Ep 4. George Lays An Egg/Ape Goes Ape
- September 12, 2007
In the episode "George Lays An Egg/Ape Goes Ape" of George of the Jungle season 2, the audience follows George, the ape man, as he attempts to complete a seemingly impossible task and deal with the consequences that come along with it.
In the first part of the episode, "George Lays An Egg," George and his friends are relaxing by the river when they spot a bird's nest. George, who has always been fascinated by eggs, decides that he wants to try laying one himself. Of course, his friends are skeptical, but they eventually agree to help him out. After a series of bizarre attempts and mishaps, George finally succeeds in laying an egg. But as they discover, the egg's hatching is not what they anticipated, leading to a frantic adventure to take care of the newly-hatched avian creature.
Meanwhile, in the second part of the episode, "Ape Goes Ape," George's best friend Ape becomes fed up with the way everyone treats him like a big, dumb animal. Feeling unvalued and misunderstood, Ape decides to show everyone what he's really capable of. He sets out on a mission to prove himself as an intelligent and sophisticated creature, but his attempts mostly end up causing chaos and destruction. As Ape's friends try to deal with the repercussions of his actions, they also try to help him see that he is already valuable and loved for who he is, not for anyone else's expectations.
Throughout the episode, the audience gets to witness George and his friends' charming antics and experience a lighthearted adventure that is sure to resonate with viewers young and old. With its humor, heart, and lovable characters, "George Lays An Egg/Ape Goes Ape" is a perfect example of why George of the Jungle remains a timeless classic in the world of animated television.