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138. A Friend in Need.
Written by: Aired: Phil Fehrle, Jonathan Trueman, and Abi Grant.
Aired: UK: 25 September 2002. AUS: 30 October 2002. CAN: 22 January 2003.
Thomas is taking some trucks along the line, thinking about his new friend, Jack, who hopes he has improved himself, after having broken the rules for jumping in where he does not belong. The Pack is at work widening the road near the Old Quarry Bridge. After loading Max with Alfie, Jack, having completed his first assignment for working hard, behaving well and following all the rules, feels proud for himself, but he is also worried that Miss Jenny still would not accept him into the Pack.
Meanwhile, Ned the steam shovel is cleaning up a pile of rocks and loads Max, who tries to warn him to be careful of his very full bucket. Thomas is excited to cross the Old Quarry Bridge, as he could see how Jack is doing and knows the Pack is working on the road construction below. Back at the site, the foreman orders Oliver to move a pile of topsoil. Jack initially attempts to help him once again by jumping in but just before he fills his bucket, he suddenly remembers Miss Jenny's warning to not jump in where anyone should not belong from last time. Oliver arrives to do the job, and Jack tells him that the topsoil moving was actually for him. Oliver kindly thanks Jack, while Kelly, Alfie, and Isobella congratulate him. Later, Ned approaches the Old Quarry Bridge and tries to go as slow and cautiously as he can as he is going under it. However, he ends up not lowering his arm down far enough, and he accidentally knocks a keystone out of the bridge which begins to crumble.
Meanwhile, Thomas nears the Old Quarry Bridge, unaware that danger has unexpectedly laid ahead but is unable to stop. Before Thomas rolls onto the bridge, Jack jumps in and holds the bridge up with his scoop until Thomas can reverse to safety. Kelly rushes to Jack's aid, but Jack is unable to hold the bridge any longer, causing the bridge section to collapse before Kelly can help.
Thomas brings Jack back to the yard, and after having damaged his arms, Jack is very worried what Miss Jenny would say, but she is pleased with Jack's bravery and accepts Jack into the Pack. Jack is then sent to the works to get his arms repaired.
Thomas, now very happy, then returns home to Tidmouth Sheds and welcomes Jack to the Pack.
Well, this episode shows a great moral of teamwork and helping a friend out. Especially with Jack helping Thomas the Tank Engine from falling off a bridge which Ned accidentally knocked a keystone out of.
And it was a great welcome Thomas the Tank Engine gave to Jack for saving him.
And in more recent years, we found out there was a character who was going to be a member of The Pack. And that character was Numbuh 1. Alright. Jokes aside. But his real name was actually going to be Nigel. I only called him "Numbuh 1" to make a reference to Codename Kids Next Door. Speaking of which, that show premiered the same year this episode was made. And also, I've made the decision. Next time I decide to use this blog, I'll start rereviewing that series.
Back on topic. A Friend in Need is another brilliant episode of the series, and Jack really developed here.
My rating: 10/10.
Season 6 scorecard:
1. No Sleep for Cranky: 9/10.
2. Salty's Secret: 9.5/10.
3. Harvey to the Rescue: 9/10.
7. Jack Jumps In: 10/10.
8. A Friend in Need: 10/10.
8. A Friend in Need: 10/10.
9. It's Only Snow: 9/10.
10. Twin Trouble: 10/10.
12. Scaredy Engines: 5/10.
14. Middle Engine: 3/10.
17. Gordon Takes a Tumble: 9.5/10.
22. Thomas the Jet Engine: 10/10.
23. Edward the Very Useful Engine: 8.5/10.
25. Rusty Saves the Day: 3.5/10.
Season 6 rating so far: 9/10.
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