The Little Mermaid (Disney Cartoon): Episode List

1- "Whale of a Tale"
Airdate: September 11, 1992

Ariel becomes friends with a baby Orca that was separated from his family because of human poachers, but Triton insists that he be sent away once he has been taught how to survive on his own. (Notes: This is the pilot episode. The title is a reference of A Whale of a Tale from the movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.)

Screenplay: Peter S. Beagle.

Music: "Just a Little Love", performed by Jodi Benson and "You've Got to Be You", performed by Samuel E. Wright.