Ep 18. To Outfox a Fox

Fireman Sam season 8 episode 18, entitled "To Outfox a Fox", follows the beloved character Fireman Sam and his team as they work together to outsmart a pesky fox that has been causing trouble in the town. The episode begins with the residents of Pontypandy getting ready for the annual fair, and Fireman Sam and his team are busy preparing for the event.

However, as soon as they arrive at the fairgrounds, they notice that something is amiss. The candy floss machine is broken, the balloons have gone missing, and the bouncy castle has a hole in it. The team is puzzled as to what could have caused all these problems, but they soon discover that a mischievous fox is responsible for all the chaos.

The fox, named Sparky, has been causing trouble in town for a while now. He has been stealing food from the residents' gardens, and causing chaos at the local farms. Fireman Sam and his team decide that enough is enough and they need to find a way to outfox Sparky once and for all.

The team comes up with a plan to trap Sparky, using a big pile of tasty treats as bait. However, Sparky proves to be too smart for them, and he manages to outwit them at every turn. Fireman Sam and his team soon realize that they need to come up with a new plan if they are ever going to catch Sparky.

After some brainstorming, the team decides to build a giant maze to trap Sparky. The maze is designed to lead Sparky into a dead-end where he will be trapped. The team sets to work building the maze, and soon it is ready for Sparky to enter.

Sparky enters the maze, and for a while, it seems like the team's plan is going to work. However, Sparky once again proves to be too smart, and he manages to find his way out of the maze. Fireman Sam and his team are disappointed, but they refuse to give up.

They come up with another plan, this time involving a remote control car and a pair of walkie-talkies. The team sets up the remote control car with a piece of meat on it, and then they hide, with the walkie-talkies, in a nearby bush. As soon as Sparky takes the bait, the team drives the remote control car towards the maze. Sparky follows the car, and soon he is trapped in the maze.

Fireman Sam and his team are overjoyed that they have finally outfoxed Sparky. They release him from the maze and set him free into the wild. The episode ends with the team enjoying the annual fair and celebrating their victory over Sparky.

"To Outfox a Fox" is a heartwarming and exciting episode that is sure to delight fans of Fireman Sam. The episode teaches important life lessons such as problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance. It is a great watch for both children and adults alike, and is a perfect addition to any Fireman Sam fan's collection.