Ep 2. Pinga Is Born / Pingu Goes Fishing
- TV-Y
- October 15, 1989
- 10 min
Pinga Is Born/Pingu Goes Fishing is the second episode of the first season of the popular children's stop-motion animated television series, Pingu. It was first aired on May 29th, 1986.
The episode opens with Pingu's mother, who is pregnant and due to give birth any day. The family is excited to welcome the new addition and Pingu dreams about having a baby penguin sister to play with. Pingu's father explains the responsibilities that come with having a new baby and encourages Pingu to help his mother.
During the night, Pingu hears his mother moaning and wakes up his father. They realize that it's time for the new baby to arrive, and Pingu's father rushes to find the doctor, who is a walrus. The doctor arrives and helps Pingu's mother give birth to a healthy baby penguin, who is named Pinga.
Pingu is overjoyed to have a new sibling and is eager to show her around their winter wonderland. He takes her on a tour of their igloo and introduces her to their toys. Pingu even tries to teach Pinga how to walk but realizes she is too young and needs more practice.
Later, Pingu sets out to catch some fish to feed his family. He grabs his fishing rod and heads to the frozen lake. He sets up his ice fishing equipment and patiently waits for a fish to bite. When one does, Pingu struggles to reel it in because it's so big, but he manages to catch it with the help of his father.
While on his way back home, Pingu meets his friend, who has also caught some fish. They decide to race back to their igloos to see who can get there first. Pingu catches up to his friend, and they both slide down a steep slope together. However, Pingu's friend crashes into some snow, but Pingu manages to avoid it and continues on his way.
Back at the igloo, Pingu proudly shows off his catch to his family. He cleans and prepares the fish while his mother cooks it for dinner. The family enjoys their meal together, and Pingu feels proud and accomplished for providing food for them.
The episode concludes with Pingu and Pinga bonding over their shared excitement for the new experiences they will have together as siblings. Meanwhile, their parents look on lovingly, happy to see their children so happy and getting along so well.
In summary, Pinga Is Born/Pingu Goes Fishing is a heartwarming episode that illustrates the joy of new life and the joys of family bonding over shared experiences. Pingu's enthusiasm and work ethic, along with his family's love and support, make this a feel-good episode for viewers of all ages.