The BEST Thomas and Friends Episode EVER! 

Old Reliable Edward seemed to have ended the CGI-Series arc of Gordon and Edward's rivalry, and that is why I love it.

Thomas is the MVP of this episode. The writers remembered that the little blue train LOVES to prank Gordon, and here he is with an opportunity to do it and get away clean. Also, Thomas’ smug faces this episode are glorious. My dude chose the Thug Life and I love it!

Never thought I would hear Thomas get called a GIGA Chad

Old Reliable Edward was the episode that confirmed to me that Andrew Brenner and his team of new writers really got down who these characters were. It's also one of the funniest episodes of the whole series, which is pretty incredible when most of the humor is solely provided by the snappy dialogue, facial expressions and voice acting, especially Edward's "Sorry?" at the end. While it's not exactly an episode about Edward, I do like how Brenner gave Edward flaws that don't feel out of character - just wanting a smidge of appreciation, which is something I think even the hardest workers can relate to.

this is why edward is my favorite character

This is one of those episodes that takes teaching a character a lesson to a whole new level, which is why this episode is stuck out from all others for being great

Thomas and Edward have one of the best dynamics in the series across all eras imo. Another pair I like is James and Edward. I hope you do more stuff like this.

10:32 And then on the case of Percy, he wasn't able to go any further than the top of the hill while *TRIPLE* heading it with Thomas and Duck in the Railway Series, and here we are with his CGI character going up and over by *HIMSELF* like an absolute mad lad!

I like how Edward told Thomas about Gordon not saying thank you because Thomas was the second engine to come on Sodor, but was purchased first and he was there with Edward most of the time.

This episode shows that Edward is clearly a role model when it comes to him proving the bigger engine's insulting comments completely wrong.

This is one of the many best episodes of the Thomas and friends series, such a great plot Andrew Brenner has done.

S18 had so many banger episodes, this was definitely one of them. I love S18

There needs to be more analysis of episodes from the CGI series like this in my opinion. Highlighting its good qualities and how many of them have distinct differences and dare I say improvements over some of the model series. I liked this video a lot, especially since you were so passionate about it.

I do agree, this episode was brilliant and a perfect end for Gordon and Edward. And we gotta appreciate how Thomas and Edward were the mega Chads of the episode let’s be honest!

They handled Edward really well

I really enjoyed this video. I understand why people don't care for this episode, but I personally love this episode. I do wish to see more videos like this about the CGI series. Cause when it come to discussion and retrospective videos, the CGI series doesn't get talked about enough.

Edward Stands Up To Gordon In a GigaChad Way In This Episode! XD

I'm supposed to be a sleep as its 3AM here. But I decided to watched it and overall in the same position its my favorite episode for S18!

And this episode perfectly sums up, why Thomas is my favorite of the lot.

one of my favorite parts of this episode is like thomas has always respected edward we all know that, but knowing the canon of the adventure begins, edward is like a father figure to thomas[atleast in cgi[ this whole episode is basically thomas helping his dad with getting back at a guy who just wont leave him be and i find it pretty endearing cuz rws thomas probably wouldnt do this for anyone but edward.

This is definitely my favorite episode by Brenner and my favorite in the entire CGI series. I miss when they treated Edward right! Would love to see more videos like this in the future! Very enjoyable!

Edward is an OG. I'd enjoy working with him

this is sick, big fan of this episode, good stuff man.

One of my favorite episodes I remembered watching back when I was younger. This definitely helped Gordon learn his lesson along with thanking Edward for giving him a push on his hill.

K2s can only go 24 mph (top speed) meaning purposely slowed down the express and would then have to break the speed limit making up for lose time just to bully Edward Side note I love that this episode shows that Thomas can outsmart everyone when he wants to

Virgin Gordon versus the Chad Thomas

Thomas just did a damn Loki Level play on Gordon

Best episode ever? That's a big call to make. In the CGI era, quite possibly, but I don't think it can compare to the classic model series, especially with episodes like *The Flying Kipper, Old Iron, Edward's Exploit, Escape etc.* It is a good episode, typical of the Brenner era, because Brenner is a big fan of the show and the episode does have the same morals that the original books taught us, as well as the classic era of the show, including some episodes that were not sourced from the books. It harks back to the days of Edward being talked down to by the other engines (Gordon in particular) before getting his comeuppance. A nice, reflective story for the modern Thomas fan 👍🏼

This was a really fun review for an episode I've never seen before, you should definitely do more of these reviews.

For every nickel I hear this guy said “this man” I get 4 nickels because the way he said it is so fricken hilarious and I love it 😂😂😂😂

This episode is awesome I'll admit, but I love Gordon in Hero of The Rails the best.

I know Gordon is made to be a character to hate but I still like him because in the railway series Wilbert made it so Gordon had the most character arc, you watch him mature all the way through the books, and that's why I respect him

This is one of my favorite episodes

I would like to see your takes on other cgi Thomas episodes, especially underrated ones such as Old Reliable Edward

My Favorite Episode is a CGI Episode as well of all things. "Luke's New Friend." Always make me cry

Honestly before clicking on this I quickly watched the episode and it was better than I remembered, and then watched this and I totally agree with you on this a top 5 of all time for sure. Also I support the variety, sure modeling is your main, buts also nice to step back and try something else out you’ve been itching to try. For me for instance I do thomas adaptations in Ivor the engine style. But every now and then I do something different digital art or model filming. It’s like getting like getting something off your chest, but in a good way. Keep up the great work mate. It’s videos like these I love.

I love your energy, please review more episodes like this

This episode stuck in my head for a long time, i like it

i definitely wanna see more videos like this, good job!

Loved the new style you should 100% keep it going and can wait for the new model stuff

Please do more of these These are funny

I would love to see more videos like these from you if you want to make more in the future! this was super fun to watch 🫶

You need to more videos of this! Love these ^^

and the Brenner era is the best next to the classic sieries

I can whole hearty agree! This episode was a great one!

6:21 thomas got that light skin stare

Very nice video! It was very enjoyable! Hope to see more content like this in the future!

Dude this is good stuff I'm subbing I want more!!!!

This is my favorite episode with one of my favorite engines, Edward

Oh Same I love this episode glad I'm not alone

I think the main reason people don't like this one is because it is another "some big guy thinks edward is stoopid" story, which has been done a lot of times before. This has kind of a new spin on that with Thomas' galaxy brain plan, but it is kind of the same story. That of course doesn't make it bad or even mediocre, but still it's like a 8/10 for me.

This is why I admire you.

Couldn’t have described the episode better myself 👏👏👏

I'm 18 so I saw Edward and Gordon on DVD (praise the classics) even though seasons 8 and 13 are my childhood, this episode gives that classic masterpiece that same vibe

My favorite episode from this is when Gordon says "Oh the indignity." For some reason, his face when he said that, cracked me up.

Fun fact: this episode is basically a redo of the season 6 episode: Edward the Really Useful Engine, but better

KEEP DOING THESE PLEASEEEE

This is a great review. Although, I must point out, I don't like to think of model and CGI as the same canon since so much of the model series is rectified to accommodate the CGI series.

3:17 for some reason I found it funny how Thomas somehow turned in thomCHAD

1:28 😭

The writers could have said lets teach this flying sausage a lesson

My only problem with this episode is how Thomas didn't get in trouble for delaying the express train. Overall I like how they protrayed the character well in this episode. The writers know what they were doing

6:06 you’re forgetting the time Thomas once outran Spencer to save Hiro.

Yes yesssssssssss

3:30 Well he *is* going down the hill.

Why does Gordon keep giving Edward shit? Like seriously, that's why I don't like season episode "Edward The Very Useful Engine." In that episode Gordon says that Edward should be retired, it retcons Edward's Exploit. That being at the end, Gordon and James are respectfully silent in the shed. The episode isn't character development, it's the exact opposite. Like Gordon, buddy, Edward proved to you that he can pull a train without siderods and battered body. Gordon, sit down and be quiet lol.

I love the video

This is my favorite thomas and friends episode too!!!!!

Yes. Just yes

You never even brought up Edward The Really Useful Engine 😭

This is a rare moment where the classic series did more poorly than the CGI Era.

Gordon is such a rude and ungrateful engine he never says thank you when Edward gives him a push up the hill he only says how old and unreliable Edward is

Edward is the GOAT

I like both of these videos the model vids and the Episode vids please do more of both.

7:56 NOOOOOOOOOOO!

My favorite Thomas episode is James and the trucks.

I’ll be honest I’ve never given the cgi series a fair shot due to model era biases but to see someone who has a cgi episode as their all time favourite makes me think to give the cgi series a fair shot though I’m skipping series 13-16.

I agree but i think its the best Edward ep

gigachad

An interesting perspective, unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of this episode as it does retcons Gordon's respect for Edward after Edward's Exploit. Which is the same problem I have with Edward the Very Useful Engine from Season 6. Although I will admit Thomas is the only good thing I can say about this episode. As for the review itself, I definitely wouldn't mind if this was another form of content on your channel, keep up the good work!

Plz make more of these

Do more like this. I just discovered you and I like the video. But what season is this?

gigachad Edward

9:24 You finally use something from the UK version

2:04 nerd james

I like this idea and Emily will be finished

You could make a Edward model

Gordon never said thank you to Edward

MAKE MORE!!!

In every season not once has it happened

This episode is almost the same as Edward and Gordon's but in thomas wasn't in the original version

Percy is older than Toby and Thomas and James for some reason

Can't for the Edward gauge 1 model

Pls do more pls

The railcar and the coaches next please! Annie and clarabel are ruthless towards daisy, and that is my favourite episode on the cgi era

3:15 - #ThomasTheGigachadEngine

Gordon was bashing Edward..

what season is?

Ever

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