Little Mermaid 2.03: Save the Whale

"**Save the Whale**" is the third episode of the second season of the Little Mermaid that; was released on October 2, 1993.

## Synopsis

Spot; makes a triumphant comeback after being gone for 1 whole year; but their joy is short-lived as Horatio Sebastian and Spot find themselves in the clutches of a deranged circus owner.

It is up to Ariel to embark on a; daring rescue mission to save her dearly beloved companions.

## Plot

Ariel, Flounder and Horatio Sebastian are enjoying a leisurely time on the ocean surface, suddenly, a foreboding fin emerges from the water, causing the group to panic, assuming that; it belongs to a shark; but their fears quickly subside; when they realize that; it is Ariel's former pet killer whale, Spot; who is now a young adult, Spot has come to visit; during his annual migration journey. The reunion of the gang is filled; with joy, although Flounder is slightly startled; by how big Spot has become.

Although Triton has no issues; with Spot; but he prefers to keep him away from atlantica; due to the fact that; most other atlanticans are afraid of killer whales; despite the fact that; they are generally friendly and non-aggressive in nature. Ariel finds this annoying as she doesn't understand; why most of the other citizens of atlantica are fearful of killer whales; since there are no genuine reason to be afraid of them.

Triton concurs; with Ariel, expressing his uncertainty about Spot's understanding of their harmless intentions. Spot is deeply hurt and offended; by this statement of Triton's.

Ariel decides to introduce Spot to the atlanteans, aiming to dispel their irrational fear of killer whales, as she believes that; once they see how gentle and lovable Spot is, their nervousness will vanish. Triton approves of the idea and they organize a circus-like performance featuring Spot for the atlanteans.

Well Spot was happily frolicking in and out of the water, eagerly splashing the water; when he suddenly caught the attention of some humans on a passing ship, the ship belongs to Pettigrew, the owner of a renowned aquatic park; known as "Pettigrew's penguin park", intrigued; by Spot, Pettigrew saw the perfect opportunity to add a killer whale to his collection and; made the decision to capture him; disregarding his son, Tom's objections. As the ship slowly set sail towards Spot, Horatio desperately attempted to prevent him from leaping out of the water; but unfortunately, his efforts were in vain.

When Spot leaps out of the water, both he and Horatio find themselves trapped in the cage that; Pettigrew and his crew had set up to capture him; resulting the atlanteans scatter in a state of panic.

But Ariel refuses to simply accept the situation, determined to take action; even if humans are involved, she sets out on a mission to rescue both Spot and Horatio, enlisting the help of Flounder, together, they track down the boat to Pettigrew's penguin park and skillfully swim through the closing doors. Inside, a distressing sight awaits them; Pettigrew is cruelly forcing the penguins to perform against their free will. To their dismay, they discover that; Horatio has also fallen victim to Pettigrew's "training" as a performing crustacean.

Later that; night, Ariel takes action and successfully sets her plan in motion, she is able to free Spot from his cage; but he is reluctant to leave; without the penguins; due to the fact that; Spot has formed a bond; with them and considers them his friends. With the assistance of Pettigrew's good-hearted son, Tom, they manage to also release the penguins from their cage.

Although the two large doors are the only sole means of escape from the aquatic park, Pettigrew is taken aback; when Ariel, Flounder, Horatio, the penguins and Spot simultaneously have all successfully manage to leap over them; much to Tom's great delight.

## Cast

* Edan Gross as Flounder
* Frank Welker as Spot
* Jodi Benson as Ariel
* Kenneth Mars as Triton
* Samuel Wright as Horatio Sebastian
* Unknown as Pettigrew
* Unknown as Tom

### Non-speaking cast

* Attina
* Alana
* Adella
* Aquata
* Arista
* Andrina
* Pearl
* Pearl's mother

## Trivia

* Save the Whale takes place 1 year after the events of Whale of a tale and sometime; before the events of the first film respectively.

## External links

* File:Disney Wiki.jpg Save the Whale on Disney Wiki
* File:Internet Movie Database.jpg Save the Whale on IMDb