Ep 5. Taming Of The Screwy
- TVY7
- January 1, 1993
- 22 min
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7.9 (33)
Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs season 1 episode 5, titled "Taming of the Screwy," is a hilarious installment in the animated series featuring the zany antics of the Warner siblings: Yakko, Wakko, and Dot. In this episode, the siblings find themselves in the midst of a Shakespearean play, with Yakko taking on the role of the lovestruck hero, Wakko as the villainous king, and Dot as the beautiful princess.
As the play unfolds, the siblings do their best to follow the script, but as always, their natural inclination towards mayhem and chaos gets the better of them. Yakko falls for the princess but can't quite seem to win her over, while Wakko plots to overthrow the throne and take the princess for himself. Meanwhile, Dot uses her feminine wiles to manipulate those around her, causing even more chaos and confusion.
Throughout the episode, the Warner siblings break out into song and dance, delivering a variety of hilarious musical numbers that will leave viewers laughing out loud. From Yakko's soulful ballads about his love for the princess to Dot's sassy, seductive tunes, the music in this episode is as entertaining as it is eccentric.
As the play continues, the siblings find themselves being chased around by various characters, including a group of angry peasants and a giant dragon. However, despite all of the mayhem and hijinks, the Warner siblings manage to keep their cool and stay true to their characters.
At the end of the episode, the siblings are able to bring the play to a successful conclusion, despite the many obstacles that stand in their way. And while they may have caused a fair amount of chaos and destruction along the way, the Warner siblings always manage to come out on top, ready for their next zany adventure.