Ep 14. The Wind Whispers Courage / They Must Be Giants

Courage the Cowardly Dog is an animated American television program that aired on Cartoon Network from 1999 to 2002, created by John R. Dilworth. The show follows a pink, timid dog named Courage who lives in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas with his elderly owners, Muriel and Eustace Bagge. The show centers around Courage's ongoing adventure of protecting his owners from all the strange and often terrifying creatures that live in the strange world that surrounds them.

Season 3, episode 14 - The Wind Whispers Courage/They Must Be Giants - is a two-part episode. In "The Wind Whispers Courage," Courage the dog feels paranoid that someone is watching him, and no one else seems to notice it. He eventually discovers the mastermind behind the surveillance is an evil wind spirit who seeks revenge on the old Bagges for the pollution of the air. Courage must work diligently to protect his owners from not only the spirit but also from being taken away by "King Ramses."

In "They Must Be Giants," the people of Nowhere, Kansas are afraid as they keep waking up next to colossal footprints, leading them to believe that there are giants in the town. Courage is the only one brave enough to set out and investigate the case, discovering that the culprit is a misunderstood giant, who has only come to town for entertainment.

The episode begins with Courage having a recurring nightmare where he is trapped in an object and, no matter how hard he tries, can't escape. He wakes up scared and paranoid that someone is watching him. Soon enough his fear is justified when he realizes that he is, in fact, being watched by the wind. Courage sets out to protect Muriel and Eustace from this evil wind, who seeks revenge on them for polluting the air.

As the Bagges sleep, the wind enters their home and starts to suffocate Courage. Courage tries to wake his owners to alert them of the wind, but they are sound asleep. The wind wants the Bagges to pay for polluting the air; it uses eerie impersonations of the family's voices to gain their trust. But Courage manages to outsmart the spirit and keep the family safe from his fate.

In the following story, the people of Nowhere are afraid as they keep waking up to colossal footprints and believe that there are giants in the town. Courage sets out to investigate and discovers that the giant is just a poor, lost soul who has come to town looking for some entertainment. Courage realizes that this giant is just misunderstood and tries to find a way to help them out.

The "They Must Be Giants" story is heartwarming and amusing, while the "The Wind Whispers Courage" story is spooky and intense. Both can keep viewers captivated until the end. The guest cast consists of the late Hamilton Camp, who voices King Ramses in a memorable performance. The episode is enjoyable for both kids and adults, and the excellent animation work, the lively background music, and the innovative designs provide a great visual experience.

In conclusion, season 3, episode 14 of Courage the Cowardly Dog is an exciting two-part episode full of adventure, courage, and ingenuity. In the end, both stories highlight the fact that things are not always what they seem, and compassion and understanding can often lead to surprising and satisfying results.