co-exist, a group of kids and their rescue vehicle buddies go through the communities of Gearbox Grove and Motopolis and help keep them safe from danger.

01x08 - Marsh Mayhem/The Art of Friendship

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[alarm rings]

-Firebuds

-[both] Let's roll!

If you need a helping hand ♪

Or you need

A helping wheel ♪

The Firebuds

Are here for you ♪

Just listen

To our siren squeal ♪

Out the front door

On the town ♪

There's nothing

We won't do ♪

To all our friends

And neighbors out ♪

We're coming through

Our rescue crew

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

We're grabbing our gear

We're hitting the road ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

We're saving the day

We're cracking the code ♪

If someone gets

Into a fix ♪

That's when we get

Into the mix ♪

Let's roll

Let's roll Firebuds ♪

Firebuds let's roll ♪

Bo and Flash

Jayden, Piston ♪

-Violet and Axl ♪

-Yeah, that's our team ♪

We're best

Firebuds forever ♪

-Here we come ♪

-And here's our team ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

We're grabbing our gear

We're hitting the road ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

We're saving the day

We're cracking the code ♪

Let's roll around the bend ♪

Or else you know

You can depend ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

Firebuds, let's roll ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

Firebuds, let's roll ♪

[June]

"Marsh Mayhem."

What're we doing out here, June?

What we do best, Vance.

Looking for a great story

that all our friends'll

want to watch.

In Mudflap Marsh?

With all the rain lately,

something interesting

has to be happening out here.

A-ha! How about we do

a story called

"Adorable Ducks

Dive for Dinner."

[sighs]

We did a duck story already.

Only three people

watched our video.

And two of 'em were us.

Okay, um. Then how about:

"Wet Weather Weakens

Wooden Walkway?"

You want folks to watch

our videos, right?

More than anything.

Then we need

a big exciting story

that everyone cares about.

And I don't think anyone cares

about soggy walkways

in the marsh.

[engine rumbles]

[gasps] What's that?

Big wheels. Glowing lights.

[gasps] Is it that monster truck

people say lives in the woods?

[gasps] Big Tread.

Please tell me

you caught him on camera.

Oh, yeah. Still recording.

Go, June, go!

[inhales, exhales]

This is June Ramirez of JuneTube

with the story of the year.

Big Tread is real.

And he's been spotted

in Mudflap Marsh.

What does he want?

Where is he headed?

What does he eat?

Only time will tell.

Keep watching JuneTube,

where we bring to you

the best of what's new.

Big Tread's real?

I thought it was

just a made-up story.

JuneTube is the best!

June, that story

was better than excellent.

It was "wexcellent."

Thanks, Mr. Wexell.

How would you like to show

a JuneTube story every week?

The whole class would watch

one of my stories

every week?

That would be amazing!

[alarm rings, children cheer]

Could I have a word,

Miss Ramirez?

Sure, Miss Coolidge.

Did you like my story?

You told it very well.

But as it turns out,

-it's not true.

-What do you mean?

The vehicle you spotted

was my friend Toro.

He's the park ranger

who patrols Mudflap Marsh.

So it wasn't Big Tread?

I'm afraid not, dear.

And we wouldn't want

your friends

thinking there's a monster

in the swamp

when there really isn't.

[sighs] I'll go tell everyone

the truth right now.

I think that would be

best, June.

We finally had a story

everyone loved.

Do we have

to tell 'em the truth?

It'll be okay, Vance.

Not if no one watches

JuneTube anymore

'cause our stories are boring.

You gotta tell us more

about Big Tread.

-Were you scared?

-Does he really eat tires?

Oh! Well, I, uh

I do have something

to tell you all about Big Tread.

-Ooh, what?

-Spill it.

Well, the truth is

-Yes?

-Yes?

The truth is

-Yes?

-Yes?

Big Tread has giant spikes

sticking out of his grill.

-Spikes?!

-Spikes?!

Oh, yeah, big spikes.

-What else?

-I'll tell you what else.

Big Tread drove

right up to me

-And?

-And?

And looked me

right in the eyes

-And?

-And?

And leapt right over us

with a mighty roar!

Disappearing

into the mysterious marsh.

He did?

Oh, yeah, he did.

I was there and totally saw it.

Whoa. Hey, I got an idea.

Let's all go to Mudflap Marsh

and look for Big Tread.

-I'm down for that.

-Let's do it.

From a safe distance.

What are you waiting for, Bo?

Let's go.

You go on, Flash.

I'll catch a ride

with June and Vance.

This can be our next

JuneTube story.

"Schoolmates Search Swamp

for Savage SUV!"

Hey, June,

could I talk to you a second?

Sure.

There's something I don't get.

You said Big Tread

had spikes on his front grill

and came up to your face

and jumped over you.

But your video just showed him

driving away through the trees.

We couldn't even see his grill.

Right Because, uh

all that happened

before we started filming.

Then why didn't you mention it

in your story to begin with?

Well I uh

Are you making all this up?

Not on purpose.

I thought we saw Big Tread.

But then Miss Coolidge told us

it was just Toro,

the park ranger.

Then, why didn't you tell us?

I was going to.

but then I saw how much

everyone loved my story

and I just couldn't.

But they're all out there

searching now.

You gotta tell 'em the truth.

Come on, I'll go with you.

Wait! Bo, you have

to understand

Ever since

I was a little girl ♪

I dreamt of telling stories

To the whole wide world ♪

Now I finally have one

That's got friends delighted ♪

How can I take it back ♪

When they're so excited? ♪

On JuneTube

You will be in the know ♪

On JuneTube

If you just watch my show ♪

On JuneTube

You will see my point of view ♪

You'll learn the best ♪

Of what is new ♪

Come on, June! We're gonna

miss out on the Big Tread hunt.

Hold on.

I am glad

That your show is a hit ♪

But your tale isn't true

A fact you must admit ♪

You gotta tell the truth

Before they get in trouble ♪

So let's get to the marsh ♪

And tell them on the double ♪

Maybe you're right

And I should come clean ♪

Before things

Get out of control ♪

Tell 'em the truth

Yeah, I see what you mean ♪

Come on, Bo

I'm ready, let's go ♪

On JuneTube

You will be in the know ♪

On JuneTube

If you just watch my show ♪

On JuneTube

I got a new point of view ♪

You will learn the best

Of what is true ♪

We will learn the best ♪

Of what is true ♪

On JuneTube ♪

All right, I'm gonna go

tell 'em the truth.

Oh! There she is!

There's something

I need to tell you.

-We can't find him.

-Yeah, where should we look?

-Where did you spot him?

-Tell us!

-[Jayden] Spill it.

-[Violet] Tell us!

Right this way.

[sighs] Oh, June

This was where we were.

[wood crackling]

And he drove up to you

on this rickety boardwalk?

I'm surprised it didn't break

under all that weight.

[chuckles] Yeah, me too.

We just need to know

which way he went.

Was it that way?

I-It sure was.

All right. Let's roll, Firebuds!

[wood crackling]

[Bo]

Wait! That boardwalk looks

like it could break any second.

Aw come on, Bo.

Big Tread drove on it.

And he's huge. Right, June?

Well, I mean

What are we waiting for?

We've got

a monster truck to find!

-Aw yeah!

-Let's go!

Come on June,

we gotta film this!

-Stay here, Flash.

-But, Bo!

[wood crackling]

[all gasp]

Ah, my camera!

[engine revving]

Axl, stop it!

Last thing I need right now

is a mud bath.

We better go rescue 'em.

We can't. The boardwalk's

too weak to drive on.

We'll fall in, too.

[engine rumbles]

-Big Tread!

-He's huge!

We're doomed.

Hello! Sir? We need help

What are you doing, Bo?

That's Big Tread!

No, it's not Big Tread.

His name is Toro

and he patrols the marsh.

He can help us. Right, June?

-Uhh

-We're sinking.

You gotta tell 'em the truth.

[sighs]

That's not really Big Tread.

-What was that?

-We can't hear you.

That's not Big Tread.

It's a park ranger named Toro.

[echoes]

Toro Toro Toro

So you lied to us ?

[gasps]

I really thought it was

Big Tread at first.

But then I found out it wasn't.

And I was going

to tell you the truth,

but this was the first time

anyone's watched my stories.

Hey, I watched "Ducks Doze

in the Driveway" and loved it.

So you're the one.

But this was the first time

everybody loved my story.

So instead of telling the truth,

I just told more lies.

But Bo was right.

Even the smallest lie

can grow out of control

if you don't tell

the truth right away.

So it's okay to call

Toro for help.

[engine rumbles, Vance gasps]

Well, jeep wilikers!

Did y'all call for me?

Yes sir, Mr. Toro.

Can you help my friends

get out of the marsh?

I sure can.

But I'll need another vehicle

to help me tow 'em out.

I'd totally do it.

But I don't have big

monster truck tires like you.

Lucky for you,

I've got four spares.

Just call me

Monster Firetruck Flash.

[roars]

Come on, Flash.

It's rescue time.

First we all have to lock hands.

Now, Flash. Get ready

to back up full-speed on three.

One, two, three!

Thanks for the tow, Mr. Toro.

[whew] Okay, who's next?

[Piston]

Me, please.

I'll have to take

the longest car wash ever.

[whew] Two safe. One to go.

We're comin' for you, Vance!

Vance, start recording.

Uh, okay.

[clears throat]

My fellow classmates

Today's big story

is "Marsh Mayhem."

I lied to you about Big Tread.

And, because of that,

I got us all stuck in the muck.

You probably won't wanna watch

any more of my stories.

But if you do,

I promise that JuneTube

"will always bring you

the best of what's true."

This is June Ramirez

signing off.

Mr. Wexell, Miss Coolidge,

I totally understand

if you don't want me

to do JuneTube in class anymore.

On the contrary, Miss Ramirez.

That's precisely

the kind of story

we'd like to see

more of in class.

Yes! I can't wait

for the next JuneTube!

Ohh, I hope

it's about the ducks!

What is our next story gonna be?

I'll tell you.

"June's JuneTube Dreams

Come True."

[Axl]

"The Art of Friendship."

[ducks quacking]

Good morning, Firebuds!

Ooh. Looks like the Park

Beautification Project

is going beautifully!

Yep, we're repainting

the benches!

Raking the sandbox

for lost toys.

Re-touching the lines

on the race track

And I made a fence

to protect the flower beds.

-Oopsie!

-Mission accomplished.

Nice work, son.

They're protective,

pretty and precise.

And they look exactly

like real flowers!

You made flowers, too? So did I.

Come and look everyone!

-Nice.

-I dig it.

-Love the colors.

-They don't look like flowers.

Art can look all

different kinds of ways.

Sometimes it's just

about how you feel.

So you feel like paint blobs?

No. I feel like flowers

are joyful bursts of color.

And that's exactly

why we're all here.

To make the neighborhood

a more joyful place.

So thank you on behalf

of the Bureau of Community Support.

Uh, Jenna, we should check up

on our other volunteers.

Okay, Pete.

Keep up the good work, kids.

-Thanks, Mom.

-See ya, Dad.

I'm still not seeing

how they're flowers.

Maybe if I look

from further back

Uh-oh. That could be dangerous.

[Bang giggling]

Whoa!

-Bang!

-You okay?

Oh, I don't think so.

You're gonna be alright, Bang.

Axl and I can take you

to the hospital

and get you fixed up.

I'm sorry, Bang. I didn't mean

to knock over the paint.

It's okay, Piston.

We should go to the hospital

and make sure he's okay.

Right after

we clean up this mess.

-Is Bang all right?

-He will be.

But he has to stay in the hospital

all day for repairs.

Can we see him?

I don't think they'll let all of us

up there to visit him.

But follow me.

That's where the kids

and wee-hicles are.

Bang, are you up there?

He doesn't look too happy.

I guess he'd rather

still be in the park.

Then maybe

it would cheer him up

if we gave him something nice

to look at out here.

Just like we did in the park.

Something beautiful.

[both] Are you thinking

what I'm thinking?

-I am!

-I am!

-You are?

-You are?

-Me too!

-Me too!

Uh what's happening?

Let's make some art.

To make Bang happy.

To make everyone happy.

Ooh, great idea!

But what kind of art?

Ha! Ah

-A mobile!

-A mobile!

-Yes! That's perfect!

-Yes! That's perfect!

-I know!

-I know!

Are they gonna keep doing this?

I can see it now

We'll make a giant mobile.

That spins and goes up and down

like a merry-go-round.

With cars that look

like real cars.

All painted silver.

With car-unicorns

in all different colors!

Uh, it kinda sounds like

you two have different ideas.

-It'll be fine.

-It'll be fine.

Once we start building,

Piston will see that rainbow

car-nicorns are the way to go.

Once we start building,

Axl will see that cars

that look like real cars

make more sense.

Come on! Let's get

art supplies, Violet.

And building supplies, Jayden.

I don't think

it's gonna be fine, Bo.

I'm sure they'll work it out.

Come on.

Let's find something we can use

for the mobile's frame.

All right, let's roll.

And done.

Okay, I'll open up

the frame a bit

so you can hang your cars.

-Ta-da!

-What do you think?

-They look great.

-Love it.

Something's not quite right.

I agree. Something's off.

Uh, Piston,

would you mind if I make

a few small changes

to your beautiful car?

Not if you don't mind me

tweaking yours a bit.

[both]

There! Hey!

Where's my car-nicorn horn?!

You put glitter on it?

Glitter never comes off!

[both]

You made mine into yours.

I have an idea.

How about we keep

all your cars the way they are?

Yeah, it'll be cool to have

two types of cars on the mobile.

We'll help hang 'em up.

Now that's some art right there.

I don't know Flash.

The cars are just so different.

I agree. There should only be

one type of car on the mobile.

-My car.

-My car.

Violet, which car

do you think looks better?

Uh Yours?

If I had to choose.

Alright then we'll go with mine.

Hold on there.

Jayden, which car

do you like better?

Gotta go with my dude, P.

So my cars should stay

and yours should go.

[both groaning]

Bo, do something.

I hate it when friends

don't get along.

Stop!

Arguing isn't going

to get the mobile done.

And it's not going

to cheer them up.

You're right, Bo.

So I think you should decide

which cars should go

on the mobile.

Great idea.

Whose do you like better, Bo?

Well, I like them both.

All right, you decide, Flash.

Me? Do I have to?

Pretty sparkly car-nicorns

Real-looking silver cars

Well, car-nicorns are fun

But Piston's cars

look so real

-Whoa!

-Flash!

[both gasp]

Look what you did!

[Flash yells]

Hang on, Flash!

We'll get ya down!

[Bang]

Hi, Flash!

[kids giggle]

[Flash yelling]

Hi again, Flash!

What is all this racket?

There's a flying

fire truck outside.

A flying fire truck?

Oh, dear,

you must be overheating.

We better take your temperature.

We gotta save Flash!

My J-Hook has

a built-in scissor tool

that can cut the cable.

But then he'll just go flying.

We need to lower him first.

But how are we supposed

to slow him down

when he's spinning that fast?

I have an idea.

Instead of using the J-Hook

to cut the cable,

we can use it

to grab hold of Flash

and stop him from spinning.

Then we'll lower him down.

Excellent plan, Bo.

It's just their two

great plans put together!

All right.

Here we go

He's moving too fast!

The J-Hook can't grab onto him.

Give me the hook.

I'll get it on him.

All right then.

Axl, gimme some speed.

Bounce-launch on three.

One, two, three!

[groans]

Sweet move, Violet.

-Whoa!

-Quick!

We gotta help Jayden

slow it down.

[all groaning]

Okay, it stopped.

[metal twanging]

Buds, I think

the cable's gonna snap!

Uh-oh, we don't have

time to pull him down.

We need something soft

to break his fall.

Ah, we can use

my extra feathers.

But feathers won't stay

in one place.

We can pile

my scrap metal together.

But metal's too hard

for him to land on.

I've got it! What if we put

our ideas together?

Like Jayden and Violet did!

[bleeps]

We can surround my feathers

with your scrap metal

[both]

To keep them in one place!

Yes! Let's do it!

Huh. You're not running

warm at all.

Hi again, Flash!

[gasps]

[laughing]

[gasp]

He's okay!

[cheering]

[whew] Thanks

for the soft landing, Buds.

Flash, I'm so glad you're okay.

[blows]

Hmm, note to self

build a giant pillow

for emergency landings.

I'm sorry I got so stuck

on doing the mobile my way.

Me too. We shouldn't have argued

and put everyone in the middle.

And you way up in the air.

It's cool. At least you worked

together to save me.

[both]

We did, didn't we?

Maybe you could try that

with the mobile.

Well, I guess they don't

all need to be car-nicorns.

A little glitter might be nice.

If tastefully applied.

Get ready!

Thanks, Firebuds!

Good as new.

-[kids cheering]

-Awesome! Yeah!

-Great job!

-Great job!

-You too!

-You too!

-It's beautiful.

-It's beautiful.

[closing theme playing]