"Finding Clover" is the thirteenth episode of the Disney Jr. animated series, Sofia the First. It premiered on June 28, 2013.
Overview[]
Clover feels left out when Sofia has many new tasks to do and can't spend much time with him. Clover then decides to join a traveling magic act but finds having a friend is better. Meanwhile, Sofia, her bird friends, Minimus, and Crackle search for him.
Plot[]
Clover and Sofia are playing hide and seek, and Sofia finds him because of his gluttony. It is Sofia's turn, but she has a lot of things to do, like helping Amber choose tiaras, archery class, dance classes, and mandolin lessons and leaves. Robin and Mia come and Clover attempts to plan a day, especially for just the two of them, called "Clover and Sofia" day. After watching Boswell's magic show, Clover convinces Sofia to join him, but Minimus crashes in and tells her they have Flying Derby practice. Sofia leaves with Minimus without Clover. Clover praises Lawrence, named Mr. Cuddles by Boswell, who decides to quit as he is a serious actor, not a magician's prop. Clover decides to be the magic bunny for Boswell's magic show, and as for Sofia, Clover says to Mia and Robin that "the girl's so busy, she won't even notice I'm gone". Boswell then takes Clover away, and Mia and Robin can't believe Clover left.
The next morning, Sofia notices Clover has disappeared, and Robin and Mia tell her that he joined the magic show. Sofia believes it's her fault, but Mia tells her it's not her fault, as she had a lot of things to do. Sofia then puts on her Flying Derby clothes and meets up with Crackle outside before telling her about Clover missing. Sofia meets Minimus and tells him to fly over the roads to make it easier to spot the magic show. Sofia and her animal friends, Crackle, and Minimus then search for the magic show. Meanwhile, Clover tells the magic dove that he is ready to be a star. Clover heads in the hat, and Boswell introduces Clover with the same nickname "Mr. Cuddles". Clover appreciates the name and the crowd applauds the performance. Taking a break, while talking with the magic dove about the fun times with Sofia, he suddenly misses her. The magic dove welcomes him to the new life that will get him used to it. Clover and Sofia, through a song, mention how they miss each other and how they will do whatever it takes to reunite again.
So far, Sofia and her animal friends find no sign of Clover anywhere and see a red covered wagon where Sofia meets Madam Ubetcha again. Sofia tells her about Clover and the fortune teller perfectly knows about him. Madam Ubetcha uses her crystal ball to show Boswell is holding Clover, and are currently near a green bell tower that Sofia recognizes as one found in Summerset Village. Madam Ubetcha's work is a success and the gang moves out to Summerset Village.
Later on, as Clover misses Sofia so much, he wants to go home with carrots brought, but Boswell comes in and refuses to let him leave before putting him into the hat. Clover performs and smiles nervously as he is refused to run away. Many wagons were there as people who want to see the show parked them. They saw Boswell and Clover with the red covered wagon and Minimus crashes, still working on his landings. Sofia found Clover in the hat and apologizes about the more important things to do because none of them were important as him, and makes it up to him if he'll come back. Boswell came in again, and Sofia tells him that Clover is her rabbit. Boswell still refuses to believe that as he sees no collar and name tag. He grabs Clover from her arms, causing her to show her fearless side. She finds out that they'll have to leave for their four-kingdom tour after the final show, so she seeks ideas from her animal friends about volunteering and disguises. Madam Ubetcha comes back again to give her a cloak.
While the show is starting, Sofia was walking to the show as Boswell introduces his final trick, "The Vanishing Box". A disguised Sofia is picked to be the volunteer, and Clover disappears before Sofia steps inside. Clover reenters from the back of the box, which is how the trick works. When Boswell opens the curtain, Sofia and Clover disappear. Boswell states that his magic was "too amazing", and later chases Sofia and Clover. Mia and Robin trip Boswell on a rope, and Sofia and Clover slide under a wagon but soon reach a dead end. Sofia whistles for Minimus to save them. As Minimus prepares to fly, Boswell catches Clover, but Crackle burns Boswell's foot before catching Clover and returning him to Sofia. Flying back home, Sofia tells Clover to promise to talk to her next time he has a problem and he agrees. Clover feels good as he rides on a flying horse with her, and Sofia finally makes a day for all of her animal friends all the way home.
Home Video Release[]
Cast[]
- Ariel Winter as Sofia
- Wayne Brady as Clover
- Zach Callison as Prince James
- Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber
- Ashley Eckstein as Mia
- Meghan Strange as Robin
- Eric Stonestreet as Minimus
- Ellie Kemper as Crackle
- Nika Futterman as Madam Ubetcha
- Liam O'Brien as Boswell
- Jamie Mitchell as Director Dove
- James Sie as Lawrence/Mr. Cuddles
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Trivia[]
- Viewership: This episode was watched by 2.661 million viewers on its premiere.[1]
- The title and the episode's plot could be a reference to Finding Nemo.
- This episode shows Sofia's fearless side when she threatens to get her father and have the guards on Boswell when he refuses to give back Clover.
- The part where Clover joins the circus and the owner keeps him captive is similar to a scene in Pinocchio.
- Both Minimus and Crackle make a third appearance in the series and meet for the first time.
- This is Madam Ubetcha's second appearance in a row.
- This is Minimus' first major appearance since "Just One of the Princes".
- Moral: Always make time for your friends.
References[]
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 1, 2013). Friday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown' and 'Jessie' Tie for Lead + 'Mystery Diners', 'Storage Wars', 'Real Time with Bill Maher' + More. TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2024.