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Written by: Therese Beaupre
Directed by: James Marshall
Aired on Nickelodeon: April 15, 2000 at 9:00 p.m.
My Overall Opinion of the Episode:
This is probably the most controversial episode of "Caitlin's Way." It has been criticized because Caitlin shows a lack of concern about stealing, and because Caitlin and Griffen try to cover up their crime by sneaking back into the theater. Some people have even suggested that Caitlin isn't a good role model. Such critics, however, don't understand what "Caitlin's Way" is all about. First of all, it needs to be understood that "Caitlin's Way" has always tried to be somewhat realistic. It is unlikely that somebody with Caitlin's background would totally change overnight without making some major mistakes along the way. Personal growth, after all, is a process. Caitlin's actions in this episode are only the first steps in the growth of her character that occur throughout the entire series.
The Cast:
Cynthia Belliveau -- Dori Lowe
Lindsay Felton -- Caitlin Seeger
Jeremy Foley -- Griffen Lowe
Ken Tremblett -- Jim Lowe
Stephen Warner -- Brett Stevens
The Music:
"Wishing for a Sail" -- Dig Circus
"Blind Date" -- Jeremy Foley and Stephen Warner
Episode Summary:
Griffen is upset because he doesn't get the job he wanted at a local theater. His friend Brett gets the job instead. Caitlin tells Griffen to get revenge by stealing the hand off a lizard man costume that is on display at the theater. She tells him that "they owe him" because they didn't hire him. Griffen stuffs the hand into his jacket and walks out of the theater without getting caught. Later, Griffen's dad (the sheriff) begins to investigate the theft. Griffen gets scared and wants to turn himself in. Caitlin talks Griffen out of it, however, because she is afraid that the consequences will be very severe for her if she gets caught. One of the conditions for Caitlin staying with the Lowes is that she has to stay out of trouble. The situation becomes worse when Brett gets blamed for taking the hand. Caitlin, Griffen, and Brett decide to sneak into the theater to return the hand. They all look out for each other. Griffen almost get caught. Caitlin has a chance to get away, but she takes the risk of getting caught when she goes back to help Griffen. The hand is returned, and they safely get away.
Episode Highlights:
1. After Griffen finds out that he didn't get the job, he and Caitlin examine the hand on the lizard man costume. Griffen says, "This is so cool! The original was molded to fit the actor's hand." Caitlin says to him, "You should take it!" Griffen thinks that Caitlin is kidding and he jokingly says with a laugh, "Yeah, right!" But Caitlin is serious. She says, "Come on! They owe you! They're not hiring you! Besides, it's a victimless crime." Griffen responds, "There's no such thing." Caitlin continues to pressure Griffen. She says, "Come on! I've lifted lots of stuff! Five-finger discount! Nobody saw me take them, nobody missed them. Just like nobody's going to miss the lizard man's hand." Griffen seems hesitant at first, but he gives in to the pressure and stuffs the hand into his jacket.
2. After Griffen steals the hand, he and Caitlin laugh about it on the street. Griffen says, "I can't believe I did that!" Caitlin says, "Come on! Let's see it!" Griffen pulls the hand out of his jacket and says, "This feels really weird." Caitlin seems genuinely baffled that Griffen regrets stealing the hand. She asks him why he feels weird. Griffen answers, "I took it! It's not mine!" Caitlin responds, "Come one! It's not anybody's! It's just some old Halloween costume!" They begin to laugh as Griffen pretends to attack Caitlin with the hand. Griffen jokes, "You have made the lizard man very angry!" They run down the street laughing.
3. After experiencing the problems that result from Griffen stealing the hand, Caitlin finally learns her lesson. She says in her closing epilogue that if it weren't for Griffen and Brett, she "...never would have realized that there's no such thing as a victimless crime, or that there are people who are worth going back for."
