Ep 3. The One That Got Away

Emma, Cleo, and Rikki are three teenage girls living in the Australian coastal town of Gold Coast. They all have the extraordinary power of transforming into mermaids whenever they come into contact with water. This secret must be kept hidden from strangers and family alike.

In season 2, episode 3, "The One That Got Away," the three girls are getting ready for the Gold Coast High School Formal. Emma invites Byron, her old flame, to the event to make Ash (her current boyfriend) jealous. Meanwhile, Cleo is excited to be attending the formal with Lewis, who has been her best friend since childhood. Rikki, on the other hand, still has feelings for Zane but is caught off guard when she sees him with another girl.

As the girls plan their outfits and prepare for the big night, they spot a strange creature in the ocean. They decide to investigate and find a fishing net tangled around the creature. They quickly realize that it is a newly transformed mermaid named Charlotte. Charlotte is disoriented and frightened, and the girls must work together to help her adapt to her new life as a mermaid.

When Byron arrives at the formal with his new girlfriend, Emma feels humiliated and decides to make him jealous by dancing with Ash. However, her plan backfires when Ash becomes upset and storms out of the event. Meanwhile, Cleo's night takes an unexpected turn when Lewis is called away on a family emergency, leaving her alone at the formal. Rikki tries to help her friend by finding a new dance partner, but when she sees Zane dancing with his new girlfriend, she becomes angry and confronts him.

As the girls deal with their personal dramas, they must also find a way to keep Charlotte safe and hidden from the rest of the world. When they discover that Charlotte has been followed by a mysterious man who is searching for the mermaids, they must act quickly to protect themselves and their new friend. They eventually learn that the man is a marine biologist who has been studying the mermaids and is willing to help them keep their secret safe.

In the end, the girls come together to dance the night away and celebrate their friendship and their unique abilities as mermaids. With Charlotte now a part of their mermaid family, they must face new challenges and work together to keep their secret safe from those who would exploit it.

Overall, "The One That Got Away" is a fun and exciting episode that showcases the bonds of friendship and the challenges that come with being a teenage mermaid. With the added element of a new mermaid and an unexpected villain, this episode sets the stage for a compelling season.