"River Rats" is an episode where you don't see too many of the main characters appear, but it includes an incident where Tommy is exposed to a fear he's held onto since he was very little, and overcomes that fear with flying colors.  I also think that Tommy and Chuckie's friendship gets redefined, and Tommy realizes how important of a friend Chuckie is.  This adventure into the wild proves to be a bonding moment for the group, as they overcome obstacles and really gain an insight into their friendship and loyalty to each other.  We also dive back into Tommy's past when he has a frightful experience on the river with Grandpa Lou, and still manages to jump into the river, saving Phil.
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Howard excuses himself from the trip, but Chas volunteers himself to go along with the gang.
Betty invites Tommy and Chuckie along for the white-water rafting adventure.
Phil tells a ghost story about other "rafters" and how they suddenly disappear.
Tommy warns Chuckie to be aware of unfamiliar sounds - including Phil's burping.
Tommy tries to get Chuckie to back out of the trip down the river if he's scared.
Betty gives some last minute instructions to the crew before entering the raft.
Tommy is a little freaked about being on the river - even though it's just level 1 water.
So far, the trip down river has been pretty uneventful.  But that's about to change.
Tommy has a flashback when he was very little and falls into the river.
Betty rescues Chas after he falls out of the raft, leaving the boys alone to paddle.
Chuckie believes they should wait for Betty and Chas to come looking for them.
Chuckie pulls Tommy back in after he falls out of the raft and into the river.
Just when you think it couldn't get any worse - Phil trips on a rock and falls into the river.
Chas was slowing Betty down, so she's carrying him around on her back.
Tommy and Phil navigate through the river, grabbing onto objects as they make it to shore.
Tommy grabs onto Phil's wrist before getting sucked into the large whirlpool.
Even Chas has to be rescued from the river as he accidentally falls in.
Chuckie gives Tommy the thumbs up after overcoming his fear and rescuing Phil.
Betty gives the boys a group hug after the frightening ordeal.
Phil tells Tommy how thankful he is for saving his life.
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