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Craig Of The Creek S 5 E 18 See You Tomorrow At The Creek »
Recap
Written by Lamar Abrams & Deena Beck
Craig finishes a finalized version of his map which he donates to the Trading Tree for other kids to enjoy the wonders of the Creek. This in turn results in every kid coming over to his stump for a party which grants him one of the best days of his life.
Tropes in this episode include:
- Arc Words: "Appreciate where I was at."
- Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other: Craig and Bernard have a wholesome bonding moment just before the latter leaves to go to college. He even gives his little brother some advice on how important it is to appreciate the present.
- Babies Ever After: Carter shows up to the party with his own (cardboard) baby. Zoe is beside him and silently denies being the mother.
- Back for the Finale: Every kid that Craig and his friends have met show up for the party.
- Bait-and-Switch: Xavier ends up being the last kid who shows up to the party and points out how every kid in the Creek is all together in a grim and villainous tone of voice. While everyone expects the former king to do something heinous, he reveals that he wanted them all together so he can take a selfie with his drones.
- Birds of a Feather:
- Wren has a wonderful time bonding with the Slime Factory Kids.
- The Merkid strikes a conversation with the Sewer Queen (and her trusted subject) over their love of water.
- Book Ends: The title card shows a shot of a tree right next to a river. The end credits focus on that shot in animated form.
- Celebration Miscalculation: A couple of the kids mistake Craig's public map as a birthday message so they go to his place thinking it's his special day.
- Comically Missing the Point: During JP's leg challenge, Omar and Kelsey instead bet on what body part he's going to break instead of which leg is stronger.
- Continuity Cavalcade: The episode not only features appearances from various kids shown throughout the 5 seasons but also interactions between them that reference their past stories.
- Bernard promises to visit Craig at the kids' table during Thanksgiving. He also gifts Craig his album of Bring Out Your Beast cards.
- JP mentions how Craig gave up his map to the heart hole.
- The Scratchless One is the first kid to show up at the stump site. He also thanks Craig for keeping his secret spot a secret.
- The Maverick Splinters and the 10 Speeds show up with the latter assuming there's another race.
- Brigid is still wearing her dog costume and chases after a cat kid.
- Roger reads some of his riddles to another kid and Cheesesticks.
- Helen shows up in the background while covered with an umbrella.
- Carter Brown returns and thanks Craig for helping him with his issues.
- The Ice Pop Trio reunite and thank Craig for helping them feel like they belong.
- George and Secret Kid have taken their relationship to the next level.
- Paloma is jinxed again as she listens to another girl ramble.
- Paintball Benny shares a new book with Kelsey and Stacks.
- The Junk Lord tries to add the Stump Trio's chair to his collection.
- Kit gives a candy bar to fellow business girl Salma.
- Maya plays catch with Faraday, and compliments her throwing skills. She also mentions having baseball practice the day after the party.
- The Sewer Queen and Krillin Jr have a conversation with the merkid.
- Omar shares some juice boxes with The Former Champions.
- Wren mixes goo drinks with the Slime Factory workers.
- The Stare Master gets into a seeking challenge with Hyde.
- Angel is shown playing with the Plush Kids and babies from the Baby Casino.
- Crowded-Cast Shot: Thanks to Xavier's drone, everyone at the Creek comes together for a group selfie.
- Grand Finale: This is the show's final episode.
- Happy Ending: The surprise party was a complete success as everyone attending had a wonderful time. And after the clean up, the Stump Trio and Mortimor take a moment to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Creek. And when the dinner horn rings, Craig asks to stay a little longer to which his friends agree to.
- Irony: Nicole tearfully admits that while she spent all of Bernard's life preparing for him to live on his own (at college), no one prepared her for letting him go.
- It's the Best Whatever, Ever!: JP calls the unexpected party the best "surprise" surprise party he's ever lived through.
- Meaningful Rename: Duane redubs Bernard from "My Man" to "College Man".
- Mood Whiplash: Craig takes a moment to admire how happy everyone is and joins the others in a group dance. But then everything takes a drastic halt when Xavier arrives with ominous intentions. It then turns light-hearted when Xavier reveals that he wants to take a group selfie with everyone.
- Moving Angst: While Bernard is prepared to move into his new college dorm, Nicole is a crying mess as she isn't ready to see her baby boy grow up.
- Pet the Dog: Along with proposing a group selfie with everyone, Xavier even tells them that he'll send each of them a copy.
- Puppy Love:
- JP and Maney share a few scenes together and dance alongside Kelsey and Stacks.
- Toman and Eliza can be seen chatting in the background a few times.
- George and Secret Kid have a splendid time dancing with one another.
- Shawn looks in bliss as Raj plays the piano. Later they're shown holding hands during the selfie.
- Rule of Symbolism: The Scratchless One, who appeared in the first episode, is also the first kid to show up at the stump.
- Scenery p*rn: The last scene shows the Stump Trio enjoying the majestic and natural beauty of the Creek.
- Ship Tease:
- Wildernessa reminds Craig that he knows nothing about animals but does know everything about being great.
- Cannonball and Sparkle Cadet are seen dancing and having a blast in each other's company.
- Omar asks Maya for a dance which she agrees to.
- Shockingly Expensive Bill: Kit mentions that she'll send Craig an invoice for more than 86 cereal boxes she brought for the party.
- Verbal Backpedaling: Wren slips up and calls Craig a good "test subject" when she really meant to say "friend".
- Visual Pun: Kit appears and proposes a public toast to Craig using Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal boxes.
"I'll see you tomorrow."
