The Powers of Matthew Star

Experiment (1x11)

Air date: Dec 10, 1982

Ms. Johnson's class is on a field trip to Marine Park and are listening to Dr. Simon Barnard, renowned marine scientist. During the speech, Matthew hears a strange cry for help in his mind. When he hears it again, he tells Pam he's going for a drink, but actually goes to investigate. He follows the psychic voice to a restricted pool. It's a dolphin named Susie, who begs him for help, telling him that she's in pain. A man shows up to chase Matthew off, implying that the area is restricted. Matt rejoins the group and asks Dr. Barnard and communication with dolphins and if training dolphins is strenuous. After much joking, Dr. Barnard promise to give Matt some book titles. Walt is preparing Naldic soup, his grandmother's recipe. Matt is edgy and tells Walt about his encounter. Matt wants to help Susie and is not going to ignore her pleas. Walt suggests they make a call to Animal Welfare. Matt concedes. Matt can't sleep; he's having receiving visions from Susie of someone in the p