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Hey Arnold! - Ep. 8 - The Old Building
 

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The Old Building

 
Arnold is asked by his Grandma to help save an old building, and then asked by Ernie to help knock the building down! Who will Arnold decide to go along with? How can he get out of this tricky situation?
 
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Hey Arnold! / Ep. 8 : The Old Building
Episode 8 | Aired on October 16, 1996 | TV-Y | 11 min. | Nickelodeon
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  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 1 - Downtown as Fruits
    Episode 1
    Downtown as Fruits
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 2 - Eugene's Bike
    Episode 2
    Eugene's Bike
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 3 - The Little Pink Book
    Episode 3
    The Little Pink Book
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 4 - Field Trip
    Episode 4
    Field Trip
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 5 - Arnold's Hat
    Episode 5
    Arnold's Hat
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 6 - Stoop Kid
    Episode 6
    Stoop Kid
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 7 - Helga's Makeover
    Episode 7
    Helga's Makeover
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 8 - The Old Building
    Episode 8
    The Old Building
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 9 - 6th Grade Girls
    Episode 9
    6th Grade Girls
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 10 - The Baseball
    Episode 10
    The Baseball
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 11 - Heat
    Episode 11
    Heat
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 12 - Snow
    Episode 12
    Snow
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 13 - Operation: Ruthless
    Episode 13
    Operation: Ruthless
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 14 - The Vacant Lot
    Episode 14
    The Vacant Lot
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 15 - The List
    Episode 15
    The List
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 16 - Haunted Train
    Episode 16
    Haunted Train
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 17 - Mugged
    Episode 17
    Mugged
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 18 - Roughin' It
    Episode 18
    Roughin' It
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 19 - Door #16
    Episode 19
    Door #16
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 20 - Arnold as Cupid
    Episode 20
    Arnold as Cupid
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 21 - Arnold's Christmas
    Episode 21
    Arnold's Christmas
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 22 - Benchwarmer
    Episode 22
    Benchwarmer
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 23 - Cool Jerk
    Episode 23
    Cool Jerk
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 24 - Das Subway
    Episode 24
    Das Subway
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 25 - Wheezin' Ed
    Episode 25
    Wheezin' Ed
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 26 - Tutoring Torvald
    Episode 26
    Tutoring Torvald
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 27 - Gerald Comes Over
    Episode 27
    Gerald Comes Over
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 28 - Spelling Bee
    Episode 28
    Spelling Bee
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 29 - Pigeon Man
    Episode 29
    Pigeon Man
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 30 - Olga Comes Home
    Episode 30
    Olga Comes Home
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 31 - Sally's Comet
    Episode 31
    Sally's Comet
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 32 - Abner Come Home
    Episode 32
    Abner Come Home
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 33 - The Sewer King
    Episode 33
    The Sewer King
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 34 - False Alarm
    Episode 34
    False Alarm
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 35 - World Records
    Episode 35
    World Records
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 36 - Magic Show
    Episode 36
    Magic Show
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 37 - 24 Hours to Live
    Episode 37
    24 Hours to Live
  • Hey Arnold! - Episode 38 - Arnold's Valentine
    Episode 38
    Arnold's Valentine

Hey Arnold! episode 8 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Arnold strives to complete "The List" for a perfect Saturday but faces numerous setbacks, including eaten cereal, a broken TV, and a disrupted movie plan. Disheartened, he finds solace playing music with his Grandma on the rooftop. Meanwhile, a ghost story about a haunted train told by Grandpa Phil leads Arnold, Gerald, and Helga to a spooky adventure at an old

Full Episode S00E08 Recap

### Arnold's Perfect Saturday - **Early Morning Preparations** - Arnold and Gerald discuss plans for their Saturday. - Arnold reveals he intends to complete "The List" for a perfect Saturday. - The List: A legendary set of activities passed down among kids. - **The List Begins** - Arnold's plan hits snags: the cereal is eaten, TV malfunction, and interruptions at home. - Attempts to play catch in the park fail. - Arnold rides his bike down the city's steepest hill. - **Movie Theater Fiasco** - Arnold tries to watch a movie three times, as per The List, but faces setbacks. - Technical difficulties end the movie early, ruining his plan. - **Rooftop Reflections** - Arnold, disheartened, joins his Grandma on the rooftop. - She plays piano, encouraging Arnold to see the brighter side of life. - They end up enjoying a musical moment together. ### The Haunted Train - **Grandpa's Tale** - Grandpa Phil entertains Arnold, Gerald, and Helga with a ghost story about a haunted train. - The story details a mad engineer who drove a train to the underworld. - They plan to visit the old train station that night. - **The Investigation** - Skepticism and fear mix as the group waits at the station. - Strange phenomena occur: a mysterious train arrives, eerie music plays, and a foul smell permeates. - **The Revelation** - They discover the train is actually for steel mill workers, explaining the smell and music. - The group realizes the haunted train story was just a tale. - **Return Home** - The kids are escorted home safely on the correct train. - Grandpa teases them, leaving a hint that the ghost train might be real.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "The List" that Arnold wants to complete?

The List is a legendary set of activities for a perfect Saturday, passed down among kids.

Why does Arnold's plan to watch cartoons fail?

Arnold's plan fails due to a TV malfunction and power outage at his house.

What are the activities included in "The List"?

The activities include watching cartoons, eating cereal, riding a bike down a steep hill, playing catch, and watching a movie three times.

Does Arnold successfully complete "The List"?

No, Arnold faces various setbacks and does not complete The List.

What story does Grandpa Phil tell the kids?

Grandpa Phil tells a ghost story about a haunted train driven by a mad engineer to the underworld.

How do the kids react to Grandpa's haunted train story?

They are intrigued and scared, and decide to investigate the old train station at night.

What strange occurrences happen at the train station?

A mysterious train arrives, eerie music plays, and there's a smell of rotten eggs.

What is the truth behind the haunted train?

The "haunted train" is actually for steel mill workers, with the strange occurrences having logical explanations.

How does the haunted train adventure end for Arnold and his friends?

They realize the haunted train story was just a tale and are escorted home safely on the correct train.

What lesson does Arnold learn from his Grandma on the rooftop?

Arnold learns to see the brighter side of life and enjoy the moment, despite his day's setbacks.

What activities do Arnold and his Grandma do on the rooftop?

They play piano and harmonica together, enjoying a musical moment.

Who tells the story of the haunted train?

Grandpa Phil tells the story of the haunted train.

What is the significance of the piano on the rooftop?

The piano symbolizes finding joy and creativity in unexpected places, like Arnold's rooftop with his Grandma.

Do the kids believe in the haunted train at the end?

They are left uncertain, with Grandpa Phil teasing them about the possibility of its existence.

What does the haunted train story represent for the kids?

The haunted train story represents a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and the fun of a spooky adventure.

 
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