Ep 9. Doug's Patti Beef
- November 2, 1996
Doug season 5 episode 9, titled "Doug's Patti Beef," is a classic episode from the beloved animated show that first aired in 1996. In this episode, Doug's crush Patti Mayonnaise is working at a new fast-food joint called Honker Burger, and Doug decides to pay her a visit in the hopes of impressing her.
The episode begins with Doug and his best friend Skeeter Valentine hanging out at Skeeter's house, trying to come up with a plan to win Patti's heart. They decide that the best way to do this is to show her that they can handle themselves in a fight. They start practicing their moves, but things quickly go awry when Skeeter accidentally knocks out Doug's front tooth.
Despite this setback, Doug decides to go ahead with his plan and heads over to Honker Burger. Patti is working at the drive-through, and Doug tries to order a "Patti burger" but she tells him that it's not on the menu. Undeterred, Doug decides to create his own burger by combining different ingredients from the menu.
The resulting burger is a hit with Patti, who invites Doug to come back and cook with her in the kitchen. Doug is thrilled at the prospect, but when he arrives at Honker Burger the next day he finds out that Patti has been fired for allowing him to make the "Patti burger."
Determined to make things right, Doug decides to create his own fast-food joint called "Doug's Patti Beef." He enlists the help of his friends to design the logo, build the set, and create the menu. The grand opening is a success, and Doug finally gets to spend some time alone with Patti.
Overall, "Doug's Patti Beef" is a heartwarming episode that showcases Doug's determination to win over the girl of his dreams. It's also a reminder of the simple joys of childhood, from creating your own burger to building a makeshift fast-food joint in your backyard.