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'''Thomas' Day Off''' is the eighteenth episode of the [[Season 9|ninth season]].
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'''Thomas' Day Off''' is the eighteenth episode of the [[Series 9|ninth series]].
   
 
==Plot==
  
==Plot==
 
The Fat Controller announces to his engines that a new diesel engine called Dennis has arrived on [[Island of Sodor|Sodor]] and tells Thomas that he is being given a day off after his recent spell of busy work. Thomas decides to spend his day off by going to [[Washdowns|the washdown]] and then to Bluff's Cove. On his way there, Thomas sees the new diesel struggling to shunt some [[Troublesome Trucks|trucks]] of roof tiles. Dennis tells Thomas that he cannot shunt the trucks, so Thomas decides to help Dennis, even though it is his day off. Afterwards, Thomas goes off to the washdown.
  
The Fat Controller announces to his engines that a new diesel engine called Dennis has arrived on [[Island of Sodor|Sodor]] and tells Thomas that he is being given a day off after his recent spell of busy work. Thomas decides to spend his day off by going to [[Washdowns|the washdown]] and then to Bluff's Cove. On his way there, Thomas sees the new diesel struggling to shunt some [[Troublesome Trucks|trucks]] of roof tiles. Dennis tells Thomas that he cannot shunt the trucks, so Thomas decides to help Dennis, even though it is his day off. Afterwards, Thomas goes off to the washdown.
   
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But Dennis is far from happy - he does not want to take the trucks of tiles to the school because he is lazy. Thomas soon arrives back from the washdown and Dennis decides to take full advantage of Thomas' free time; he asks him to show him the way to the school. Thomas helps Dennis by telling him where to go when they reach a junction. But again, Dennis is not pleased as he watches Thomas heading towards Bluff's Cove. Then, Dennis plays another trick: he blows his horn to attract Thomas' attention. Thomas comes back and Dennis pretends that his engine had overheated. Thomas decides to help Dennis by finding another engine to help him.
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But Dennis is far from happy - he does not want to take the trucks of tiles to the school because he is lazy. Thomas soon arrives back from the washdown and Dennis decides to take full advantage of Thomas' free time; he asks him to show him the way to the school. Thomas helps Dennis by telling him where to go when they reach a junction. But again, Dennis is not pleased as he watches Thomas heading towards Bluff's Cove. Then, Dennis plays another trick: he blows his horn to attract Thomas' attention. Thomas comes back and Dennis pretends that his engine has overheated. Thomas decides to help Dennis by finding another engine to help him.
   
 
Dennis is fed up that his trick had backfired on him, so he decides to run away from his work so that another engine will have to take the trucks of tiles for him. However, as he runs away, Dennis derails and ends up wheel-deep in mud (and even leaking diesel fuel). Again, Dennis calls for help, but no one is around to assist him this time.
  
Dennis is fed up that his trick had backfired on him, so he decides to run away from his work so that another engine will have to take the trucks of tiles for him. However, as he runs away, Dennis derails and ends up wheel-deep in mud (and even leaking diesel fuel). Again, Dennis calls for help, but no one is around to assist him this time.
   
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Nearing Bluff's Cove, Thomas hears some urgent news from Percy at a [[Signal Boxes|signal box]]. The [[workmen]] are waiting for Dennis' delivery at Bluff's Cove School and do not know where he is. Thomas knows of Dennis' whereabouts and goes off to find him. When Thomas finds Dennis stuck in the mud, he is very puzzled; he thought Dennis had broken down. Dennis owns up to his actions, explaining that he is a very lazy diesel. Thomas is furious at the deception, but after seeing Dennis is in real trouble, decides to help him again. Together, they get the trucks of tiles to Bluff's Cove School. The Fat Controller is cross with his new diesel's behaviour. Dennis promises the Fat Controller and Thomas that he will be a Really Useful Engine from now on.
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Nearing Bluff's Cove, Thomas hears some urgent news from Percy at a [[Signal Boxes|signal box]]. The [[workmen]] are waiting for Dennis' delivery at Bluff's Cove School and do not know where he is. Thomas knows of Dennis' whereabouts and goes off to find him. When Thomas finds Dennis stuck in the mud, he is very puzzled; he thought Dennis had broken down. A very shame-faced Dennis owns up to his actions. Naturally, Dennis confesses that he had nothing wrong at the crossing. Thomas is furious at Dennis for taking advantage of him, but after seeing he is in real trouble, decides to help him again. Together, they get the trucks of tiles to Bluff's Cove School. The Fat Controller is cross with his new diesel's behaviour. Dennis promises the Fat Controller and Thomas that he will be a Really Useful Engine from now on.
   
 
==Characters==
  
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* [[Dennis]]
 
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==Locations==
  
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* [[Sodor Shipping Company]]
  
* [[Sodor Shipping Company]]
 
* [[Knapford]]
  
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* [[Kellsthorpe Road]]
 
* [[Washdowns|The Washdown]]
  
* [[Washdowns|The Washdown]]
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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* Going by production order, this is the twenty-second episode of the ninth series.
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* This episode marks Dennis' first and only speaking role to date and his only appearance until the special, [[The Great Discovery]], excluding his appearance in a [[Season 10|tenth season]] [[Learning Segments|learning segment]]. This also marks his only appearance in an episode to date.
  
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* This episode marks the only occurrence of several things for Dennis:
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* Going by production order, this is the twenty-second episode of the ninth season.
  
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** His only speaking role to date. 
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* This episode has similar plot elements to that of the [[Season 2|second season]] episode, [[Percy's Predicament]] and the [[Season 3|third season]] episode, [[Trust Thomas]], in both of which a lazy engine tricks another into doing his work.
  
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** His only appearance until the special, [[The Great Discovery]], excluding his appearance in a [[Series 10|tenth series]] [[Learning Segments|learning segment]].
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** His only appearance in an episode to date.
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** His only leading role to date.
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* This episode has similar plot elements to that of the [[Series 4|fourth series]] episode, [[Trucks]] and the [[Series 3|third series]] episode, [[Trust Thomas]], in both of which a lazy engine tricks another into doing her/his work, and then ending up in a sticky situation.
   
 
==Goofs==
  
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==Merchandise==
  
==Merchandise==
 
* [[Magazines|Magazine Stories]] - [[The Lazy Diesel]]
  
* [[Magazines|Magazine Stories]] - [[The Lazy Diesel]]
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* [[My Thomas Story Library]] - [[Dennis (Story Library book)|Dennis]] (''discontinued'')
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* [[My Thomas Story Library]] - [[Dennis (Story Library book)|Dennis]] {{Discontinued}}
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==In Other Languages==
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{{Other Languages
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|CAT=Thomas Dia de Descans
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|CHI=托马斯的休息日
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|CZE=Tomáš ma Volno
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|DAN=Thomas Holder Fri
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|DUT=Thomas Heeft Een Dag Vrij
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|FIN=Tuomaksen Vapaapäivä
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|FRE=Dennis: Le Nouvel Train / Le Jour de Congé d'Thomas
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|GER=Dennis Ist Faul
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|GRE=Ντένις: ο νέος κινητήρας
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|ITA=Il Giorno di Riposo di Thomas
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|KOR=게으름뱅이 데니스
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|NOR=Thomas Har Fridag
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|POL=Wolny Dzień Tomka
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|POR=O Dia Livre de Thomas
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|RUM=Ziua Liberă a lui Thomas
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|RUS=Томас берёт выходной
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|SLO=Thomas má Voľno
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|SPA=El Día Libre de Thomas
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|SWE=Thomas Lediga Dag
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|THA=วันหยุดของโธมัส
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* [[Thomas and the Toy Shop and Other Adventures|Thomas and the Toy Shop]]
  
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“Help! Help!”
― Dennis

Thomas' Day Off is the eighteenth episode of the ninth series.

Plot

The Fat Controller announces to his engines that a new diesel engine called Dennis has arrived on Sodor and tells Thomas that he is being given a day off after his recent spell of busy work. Thomas decides to spend his day off by going to the washdown and then to Bluff's Cove. On his way there, Thomas sees the new diesel struggling to shunt some trucks of roof tiles. Dennis tells Thomas that he cannot shunt the trucks, so Thomas decides to help Dennis, even though it is his day off. Afterwards, Thomas goes off to the washdown.

But Dennis is far from happy - he does not want to take the trucks of tiles to the school because he is lazy. Thomas soon arrives back from the washdown and Dennis decides to take full advantage of Thomas' free time; he asks him to show him the way to the school. Thomas helps Dennis by telling him where to go when they reach a junction. But again, Dennis is not pleased as he watches Thomas heading towards Bluff's Cove. Then, Dennis plays another trick: he blows his horn to attract Thomas' attention. Thomas comes back and Dennis pretends that his engine has overheated. Thomas decides to help Dennis by finding another engine to help him.

Dennis is fed up that his trick had backfired on him, so he decides to run away from his work so that another engine will have to take the trucks of tiles for him. However, as he runs away, Dennis derails and ends up wheel-deep in mud (and even leaking diesel fuel). Again, Dennis calls for help, but no one is around to assist him this time.

Nearing Bluff's Cove, Thomas hears some urgent news from Percy at a signal box. The workmen are waiting for Dennis' delivery at Bluff's Cove School and do not know where he is. Thomas knows of Dennis' whereabouts and goes off to find him. When Thomas finds Dennis stuck in the mud, he is very puzzled; he thought Dennis had broken down. A very shame-faced Dennis owns up to his actions. Naturally, Dennis confesses that he had nothing wrong at the crossing. Thomas is furious at Dennis for taking advantage of him, but after seeing he is in real trouble, decides to help him again. Together, they get the trucks of tiles to Bluff's Cove School. The Fat Controller is cross with his new diesel's behaviour. Dennis promises the Fat Controller and Thomas that he will be a Really Useful Engine from now on.

Characters

Locations

Trivia

  • Going by production order, this is the twenty-second episode of the ninth series.
  • This episode marks the only occurrence of several things for Dennis:
  • This episode has similar plot elements to that of the fourth series episode, Trucks and the third series episode, Trust Thomas, in both of which a lazy engine tricks another into doing her/his work, and then ending up in a sticky situation.

Goofs

  • The narrator says Dennis was huffing and puffing, but Dennis is a diesel.

Merchandise

In Other Languages

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Language Title
Catalan Thomas Dia de Descans
Chinese 托马斯的休息日
Czech Tomáš ma Volno
Danish Thomas Holder Fri
Dutch Thomas Heeft Een Dag Vrij
Finnish Tuomaksen Vapaapäivä
French Dennis: Le Nouvel Train / Le Jour de Congé d'Thomas
German Dennis Ist Faul
Greek Ντένις: ο νέος κινητήρας
Hungarian Thomas Szabadnapja
Italian Il Giorno di Riposo di Thomas
Japanese なまけもののデニス
Korean 게으름뱅이 데니스
Norwegian Thomas Har Fridag
Polish Wolny Dzień Tomka
Portuguese O Dia Livre de Thomas
Romanian Ziua Liberă a lui Thomas
Russian Томас берёт выходной
Scottish Gaelic Latha-Saor do Tomas
Slovak Thomas má Voľno
Spanish El Día Libre de Thomas
Swedish Thomas Lediga Dag
Thai วันหยุดของโธมัส

Home Media Releases

UK

DVD Boxsets

US

DVD Boxsets

AUS

DVD Boxsets

JPN

FIN/DK/SWE/NOR

  • Thomas and the Rainbow (Norwegian DVD)

NL

MYS

THA

HK

SPN

DVD Boxsets

SA

TWN

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#04 Mighty Mac #13 Thomas Tries His Best #22 Skarloey the Brave
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#08 Tuneful Toots #17 Emily Knows Best #26 Flour Power
#09 Thomas and the Toy Shop #18 Thomas' Day Off
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