Line #16 Series/Helpsters


1	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/50e64497_2aca_460d_83ac_55e70866cc28.jpeg]] [[caption-width-right:350:How can help you? All we want to do is help you.[[labelnote:top to bottom]] [[GentleGiant Heart]], [[SpockSpeak Mr. Primm]], [[TheDitz Scatter]], [[GenkiGirl Cody]]. [[/labelnote]] ]]
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3	Helpsters is a preschool show produced by Creator/SesameWorkshop for Creator/AppleTVPlus. It's created by Tim [=McKeon=] (''Series/OddSquad''). The show follows the Helpsters composed of Cody (Stephanie D'Abruzzo), Mr. Primm (Martin P. Robinson), Heart (Ingrid Hansen), Scatter (Tim Lagasse), and Jackie (Jennifer Barnhart). They go around helping people with their problems. The show's curriculum is teaching kids about coding, mostly through patterns and sequences. The first season of 13 episodes premiered on on November 1, 2019, while a second second season premiered on October 16, 2020. The first 7 episodes of season three were released on May 27, 2022, and the second half of the season was released on January 6, 2023.
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5	!! Helpsters provides examples of:
6	* AffectionateNickname: Cody has a tendency to call the other Helpsters "buddy bud" or "palsy".
7	* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: In an [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HVf1vXmD9d4 interview]] with [[WordOfGod Tim Lagasse]] he confirms that Scatter has ADD, and he has trouble focusing to a point where his [[ADayInTheLimelight self-titled episode]] is about not being able to pay attention.
8	* AmbiguousGender: Heart never uses any gender-specific pronouns and is only referred to by name.
9	* TheBabyOfTheBunch: In Scatter's apple bio he is described as the youngest Helpster.
10	* {{Catchphrase}}: The Helpsters all have a part in their OncePerEpisode greeting.
11	-->'''Mr. Primm''': Problems are our specialty! Right this way.
12	-->'''Heart''': Have a seat.
13	-->'''Scatter''': And a [[MadLibsCatchPhrase [Noun]]].
14	-->'''Cody''': How can we help you?
15	** Heart also has "I dabble" after someone compliments their paintings.
16	* CouchGag: During the opening theme, the Helpsters are always doing a different activity when Cody comes into their headquarters.
17	* TheCutie: Scatter, his innocence, naivety and [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} strange way of thinking]] just make him that much more endearing.
18	* EdutainmentShow: Given that the show is made by Sesame Workshop, this is no surprise. The show is about teaching kids coding, mainly through patterns, sequences, and repetition.
19	* EldritchLocation: The Helpsters shop is this, given that it's rooms shift around at seemingly random times, doesn't seem to adhere to the laws of physics, and is MUCH BiggerOnTheInside.
20	* ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: "Cody Rides A Bike" is exactly that, with everyone helping Cody learn to ride her bike with everyone.
21	* HeartSymbol: Heart signs their name like this.
22	* ExpressiveHair: Cody's pigtails pop up when she's excited.
23	* GenderBlenderName: downplayed with Cody.
24	* GentleGiant: Heart is one of the biggest characters, but true to their name, they're very sweet.
25	* HalfDressedCartoonAnimal: Scatter.
26	* HalloweenEpisode: "Helpsters Halloween" involves the Helpsters trying to put together a Halloween party at the last minute when they're so busy.
27	* MeaningfulName: Cody's is a reference to the shows goal of teaching kids to code, Scatter is based on his status as TheDitz, Mr. Prim is a reference to the phrase "prim and proper" and Heart is TheHeart.
28	* MistakesAreNotTheEndOfTheWorld: In "Dancer Dave," Dave isn't sure he wants to do his dance because he might a mistake. Cody tells him that he just have to do his best and that it's okay to make mistakes, that sometimes when she "mistake a make," nobody even notices.
29	* SickEpisode: "Cody Gets A Cold" is about, well, Cody getting a cold. Unlike other episodes, where she helps the Helpsters, here, she's the one who needs help.
30	* SpockSpeak: A OncePerEpisode RunningGag is that Mr. Primm states something in Spock speak to which the other Helpsters reply "Huh?", forcing him to explain it in simpler terms.
31	-->'''Mr. Primm''': If we wish to bring Pete his present, we need to ascertain where Pete resides presently.
32	-->'''Helpsters''': Huh?
33	-->'''Mr. Primm''': We need to find out where he lives, you see.
34	* StrictlyFormula: The general formula of each episode is somebody asking the Helpsters for help, they get into some sort of mixup, Cody helps sort everything out, and all is well.
35	* SymbolMotifClothing: All of Scatter's outfits have a treble clef on the front.
36	* TeamMom: Heart is a rare gender-neutral example. They are easily the most caring and maternal of the main cast, this is especially apparent in their interactions with [[TheBabyOfTheBunch Scatter]].
37	* TwoShorts: Each episode has 2 segments of 11 minute length.

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