Ep 5. Walk Pool / Gone Fishin'

Punky Brewster season 1 episode 5 is titled "Walk Pool / Gone Fishin'" and follows Punky and her friends as they embark on two different adventures. In "Walk Pool," Cherie and Allen convince Punky to go with them to sneak into the Walk Pool, a fancy swimming pool for wealthy people. Once there, they discover that the pool is closed due to a dead mouse that has been found in it. However, they decide to jump in anyways, until they're caught by security. In "Gone Fishin'," Punky and her friends decide to go fishing, but find that the river is polluted and there are no fish. They then learn about pollution and decide to clean up the river themselves.

The episode starts with Punky and her friends, Cherie and Allen, discussing their plans for the day. Cherie suggests they sneak into the Walk Pool, a fancy pool that none of them have ever been to but have heard about. Punky is hesitant at first, but ultimately agrees to go with them.

Once they get to the Walk Pool, they discover that it's closed due to a dead mouse that has been found in the pool. Despite this, Allen jumps into the pool, prompting Cherie and Punky to follow suit. They quickly become aware of the security guards' presence and try to escape, but are eventually caught and threatened to be prosecuted. The trio manage to escape by distracting the guards with a fake rat and causing chaos until they can take off.

Next, they head out to go fishing by the river. However, the river is polluted and they're unable to catch any fish. While trying to understand why there are no fish in the river, they learn about pollution and how it affects the environment. This motivates them to clean up the river themselves by picking up trash and debris, and encourage others to do the same.

Overall, "Walk Pool / Gone Fishin'" is an episode that teaches children about the consequences of environmental pollution, and encourages them to take action and make a difference in their own community. Through the characters' experiences, viewers learn about the importance of respecting private property, and the dangers and risks associated with breaking rules. Nevertheless, the episode is also light-hearted and fun, with the characters enjoying their summertime adventures and learning valuable lessons along the way. "Walk Pool / Gone Fishin'" is a reminder that learning can be both fun and meaningful, and that children have the power to make positive changes in the world around them.