Ep 7. Chew If By Sea
- TV-Y7
- August 30, 1999
- 22 min
The Wild Thornberrys is an animated adventure series that follows the dysfunctional Thornberry family as they travel the world, filming a nature documentary series. The show is renowned for its unique blend of humor, heart, and educational content, making it a favorite among children and adults alike.
In season 1 episode 7, titled "Chew If By Sea," the Thornberry family finds themselves in the Galapagos Islands, where they encounter a group of marine iguanas. Nigel Thornberry, the father of the family and the host of the nature documentary series, is thrilled to have the opportunity to film these rare and fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
However, Eliza Thornberry, Nigel's daughter, is less than impressed with the iguanas. She finds them to be rather dull and uninteresting, particularly when compared to some of the more exciting animals the family has encountered in the past. Eliza's younger brother, Donnie, agrees with her, and the two of them soon become bored with the iguanas and decide to explore the island on their own.
Meanwhile, the rest of the family continues to film the iguanas, but they soon realize that something is amiss. The iguanas are acting strangely, and some of them appear to be sick or injured. Nigel suspects that there may be something in the water that is causing the iguanas to become ill, and he decides to investigate.
As Nigel and his wife Marianne begin to search for the source of the problem, Eliza and Donnie stumble upon a group of sea lions that are frolicking in the water. They are immediately intrigued by the sea lions, and they soon forget about the iguanas altogether.
However, their excitement is short-lived, as they soon realize that the sea lions are in danger. A group of sharks has been circling the area, and the sea lions are at risk of being attacked. Eliza and Donnie desperately try to warn the sea lions, but they are unable to communicate with them in their usual way.
As the situation becomes increasingly dire, Eliza realizes that there may be another way to communicate with the sea lions. Using her special ability to talk to animals, she is able to understand what the sea lions are saying and warn them about the sharks.
In the end, the Thornberry family is able to help both the iguanas and the sea lions, and they learn an important lesson about the interconnectedness of all living things. "Chew If By Sea" is a charming and educational episode of The Wild Thornberrys, and it is sure to delight viewers of all ages.