[laughing]
[playful music]
Whoa.
[duck quacks]
Anyway. [scoffs]
You excited about going back to Golden Beach High?
Uh, what was-- What?
Because you spent all last year at Handler.
In New York?
[nervously] Yeah. Of course.
I'm, uh, super excited.
I get to show Brooklyn and Rocki around,
introduce them to people.
I'll love it. They'll love it.
People will love them. It'll be great.
[laughs awkwardly]
Wow.
[laughs]
Good thing Mom and Dad
already took Stacie and Chelsea to school.
You'd have some 'splaining to do.
[duck quacks]
It was weird enough 'splaining
why they should let Tiger stay here too.
[quacks]
You know, Rocki,
if you really want to learn human ways,
you should probably stop using magic.
[shocked] What?
Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to...
[groans] Let me clean that up.
[sniffing]
- [soft grunt] - [magical plink]
So, what were you saying about "no magic"?
Well, don't you think you'll learn more about humans
if you actually do things more like a human?
Okay, yes. Right.
I can handle this. I am here to learn about humans.
I will do my best to be just like them.
[gasps]
You couldn't have waited until after breakfast?
[quacks]
[laughs]
[upbeat pop theme music]
♪ It's a beautiful thing ♪
♪ When you truly see What the world can bring ♪
♪ Make a wish, share a dream ♪
♪ Cause' magic's everywhere If you just believe ♪
♪ We can be what we dream ♪
♪ With a touch of magic ♪
♪ Believe in what you see ♪
♪ We've got the recipe ♪
♪ We can be what we dream ♪
♪ With a touch of magic ♪
You ready, Barbie?
Almost.
[sighs]
Your first day at a new school.
You okay, Dad? You're not going to cry are you?
[laughs weakly]
[tearing up] No.
I'm glad you're crying so I don't have to.
It's not that big a deal.
Not like I've never been to school before.
But it's a new school filled with new opportunities,
new friends, new adventures, and endless sunshine.
Which is also new.
And very different from New York,
so wear sunblock and reapply often.
I will.
Lots of things will feel different.
So don't feel badly if at first it's a little awkward.
[giggles]
I got this.
Thanks.
You want me to drive you? Walk you in?
[sobs]
It's okay. I think Barbie's driving me.
With my bestie by my side,
I'll have no trouble managing life at Golden Beach High.
Her and me? We're inseparable.
But...
[groans]
Dad?
I'll get my keys.
[indistinct conversations]
And down that way is the music room.
We don't have any classes in there, but it's a good landmark.
Because beyond that...
Oh! Hi, Barbie.
Hey.
Good morning.
[laughs nervously]
I thought we were riding in together.
Oh. I'm sorry.
I was so distracted I totally forgot.
I've um, had my hands kind of full today.
[rattling lock]
Wow, this is so cool!
I see your point. No worries, we're good.
Thanks for understanding.
I'm so excited you're here.
- [electronics beeping] - Same.
[excited chatter]
This is Rocki, and this is my friend from Handler
whose name is also Barbie.
- Hi, Barbie. - Hello.
Leo, you're so funny.
[mysterious music]
Who's that?
[uncertainly] Mm-mm.
Everyone looks great.
I don't know. He must be new too.
Wait. Where's Rocki?
Water! From nowhere!
Is this some kind of magic you aren't telling me about?
[laughs]
Wow.
Ooh, they seem to be enchanted with us.
But mostly with me.
Well, we're new.
Everyone is always fascinated by the new kids.
I love your man bun.
[school bell rings]
[screams] What is that? Did a centaur get loose?
[panicked breathing]
[laughs] No.
No. Just the bell telling us it's time to get to class.
Um, Barbie?
Are you okay if I head off with Rocki?
We have the same homeroom.
She might need a bit more, uh, pointing in the right direction
than you do.
[locker door opening]
There is so much cool stuff in here.
Way more important you help her than me.
I'll find my way. See you at lunch.
Barbie. It's so good to see you back in class with us.
Thanks. It feels good to be here.
It's good to see you too, Rocki.
[whispers] Assuming you don't turn anyone
into newts or anything.
[scoffs] I wouldn't do that. I'm more of a bird person.
[awkward music]
I'm kidding, kidding. Mostly.
So what you doing?
We're looking through the club signups.
I'm totally joining the creative writing club.
And possibly the macrame club.
Oh, I'm looking for something less sit-downy.
Like the skydiving club.
Anyone want to jump out of planes with me?
Hmm. Falling, screaming through the sky.
Let me think about that.
[screaming]
Yeah, that's a hard no.
I was thinking something more musical.
It's not musical, but want to try mixed marital arts with me?
[yelps]
[grunting]
[chuckles]
[yells]
[yelps]
That sounds awesome. And solidly on the ground.
[laughs]
Any idea which clubs you want to join this year, Barbie?
There are so many.
I'll ask Brooklyn what she's thinking.
How about you, Rocki?
I'm not actually much of a joiner.
Getting involved in clubs is a great way to make friends
and give back.
Give what back?
Energy, time.
Creativity.
A lot of clubs work to make the community better
and help people who need it. Plus, they're fun.
[awkwardly] Uh-huh, uh-huh, I'll think about it.
[chuckles nervously]
[chiming]
This is Principal Miller.
Welcome, everyone, to another exciting year
at Golden Beach High.
As a reminder, club sign-ups are underway.
I hope you all make the most of our wonderful activities.
Don't forget the mascot tryouts!
It's a great way to show your school spirit, and really fun.
Oh, and the rumors about the suit causing a rash?
They're super exaggerated.
Okay, thank you, Coastal Chicken Mascot Ken.
A few updates on our facilities.
Please stay out of the north bathrooms
until the source of the frog infestation can be addressed.
Now, lastly.
I'd like to put out a call for actors, singers,
musicians and dancers interested in auditioning
for our fall musical, produced by yours truly.
Ooh, Barbie. We should...
Oh. You're not Barbie.
Hi. I'm Ned.
I'm Ted.
Do you want to audition?
Of course she wants to audition.
We know you went to school with Barbie last year.
Yeah. We hear you're a great singer.
We sing too.
Wanna hear?
[singing poorly] La, la, la!
- [screeching] - Mee-mee-mee-mee!
That's okay. Save it for the audition.
I'll see you there.
Can't wait!
I look forward to another great year.
Go Coastal Chickens!
[squawking]
How informative. What is a puh-lay?
It's something where you get up on a stage
and pretend to be a different person.
And in this case you sing and you dance,
and the whole school and all of their parents come to watch.
[gasps]
[excitedly] Watch me?
Everyone will be looking at me?
Well, at everyone on stage. But if you're the star...
[gasps]
I want to be the star. How do you be the star?
You go to the audition,
and show them you have the best voice.
[giggles excitedly]
[mysterious music]
I came as soon as I could. We must know the truth.
[sparkling magic sounds]
[everyone gasps]
The gem! It's gone!
Oh, no.
Someone stole it.
[school bell rings]
Oh, no way.
[laughs oafishly]
Um...
I think we have the same class next period.
Oh!
It's this way.
The new kids should form an alliance, right?
Unless you want to skip class and get a coffee.
Uh, thanks but no thanks. I don't do that.
And I can find it on my own.
Just being friendly.
It's this way, isn't it?
[awkward music]
Where to next?
Rocki, where are your books?
[gasps] Rocki!
[grunts]
What? They're heavy.
No magic.
Oof!
Oh, dance club. Brooklyn would love that.
[groans]
I think I broke something important.
So, what do you say? You want to sign up?
I'd love it.
I knew you would.
But we should see if we get parts in the play first.
There might be a scheduling conflict.
Oh. Um, I wasn't planning on auditioning.
I kind of want to try something new this year.
Like watching me!
[disappointedly] Oh. Well that's great.
You should do different things.
Yeah, totally.
I thought we could do them together but it's totally great
that you're doing your thing and I'm doing mine.
[nervously] Yup. Mm, totally great.
You'll be awesome in dance club.
I'm gonna be the star.
Okay. Way to be confident girl.
Fish sticks, all right.
Yeah I don't know. I got loads of homework today.
Have you learned anything about the new guy over there?
I haven't really asked. Why?
[uncomfortably] There's something about him.
[mysterious music]
Rocki, change that back now! Please!
[pouting] Fine.
Only just plain old regular food.
Blegh.
[gags]
Come on. Try it. You might even like it.
[gags]
[comical music]
Hey! I was drinking that!
[gargling]
[spits loudly]
You've been dealing with this all day?
And only three hours left. Today.
[gargling]
[spits]
[tense music]
We've looked everywhere in Mesmer.
My magic staff finds no trace of the gem.
That's impossible.
[gasps]
Unless... someone took it to the human world.
But look, the door between our two worlds is still closed.
No one came through it.
So, how did they get here, and where are they now?
Let us commence our investigation at once.
Peggy, go to Malibu and be sure no thief escaped from here.
All of Mesmer is at risk until it's found.
[neighs]
[Tammy] All right, everyone.
[bellows] Line up!
Tammy. You're...
The dance club president! [chuckles]
Uh-huh. Good luck with your "audition."
This is a club. There's no audition.
Oh.
And anyway, I thought we were cool since you and my sister
and all of us used to work together at the water park.
That is between me and Bipper... uh, Skipper.
And I still reserve the right to kick anyone out
who can't keep up.
[sighs happily] Your turn.
Mind showing me that one more time?
[singing off-key] ♪ Row, row, row your boat ♪
♪ Gently down the stream ♪
♪ Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily ♪
♪ Life is but a meme ♪
[applause]
Very nice Daisy. Next!
I'll be singing a song from the play.
[playing guitar]
♪ Yeah, yeah ♪
♪ It's a beautiful thing ♪
♪ When you truly see what the world can bring ♪
[harmonizing] ♪ Make a wish ♪
♪ Share a dream ♪
♪ Cause magic's everywhere if you just believe ♪
♪ We can be what we dream ♪
♪ With a touch of magic ♪
♪ We can fly ♪
♪ Touch the sky ♪
♪ With a touch of magic ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Believe in what you see ♪
♪ We've got the recipe ♪
♪ We can be what we dream ♪
♪ With a touch of magic ♪
[applause]
That was magnificent.
Uh, thanks. Thank you so much.
[sighs]
What was that?
Just wanted to give them a taste of what to expect.
Next time, ask first.
[tense music]
Okay, okay. I'm next.
[singing awfully] ♪ La, la, la, la! ♪
[microphone squealing]
[singing awfully] ♪ La, la, la, la! ♪
[glasses break]
♪ Ah... ♪
[weak applause]
[awkward music]
It's unanimous.
Leo will be our male lead, and the female lead goes to...
Rocki!
What?
Woo hoo! Go Rocki, go Rocki!
Yes!
[chuckles]
[grunting]
Yeah.
[cheering]
That was... average. Take five.
Hey, bestie. What's wrong?
[sighs] I don't really know,
but somehow Rocki landed the lead in the play.
Oh. I didn't know she could sing.
She can't.
Not the way most people in this world do.
But for some reason the judges seemed...
under her spell.
You don't think she used magic?
I don't want to think that,
but it seems hard to believe otherwise.
Huh?
[groans]
Pfft.
[groans angrily]
[grunts]
Uh, we'll eat in the car.
I think I still have a sandwich in my backpack.
That's been in there a year.
- [mixer whirring] - Yeah.
I bet it'll taste better than whatever's happening in there.
Hang on you two.
Rocki's worked extra hard on this
and you should at least try it.
[grunting]
Rocki. Are you okay?
I can't believe you think I used magic
to get the lead in the play.
What?
I heard you talking at dance club.
Okay. We shouldn't have talked behind your back,
but you know you did use magic,
even after we both agreed you wouldn't.
I live my entire life using my magic.
Changing is hard, but I'm trying my best
because it's important to you, and I never lied about it.
Rocki, I'm sorry.
I...
I have early morning play rehearsal.
[yells] For a part that I didn't cheat to get!
Awkward.
[magical whoosh]
[singing off key] ♪ La, la, la, la... ♪
♪ Bup da, da, ba, ba ♪
♪ Whoo, la, la, la, la... ♪
Hey, congrats on getting the lead.
I could show you a better way to warm up your voice if...
You're just jealous because I got the part.
Without magic.
I don't need your help.
[singing off key] ♪ La, la, la, la, la... ♪
[singing on key] ♪ La, la, la, la, la... ♪
Wow, Rocki. That was a lot better.
What did you do differently?
[chuckles]
Not magic.
But since everyone thinks I did, I may as well use it.
Rocki, wait.
[distant chatter]
- Hey, man, wassup? - It's summer.
- No plans for prom. - Oh, no way.
So. How's your second day going?
All good?
Yeah. It's just, something is up with that new kid.
And I gotta find out what.
Attention!
[yelling echoes] Can I have your attention?
[upbeat pop music]
Oh, no.
Rocki...
[upbeat pop music]
♪
♪ Lights, camera, action ♪
♪ It's my scene ♪
♪ Nothing's gonna shut me down, no ♪
♪ Up on my stage feeling so free ♪
♪ The moment's here, it's my time now ♪
♪ No reason ♪
♪ Can't explain it ♪
♪ I got this voice and I just can't shake it ♪
♪ Can't stop me ♪
♪ Been waiting ♪
♪ Finally got a chance to shine ♪
♪ I got the magic touch you see ♪
♪ I got this voice inside of me ♪
♪ I found the secret recipe ♪
♪ Now my voice is loud enough ♪
♪ Cause I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh ♪
♪ You know I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh ♪
♪ You know I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh ♪
♪ You know I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Yeah, now my voice is loud enough ♪
♪ Cause I got the magic touch ♪
♪ All I ever wanted was one shot ♪
♪ Just one shot ♪
♪ Now I feel it's finally time ♪
♪ It's finally time ♪
♪ The spotlight's on me It's all that I want ♪
♪ Can't stop my melody inside ♪
♪ Oh, whoa ♪
What are we going to do?
♪ No reason Can't explain it ♪
♪ I got this voice and I just can't shake it ♪
♪ Can't stop me ♪
Well, we put on a show.
♪ Been waiting ♪
♪ Finally got a chance to shine ♪
♪ I got the magic touch you see ♪
♪ I got this voice inside of me ♪
♪ I found the secret recipe ♪
♪ Now my voice is loud enough ♪
♪ Cause I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh ♪
♪ You know I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh ♪
♪ You know I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh ♪
♪ You know I got the magic touch ♪
♪ Now my voice is loud enough ♪
♪ Cause I got the magic touch ♪
This was all a preview of our exciting school musical.
Be sure to get your tickets now.
[cheers and applause]
Barbie, you have tremendous talent.
The production still needs a director if you're interested.
Wow. Thank you Principal Miller.
I'd be honored.
Congratulations on becoming the play's director.
That's huge.
Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it.
Isn't it funny? We were inseparable in New York.
I have to admit, I was worried and even a little disappointed
when this year took us in different directions.
I know. We should do our own things.
But we can also find more places where we overlap.
Like maybe the dance club could be part of the play.
[gasps] You think?
Ooh, that would be awesome.
So, what are we going to do about Rocki?
Excellent question.
I'm sorry. So sorry.
I went a little magic nuts, but it was still my singing.
Rocki, the magic was over the top.
But your performing has a lot of potential.
Your voice is already improving,
which should make you proud
because it came from you and your work,
not from magic.
I can help you get even better if you want.
Not just as your director, but as your friend.
Yes, please!
[whinnies]
[Tiger quacks]
Thanks for coming, Tiger.
We're in crisis mode trying to find the missing gem.
You haven't seen anything suspicious, have you?
[inquisitive quack]
It's not in Mesmer,
so it has to be here somewhere.
But look...
[magical sparkling]
The door between our two worlds is still closed.
No one came through it.
So, how did they get here, and where are they now?
[closing theme music plays]