"New Squid in Town" is the second segment of the twenty-fifth episode of Ariel. It premiered on July 25, 2025 alongside "Petting Zoo Day".
Plot[]
Lucia and Fernie are heading to the playground early when they spot a baby squid swinging. Meanwhile, Ariel and Flounder are picking up their toys so they can meet with Lucia and Fernie at the park. Once there, they meet up with Lucia and Fernie in a long line, as the baby squid is not letting anyone have a turn. Ariel assumes that he doesn't know the playground rules. Flounder knows that the best way to make friends with somebody is to swim right up and use their voice to talk to them. Ariel tries to talk with the squid, who continues swinging. She tries again but the giant squid continues swinging. Ariel decides for her friends to go on the slide.
The squid sees this and goes on the slide himself as Flounder is about to ride. Ariel attempts to talk to the squid again, but he's having too much fun. Later, Ariel and her friends have no idea what to play when Flounder suggests a game of fin-ball. The squid sees this and interrupts the game, playing with himself, to everyone's dismay. Lucia decides for Ariel and her friends to play jump rope.
Ariel mentions how the game will be played, but during the game, the squid appears and takes over. Fernie and Flounder observe that the squid is not rhyming. Eventually, Ariel and Lucia stop the game with the latter swimming away. Ariel tries to talk to the squid, who is still playing jump rope. Flounder, Lucia, and Fernie see the swing empty and go to it, but the squid reaches there first and swings again.
Ariel and her friends then go, but the squid interrupts, stating that he wants to make new friends. He then leaves, and Ariel catches up with him. The squid has been trying to make friends with Ariel, Lucia, Fernie, and Flounder by doing cool tricks for them and how much fun he is to play with. Ariel finally realizes this, followed by Lucia, Ernie, and Flounder. Ariel mentions that sometimes, kids just do things to get others' attention and tells the squid to use his voice and talk to them to make friends. Ariel knows that she and the squid will make best friends, followed by Lucia, Fernie, and Flounder. The squid thanks Ariel and her friends for that, and they will be his new friends. The squid then introduces himself as Calamar, also known as Cal, and Ariel and her friends introduce themselves. Flounder then decides to tell a knock-knock joke to Cal, who decides to show him his cool new flip. Ariel decides on a game of tag first, and everyone plays the game.
Cast[]
- Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
- Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
- Cruz Flateau as Fernie
- Gracen Newton as Flounder
- Hunter Corleto as Calamar
Song[]
- "That's How You Make Friends"
