The main focus of this DVD is the episode, "The Easter Chipmunk," where Alvin is convinced that their grandfather was the original Easter egg delivering character, and not Mr. Hoppity, the Easter Bunny. He, Simon and Theodore search for proof that Mr. Hoppity stole their grandfather's idea and reputation. Ultimately, these events will escalate (as they often due with The Chipmunks) to a full-blown trial. Of course, Alvin has to figure out a way to keep Dave away from the TV, since this trial is bound to attract a lot of media attention.
Like some of the other holiday releases, the accompanying episodes don't quite fit, but are still good episodes. The first one, "Snow Wrong" has the boys (and Chipettes) trying out for the production of Snow White that their school is putting on. Of course, the six singing rodents become the star of the show, despite the director's daughter's attempts to steal the show.
"Special Kind of Champion" has Alvin coaching a kid in the Special Olympics. Not only do they help train him to be faster (despite his leg brace), but Alvin also learns a lesson or two about sportsmanship and doing the best you can because you want to, not to win medals.
In "Thinking Cap Trap," Simon wants to go on a genius game show, but feels his family isn't quite ready for the task. So he invents a cap that increases their intelligence and they all quickly prep for the show. Too bad the effects start running off just in time for the filming, will Simon be able to answer enough questions to keep all of the Sevilles from being embarrassed in front of a national audience, or will the rest of the family surprise Simon?
The last episode in The Mystery of the Easter Chipmunk, "Luck O' The Chipmunks," has a new friend showing up in school, but Theodore is the only one who befriends the Irish Mickey right away. In order to try and win over more friends (including Alvin and Simon), he claims he has a leprechaun that grants him wishes every night. This news makes him the talk of the school, but no one realizes this leprechaun is actually Mickey in disguise,
Of course, it wouldn't be Alvin & The Chipmunks without some good songs. The squeaky-voiced ones will sing everything from "Good Friends" to "We're So Glad It's You" and cover Elvis' "Good Luck Charm."
So, while these episodes are aren't all of the Easter ilk, they are still good and full of life-lessons (which is what The Chipmunks were always good at). This is just a good collection of family-friendly episodes that both children of the 80's and their kids should love to watch. So like the other collections, this is just pure fun for the whole family.
