Ep 9. Diesel's Ghostly Christmas

In the episode of Thomas & Friends season 19 episode 9 titled "Diesel's Ghostly Christmas," the Island of Sodor is preparing for Christmas and the engines are all excited. However, when Diesel starts to act strangely, the other engines become worried and try to figure out what is going on.

As the festive season comes closer, Diesel starts to hide away from the other engines and seems to be haunted by a ghostly figure. The ghost, who is later revealed to be Diesel's previous owners, haunts his mind and convinces him that he is not a useful engine anymore. Diesel starts to believe that he is only causing trouble on the railway, and he wants to leave Sodor for good.

Meanwhile, the other engines are dealing with their own Christmas preparations and are worried about Diesel's strange behavior. Thomas, who is known for his kind and thoughtful nature, decides to help Diesel and uncovers the mystery behind his ghostly visions.

Together with his friends, Thomas investigates and finds out that Diesel is not being haunted by ghosts, but rather by his own insecurities. In an attempt to help Diesel, Thomas decides to take him on a special journey around the Island of Sodor to show him how valuable he is.

During their journey, Diesel learns that he is not only a useful engine, but that he is also loved and respected by his fellow engines. The trip helps Diesel realize the true meaning of Christmas and restores his confidence in himself.

The episode showcases the importance of not letting our insecurities take over our lives and how with a little bit of help and support, we can overcome our fears and become better versions of ourselves. It also stresses the value of friendship and how friends can help lift us up when we are feeling down.

Overall, "Diesel's Ghostly Christmas" is a heart-warming episode that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and reminds us that we are all valuable and can contribute to the world in our own unique ways. It is a great addition to the Thomas & Friends series and is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.