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Ruby and the Well - I Wish I Had Some Space (S2E7)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-10-01 |
| Genres | Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Family Channel, BYU Television |
Storyline
Ruby and her friends face one of their most challenging wishes yet when they encounter a wisher whose intimidating and mysterious demeanor makes it difficult to understand what they truly need. The team must work together to decode the wish and find a way to grant it, even as the wisher's guarded nature creates obstacles at every turn. The process tests their problem-solving skills and their ability to see past first impressions to discover what someone really wants.
Meanwhile, Ruby and her father Daniel navigate the emotional weight of an approaching milestone: what would have been Summer's birthday. Both struggle with how to honor the day and process their grief, unsure whether to mark the occasion or let it pass quietly. This parallel storyline explores how families cope with loss and the different ways people remember loved ones who are no longer with them, adding emotional depth to the episode's central wish-granting mission.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of looking beyond surface impressions when trying to understand others. Ruby and her friends demonstrate that people who seem intimidating or closed-off often have deeper needs and vulnerabilities, and that patience and empathy are essential tools for connecting with someone who has built walls around themselves. Young viewers learn that helping others sometimes requires persistence and the willingness to see past defensive behavior to the person underneath.
The storyline about Summer's birthday offers valuable lessons about grief and remembrance. Children see that there is no single correct way to honor someone who has died, and that family members may process loss differently. Ruby and Daniel's struggle shows that it's okay to feel uncertain about how to mark painful anniversaries, and that talking about these feelings with loved ones can help. The episode validates the complex emotions that come with missing someone while also celebrating the life they lived.
Kids also learn about teamwork and supporting friends through difficult challenges, as Ruby's group works together to solve a particularly tough wish despite the obstacles they face.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How does the episode handle the topic of a deceased loved one's birthday? | The episode treats Summer's birthday with sensitivity, showing Ruby and Daniel both struggling with uncertainty about how to mark the day. It presents their different approaches without suggesting one is right or wrong, validating that families grieve and remember in personal ways. The storyline opens the door for conversations about how your own family honors loved ones who have passed away. |
| Is the intimidating wisher actually dangerous or threatening? | The wisher is described as intimidating and mysterious rather than dangerous. The episode focuses on the challenge of understanding someone who appears guarded or unapproachable, teaching kids to look past defensive exteriors. The storyline emphasizes empathy and patience rather than fear, showing that people who seem tough often just need understanding and help like anyone else. |
| Will this episode make my child sad or upset about death? | The episode addresses grief thoughtfully as part of Ruby's ongoing family story rather than introducing death suddenly. Children already familiar with the series know about Summer's passing, so this birthday milestone feels like a natural continuation. The treatment is gentle and focuses on remembrance and healing, though it may prompt questions about loss if your child has experienced something similar. |
| What age is appropriate for understanding the grief themes in this episode? | The episode's approach to grief is suitable for the show's target audience of children ages eight and up. Younger viewers can grasp the basic idea that Ruby and Daniel miss someone special, while older children will better understand the nuance of navigating difficult anniversaries. Parents can use the episode as a springboard for age-appropriate conversations about remembering loved ones in their own family. |
| Does the episode resolve how to handle the birthday, or leave it open-ended? | The episode shows Ruby and Daniel working through their uncertainty about Summer's birthday, though the specific resolution reflects their personal journey rather than prescribing a universal answer. The storyline emphasizes that finding your own way to honor someone is what matters most, which can be reassuring for families navigating similar situations in their own lives. |
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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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