My Perfect Landing - Sarah’s Bet (S1E11)
Sarah comes to visit Jenny and sees Olivia's bullying firsthand. Joon and his friends come up with a plan to make money selling unclaimed lockers.
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-03-18 |
| Genres | Family |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | CBBC, Netflix |
Storyline
When Sarah arrives for a visit, she quickly witnesses the ongoing tension between Jenny and Olivia at the gymnastics academy. Sarah observes Olivia's bullying behavior directed at Jenny, giving her an outsider's perspective on the hostile environment Jenny has been navigating. The visit becomes an opportunity for Jenny to confide in her friend about the challenges she faces, while Sarah's presence offers moral support and validation that what Jenny is experiencing is genuinely unfair.
Meanwhile, Joon discovers a money-making opportunity involving unclaimed school lockers and rallies his friends to help execute the plan. The subplot follows the group as they work together to purchase and resell items from abandoned lockers, creating a small entrepreneurial venture. This side story provides comic relief while exploring themes of friendship, teamwork, and youthful ingenuity as Joon and his friends navigate the logistics and unexpected surprises that come with their locker-flipping scheme.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of having supportive friends who validate their experiences. Jenny's situation with Sarah demonstrates how an outside perspective can help someone recognize that mistreatment is not their fault and that their feelings are justified. Young viewers learn that confiding in trusted friends during difficult times can provide emotional relief and strengthen relationships, while also seeing that true friends stand up for each other when they witness unfair treatment.
The episode also explores basic entrepreneurial thinking through Joon's locker venture. Children see how identifying opportunities, working collaboratively, and taking calculated risks can lead to creative solutions for earning money. The storyline encourages resourcefulness and teamwork while showing that business ideas require planning, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
Additionally, the parallel storylines reinforce that everyone faces different challenges—some social and emotional, others practical and financial—and that friends can support each other through various types of difficulties. The episode models healthy friendship dynamics where people show up for one another in meaningful ways.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How is Olivia's bullying depicted in this episode? | The episode shows Olivia's bullying behavior through Sarah's eyes as an outside observer, which helps validate Jenny's experiences. The portrayal is realistic enough to acknowledge the problem without being overly intense or graphic. Sarah's reaction confirms that Olivia's treatment of Jenny is inappropriate, giving young viewers a clear example of how bystanders can recognize and acknowledge bullying when they see it. |
| Does Jenny stand up to Olivia or does the bullying get resolved? | This episode focuses primarily on Sarah witnessing the bullying and providing emotional support to Jenny rather than showing a direct confrontation or resolution. The storyline emphasizes the validation and comfort that comes from having a friend recognize your struggles. Parents should be prepared that the bullying conflict is ongoing rather than neatly resolved within this single episode, which reflects realistic timelines for addressing such issues. |
| Is the locker-selling subplot appropriate for my child? | The locker subplot is lighthearted and age-appropriate, showing Joon and his friends engaging in a creative money-making scheme. It portrays entrepreneurial thinking in a school-friendly context without depicting anything illegal or unethical. The storyline offers opportunities to discuss business basics, teamwork, and resourcefulness with children in an accessible way that complements the more serious main plot about bullying. |
| What conversation starters does this episode provide about friendship? | This episode naturally opens discussions about what good friends do when they see someone being mistreated. Parents can ask children what they would do if they witnessed a friend being bullied, how it feels when someone validates your experiences, and why having supportive friends matters during difficult times. Sarah's role as a caring observer provides a concrete example of positive friendship behavior to reference in conversations. |
| Should I be concerned about the bullying content for sensitive children? | The bullying is presented through dialogue and interpersonal tension rather than physical aggression or intense confrontation. Sensitive children may relate to Jenny's discomfort and benefit from the validation Sarah provides, though some might find the social conflict stressful. Parents know their children best and can use this episode as a gentle entry point for discussing peer difficulties, pausing to check in if needed during viewing. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | After moving to Canada with her family, secretly gifted gymnast Jenny starts making friends (and enemies) and tries out for the school gymnastics team. |
| 1 | 2 | Jenny tries out for the school's gymnastic team. |
| 1 | 3 | Cortez Gymnastics' grand opening day includes a special performance by Jenny's new friends ... and a surprise visit from an unexpected guest. |
| 1 | 4 | A reporter writing an article about Cortez Gymnastics is one of Gus's former rivals. Olivia sends Cassie and Tori on a mission to make Jenny quit. |
| 1 | 5 | Joon and his friends draft a detailed scheme to delete Olivia's blackmail video. Elsewhere, Jenny does everything she can to avoid going to practice. |
| 1 | 6 | Jenny's finally got a chance to join the Canton Coyotes but has to compete against Lena for the spot. The boys help Gus prep for a speech. |
| 1 | 7 | The Hillside Qualifier brings big nerves for Jenny — and a much-needed pep talk from Gus. Back at the loft, there's a mouse in the house! |
| 1 | 8 | Keisha and Rachel come for a sleepover and some late-night bonding at the gym. A friendly card game gets super competitive. |
| 1 | 9 | The Canton girls start training at Cortez Gymnastics. Meanwhile, with an eye on Hillside, Jenny asks Gus to be her coach — behind Whitney's back. |
| 1 | 10 | Jenny's ready to train ... but Gus's methods don't make any sense! Rachel and Keisha are desperate to swap partners for a school science project. |
| 1 | 11 | Sarah comes to visit Jenny and sees Olivia's bullying firsthand. Joon and his friends come up with a plan to make money selling unclaimed lockers. |
| 1 | 12 | Jenny's secret is out — and her mother is furious. But a health scare prompts Whitney and Gus to come together and make peace with the past. |
| 1 | 13 | As Jenny prepares for Hillside, a series of flashbacks reveals the important role her father, Hector, has played in helping her realize her dream. |
| 1 | 14 | Hillside is here, but since Gus can't go, Joon streams it to the loft to watch Jenny compete online. Olivia finds out that Bops betrayed her. |
| 1 | 15 | After injuring herself on the floor, Jenny's forced to decide whether going full out to win — and beat Olivia — is worth it. |
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