Ep 20. Helping Hiro

Thomas & Friends season 19 episode 20, titled "Helping Hiro," follows Thomas and his friends as they work together to help their old friend Hiro. When Hiro experiences engine trouble and can no longer pull his own coaches, Thomas and his friends offer to help him out by pulling Hiro's coaches for him.

The episode starts off with Hiro having trouble pulling his coaches up a steep hill. Thomas and his friends notice Hiro struggling and stop to offer their assistance. Hiro is grateful for their help and they all work together to get the coaches up the hill. As they work, they discover that Hiro's engine is not working properly and he needs to be taken to the Steamworks for repairs.

Once they arrive at the Steamworks, the crew discovers that Hiro's engine is too old and they don't have the parts needed for the repairs. The Steamworks crew suggests that Hiro be retired and replaced with a new engine. Thomas and his friends are shocked at this suggestion and refuse to let Hiro be retired.

Determined to help their friend, the engines come up with a plan. They agree to take turns pulling Hiro's coaches instead of taking their own trains. While the other engines are hesitant at first, they soon realize that they are capable of pulling more than just their own coaches and are happy to help Hiro.

As they work together to help Hiro, the engines learn about the importance of friendship and loyalty. They understand that even if their friend is old and needs help, they should still be there for them and not let them retire as they are still useful in other ways.

In the end, the engines succeed in helping Hiro and he is back to his old self again. Hiro is grateful for all the help he received and thanks his friends for being there for him when he needed them the most. The engines realize how special their friendship is and are proud to be part of such a dedicated and supportive community.

Overall, "Helping Hiro" is a heartwarming episode that teaches children the importance of friendship and teamwork. It encourages viewers to be considerate and kind to others, even if they are different or in need of help. The episode also touches on the theme of aging and how older individuals can still contribute and be important members of society. Through the power of friendship, the engines are able to overcome adversity and help their friend in need, proving that anything is possible when you have friends by your side.