Ep 16. Capture the Moon
- TV-NR
- April 25, 1983
- 24 min
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7.5 (73)
In the sixteenth episode of Fraggle Rock's first season, titled "Capture the Moon," the Fraggles are up to their usual antics, but this time they discover a new challenge. When the moon disappears from the sky, the Fraggles must band together to retrieve it.
As the Fraggles tend to do, they turn the search for the moon into a game of capture the flag, challenging each other to find the most hidden clues and overcome obstacles. Gobo Fraggle, the leader of the Fraggles, makes it his mission to find the moon and prove himself to his peers.
Throughout the episode, the Fraggles venture deep into the cavernous, underground world of their home beneath Doc's workshop. They face new, unfamiliar landscapes and obstacles, including a maze that seemingly has no end. As the game progresses, the Fraggles become more competitive and cutthroat, making alliances and double-crossing each other to come out on top.
As they inch closer to the moon, Gobo and his friends discover that they are not the only ones searching for the missing celestial body. The Gorgs, a trio of giants who live above Fraggles' underground world, are also on the hunt. They believe that the moon is a powerful object that can give them untold power and will stop at nothing to obtain it for themselves.
As the competition heats up and tensions rise, Gobo realizes that he must put aside his desire to win the game and instead focus on protecting the moon from the Gorgs. With the help of his friends and some quick thinking, Gobo outsmarts the Gorgs and saves the moon from their clutches.
In the end, the Fraggles come together and celebrate their accomplishment, realizing that the journey was more important than the destination. The episode concludes with a heartwarming lesson about teamwork and the beauty of working together towards a common goal.
Overall, "Capture the Moon" is an exciting, action-packed episode of Fraggle Rock that showcases the unique personalities and quirks of the Fraggles. Through their journey to find the moon, the Fraggles learn valuable lessons about teamwork, loyalty, and the importance of doing the right thing.