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Hailey's On It! - Seas the Day (S1E21)
Hailey brings Scott to Catalina Island to get him out of an uncharacteristically mopey funk.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-07-22 |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
When Scott falls into an uncharacteristic funk, Hailey decides the best remedy is a trip to Catalina Island. She hopes the change of scenery and adventure will lift his spirits and help him shake off whatever is weighing him down. The episode follows their journey to the island as Hailey tries various tactics to cheer up her usually upbeat best friend.
Throughout their Catalina adventure, Hailey learns that sometimes being a good friend means understanding when someone needs support rather than just distraction. The island setting provides opportunities for both characters to open up about what's really bothering Scott, and Hailey discovers that listening and being present can be just as important as planning elaborate fixes. The episode balances lighthearted island exploration with genuine emotional moments between the two friends.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about recognizing when friends are struggling emotionally and taking action to help them. Hailey demonstrates that being a good friend means noticing when someone's behavior changes and caring enough to do something about it, even if it means going out of your way to plan something special.
Young viewers learn that cheering someone up isn't always about grand gestures or constant entertainment. Sometimes the most valuable thing you can offer a friend is your presence, patience, and willingness to listen. The episode shows that it's okay to acknowledge when you're feeling down, and that reaching out for support or accepting help from friends is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Children also see the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy. Hailey's efforts to understand what Scott needs, rather than just assuming she knows the solution, models how to be attuned to others' feelings and respond thoughtfully to their emotional states.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Why is Scott feeling mopey in this episode? | The episode focuses on Scott experiencing an uncharacteristic low mood, which prompts Hailey's concern and her decision to take him to Catalina Island. The specific cause of his funk becomes clearer as the story unfolds, but the episode emphasizes that everyone has off days and that recognizing changes in a friend's usual demeanor is an important part of caring for them. |
| Is this episode appropriate for teaching kids about emotions? | Yes, this episode handles emotional struggles in an age-appropriate way that validates feelings while showing constructive responses. It demonstrates that feeling down sometimes is normal and that friends can help each other through difficult moments. The episode balances the serious topic with the show's typical lighthearted tone, making it accessible for young viewers while still treating emotions respectfully. |
| What does Hailey do to try to cheer Scott up? | Hailey takes the initiative to bring Scott to Catalina Island, believing that a fun adventure and change of environment will help lift his spirits. Her approach shows problem-solving and caring, though the episode also explores whether simply distracting someone is always the best solution, or if sometimes friends need different kinds of support. |
| Does this episode show healthy friendship behaviors? | The episode models several positive friendship qualities, including noticing when a friend needs help, taking action to support them, and being willing to invest time and effort into their wellbeing. It demonstrates that good friends pay attention to each other's emotional states and respond with care and concern when something seems wrong. |
| What can I discuss with my child after watching? | This episode opens conversations about recognizing emotions in ourselves and others, what to do when a friend seems sad or upset, and different ways to offer support. You might ask your child how they can tell when a friend is feeling down, what they think helps when someone is sad, or times when they've needed a friend's support themselves. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | On New Year's Eve, 14-year old Hailey decides to make a list of all the big things she wants to do but the real-world challenges she gives herself suddenly have huge stakes when a crazed Professor arrives from the future and tells Hailey the fate of the world depends on her. |
| 1 | 2 | Hailey and Scott set sail to catch the legendary Blue Ono so they can win the top prize at the Fish Taco Festival. |
| 1 | 3 | After becoming ‘Sheriff for a Day’ at a western reenactment town, Hailey uses her newfound authority to rid the town of an invading dirt bike crew. |
| 1 | 4 | Hailey and her dad enter Oceanside’s Sandcastle Building Contest, but a cheating A.C. goads her into a small-scale medieval war of epic proportions. |
| 1 | 5 | When the star of the school musical injures herself in the middle of the show, Hailey must overcome her fear of performing in front of an audience. |
| 1 | 6 | When Hailey’s plan to build an owl habitat is derailed, she learns the value of sacrifice for the good of a friend. |
| 1 | 7 | When Hailey, Scott and Beta discover that they’ve been scammed at a Hero Force cosplay event, Hailey finds the hero within her to stand up to the bullies. |
| 1 | 8 | Kristine feels like the third wheel after she unexpectedly joins Scott and Hailey on a road trip. |
| 1 | 9 | Hailey must lead her friends out of an Egyptian-themed escape room that chaos bots have rigged to crush. |
| 1 | 10 | Hailey secretly adopts a smelly, old flamingo and quickly realizes she’s bitten off more than she can chew. |
| 1 | 11 | Hailey must decide between perfection and fun in order to win a local music festival. |
| 1 | 12 | Hailey vows to fix the ill-fated Oceanside Lighthouse before her mom can sell it. |
| 1 | 13 | When Hailey takes on the list item “Get the Top Score at Mega Dance Hero,” she discovers a breakdancing secret from her mom’s past. |
| 1 | 14 | Kristine’s dad takes over her quinceañera and replaces Scott as her waltz partner. |
| 1 | 15 | Hailey must reunite an estranged childhood singing duo, but begins to worry about her and Scott’s relationship and future. |
| 1 | 16 | Hailey joins the cheerleading squad when she needs to earn an “easy” varsity letter but quickly realizes she’s underestimated the skill and spirit it takes to cheerlead. |
| 1 | 17 | Hailey must defeat a chaos bot that has infiltrated her school while simultaneously winning the school’s Crab Queen Pageant. |
| 1 | 18 | Hailey befriends Scott’s little sister, but their friendship is tested by two escaped wild cats. |
| 1 | 19 | Hailey races to find her little brothers, Dwayne and Johnson, after she loses them at a K-pop concert. |
| 1 | 20 | After a mishap with Hailey’s list, secret government agents nab Beta thinking he’s a U.F.O. |
| 1 | 21 | Hailey brings Scott to Catalina Island to get him out of an uncharacteristically mopey funk. |
| 1 | 22 | When Hailey throws a party, she sees an opportunity to kiss Scott as part of a harmless game. |
| 1 | 23 | Hailey ditches Scott at a dinosaur show to build a mystery gadget from The Professor. |
| 1 | 24 | Becker schemes to ride a condemned alpine slide but must endure her school rival, Kennedy. |
| 1 | 25 | Hailey finds a leather jacket that brings out her rebellious side. |
| 1 | 26 | When Hailey gets distracted by her list item instead of babysitting the school mascot, she lands herself in hot water. |
| 1 | 27 | When Scott has an awesome idea for a social media filter, A.C. claims the idea as his own. |
| 1 | 28 | After Hailey reads an online rumor about Dingles Chips, she, Scott and Beta go to the factory to expose the truth. |
| 1 | 29 | Beta suspects Alphred, a cleaning robot, is a chaos bot spy, but Hailey and Scott aren’t so sure. |
| 1 | 30 | Hailey and Beta ditch Scott to complete a complicated corn maze on their own. |
| 1 | 31 | When Hailey's sleepover prank goes awry, she must choose to lie or come clean. |
| 1 | 32 | Hailey faces her fears of trampolining (and sweating in public) in a film noir-style Trampoline Town. |
| 1 | 33 | In a competition where the winner has a sandwich named after them, Hailey is pitted against Scott. |
| 1 | 34 | When Hailey must be truthful for a day, she ends up delivering a comedy roast. |
| 1 | 35 | Hailey enters Frank into a bird show where they run into his former mean trainer. |
| 1 | 36 | Expert bowler Hailey struggles with a list item that requires her to lose to her dad at bowling. |
| 1 | 37 | When Hailey loses a mini-reindeer, causing Christmas to not exist in the future, she must "Throw the Best Oceanside Christmas Festival Ever" to save all future Christmases. |
| 1 | 38 | Hailey's attempt to find the Oceanside Mermaid leads to a shocking discovery. |
| 1 | 39 | When the Denogas move in with the Banks family, Hailey and Scott try to speed up the process. |
| 1 | 40 | Hailey goes to great lengths to catch a foul ball at a Barnacles game. |
| 1 | 41 | When a popular magician's tricks are exposed, Hailey must find the perpetrator. |
| 1 | 42 | Scott gets into an exclusive club at school thanks to an amazing hair gel but quickly regrets ignoring the gel's side effects. |
| 1 | 43 | Hailey throws her parents a dream wedding. |
| 1 | 44 | Hailey and Scott get thrown into detention. |
| 1 | 45 | After Hailey accidentally inspires her dad to go on strike, she struggles to make his famous fried rice for a school event. |
| 1 | 46 | Hailey causes an infestation of a wild, futuristic critter. |
| 1 | 47 | Hailey and Scott work at A.C.'s family shop while A.C. shoots a commercial. |
| 1 | 48 | A hypnotized Scott inadvertently provokes Rowdy Ronnie, who forces Scott to wrestle him. |
| 1 | 49 | Hailey's attempts to save a whale are interrupted by her talkative next-door neighbors. |
| 1 | 50 | Kristine and Hailey go to a local spa where Kristine has a goat-induced revelation. |
| 1 | 51 | Hailey hides proof of her crush on Scott in a book that the school gossip manages to find. |
| 1 | 52 | Hailey pulls out all the stops to be named Student of the Week. |
| 1 | 53 | When Hailey and Scott go "Running with the Goats" for a list item, Hailey tries to keep her meddling mom away. |
| 1 | 54 | Scott receives an invitation to a prestigious luge academy. |
| 1 | 55 | Hailey lives the life of her favorite pop star but finds out it's all work and no play. |
| 1 | 56 | Hailey's plan to tell Scott her feelings at the school dance are thrown into disarray when a compatibility app says they might not be meant for each other. |
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