Ep 9. The Hunchback of Nowhere / The Gods Must Be Goosey

Courage the Cowardly Dog season 1 episode 9 features two separate stories. In the first story, "The Hunchback of Nowhere," an old hunchbacked man appears in the middle of nowhere. Courage, as usual, is suspicious of this stranger and tries to warn Muriel and Eustace about him, but they are too kind to turn him away. However, it soon becomes clear that the hunchback is not what he seems and is actually a thief who steals everything from the farmhouse. Courage must save his owners and outsmart the cunning hunchback before it's too late.

In the second story, "The Gods Must Be Goosey," Eustace tries to make money by opening a freak show featuring a goose with an odd-shaped head. However, the goose turns out to be not so ordinary after all as it turns into a vengeful god-like figure who demands offerings from the residents of Nowhere. Muriel is the only one who can save the day by offering the goose her prized possession, her chicken soup.

These two stories are typical of Courage the Cowardly Dog, where seemingly innocent situations turn out to be dangerous and menacing. Courage is always there to save the day, despite his fear. The show combines elements of comedy and horror, with dark and creepy imagery, as well as bizarre and eccentric characters. Each episode is highly unique and unpredictable, keeping the audience on edge as they follow Courage's adventures. This episode in particular showcases Courage's bravery and loyalty to his family, as well as his cunning and intelligence. Contrary to his name, Courage is anything but a coward.