Thomas & Friends S19, S20 Season 21 Episode 11 Stuck in Gear

  • TV-Y
  • September 21, 2017
  • 11 min

Thomas & Friends is a children’s television show that follows the adventures of a group of anthropomorphic trains and their friends on the island of Sodor. In season 19, season 20, and season 21, the show continues to delight young audiences with its colorful characters, engaging stories, and wonderful lessons about friendship, teamwork, and perseverance.

In season 21, episode 11, titled “Stuck in Gear,” we see Thomas and his friends facing a new challenge on the railway. It’s a busy day on the island, and everyone is working hard to get their jobs done. Thomas is pulling a long line of freight cars through the countryside when he suddenly begins to feel a strange vibrating sensation.

As he continues to chug along, Thomas realizes that his gears are not working properly. He tries to slow down and stop, but his brakes won’t engage. In a panic, Thomas calls out to his friends for help.

Percy, who was nearby, rushes over to see what’s going on. He tries to help Thomas by pulling him forward, but it’s no use. Thomas is stuck in gear and can’t move.

Meanwhile, the other trains on the island have their own problems to deal with. Henry is trying to deliver a load of coal to the power station, but his tender keeps coming unhitched. James is struggling to climb a steep hill with his heavy load of cargo, and Emily is having trouble keeping her coaches in line.

As the day wears on, the situation on the railway becomes more and more chaotic. Trains are backing up, schedules are thrown off, and passengers are getting frustrated. The engines are all feeling overwhelmed and discouraged.

But then, a wise old engine named Hiro arrives on the scene. He listens to each of the engines’ problems and offers some sage advice and encouragement. “Remember, my friends,” he says. “The most important thing is to keep on working together. We can solve anything if we do it together.”

With Hiro’s words in mind, the engines set to work to help each other out. Percy uses his strength to push Henry’s tender back in place. James shares his knowledge of the railway to help Emily navigate the tricky curves. And Thomas, now with his gears stuck in neutral, takes on the task of directing traffic and keeping everyone safe.

As the day comes to a close, the engines look back on what they’ve accomplished. They’re tired, but proud of themselves for working together to overcome their problems. “Thanks for your help, everyone,” says Thomas. “We may have been stuck in gear, but we didn’t let it slow us down.”

In the end, the lesson of the day is clear: adversity can be overcome with teamwork and perseverance. No matter what challenges come their way, Thomas and his friends know that they can count on each other to pull through. It’s a message that young viewers are sure to take to heart.

Overall, “Stuck in Gear” is a fun, exciting, and heartwarming episode of Thomas & Friends that is sure to engage and inspire young audiences. With its wonderful themes of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance, this is a show that parents can feel good about letting their children watch.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 21, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-Y
  • Runtime
    11 min
  • Language
    English