Ep 3. Swimming With Dolphins

In this episode of An Idiot Abroad season 2, titled "Swimming With Dolphins," our protagonist Karl Pilkington is sent to the Bahamas to swim with dolphins. Karl initially balks at the idea, as he believes dolphins are overrated. He even goes so far as to say they are "inbred sharks" that "aren't that clever." But his producer and friend, Ricky Gervais, convinces him to give it a try.

Karl travels to the Bahamas on his own and is immediately struck by how sunny and warm it is. He meets up with dolphin expert Dr. Al, who takes him on a tour of the dolphin sanctuary. Dr. Al introduces Karl to his team of dolphins, who seem friendly and curious. Karl, however, remains skeptical. He interviews Dr. Al and asks him some hard-hitting questions, such as whether the dolphins get bored doing the same routine over and over again.

Eventually, it's time for Karl to get in the water with the dolphins. He dons a wetsuit and goggles and gets in the tank. At first, he's nervous and unsure what to do. The staff give him some fish to feed the dolphins, which seems to break the ice. Karl quickly realizes that the dolphins are not only intelligent, but also playful and mischievous. They swim around him, nudge him with their noses, and even take his goggles off at one point.

Despite his initial reluctance, Karl seems to be enjoying himself. He admits that the experience is much better than he thought it would be. He even tries to pat one of the dolphins, but it swims away quickly. The staff remind him that the dolphins are wild animals and need to be treated with respect.

After the swim, Karl gets a chance to talk to some of the staff about their jobs. He discovers that some of them used to work in other fields, such as finance or law, but gave it up to work with the dolphins. Karl seems amazed that anyone would give up a high-paying job for this, but the staff explain that the work is rewarding in other ways.

The episode ends with Karl reflecting on his time with the dolphins. He admits that he was wrong about them and that they are, in fact, impressive creatures. He even says that he would swim with them again if given the chance. It's a nice moment of growth and openness for Karl, who can sometimes be closed-minded.

Overall, "Swimming With Dolphins" is a fun and educational episode of An Idiot Abroad. It's interesting to see Karl confront his prejudices and learn something new about these amazing animals. The episode is also beautifully shot, with stunning footage of the dolphins swimming and playing. Fans of the show will likely enjoy this episode, and it may even convert some non-believers into dolphin lovers.