"Stray, Part II"
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Written by: Jana Veverka
Directed by: Nicholas Kendall
Aired on Nickelodeon: March 11, 2000 at 8:30 p.m.
My overall opinion of the episode:
See my overall opinion of (Stray, Part I).
The Cast:
Philip Akin -- Mr. Watson
Shauna Baird -- Ann Jennings
Cynthia Belliveau -- Dori Lowe
Sarah Deakins -- Katherine
Andy Dick -- Horse rustler (1)
Lindsay Felton -- Caitlin Seeger
Brendan Fletcher -- Eric Anderson
Jeremy Foley -- Griffen Lowe
Lorena Gale -- Judge Kendall
Cole McIver -- Paul
Maxine Miller -- Frieda
Tania Saulnier -- Taylor Langford
Gino Savoia -- Bus Driver
Dave Thomas -- Horse rustler (2)
Ken Tremblett -- Jim Lowe
Stephen Warner -- Brett Stevens
The Music:
"Smart Bomb" -- Cooper, Kennedy, Lazarowich
"Wishing for a Sail" -- Dig Circus
"Angel" -- Sarah Richardson and Tim McKenzie
Episode summary:
Caitlin is given the choice of either going to juvenile hall or of moving to High River, Montana to live with a cousin that she has never met nor even heard of. Caitlin reluctantly goes to Montana. Her new family consists of Jim and Dori Lowe along with their son Griffen. Dori is a veterinarian and an animal lover. Jim is the local sheriff (much to Caitlin's displeasure). Griffen is a nerdy computer geek who is the same age as Caitlin. Griffen is not happy about the arrival of Caitlin and he starts off on the wrong foot when he sees her camera and says, "Cool camera. Did you steal it?" Several minutes later, Caitlin is overwhelmed by the vast open fields at the Lowe's ranch. It is a huge environment adjustment. She exclaims, "There's nothing out here!" Caitlin later wanders around the ranch. She encounters a wild stallion that has been trapped by horse rustlers. She frees the horse. Suddenly a rabid wolf appears and threatens Caitlin! The stallion scares the wolf away. The wild horse runs off. The next day, difficulties build for Caitlin when she is not received with open arms by Griffen's friends or by the other teen-agers at High River High School. Her reputation of being a "juvenile delinquent" has already spread across town, and her aggressive personality is more than many are ready to handle. Caitlin is perceived by many as being a freak.
Episode Highlights:
1. When Caitlin shows up at High River High School with her hair dyed green, the other students perceive her as being a freak. Mr. Watson, one of her teachers, introduces Caitlin to the class: "Please welcome your new classmate: Caitlin Seeger." Eric Anderson, who is one of Griffen's friends, suddenly shouts, "What a freak show!" Others in the class laugh at Eric's insult. Mr. Watson angrily says, "Thank you, Eric! I'd like a five-page report on George Orwell tomorrow on my desk!" Eric reacts, "Mr. Watson! Look at her! She's a freak!" Mr. Watson responds, "Make it ten!" Eric is about to say something else, but he backs off when Mr. Watson says, "Wanna' go for more?" Mr. Watson then turns to Caitlin and says, "Miss Seeger I welcome to High River. Please tell us a little about yourself." Caitlin bluntly declares to the class, "Well, I never really wanted to come here. I don't expect you to like me, and I don't expect to like you! So stay out of my face and no one gets hurt!" Mr. Watson says, "Well, I've never heard that one before! Please take a seat." (It is interesting to note that Eric will eventually become one of Caitlin's closest friends. Episodes that highlight the development of their friendship include Icicle, Cows & Effects, and Dr. Truth.)
2. Caitlin and Jim are two characters who at first appear to have nothing in common. Caitlin is a troubled teen who has had more than her share of problems with the law and who doesn't view legal authorities in a positive way. Jim is the sheriff of High River and is a man who values character and discipline. There is tension between the two of them as they struggle to understand each other. Jim's patience, compassion, and understanding personality work in his favor, and Caitlin begins to find (from both Jim and Dori) the love that she has desired since her mother died. According to Nickelodeon's "Caitlin's Way" web site, Ken Tremblett (the actor who played Jim) modeled his character after his real life dad who was a dedicated lawman. Ken stated, "I feel like I have the opportunity to show my dad what a great role model he has been."
3. Griffen feels threatened by the arrival of Caitlin and seems to believe that Caitlin is an unwanted invader in his family. Caitlin is not the only one who has to adjust to an entirely different world. Shortly after the Lowe's first meet Caitlin, Griffen asks Caitlin, "So, you ever do time?" His tone of voice is negative and sarcastic. Caitlin angrily responds, "Not yet. Wanna' give me a reason to?" Griffen says, "Oh, hilarious! She's a comedian! Let's get one thing straight! My room, off limits! Don't even bother going in, 'cause everything is chained down, locked up, or password protected!" Caitlin responds, "Okay, now you get one thing straight! My life is off limits! Don't look at me; don't talk to me; don't mess with me!"
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