These 24 Gerald Moments From "Hey Arnold!" Prove He Is The Definition Of Cool
Gerald Johanssen is definitely one of the greatest characters from the '90s/'00s Nickelodeon animated sitcom Hey Arnold!.
And you cannot tell me otherwise! He was one of the coolest kids in Hillwood.
Gerald was a gifted storyteller, a good brother to his siblings, Timberly and Jamie O, and a really loyal friend. Here are his greatest Hey Arnold! moments.
1.When he didn't take any guff from Helga when she was a bossy theater director.
From Season 1, Episode 1, "Downtown as Fruits"
2.When he taught Arnold how to talk to girls.
From Season 1, Episode 4, "Sixth-Grade Girls"
3.When he and Arnold were clearly the best dressed kids at a sixth-grade dance, and he knew it.
From Season 1, Episode 4, "Sixth-Grade Girls"
4.When he conquered his biking fears, won a bike-a-thon, and stunned his competition in the process.
From Season 2, Episode 2, "Gerald's Secret"
5.When he moved out of his house and was loving this newfound freedom.
From Season 2, Episode 10, "Gerald Moves Out"
6.When he was a trusting consumer.
From Season 2, Episode 11, "The High Life"
7.When he started to sell watches and became a savvy businessperson.
From Season 2, Episode 11, "The High Life"
8.When he forgave Timberly after she lied about her doll being stolen because she was feeling left out.
From Season 2, Episode 9, "Ransom"
9.When he kept things real while he and Arnold were chasing some suspicious men.
From Season 2, Episode 9, "Freeze Frame"
10.When he enjoyed the simple things in life.
From Season 2, Episode 8, "Hookey"
11.When he was realistic about Arnold's talent show suggestion.
From Season 3, Episode 17, "Partners"
12.When his inner movie critic came out after the gang watched Killer Vegetables From Space.
From Season 1, Episode 13, "Das Subway"
13.When he gave a word of warning about the subway.
From Season 1, Episode 13, "Das Subway"
14.When he properly identified the problem behind his and Arnold's failed attempts at flying a kite.
From Season 1, Episode 8, "Arnold's Hat"
15.When he was a supportive friend.
From Season 1, Episode 8, "The Stoop Kid"
16.When he evaluated Arnold's feelings for Ruth.
From Season 1, Episode 7, "Operation: Ruthless"
17.When he knew how to think big.
From Season 1, Episode 7, "The Vacant Lot"
18.When he had a positive outlook on Arnold's unique living situation.
From Season 1, Episode 7, "Gerald Comes Over"
19.When he explained why he'd get an invite to Rhonda's cool party.
From Season 3, Episode 12, "Cool Party"
20.When he tried his best to go along with Arnold's plan to win Lila over.
From Season 4, Episode 7, "Love and Cheese"
21.When he didn't let his addiction to a game called "The King Rules" get in the way of his friendship with Arnold.
From Season 5, Episode 15, "Gerald's Game"
22.When he bared his soul to his audience.
From Season 3, Episode 15, "Helga's Show"
23.When he pulled off a great vocal performance after getting his tonsils removed and learned the importance of being himself.
From Season 3, Episode 3, "Gerald's Tonsils"
24.And, lastly, when he got philosophical.
From Season 1, Episode 1, "Downtown as Fruits"
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