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Big Blue - Hero Boy (S1E44)
MLemo secretly uses Bacon Berry's super powers to do rescues and ends up becoming a famous hero because of it.
| Air Date | 2022-05-21 |
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| Genres | Animation, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | CBC Television |
Storyline
In this episode of Big Blue, MLemo discovers an opportunity to use Bacon Berry's super powers without permission. Rather than asking or working together, MLemo secretly borrows these abilities to perform heroic rescues around their community. As MLemo intervenes in various situations using powers that aren't rightfully theirs, the results are successful enough that word begins to spread.
The secret use of Bacon Berry's powers leads to MLemo gaining recognition and fame as a hero. The community celebrates MLemo's brave acts, unaware that the abilities being used belong to someone else. The episode explores the consequences of taking credit for something that isn't yours and the complications that arise when deception underlies seemingly good deeds, even when those deeds help others.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children important lessons about honesty and integrity, even when doing something that appears helpful or heroic. MLemo's choice to use Bacon Berry's powers without permission demonstrates how taking something that doesn't belong to you is wrong, regardless of how you use it. Children learn that the ends don't justify the means, and that good actions lose their value when they're built on dishonesty or deception.
The story also addresses the concept of taking credit for work or abilities that aren't your own. Young viewers see how receiving praise and fame for something you didn't earn creates a false foundation that can't last. This connects to real-world situations children face, such as copying homework, claiming someone else's ideas, or letting others believe they accomplished something they didn't.
Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of asking permission and respecting others' belongings and abilities. MLemo's secret use of the powers shows disrespect for Bacon Berry, teaching children that true friendship and heroism require honesty, respect, and giving credit where it's due.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Why does MLemo use Bacon Berry's powers without asking? | The episode shows MLemo making an impulsive choice to use abilities that don't belong to them, likely motivated by a desire to help others or be seen as heroic. This sets up the central conflict about doing seemingly good things through dishonest means. The story uses this choice to explore how even well-intentioned actions can be wrong when they involve taking something without permission or deceiving others about your true capabilities. |
| What should I tell my child about MLemo becoming famous for using someone else's powers? | This is an excellent opportunity to discuss integrity and honesty with your child. You can explain that real heroism comes from using your own abilities and being truthful about your actions. Talk about how receiving praise for something you didn't actually do yourself feels empty and creates problems. Help your child understand that being honest about our limitations and giving credit to others is more important than being famous or praised. |
| Does MLemo face consequences for secretly using the powers? | The episode's title and premise suggest that MLemo's deception will be addressed, as stories in children's programming typically show characters learning from their mistakes. The narrative arc involves MLemo gaining fame through dishonest means, which sets up important lessons about accountability. Watching together gives you the chance to discuss what should happen when someone takes credit for something that isn't theirs and how to make things right. |
| How does this episode teach the difference between helping others and seeking glory? | MLemo performs rescues that genuinely help people, but does so using borrowed powers and accepts fame for abilities that aren't their own. This creates a teaching moment about motivation and honesty in helping others. True heroism involves using your own skills, being honest about your contributions, and helping others without needing recognition. The episode shows how the desire for fame can lead to dishonest choices, even when the actions themselves appear helpful. |
| What does this episode teach about friendship and respecting others? | By using Bacon Berry's powers without permission, MLemo demonstrates a lack of respect for their friend's trust and belongings. This episode shows children that real friendship requires honesty, asking permission, and respecting boundaries. It also teaches that taking something from a friend, even if you plan to use it for good purposes, damages trust and isn't acceptable. These lessons help children understand the importance of consent and respect in their own friendships. |
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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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