Big Blue - Remora Never More-A (S1E20)
The Calypso Crew is uneasy when Phil makes a new best friend and brings him onboard to stay.
| Air Date | 2022-02-26 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | CBC Television |
Storyline
In this episode of Big Blue, Phil the remora fish forms an unexpected friendship with another remora and decides to bring his new companion aboard the Calypso for an extended visit. The arrival of Phil's friend creates tension among the regular crew members, who are accustomed to Phil's loyalty and presence as part of their tight-knit group. The crew struggles with feelings of jealousy and uncertainty as they watch Phil divide his attention and enthusiasm between his old friends and his new best friend.
As the episode unfolds, the Calypso Crew must navigate their discomfort and learn to welcome the newcomer rather than view him as a threat to their friendship with Phil. The story explores how friendships can expand and change without diminishing existing bonds, challenging the crew to be more inclusive and understanding. Through their interactions, the characters discover that opening their circle to new friends can enrich rather than replace the relationships they already treasure.
What kids learn
This episode offers children valuable lessons about friendship dynamics and the natural evolution of social circles. Kids learn that when a close friend makes a new friend, it doesn't mean they are being replaced or that the original friendship is less important. The story demonstrates that friendships can grow and expand to include new people without diminishing the value of existing relationships, helping children understand that their friends are allowed to have other friends too.
Young viewers also learn about managing feelings of jealousy and insecurity when friendship groups change. The episode shows that these uncomfortable emotions are normal but that acting on them by excluding others or withdrawing can make situations worse. Instead, children see the importance of communicating their feelings and giving new people a fair chance rather than immediately viewing them as competition.
Additionally, the episode teaches the value of inclusivity and welcoming newcomers into established groups. Children learn that being open to new friendships and making others feel welcome strengthens communities rather than weakening them, and that there is room in our lives for multiple meaningful relationships.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How can I help my child when their best friend makes a new close friend? | Use this episode as a starting point to validate your child's feelings while reframing the situation positively. Explain that friendships naturally expand and that their friend having other close relationships doesn't diminish their special bond. Encourage your child to get to know the new friend rather than competing for attention, and remind them that they too can have multiple close friendships. Help them identify what makes their friendship unique and irreplaceable. |
| What should I do if my child feels left out when friendship groups change? | Acknowledge that feeling left out is painful and completely normal. Talk about the crew's initial uneasiness in the episode and how they worked through it. Encourage your child to express their feelings directly to their friend rather than withdrawing or acting out. Help them understand the difference between actually being excluded and simply sharing a friend's time with others. If exclusion is genuinely happening, discuss strategies for finding additional friendships and activities. |
| How do I teach my child to be welcoming when new kids join their friend group? | Point out how the Calypso Crew's initial resistance created unnecessary tension and how things improved when they became more welcoming. Discuss how being the new person feels and remind your child of times they were new to a situation. Role-play inclusive behaviors like introducing the new person to others, including them in conversations, and finding common interests. Praise your child when you notice them making inclusive choices in their own social situations. |
| Is jealousy in friendships normal for young children? | Yes, jealousy in friendships is completely developmentally normal, especially in elementary-aged children who are still learning to navigate complex social emotions. This episode validates those feelings by showing even the Calypso Crew experiences uneasiness. The key is teaching children to recognize jealous feelings, understand where they come from, and choose constructive responses rather than letting jealousy control their behavior. With guidance, children learn that multiple friendships can coexist without threatening each other. |
| What if my child is the one bringing a new friend into an established group? | Help your child understand that their existing friends might need time to adjust and may feel uncertain about the change. Encourage them to be patient and intentional about including everyone, making introductions, and creating opportunities for their different friends to connect. Remind them to maintain one-on-one time with their original friends while also pursuing new friendships. This episode shows that with sensitivity and effort, friend groups can successfully expand to welcome new members. |
Writing
Directing
| 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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