Air date: January 29th, 2010 (UK), September 11th, 2010 (US)
Thomas has a cracked funnel and goes to the Sodor Steamworks for a replacement. The first two funnels are too small or too big; so Kevin collects the only spare funnel left, which looks very funny and makes Thomas feel very embarrassed. Thomas is then sent to the docks to collect Mr. Bubbles' special bubble liquid for his show. Along the way, engines laugh at him. He puffs away quickly, spilling bubble liquid on the nearby road. This causes Sir Topham Hatt and Mr. Bubbles to crash into a muddy ditch, a haystack, and a pond. By the time Thomas arrives at Knapford, all of the liquid is gone. Thomas rushes away to collect some more. This time, he goes slowly and makes it to Knapford safely. The show is a great success and all the children realise Thomas' funny funnel looks just like Mr Bubbles' hat.
Tropes featuring the episode:
- An Aesop: Don’t let something embarrassing distract you, just ignore what people say about such and go on.
- Death Glare: Thomas shoots one at Edward for laughing at his funnel.
- The Freelance Shame Squad: The other engines laugh at Thomas' new funnel.
- Jerkass Ball: Edward, who is usually one of the more kinder characters, is among those who laugh at Thomas for his new funnel.
- The Quiet One: Thomas becomes this throughout a quarter of the episode.
- Rule of Three:
- The first two funnels were too small and too large for Thomas, respectively. The last spare funnel is a perfect fit, and looks funny.
- During Thomas' first journey with the bubble liquid. He is laughed at by James, Gordon and then Henry.
- The Fat Controller's car crashes three times as a result of Thomas going too fast and spilling bubble liquid on the road.
- Silent Snarker: Thomas gives off these for those who laughs at him. The last time he does this is to Edward, which is a thought to him that he's not usually like this.
