Ep 4. Swim Lessons

Pickle and Peanut season 1 episode 4 titled "Swim Lessons" follows the titular characters as they attempt to avoid swim lessons. When their gym teacher informs them that they need to pass a swim test, Pickle and Peanut try to find a way out of it. They first try to fake being sick, but their plan backfires when their gym teacher visits them at home and sees that they are actually healthy.

Desperate to avoid the swim test, Pickle and Peanut try to think of other ways to get out of it. They come up with the idea of "swim substituting," where they find someone else to take their test for them. They first try to convince a kid named Buster to take their test, but he is afraid of the water. Next, they try to get a squirrel to take their test, but he is too busy collecting nuts.

As Pickle and Peanut continue to brainstorm ideas, they come up with a plan to fake their own deaths. They figure that if they are reported as dead, they won't have to take the swim test. They create fake tombstones and obituaries and even hold a fake funeral. However, their plan is discovered when their gym teacher shows up to pay his respects and sees that they are alive and well.

With no other options left, Pickle and Peanut have no choice but to face their fear and take the swim test. They struggle at first, but with encouragement from their gym teacher and some newfound confidence, they are able to pass the test and earn their swimming badges.

Overall, "Swim Lessons" is a humorous episode that touches on the importance of facing your fears and not trying to take shortcuts to avoid something challenging. The dynamic between Pickle and Peanut is on full display, showcasing their undeniable chemistry and ability to come up with ridiculous plans on the fly.