Michael Yarmush

Madeline is 13 years old, as are her two friends, and nothing looks the same to her. Her sister is leaving to study medicine, and there's Freddy who's looking at her as no one has before. But she still doesn't want to become an adolescent. A tragic accident and the help of an eccentric aunt who just arrived in her life will help her to pass the barrier. (imdb)

Arthur Reed, DW, and the whole gang celebrate the holidays, each in their own way. Francine celebrates Hanukkah, Brain celebrates Kwanzaa, and Buster makes-up his own holiday (Baxter Day) because his Mother is so stressed-out by Christmas.

Karen Cabot moves back to her old hometown, Hudson Falls, VT, with her son Timmy. There she runs a veterinary clinic. Timmy, her son, finds a dog, a collie. He names her Lassie, and they get into all kinds of trouble. (imdb)