"Side Kicks"
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Written by: Wilson Coneybeare
Directed by: Peter D. Marshall
Aired on Nickelodeon: February 25, 2001 at 8:00 p.m.
My Overall Opinion of the Episode:
This episode highlights the benefits that one can gain from karate.
The Cast:
Cynthia Belliveau -- Dori Lowe
Bob Chomyn -- Joey Delvechio
Lindsay Felton -- Caitlin Seeger
Jeremy Foley -- Griffen Lowe
Benita Ha -- Sensei
Tania Saulnier -- Taylor Langford
Ken Tremblett -- Jim Lowe
Stephen Warner -- Brett Stevens
The Music:
"Wishing for a Sail" -- Dig Circus
"Melon" -- Lazablasta
"Lancaster Station" -- Lazablasta
"Still Love Your Face" -- superGARAGE
"Elvis" -- superGARAGE
"It Blows" -- The Von Zippers
"Us" -- The Wish Factory
Episode Summary:
Caitlin begins to attend karate classes. The sensei is at first hesitant about allowing Caitlin in the class because of Caitlin's overly aggressive attitude. However, she decides to give Caitlin a chance. Taylor is also in the class. The hatred between Taylor and Caitlin emerges full-force while the two of them are sparring. They begin to fight out of anger. The sensei kicks both of them out of the class and tells them not to return until they change their attitudes and apologize. They are both too stubborn to apologize at first, but they eventually change their minds. The sensei is nowhere to be found when Caitlin and Taylor return. The two of them begin to exchange insults while they wait for the sensei. However, they soon begin to help each other with their kicks. Caitlin finally says, "You know, I don't think we're about to become best friends or anything. But maybe when we fight in class we don't have to really fight in class." Taylor says, "That's cool." They bow to each other. The sensei is secretly watching and is satisfied enough with what she sees to allow them back into the class.
Episode Highlights:
1. Taylor defeats Caitlin while they are sparring. Taylor arrogantly declares, "I told you not to come into my territory!" Caitlin then takes Taylor down. Caitlin declares after Taylor hits the mat, "Now you're in my territory!" Taylor says, "Once a street kid, always a street kid. Why don't you go back to the hole you came from?" They begin to fight. The sensei breaks up the fight and shouts, "You obviously have no respect for each other or for me! Please leave! Now!" When the sensei says that she will only allow them back in class if they apologize, Caitlin declares, "That's not fair! She doesn't deserve to be in this class! Taylor is just some shallow chick who's looking for an aerobic workout!" The sensei responds, "And who's being shallow now?"
2. Caitlin tells Dori, "I finally found something that I like and I'm good at it! And then Taylor comes along and ruins it for me!" Dori tells her, "If you let your stubbornness and your strong will overrule your mind, you're always going to be frustrated."
3. At the end of the episode, Caitlin and Taylor accidentally bump into each other at the diner. They are angry at first. However, they both rethink their attitudes. They give each other a slight bow of respect before walking away from each other.
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