The Water Race (TV/Thomas version)

The Water Race is a TV/Thomas parody of the fan-made episode of the same name.

Cast

 * RS Mr. Conductor (from Shining Time Station) as Thomas
 * Bart (from The Simpsons) as Percy
 * Grandpa Dave (from Arthur) as Toby
 * Hercules (from TUGS) as Captain
 * Rolf (from Ed, Edd n Eddy) as Rolf the Jetski
 * Mayor Adam West (from Family Guy) as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Howard DeVille (from Rugrats) as Howard the Diver
 * Captain's Master as Himself
 * Rainbow Dash (from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) as Belle (cameo)
 * Smokey (from Budgie the Little Helicopter) as Flynn (cameo)
 * Patty and Selma (from The Simpsons) as Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Lanolin (from Garfield/US Acres) as Henrietta (cameo)
 * Mighty Moe (from TUGS) as Rocky (cameo)
 * Mater (from Cars) as Butch (cameo)
 * Budgie (from Budgie the Little Helicopter) as Harold (cameo)
 * Mr. Slate (from The Flintstones) as The Search and Rescue Manager (mentioned)

Transcript
Narrator: Hercules the Tug is a busy tall soul who always petrols the sea to make sure that nobody is in trouble. But today his master said he could have the day off.

Hercules' master: You won't be needed on any rescue missions today lad. Now I'll be having a cup of tea in the Mr. Slate's office if you need me.

Hercules: Thanks sir. Yes, I could use a rest. Good luck master.

Hercules' master: Good luck to you too.

Narrator: Well Hercules was about to go to sleep when he saw something he'd never noticed before. It was a shiny new kid. His name was Rolf.

Hercules: Um, hello. Who are you?

Rolf: Who am I? Why, they call me Rolf, and don't tell me, let me guess, you're Hercules aren't you.

Hercules: How did you know?

Rolf: Lucky guess probably.

Hercules: And what brings you to TV Land.

Rolf: Oh I only arrived yesterday, and wondered if anyone would like to race me to the beach sometime, that is if it's okay with my master Howard.

Howard DeVille: Well young Rolf. I don't know if I can trust you to race against an old ocean-going tug like him.

Hercules (offended): I'm not as old as you think. Although I am wooden, and could use some adjustments to my hull and frames.

Rolf: Oh really. I like that. Well say maybe you race me, and if you win Mayor Adam Westt may paint over your scratches.

Hercules: Very funny ha ha.

Rolf: Well, I may be younger than you Hercules. But I can go faster than you anytime.

Hercules: In that case, I dare you.

Rolf: You dare me.

Hercules: Yes. To race with me.

Howard DeVille: Well you both got yourself a deal then.

Hercules: It's a deal, right Rolf?

Rolf: Yeah I guess so. Ta-ta!

Narrator: When Rolf was gone, Hercules managed to get back to sleep again. Then the next day was set for the race between Hercules and Rolf.

Hercules: I just hope there's a winner.

Howard DeVille: On your marks, get set, GO!

Rolf: Can't catch me!

Hercules: We'll see about that.

Narrator: Well Rolf was right. He was faster than Hercules, but Hercules didn't mind going slowly to start with. He enjoyed looking at the view of the sea.

Hercules: Nice and steady, nice and steady.

Narrator: Hercules wasn't even halfway to the beach yet, when Rolf had nearly reached it.

Rolf: I'm sure to win now! Ah! Hey what's happening?

Howard DeVille: You've hit something hard Rolf. One if your feet is caught on a big rock.

Rolf: Oh no. Will I be stuck here all night?

Howard DeVille: Not if I can help it.

Narrator: Well it was a good thing Howard was wearing his diver's suit and was a good swimmer. He had even seen Hercules about ten miles in the distance.

Howard DeVille: Good, that's just the plan I need. Be right back Rolf.

Narrator: It took Howard less than ten minutes to reach Hercules.

Hercules: Howard? But where's Rolf?

Howard DeVille: Rolf got his foot caught on a rock and is running aground. You've got to get him off, Hercules.

Hercules: Right away sir. Full steam ahead!

Narrator: So Howard joined Hercules' master and it took them no time to reach Rolf.

Hercules' master: Lucky I remembered to bring a rope.

Narrator: So Howard tied one end to Rolf's foot, and Hercules' master tied the other end to Hercules' mast.

Howard DeVille: Everyone ready?

Rolf: Ready as I'll ever be.

Hercules: Let's try it then.

Howard DeVille: 1, 2, 3. heave!

Narrator: Well, it took more effort than they thought to pull Rolf clear from the rock, but at last he was free. Then Hercules and Rolf finished the race side by side.

Mayor Adam West: Congrulations you too. You've both won.

RS Mr. Conductor: Three cheers for Hercules and Rolf. Hip, hip.

Bart and Grandpa Dave: Hooray!

RS Mr. Conductor: Hip, hip.

Bart and Grandpa Dave: Hooray!

RS Mr. Conductor: Hip, hip.

Bart and Grandpa Dave: Hooray!

Rolf: Hercules, I'm sorry I was cheeky to you.

Hercules: That's alright you made me laugh in the end.

Narrator: The next day, Rolf had his foot healed and made sturdier, while Hercules had his scratches painted over. Now they are both good friends.