9. The Jelly Lakes Apr 2026
The episode follows Bertie and Tuca on a road trip to the titular Jelly Lakes, a nostalgic summer retreat from Bertie’s youth. What begins as a quest for peace—Bertie’s attempt to reconnect with her former track coach, Meredith Maple—quickly unravels into a raw exploration of and childhood trauma .
"The Jelly Lakes" reminds us that while we cannot change our past, we can choose who stays by our side as we navigate the wobbly, uncertain waters of recovery. It remains a masterclass in using animation to tell the most human of stories. 9. The Jelly Lakes
: The animation style shifts during Bertie’s most vulnerable moments, using abstract shapes and shifting colors to communicate internal turmoil that words cannot capture. 🏆 Legacy and Critical Reception The episode follows Bertie and Tuca on a