Ep 38. Catch as Cash Can (3) - Aqua Ducks
- November 4, 1987
Ducktales season 1 episode 38, titled "Catch as Cash Can (3) - Aqua Ducks," is a delightful continuation of the "Catch as Cash Can" storyline. In this episode, Scrooge McDuck continues his quest to beat Flintheart Glomgold at his own game and become the richest duck in the world.
The episode begins with Scrooge and his team (Huey, Dewey, and Louie) on a boat in the middle of the ocean. They are trying to track down a sunken ship that Scrooge believes holds a valuable treasure. As they search, they are approached by a group of ducks who call themselves the "Aqua Ducks." The Aqua Ducks are a formidable team of deep-sea divers who are looking for the same treasure as Scrooge.
Scrooge quickly realizes that the Aqua Ducks are his competition and he must outsmart them to get to the treasure first. He puts his plan into action, which involves using a remote-controlled submarine to explore the depths of the ocean and locate the treasure. However, things do not go according to plan, and the Aqua Ducks end up finding the treasure first.
Scrooge is not one to give up easily, though. He quickly figures out that the Aqua Ducks have a weakness that he can exploit. The Aqua Ducks have a water filtration system that allows them to breathe underwater for extended periods. However, the water filtration system is powered by a rare mineral that can only be found in one place: the island where Scrooge's arch-nemesis, Flintheart Glomgold, has set up his headquarters.
Scrooge and his team set off on a daring mission to infiltrate Glomgold's island and steal some of the precious mineral. They succeed in their mission, but not without encountering some dangerous obstacles along the way. They eventually make it back to their own boat and use the stolen mineral to power their own water filtration system.
With this new advantage, Scrooge and his team go head-to-head with the Aqua Ducks for the treasure. The two teams engage in an epic underwater battle, complete with high-speed chases, harpoon guns, and jet packs. In the end, Scrooge comes out on top and secures the treasure for himself.
The episode ends with Scrooge admiring his newly acquired treasure and his victory over the Aqua Ducks. However, he is not content to rest on his laurels. He knows that his biggest competition, Flintheart Glomgold, is still out there, and he is determined to beat him at his own game.
Overall, "Catch as Cash Can (3) - Aqua Ducks" is a thrilling episode of Ducktales that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It features exciting action sequences, clever plot twists, and the beloved characters that fans have come to know and love. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the show or simply looking for a fun and entertaining animated adventure, this episode is sure to deliver.