Ep 22. Fish Out Of Water
- TV-PG
- December 1, 2006
- 24 min
In the episode "Fish Out of Water" of H2O: Just Add Water season 1, Emma is focused on her studies, preparing for her exams, and does not have much time for her friends. Rikki and Cleo are concerned about Emma and believe that she is putting too much pressure on herself. Meanwhile, Zane is trying to compete in the annual Iron Man triathlon in order to impress Rikki, but he is struggling with the swim portion of the race.
Emma's academic responsibilities continue to keep her occupied, causing her to miss out on spending time with her best friends. Rikki and Cleo begin to feel that Emma isn't making them a priority and become frustrated with her. They decide to bring Emma to the beach to help her relax and enjoy herself for a change. At the beach, Emma is finally able to let loose and have some fun. She joins her friends in the water, but has some trouble swimming due to her exhaustion from studying.
Meanwhile, Zane is also struggling in the water. He is unable to keep up with the other competitors and begins to panic. Rikki sees Zane struggling and decides to save him, despite the fact that they have been at odds recently. Zane is grateful for Rikki's help, but is also embarrassed. He doesn't want to be seen as weak in front of Rikki.
As the day progresses, Emma finds herself drawn to the water. She is interested in the different types of fish and sea creatures that she finds in the tide pools. She even spends some time observing a group of dolphins that are swimming nearby. Emma feels at peace in the water and realizes that she has been neglecting a huge part of herself by focusing solely on her studies.
In the final moments of the episode, Rikki helps Zane with his swimming technique, and Zane is finally able to complete the swim portion of the Iron Man. Emma, Rikki, and Cleo sit together on the beach and discuss their futures. Emma realizes that she needs to balance her academic responsibilities with her love for the water, while Rikki and Cleo reaffirm their commitment to each other and their friendship.
Overall, "Fish Out of Water" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the importance of self-care and friendship. Emma learns to enjoy herself and let go of stress for a little while, while Zane and Rikki set aside their differences to help each other out. The episode reminds viewers that it's important to have a balance in life, and to remember to prioritize relationships and self-care.