The Great North season 4 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Ham Tobin faces a public speaking challenge with an assignment known as "The soul crusher," tasked with delivering a speech on "Alaska: Wow." To help him, his family engages in a storytelling contest to craft the best narrative that embodies the spirit of Alaska. Judy spins a yarn about Bob Ross as a pilot, Beef tells of a young flag designer, and Wolf concocts a tale about the invention of ranch dressing. Moon declares a three-way tie for the worst story, leaving Ham without a solution. In a clever twist, Ham bakes cupcakes for his classmates, which keeps them occupied and allows him to complete his speech without interruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the Tobin family's song about Alaska?
The song is called "The Great North."
Who is known as the table-setting expert in the Tobin family?
Ham Tobin is known as the table-setting expert.
What is the name of the significant public speaking assignment that Ham is worried about?
The assignment is nicknamed "The soul crusher."
Which class is notorious for heckling during speeches?
Room 15 is notorious for heckling.
What topic does Ham choose for his "Alaska: Wow" speech?
Ham's topic is the Alaska coastline.
Who suggests making the "Alaska: Wow" storytelling a contest?
The family collectively decides to make it a contest.
What tale does Judy Tobin tell for the contest?
Judy tells a fictional story about Bob Ross as an adventurous pilot in Alaska.
What story does Beef Tobin narrate?
Beef narrates a story about a young genius who designs the Alaska state flag.
What is the theme of Wolf Tobin's story?
Wolf tells a story about the invention of ranch dressing in a dystopian Alaska.
How does Ham ultimately succeed in giving his speech without being heckled?
Ham bakes cupcakes for the class, which keeps the students too busy eating to heckle him.