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Ruby and the Well - I Wish I Could Get Back at Her (S1E9)
Development endangers Ruby's wishing well, while Daniel makes a wish of his own. Ruby and Sam learn about the consequences of seeking revenge when they discover a wish regarding two feuding actors.
| Runtime (min) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-02-27 |
| Genres | Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Family Channel, BYU Television |
Storyline
Ruby's beloved wishing well faces a serious threat when a development project puts its future in jeopardy. As she works to protect the well that has become central to her mission of granting wishes, her brother Daniel decides to make a wish of his own, adding a personal dimension to the family's connection with the magical site.
The main wish Ruby and Sam investigate involves two feuding actors whose conflict has escalated to the point where one has wished for revenge against the other. As Ruby and Sam dig into the history of this bitter rivalry, they uncover the destructive nature of holding grudges and seeking payback. Through their efforts to resolve this wish, both girls confront important lessons about forgiveness, the cycle of retaliation, and how revenge often hurts the person seeking it as much as their intended target. The parallel challenges of saving the well and understanding the actors' feud push Ruby to consider what truly matters when conflicts arise.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the destructive consequences of revenge and the importance of breaking cycles of retaliation. Through the story of the feuding actors, kids see how holding onto anger and seeking payback can consume a person's energy and happiness, often causing more harm than the original offense. The episode demonstrates that revenge rarely brings the satisfaction people expect and instead perpetuates conflict.
Children also learn about forgiveness as a strength rather than a weakness. The resolution shows that letting go of grudges and choosing understanding over retaliation requires courage and maturity. Kids discover that conflicts can be resolved through communication and empathy rather than escalation.
Additionally, the threat to Ruby's wishing well teaches lessons about standing up for what matters and fighting to protect things of value to a community. Daniel's decision to make his own wish explores themes of family support and personal agency, showing children that everyone's needs and desires deserve consideration, even within close-knit families.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the revenge wish granted in this episode? | The episode focuses on Ruby and Sam discovering the wish and investigating the feud between the two actors. The storyline emphasizes understanding the consequences of revenge wishes rather than simply granting them. Ruby's approach involves helping the wisher see the bigger picture of what revenge actually accomplishes, making this a teaching moment about conflict resolution rather than a straightforward wish fulfillment. |
| How intense is the conflict between the feuding actors? | The feud between the actors serves as the central lesson about revenge without becoming overly dramatic or frightening for the target audience. The conflict is presented as a longstanding grudge that has affected both parties negatively, making it relatable for children who have experienced ongoing disagreements with peers. The focus remains on the emotional consequences rather than any physical confrontation or scary elements. |
| What happens with the development threat to the well? | The development project creates tension throughout the episode as Ruby faces the possibility of losing the wishing well that has become her purpose. This storyline runs parallel to the revenge wish, allowing the episode to explore themes of fighting for what matters and dealing with circumstances beyond one's control. The threat adds stakes to Ruby's mission and tests her commitment to helping others. |
| What does Daniel wish for? | Daniel making his own wish adds a family dimension to the episode, showing that even those close to Ruby have desires and needs. His decision to use the well personally creates an interesting dynamic, as it tests the boundaries of how the wishing well operates within the family and whether Ruby's mission extends to her own household. This subplot explores fairness and family relationships. |
| What lesson does Sam learn about revenge? | Sam works alongside Ruby to understand the actors' feud, and through this investigation, she learns firsthand how revenge perpetuates conflict rather than resolving it. The episode shows both girls discovering that seeking payback keeps people trapped in negative cycles and prevents them from moving forward. Sam's involvement reinforces the message that true resolution comes from understanding and forgiveness, not retaliation. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Upon moving to a new town with her dad, Ruby discovers a magic well that shows her the wish of a woman in town. Ruby, with the help of her new friends Sam and Mina, works to help reunite the woman's family. |
| 1 | 2 | Ruby, Sam, and Mina fulfill the wish of the town librarian, leading them on a treasure hunt to uncover a centuries-old mystery and Emerald’s best-kept secret. Meanwhile, Daniel attempts to fix his old home with help from a new friend. |
| 1 | 3 | Ruby, Sam, and Mina try to fulfill the wish of a local family to save a wedding, and in the process, they learn not to judge a book by its cover. Daniel discovers more revelations about Old Tom's property. |
| 1 | 4 | Trust is brought into question when Ruby wonders if she can tell her dad about the magical well. Daniel meets a military friend of his father's who sheds some light on the past. |
| 1 | 5 | Ruby, Sam, and Mina help a science camp teacher get the credit she deserves. Daniel investigates Ruby’s good deeds around town. |
| 1 | 6 | Ruby, Sam, and Mina learn the importance of telling the truth when they bring a long-kept secret to light. Meanwhile, Daniel and Paula try to win over a developer interested in Emerald who could potentially put the town back in business. |
| 1 | 7 | The Emerald Apple Festival is back and reveals a new, unusual wish for Ruby to fulfill. Daniel and Paula revive the festival’s apple cart race and a longstanding tradition of competition between the Prices and the O’Reillys. |
| 1 | 8 | Ruby wrestles with how to solve a wish that hits close to home, involving Sam's desire to meet his biological family. Ruby’s maternal grandparents come to town for a visit. |
| 1 | 9 | Development endangers Ruby's wishing well, while Daniel makes a wish of his own. Ruby and Sam learn about the consequences of seeking revenge when they discover a wish regarding two feuding actors. |
| 1 | 10 | Ruby discovers a wish from beyond the grave that needs to be fulfilled. Daniel fights for the preservation of the wishing well, but the development company has other ideas. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | After a wishless winter, Ruby struggles to save the well while granting the wish of an enemy of the town. Are these two tricky missions somehow intertwined? Meanwhile, Daniel and Paula plan to delay a construction crew poised to demolish the well. |
| 2 | 2 | Ruby’s latest wisher hopes to find someone, but figuring out who turns out to be the hardest part of the wish. Meanwhile, Daniel is bombarded by calls from his father who wants Daniel and Ruby to give up the orchard and leave Emerald for good. |
| 2 | 3 | As Ruby and her friends tackle a new wish, they run into a strange new problem: the wish appears to be granting itself. Meanwhile, Ruby worries her dad is lonely in Emerald and embarks on a mission to find him some new friends. |
| 2 | 4 | Ruby receives a musical wish that involves a local celebrity and a broken friendship, while Daniel and Paula organize a benefit concert. |
| 2 | 5 | As Ruby embarks on her newest wish, she rekindles the search for a long-missing Emerald resident. Meanwhile, Daniel’s efforts to bring back the O’Reilly apple tree uncover a brand new mystery. |
| 2 | 6 | After the well gives Ruby clues but no wish, Ruby must figure out what that means. Only then can she help a wisher enjoy their wish to travel. Meanwhile, Daniel’s efforts to solve a mystery set off a misunderstanding among Emerald’s residents. |
| 2 | 7 | Ruby and her friends struggle to grant the wish of a very intimidating and mysterious wisher. Meanwhile, Ruby and Daniel are both unsure how to handle an important date on the calendar: what would’ve been Summer’s birthday. |
| 2 | 8 | Ruby and her friends embark on a thrilling and unexpected adventure close to home as they try to recover something precious lost by a wisher. Meanwhile, Ava and Daniel bond over raising teenage daughters. |
| 2 | 9 | A confusing wish challenges Ruby with brokering peace after a longstanding family feud. Meanwhile, Daniel and Sam take a journey through the orchard and discover more about Ruby’s well-keeping ancestors. |
| 2 | 10 | Ruby receives her toughest wish yet from someone who knows all about the well’s magic. If the wisher is who she thinks it is, granting this wish could mean the end of the wishing well itself. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | A famous bank robbery in Emerald's past becomes the focus of Ruby's latest wish, but the wisher is the last person she would've suspected. After a lifetime of keeping a crushing secret, the wisher worries the past is about to catch up with them. |
| 3 | 2 | A wish expressed in barks instead of words leads Ruby to help a rural veterinarian struggling with a lot more than panicky pets. But she soon realizes the monster he's facing is scarier than she thought. |
| 3 | 3 | The well gives Ruby a wish from beyond the grave from Viole O’Reilly, the Victorian well keeper from her previous visions. This wish is part of All Souls Day, the Irish day of the dead, which means Ruby only has until midnight tomorrow to grant it. |
| 3 | 4 | Sam and his mom find themselves on opposite sides of a hot-button community issue. Meanwhile, Ruby receives a wish so vague that it's going to take all her and Mina's legwork even to make a dent in it. |
| 3 | 5 | After missing an important family event, Ruby is racked with guilt. Worse, she receives a wish too awful to grant! Mina and Sam are ready to take over for her and manage to supply Ruby and her dad with a much-needed bonding opportunity. |
| 3 | 6 | Ruby and Sam join forces to help someone who wants to “feel love again”. But after the wisher is discovered, a misunderstanding leads to a possibly disastrous revelation. Now, they must figure out what the wish really means before it’s too late. |
| 3 | 7 | Ruby believes that a wisher wants to get rid of rivals for Daniel's affections– including her mom's memory. Given the growing importance of family in Ruby’s life, that is a step too far! That is unless Ruby is wrong about the intent of the wish. |
| 3 | 8 | After struggling to balance wish granting with regular teen life, Ruby’s now ready to rock her next challenge. But when she gets the worst possible wish, will she find a way out? Meanwhile, Seb is onto Mina and the secret she’s keeping from him. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Ruby returns to Emerald from Ireland with fresh concerns about keeping the well alive. She receives three different visions of wishes to fulfill with the help of Mina and Sam. Meanwhile, Dan and Leah have an awkward reunion--and a new secret. |
| 4 | 2 | Ruby has her hands full with a particularly ambitious wish from powerhouse realtor Amanda "The Wolf" Wilczek, which includes working with the most haunted house in Emerald. Meanwhile, Dan helps out the local firehouse, sparking a dream of his own. |
| 4 | 3 | Ruby and her friends search for a wisher who wants to be a kid again. When they find that it's another kid, they dig deep to find an extra special answer. Dan starts his journey as a probationary volunteer fireman with an unlucky Emerald resident. |
| 4 | 4 | Ruby's fear of losing the well intensifies when she sees a vision of video footage at the well. She, Mina, and Sam launch an investigation into vintage items to find the videographer. Meanwhile, Dan helps Mrs. Martin look for a newer, safer home. |
| 4 | 5 | Ruby receives a garbled clue from the well that forces her, Mina, and Sam to think in a different direction. Dan runs interference between Amanda and her sudden interest in the magical well. |
| 4 | 6 | With more scrutiny than ever before, Ruby uses her wish to keep the well healthy and secret. Meanwhile, Emerald's Thanksgiving dinner could be ruined if the wish isn't fulfilled in time. Dan and Brea work together to get Wally to join the fun. |
| 4 | 7 | The well's clues are the most garbled and blurry yet. Ruby worries that she will lose the well forever. She, Mina, and Sam still work to fulfill the wish and get involved in the world of football. Dan continues to cope with the idea of Ruby leaving. |
| 4 | 8 | Ruby hopes that her wish is the next to come out of the well--but is shocked when it's Dan's that comes next. Time is running out for the well as Mrs. Rivers-Snyder asks more questions. A surprise visitor provides answers about the failing well. |
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