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171. Something Fishy.
Written by: Paul Larson.
Aired: UK: 24 October 2003. AUS: 1 November 2004. US: 2 October 2005.
Arthur is new to the railway and is still learning his way around. One morning, he discovers the fishing village, and soon sees it as his favourite place on the island. That evening, the Fat Controller comes to the shed looking for an engine to run the line. Arthur hopes he will be chosen, but the Fat Controller ends up choosing Thomas, who is not very pleased. Arthur is disappointed when the Fat Controller sends him to haul coal to the Steelworks instead.
Later, Thomas is having a washdown when Arthur arrives and teases him. Thomas complains of the smell and Arthur knows he would be happier than Thomas if he was running the line.
Thomas is sent to collect some fish and is impatient with the workmen, a fisherman tells him to enjoy the smell, to which Thomas snorts in disgust. When he leaves, the trip initially starts off smooth, but a set of malfunctioning points leaves the trucks the right direction, and him diverted onto an old pier line. Thomas falls through an uncompleted causeway gap into a tidal pool, much to the trucks' delight. When the Fat Controller hears the news, he checks the timetables and sends Arthur to assist Thomas.
Due to the heat, the ice keeping the fish fresh begins to melt and Thomas is worried that it will go off. Arthur is surprised to find Thomas in the water, but Thomas is not concerned about himself and tells Arthur to take the fish and leave him. Arthur takes the fish away and hurries to the Docks. Luckily, he delivers the fish to the docks just in time.
Later, Arthur finds Thomas in the fitter's yard, who reveals that he hates running the fishing line and proposes that they trade. When the Fat Controller is looking for a replacement for Thomas, Arthur volunteers and asks the Fat Controller if he could do it all the time. The Fat Controller agrees and allows Arthur to run it. Arthur is proud to be running his routine work on the fishing line.
Another great way to use Arthur as the main star. We also get to learn that he likes the smell of fish. They'll get him in a ripe pickle, wouldn't they?
Sorry, got carried away here. But here, we get a reference to The Goon Show, when the Fish Trucks say "He's fallen in the water!" after Thomas the Tank Engine falls into the tidal pool, though I find it a bit strange the points would just send the trucks along the main line, but send Thomas the Tank Engine along the pier track.
But it was very heroic of Arthur to help Thomas the Tank Engine. And he got his reward in the end, running the fishing village all the time. This gives me hope that Arthur will return in Big World! Big Adventures!, and yes, as I said in my most recent blog about that, I am giving that series a try after all.
But overall, this was a mighty fine episode, proving Arthur a great friend to Thomas, even if the rest of the episode was fishy.
Another great way to use Arthur as the main star. We also get to learn that he likes the smell of fish. They'll get him in a ripe pickle, wouldn't they?
Sorry, got carried away here. But here, we get a reference to The Goon Show, when the Fish Trucks say "He's fallen in the water!" after Thomas the Tank Engine falls into the tidal pool, though I find it a bit strange the points would just send the trucks along the main line, but send Thomas the Tank Engine along the pier track.
But it was very heroic of Arthur to help Thomas the Tank Engine. And he got his reward in the end, running the fishing village all the time. This gives me hope that Arthur will return in Big World! Big Adventures!, and yes, as I said in my most recent blog about that, I am giving that series a try after all.
But overall, this was a mighty fine episode, proving Arthur a great friend to Thomas, even if the rest of the episode was fishy.
My rating: 10/10.
Season 7 scorecard:
2. Percy Gets it Right: 9.5/10.
3. Bill, Ben and Fergus: 7/10.
9. The Spotless Record: 10/10.
12. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster: 5/10.
15. Something Fishy: 10/10.
16. The Runaway Elephant: 9.5/10.
17. Peace and Quiet: 10/10.
18. Fergus Breaks the Rules: 7/10.
19. Bulgy Rides Again: 9.5/10.
22. Best Dressed Engine: 9/10.
26. 3 Cheers for Thomas: 10/10.
Season 7 rating so far: 9.2/10.
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