By the end of the episode, the status quo is largely restored, but not before providing a witty commentary on how far people—or fish—will go to avoid an uncomfortable social situation.
Much of the tension in these segments comes from the danger of leaving the safety of their tanks or interacting with the "Big Blue" outside their controlled environment. Analysis of Themes [S1E12] Two Clams in Love/Peopleing
Clamantha is overjoyed to have a partner who is literally a machine she can control through Oscar's inputs. By the end of the episode, the status