Ep 39. Catch as Cash Can (4) - Working for Scales
- November 5, 1987
The episode "Catch as Cash Can (4) - Working for Scales" is the thirty-ninth episode of the first season of the animated television series Ducktales. In this episode, the character Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie continue their treasure hunt, which began in the previous three episodes of the series.
As the episode opens, Scrooge and his nephews are hot on the trail of the next piece of the treasure map. However, they soon discover that they have competition in the form of the villainous Flintheart Glomgold and his henchmen. The two groups engage in a race to find the hidden map piece, with Scrooge and his team using every trick in the book to gain an advantage.
As they continue their search, the group ends up in a dangerous warehouse district, where they run afoul of some nefarious crooks. In the midst of the chaos, they are surprised to find themselves being offered help by a group of unlikely allies: a street gang led by a cunning reptile named Scales.
Despite their initial misgivings, Scrooge and his team decide to team up with Scales and his gang, who have some useful knowledge about the area and its dangerous inhabitants. Together, they navigate through the dangerous landscape and eventually come across the treasure they have been seeking.
However, things take an unexpected turn when Flintheart Glomgold and his team arrive on the scene, ready to snatch the treasure away from Scrooge and his allies. The two groups engage in an intense battle, with Scales and his gang proving surprisingly effective in helping Scrooge and his nephews fend off their attackers.
In the end, Scrooge and his team emerge victorious, thanks in no small part to their unlikely allies. As they share a moment of triumph, Scrooge is reminded that sometimes the most valuable treasure of all is the friendship and trust of those around us.
Overall, "Catch as Cash Can (4) - Working for Scales" is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Ducktales. With its mix of adventure, humor, and heart, it exemplifies everything that has made this series a beloved classic of children's television.