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Big Blue - Losing Lemo (S1E14)
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.
| Air Date | 2022-01-15 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | CBC Television |
Storyline
Lemo receives exciting news when he is invited to join United Current Head Quarters, where his unique and playful approach to science has caught the attention of the leadership team. The headquarters staff are eager to have Lemo apply his fun brand of science to their operations, recognizing that his methods bring both creativity and results. For Lemo, this represents a significant opportunity and validation of his unconventional style.
The episode explores what happens when Lemo transitions from his familiar environment to the more formal setting of headquarters. The title "Losing Lemo" suggests that his departure creates a void for those he leaves behind, raising questions about how his absence will affect his friends and colleagues. The episode balances Lemo's personal achievement with the bittersweet reality that success sometimes means moving on from the people and places we care about.
What kids learn
Children learn about recognizing and celebrating individual talents and strengths. Lemo's invitation to headquarters demonstrates that unconventional approaches can be just as valuable as traditional methods, teaching kids that being different or having a unique style is not a weakness but can actually be a strength worth celebrating. The episode shows that adults and authority figures can appreciate creativity and innovation when they see genuine value in it.
The episode also introduces children to the complex emotions that accompany change and success. Kids see that achieving something wonderful can simultaneously mean leaving familiar people and places behind, helping them understand that growth sometimes involves difficult transitions. This prepares children for future experiences when they might face similar choices about new opportunities.
Additionally, the storyline teaches about the impact one person can have on a community. The sense of loss felt by those Lemo leaves behind shows children that their presence matters to others and that the contributions they make to their friendships, classrooms, and families are noticed and valued.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How can I help my child understand why someone they care about might leave for a new opportunity? | Use Lemo's story to explain that people sometimes move on to new challenges because they have special skills that are needed elsewhere. Emphasize that leaving doesn't mean the person cares less about their friends, but rather that they're growing and pursuing their dreams. Help your child see that being happy for someone's success and feeling sad about their departure can happen at the same time, and both feelings are completely normal and okay. |
| What if my child feels like their unique approach to things isn't appreciated at school? | Point to how Lemo's fun brand of science was eventually recognized and valued by headquarters. Reassure your child that different approaches take time to be understood and appreciated. Encourage them to stay true to their style while also being open to feedback. Help them identify environments and people who do appreciate their unique qualities, and remind them that the right opportunities will come when others recognize their special talents. |
| How do I talk to my child about the mixed emotions of someone leaving? | Acknowledge that it's natural to feel both proud of someone's achievement and sad about losing their daily presence. Use this episode to validate that conflicting emotions are normal and healthy. Encourage your child to express both feelings and to find ways to stay connected with people who move away, whether through visits, calls, or messages. This helps children develop emotional intelligence and understand that relationships can continue even when circumstances change. |
| Should I worry if my child's unconventional methods aren't being recognized yet? | Lemo's story shows that unconventional approaches may take time to gain recognition but can ultimately prove valuable. Focus on nurturing your child's creativity and unique problem-solving skills while also teaching them how to communicate the value of their methods to others. Help them find mentors or communities that appreciate innovation. Remember that many successful people were once considered unconventional, and patience combined with persistence often leads to recognition. |
| How can I help my child cope if they're the one being left behind? | Use this episode to start conversations about change and continuity in friendships. Help your child understand that people moving on to new opportunities is a normal part of life and doesn't diminish the importance of past relationships. Encourage them to celebrate their friend's success while also acknowledging their own feelings of loss. Work together to find ways to maintain the connection and to open themselves up to forming new friendships that can help fill the gap. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 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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