The Scales of Justice

A bag stuffed with two thousand dollars has turned up on the old path to the Gower Barn, and now kids' court is in session at Whit's End to decide who keeps it. Isaac found the money and waited ninety long days for it to be his... only to learn Rodney Rathbone claimed it minutes before him. With Eugene as judge and Whit arguing Isaac's case, Rodney's dad Bart twists the trial his way - badgering Isaac, spinning a story about a hidden motorbike fund, even forcing Connie to admit Isaac wanted revenge on Rodney. Bound by the evidence, Eugene rules for Rodney, and Isaac is crushed. But when Rodney tries to buy his motorbike, the money turns out to be counterfeit - and suddenly the Rathbones have some explaining to do to the police. Sometimes justice takes the long way around.

Found on It All Started When... Album 13 · 13 episodes

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1 of 2 0176 The Star A trip through the Imagination Station's new Christmas adventure separates Connie and Eugene in the ancient world, where each finds an unexpected guide on the road to the Christ child - and to King Herod's Jerusalem.

2 of 2 0177 The Star While Connie helps care for a very special newborn in Bethlehem, Eugene arrives in Jerusalem with three star-following magi - and their search for a newborn king draws the dangerous attention of King Herod.

0178 Room Mates When a college fumigation leaves Eugene homeless for a week, his distant cousin Bernard takes him in - and two stubborn know-it-alls discover just how hard sharing a house and a window-washing job can be.

0179 You Gotta Be Wise When a shock-rock cassette by local bad boy Rodney Rathbone sweeps through Odyssey, newspaper editor Dale Jacobs finds the battle over its lyrics landing squarely in his own daughter's bedroom.

0180 Isaac the Pure After a round of after-school jokes leaves him feeling dirty inside, a boy sets out to make himself completely pure - no matter what it costs him.

0181 It Takes Integrity When a cynical schemer runs unopposed for student body president, an idealistic school reporter enters the race to prove that integrity still matters in politics.

0182 The Scales of Justice When two thousand dollars in found cash sparks a courtroom showdown at Whit's End, Isaac must prove the money is rightfully his against the scheming Rathbones.

0183 Tales of Moderation When Connie asks why a wealthy man like Whit lives so simply, he hands her a book of three tales that make the case for moderation better than he ever could.

0184 Isaac the Chivalrous When a legendary knight steps out of the Imagination Station and into modern-day Odyssey, young Isaac gets a firsthand - and unexpectedly challenging - lesson in what chivalry really means.

0185 A Question of Loyalty When shy newcomer Emily's hidden writing talent blossoms under Lucy's mentorship, a countywide newspaper contest puts their new friendship to the test.

0186 The Conscientious Cross-Guard A by-the-book middle school crossing guard must decide whether to abandon his post or face down the school's meanest gang alone.

0187 An Act of Nobility A young American traveler in a small foreign kingdom discovers he bears an uncanny resemblance to its prince - on the eve of a coronation someone is plotting to prevent.

0188 The Courage to Stand A girl's shot at joining the popular cheerleading crowd hinges on one party - and one condition her mother won't bend on.

Featured characters

Minor characters & crew 3 more roles

3 supporting roles

Isaac Morton Justin Morgan Officer Patrick O'Ryan Will Ryan Brad Hinkley Bob Luttrell

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Chris Anthony Host Phil Lollar Writer · Director Bob Luttrell Sound Designer · Producer Paul McCusker Producer Chuck Bolte Executive Producer

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Court is in session at Whit's End. In the case of Morton vs. Rathbone, a kids' court has gathered to settle who owns a plastic bag stuffed with two thousand dollars. Eugene Meltsner presides as judge, Connie Kendall serves as bailiff, Whit acts as lawyer for Isaac Morton, and Bart Rathbone argues for his son Rodney.

On the witness stand, Isaac tells his story. Three months earlier, he talked Lucy Cunningham-Schultz into helping him find the overgrown path to the old Gower Barn, where he hoped to gather wood for a fort. Lucy pointed him toward the barn but turned back, and as Isaac hiked on alone he tripped over a plastic bag filled with money. Whit persuaded him to report the find to the police, who told him that if no one claimed the property within ninety days, it would be his. Isaac waited out the ninety slowest days of his life - only to arrive at the police station and learn that someone had claimed the money minutes earlier. That someone is Rodney Rathbone, and Captain O'Ryan has agreed to let this unusual trial decide the rightful owner.

Bart proves a slippery courtroom opponent. He badgers Isaac into admitting he doesn't like Rodney, and Rodney testifies that he saved the money for a whole year and hid it under the boards at the Gower Barn to buy a motorbike - and since Isaac once rescued Rodney when the barn collapsed on him, Isaac knew right where it was. Then Bart springs a surprise witness: Connie. After reminding the court how Rodney once humiliated Isaac with a phony love note in front of everyone, Bart forces Connie to admit under oath that Isaac said he'd like to get back at Rodney. During the recess, Connie realizes she told her mother about the money, which may be how the Rathbones learned every detail.

Eugene, bound to follow the evidence, rules in favor of Rodney, who smugly heads off to buy his motorbike. Isaac is crushed, and even Whit's gentle reminder that God promises justice will prevail - "Be sure your sins will find you out" - can't lift his spirits. Then Connie rushes in with the radio blaring. Reporter Brad Hinkley announces that Bart and Rodney are under police investigation after trying to buy a motorbike with counterfeit money. Rodney isn't worried, though - his pop proved the money belonged to him, so it should be easy to prove it doesn't.