Ep 11. Fools Gold
- September 16, 2006
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8.3 (67)
In the season 2 episode 11 of American Dragon: Jake Long titled "Fools Gold," Jake and his friends go on a quest to find the Midas Touch, a legendary power that turns everything it touches into gold. They heard about it from a homeless man that had mentioned it to them. The Midas Touch is said to be located in the "Desert of Doom," which is an area that Jake and his friends have never explored before.
As they venture into the desert, Jake and his friends encounter various obstacles and challenges, including quicksand, scorpions, and other dangers lurking in the desert. Along the way, they meet a group of creatures known as the "Desert Trolls," who are known to be experts in navigating the desert. The trolls offer to help Jake and his friends find the Midas Touch, but only if they help the trolls locate a treasure they had been looking for. The treasure, which is supposed to be located in the same area as the Midas Touch, is a golden statue of their king that was stolen years ago.
As they continue their quest, Jake and his friends discover that a group of evil creatures known as the Dark Dragon's minions are also searching for the Midas Touch. The Dark Dragon's minions are led by a fierce warrior named "Goldfinger," who is determined to find the Midas Touch and use its power to make himself invincible.
Jake and his friends finally reach the location where the Midas Touch is supposed to be, but they soon discover that the Dark Dragon's minions are already there. A battle ensues, with Jake and his friends fighting against the minions to protect the Midas Touch. Eventually, they manage to defeat Goldfinger and his minions and retrieve the Midas Touch.
However, Jake and his friends quickly realize that the power of the Midas Touch comes with a steep price. They discover that the power of the Midas Touch is slowly corrupting Jake's grandfather, who had been the one to use the power to turn everything he touched into gold. Jake and his friends realize that they must destroy the Midas Touch before it destroys them all.
In the end, Jake and his friends successfully destroy the Midas Touch, but they also realize that they have learned a valuable lesson about the true value of wealth and the dangers of greed.
Overall, "Fools Gold" is an action-packed episode of American Dragon: Jake Long that combines adventure, suspense, and humor to create an entertaining and memorable experience for viewers. In addition to its exciting plot, the episode also features strong character development for Jake and his friends as they learn important lessons about the true meaning of wealth and the importance of compassion and selflessness.