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Big Blue - Coral Circuit (S1E11)
The Calypso Crew have entered the Coral Circuit Race for the first time and they are determined to play fair to the finish.
| Air Date | 2022-01-08 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | CBC Television |
Storyline
In this episode, the Calypso Crew enters the prestigious Coral Circuit Race for the very first time. The team is excited but also nervous about competing against more experienced racers who know the underwater course well. As they prepare for the race, the crew makes a collective promise to compete with integrity, no matter how tempting it might be to take shortcuts or bend the rules when the competition gets tough.
Throughout the race, the Calypso Crew faces various challenges that test not only their racing skills but also their commitment to fair play. When opportunities arise to gain an advantage through questionable means, the team must decide whether winning is worth compromising their values. The episode explores the tension between the desire to succeed and the importance of maintaining honesty and sportsmanship, even when it means potentially losing to competitors who may not share the same ethical standards.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the fundamental importance of integrity and fair play in competitive situations. Young viewers learn that true success is measured not just by crossing the finish line first, but by how you conduct yourself throughout the journey. The Calypso Crew's commitment to playing fair demonstrates that personal values should remain constant even when external pressures tempt you to compromise them.
Children also learn about sportsmanship and the concept that competition can be healthy when all participants respect the rules. The episode shows that choosing to do the right thing, even when it's difficult or when others around you are making different choices, builds character and self-respect. Kids see that the satisfaction of knowing you competed honestly can be more valuable than a victory achieved through dishonest means.
Additionally, the episode reinforces lessons about teamwork and collective decision-making. When the entire crew agrees to maintain their ethical standards together, children learn how shared values can strengthen a team and help individuals support one another in making good choices under pressure.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What does the Coral Circuit Race teach my child about competition? | The race provides a framework for discussing healthy competition with your child. It shows that competing can be exciting and fun while still maintaining respect for rules and other participants. The episode emphasizes that the goal isn't just winning, but participating with honor. This helps children understand that competition should bring out their best effort and skills, not tempt them to compromise their values for a trophy or recognition. |
| How can I reinforce the fair play message after watching? | Talk with your child about times when they've faced similar choices in their own activities, whether in sports, games, or school. Ask them how the Calypso Crew's decision made them feel and whether they've ever been tempted to bend rules to win. Share your own experiences with choosing integrity over easy victories. Praise moments when you've seen your child demonstrate good sportsmanship, connecting their behavior to what the crew modeled in the episode. |
| Is this episode appropriate for teaching my child about peer pressure? | Yes, the episode provides an excellent opportunity to discuss peer pressure and making independent ethical choices. When the crew faces competitors who may not share their values, it mirrors situations children encounter when friends or classmates encourage rule-breaking or shortcuts. You can use the episode to talk about staying true to personal values even when others make different choices, and how real friends support each other in doing the right thing. |
| What if my child gets discouraged about losing when playing fair? | The episode helps address this concern by showing that self-respect and integrity have their own rewards beyond winning. Remind your child that people remember and respect those who play fairly, and that cheating to win creates hollow victories that don't feel genuinely earned. Help them identify the skills they're building and the fun they're having, rather than focusing solely on outcomes. Celebrate their honest efforts as achievements in themselves. |
| How does this episode handle the reality that cheaters sometimes win? | The episode acknowledges that fair play doesn't always guarantee victory, which is an honest and age-appropriate lesson. This realism helps children understand that doing the right thing is about personal character, not guaranteed rewards. It's an opportunity to discuss with your child that while we can't control others' choices or every outcome, we can control our own actions and take pride in our integrity regardless of the scoreboard. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Calypso Crew is called in to clean up some mysterious ooze, but the job may be more dangerous than they bargained for. |
| 1 | 2 | Krill and Plink find themselves in an urgent situation and need The Calypso Crew to save them. |
| 1 | 3 | Mira and Lettie get themselves into a sticky situation while constantly competing with one another as to who is better than the other. |
| 1 | 4 | When the crew finds out their ship is about to be inspected, Lemo wants to help but unknowingly creates a bigger problem than expected. |
| 1 | 5 | Bacon Berry feels left out when the crew must take care of a rescue creature that has no parents. |
| 1 | 6 | Glacial city residents are being terrorized by a giant sea spider and Phil must face his deepest fears to save the Calypso Crew. |
| 1 | 7 | An unexpected power outage on the Calypso leads the crew to investigate a mysterious glowing orb on the sea floor. |
| 1 | 8 | When Bacon Berry takes something that doesn't belong to her, Lettie and Lemo secretly attempt to return it to its rightful owner. |
| 1 | 9 | When too much weight on the Calypso slows them down on a mission, Lettie insists that Lemo gets rid of what is weighing them down. |
| 1 | 10 | Lemo's pet sea pig causes chaos on the Calypso and Lettie wants him to take it back to where it belongs in the Midnight Zone. |
| 1 | 11 | The Calypso Crew have entered the Coral Circuit Race for the first time and they are determined to play fair to the finish. |
| 1 | 12 | The Calypso Crew are in strife when their mission reward cake mysteriously disappears and they each blame one another for keeping it for themselves. |
| 1 | 13 | Freddie has a difficult time when the crew decides to replace Engie with a new and improved engine for the Calypso. |
| 1 | 14 | Lemo is thrilled when he is called to join United Current Head Quarters and asked to apply his fun brand of science to headquarters staff. |
| 1 | 15 | After the Seahorse King's scepter is almost stolen, the Calypso crew is tasked with keeping watch for the thief at the Seahorse Celebration. |
| 1 | 16 | Calypso Crew set out on a mission to find out what is causing all the ruptures in the sea bed. |
| 1 | 17 | In a rush to catch the mail ship, Lemo accidentally sends Lettie's diary to headquarters instead of her Captain's Log. |
| 1 | 18 | When Lettie becomes frustrated with the crew's work ethic, she decides she would be better off doing everything on her own. |
| 1 | 19 | Lemo believes that the Crying Dutchman exists and has taken Bacon Berry's favorite toy. |
| 1 | 20 | The Calypso Crew is uneasy when Phil makes a new best friend and brings him onboard to stay. |
| 1 | 21 | The Calypso Crew must protect the Golden Anchor of Atlantis from thieves until they can safely deliver it to the United Current Museum of History. |
| 1 | 22 | The Black Ooze escapes and makes plans to restore chaos in the Big Blue and destroy The Guardian. |
| 1 | 23 | When Phil discovers how safe and secure he feels after Freddie lets him borrow his shell, he suddenly thinks he is indestructible. |
| 1 | 24 | It's Bacon Berry's birthday and the crew is excited to celebrate but their spirits are dampened when they realize that Phil bought the wrong gift for the occasion. |
| 1 | 25 | Lettie has so much work to do as the Captain of the Calypso that she can't join in the fun with the rest of the crew, so Lemo comes up with an invention to help. |
| 1 | 26 | Lemo and Lettie are fighting over everything, irritating the entire crew. |
| 1 | 27 | When the crew declares Captain Lettie is no fun, she finds a way to make the ordinary, extra-ordinary. |
| 1 | 28 | When Lettie lets Mira Clearwater get under her skin, she makes a decision she comes to regret and must do damage control to make things right again. |
| 1 | 29 | After The Calypso Crew win a dance competition, they receive a special delivery and must share a captain's chair that does everything. |
| 1 | 30 | Lemo tries to work on a science experiment when he should be watching Bacon Berry and discovers a very unexpected outcome. |
| 1 | 31 | Lemo meets a fellow scientist and they decide to work together on an entry to the United Current Science fair. |
| 1 | 32 | Lettie obsesses about how to take a perfect Crew of The Year photo, creating a series of disasters in the process. |
| 1 | 33 | Lettie tries to cover up a mistake she made by withholding the truth about what really happened. |
| 1 | 34 | Lemo makes a discovery about Freddie's past and insists that he revisit that part of his life, even though Freddie isn't interested. |
| 1 | 35 | Lettie becomes jealous when Bacon Berry develops a bond with her archenemy, Mira Clearwater. |
| 1 | 36 | Lettie must train famous celebrity Lea to become a captain for an upcoming role. |
| 1 | 37 | Lettie arrives nine hours early to accept her punctuality award but Lemo's antics might make them miss the ceremony altogether. |
| 1 | 38 | The Calypso Crew think that Freddie's mission-based ideas are weird and not suitable to use for missions. |
| 1 | 39 | Lemo decides to create the ultimate gaming system wired to the ship when the crew cancels game night. |
| 1 | 40 | Lettie must take her Level 10 piloting test and leaves Lemo in charge while she is away. |
| 1 | 41 | When the Calypso Crew gets an invitation to a formal dinner party, Lettie must teach them manners and how to be fancy. |
| 1 | 42 | Lettie loses sight of what is important when she tries to find a replacement for her broken collectible doll. |
| 1 | 43 | ira and Lettie are invited to a girls night out with Commander Plink. |
| 1 | 44 | MLemo secretly uses Bacon Berry's super powers to do rescues and ends up becoming a famous hero because of it. |
| 1 | 45 | Lemo and Phil are not getting along so Lettie sends them to run an errand together so they can work on their differences. |
| 1 | 46 | When Phil gets injured on a mission, he is sent to bed rest while the crew takes care of him. |
| 1 | 47 | Determined to win the latest Lea production with a unique performance, Lemo takes things to extremes to get noticed by the audience. |
| 1 | 48 | Lemo celebrates his 10th birthday but when everyone is still treating him like a baby, Lemo tries his best to prove that he is all grown up. |
| 1 | 49 | The Calypso Crew is on a mission to find Dr. McGuirk, a renowned archeologist who went missing in an abandoned shopping mall. Lemo and Phil get separated from the rest of the team and face some spooky encounters. |
| 1 | 50 | Lettie surprises Phil with a visit from his parents. But there's just one problem, Phil… |
| 1 | 51 | The future of the Big Blue is in jeopardy and Bacon Berry is determined to protect her family at all costs. It's all hands on deck for this dangerous mission. |
| 1 | 52 | The United Current Junior Cadets pay a visit to the calypso, but all they care about is their devices. Lettie does her best to impress them. |
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