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— Hank
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Night Shift
Director(s)

Robert D. Cardona

Producer(s)

Andrew Cochran

Writer(s)

Bob Stutt

Narrator

The Harbour Master
(Denny Doherty)


Per Frisch
(Norwegian Dub)

Kjeld Nørgaard
(Danish Dub)

Stefan Ekman
(Swedish Dub)

Jari Silvennoinen
(Finnish Dub)

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Night Shift is the fourth episode of the second season.

Plot

During the morning work meeting, there isn't much work for the tugboats to do. However, the Dispatcher needs someone to work the night shift. He looks at George and Emily, but George tells him he has an appointment to have his oil changed. And Emily is getting a new tow rope. Theodore has never worked the night shift before as it goes to the bigger tugs. He floats forward and volunteers. But the Dispatcher says he's not ready yet. For the job that night is to move Owan the oil rig. And it would be easier to move Owan since he takes a lot of room in the Big Harbour during the day. Hank volunteers to help. The Dispatcher thinks about it for a moment, then agrees to let Theodore and Hank work the night shift. They toot their horns in excitement. Foduck advises them to have an afternoon nap.

Theodore and Hank try to nap, but the harbour is very busy and noisy. Hank wonders what it will be like to work at night. Theodore doesn't know, but he wonders how anyone can sleep during the day. And that's when Northumberland submarine floats pass the dock, greeting Theodore and Hank. But then falls asleep on his way to his dock. Theodore and Hank admit that Northumberland sure can sleep during the day and laugh.

As night falls, Theodore and Hank sail out to meet Owan. They meet Rebecca the research vassal, who advises them to look out for shooting stars. Hank thinks they might land on them. Theodore finds it funny, and they continue on their way. They also notice that it's dark and quiet around the Big Harbour. They search for Owan but can't find him anywhere. Until Owan's lights shot on and are dazzled how bright they are. He tells Theodore and Hank he's all set to go and they get their tow lines buttoned on the big oil rig.

Theodore and Hank are pulling Owan across the harbour and see why the Dispatcher wants him moved at night. Hank asks Owan if he likes working at night. And the big oil rig shouts that he loves it since it's so peaceful and quiet. And can hear the waves lapping against the shore. Theodore comments to Hank that he can only hear Owan, for he's a loud oil rig. And they both smile to one another. As they finish moving Owan across the harbour, they are exhausted. Owan thanks them and tells them they should see the sights. They do so, but Hank isn't sure what they can see at night. Theodore looks up at the stars. They soon see a shooting star and are amazed. They didn't see the water swirl behind them until Hank notices. Theodore and Hank become nervous until they see something moving in the water and vanish. They turn and rush back to Owan.

Owan listens to Theodore and Hank's story and laughs. He tells them there's nothing to worry about during the night. As dawn is approaching, he gives them his thanks again and as they set off back to their dock. They still feel sore and tired, but Owan's appreciation made them feel proud. They wonder if the shadow in the water they saw was only a dream. That isn't until they see the water changing around them. They run away and nearly run aground against the cargo sheds. Then they see the shadow rising from the water. Hank turns around and shuts his eyes. But Theodore discovers the shadow is really Northumberland, wide awake. Hank turns back around and sees him as well. Northumberland happily greets the two tugs, which makes them toot their horns and rev their engines with joy. But it also makes several voices shout at them to be quiet. Although they have never seen Northumberland awake. Northumberland tells them he mostly works the night shift and asks what they've been doing. They tell him about their first night shift, but also tell him they need some sleep. But Northumberland tells them they can't go to sleep yet. Not until they see the best part of the night. And they follow him somewhere.

Northumberland takes Theodore and Hank to watch the sunrise over the Big Harbour. They are amazed to see the colours flood over the horizon, and it truly is better than the sunset. They also admit that Northumberland is right. Watching the sunrise is the best part of the night shift.

Characters

Trivia

  • Even though this is the first appearance of Rebecca's current model, she has black eyebrows instead of her usual grey.
  • This is Owan's first speaking role.

Goofs

  • Hank refers Northumberland as a ship when he floats past the dock.
  • When Northumberland is coming up from under the water, Hank turns around. However in the next scene, he has not done so at all. Then when Theodore says that Northumberland looks different, Hank has turned back again.
  • When Hank calls "Owan!", the shot is recycled from the scene where the tugs meet Northumberland at the cargo docks.

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Norwegian Nattevagten Night Shift
Finnish Yövuoro Night Shift
Danish Natholdet Night Shift
Swedish Nattskiftet Night Shift

Video Release

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Bosse_bogserbåt_-_Nattskiftet

Bosse bogserbåt - Nattskiftet

Swedish Dub

Theodore_Tugboat-Night_Shift-0

Theodore Tugboat-Night Shift-0

English Dub

Slæbebåden_Theodor_-_Natholdet

Slæbebåden Theodor - Natholdet

Danish Dub

Teodor_Pikku_Hinaaja_•_Yövuoro

Teodor Pikku Hinaaja • Yövuoro

Finnish Dub

Taubåten_Theodor-_S02E04_-_"Nattevaktene"

Taubåten Theodor- S02E04 - "Nattevaktene"

Norwegian Dub

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