The Phantom of the Opera, by Gaston Leroux. In this episode, Lee Natonabah, an Oakdale storyteller, teaches Joe the value of growing up with stories that connect with the past. Meanwhile, in a Native-American tale, Wishbone is a young warrior who finds courage in a song from the past. When Wishbone gets the chance to be a star, the people around him become confused about his identity. Wishbone is his servant Ossip.
Mistaken identity becomes a metaphor for distinguishing what is true and false.
In this episode, Wishbone introduces a friend to some of his favorite stories and shows the most exciting moments from past episodes. The Prince of Wags Wishbone enjoys his role as the basketball team's mascot, but Joe feels anxious when he's elected team captain. Wishbone is reminded of Shakespeare's Prince Hal, who feels unworthy of his royal title until he discovers the true meaning of leadership on the battlefield. Wishbone reflects on the poor orphan Pip, the central character in Dickens' novel, who inherits a great fortune, but comes to realize that money cannot buy love or friendship. Their friendship is in trouble when Joe and David are both interested in the same girl.