Ep 11. Girl Meets Fish

Girl Meets World is a popular American television series which has been running since 2014. The show is a sequel to the widely popular 90s sitcom Boy Meets World. Girl Meets World follows the life of 12-year-old Riley Matthews, daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, and her group of friends as they navigate through the ups and downs of middle school.

Season 2 episode 11, titled “Girl Meets Fish,” opens up with Riley and Maya excitedly planning their upcoming weekend trip. The girls plan to go to the beach and work on their tans. However, Riley’s father Cory, who also happens to be her history teacher, interrupts their discussion and asks them if they would like to join the class on a field trip instead. The field trip will take them to the aquarium to study sea life and ecology.

Riley and Maya are initially disappointed that they might have to postpone their beach plans, but their friend Farkle convinces them that the aquarium might be more exciting than they think. So the girls agree to join the field trip, even though Riley’s crush Lucas and his friend Zay won’t be attending.

On the day of the trip, the class boards the bus and heads to the aquarium. Once there, everyone is given the task of observing and researching a specific sea creature. Riley and Maya are paired up to study the fish. They are given a worksheet, which requires them to observe and record their findings about different types of fish in the tank.

As they start their observation, Riley and Maya begin to argue about what is the correct way to view the fish. Maya is more laid back and relaxed in her approach, while Riley is more analytical and structured. Their friendship is tested as they struggle to find a middle ground that is both fun and productive.

Meanwhile, Farkle is assigned to study the octopus and becomes obsessed with it. He develops a theory that the octopus holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. He spends the day following the creature around and trying to communicate with it, much to the amusement of his friends.

As the day goes on, the students start to get restless, and the teachers decide to take a break and let the students explore the aquarium on their own. Riley and Maya decide to take this time to make up and find a way to make their observation fun and productive. They eventually come up with the idea of making up stories about each fish they observe and record them on the worksheet. This approach helps them work together in a more harmonious way, and they enjoy the rest of their day.

However, their fun is short-lived, as they soon discover that a baby whale is stranded in the aquarium’s tank. The students rally together to help the staff save the whale, and everyone puts their observation skills to use to help the staff figure out what is wrong with the whale. In the end, everyone learns a valuable lesson about the importance of teamwork and how critical it is to work together to solve problems.

“Girl Meets Fish” is a fun and engaging episode that highlights the importance of teamwork and finding a balance between work and play. It’s a great episode for kids, and the quirky humor and lighthearted lessons the show offers make it an enjoyable family viewing experience.