Ep 16. Hobo 13 / Walk for Your Lives

Zim and his robot servant GIR are sent to participate in a military training exercise on a prison planet called Hobo 13. The goal of the exercise is to survive a series of dangerous challenges in order to prove one's worthiness as a soldier. Zim is eager to show off his skills and impress the leaders of the Irken race, but he quickly discovers that he and GIR are not quite prepared for the intense challenges that await them.

The first challenge involves crossing a treacherous chasm on a narrow rope bridge. Zim attempts to cheat by using a jetpack, but he is caught by the warden and forced to traverse the bridge without any assistance. The second challenge involves escaping from a room filled with deadly gases, and Zim is able to use his advanced technology to clear a path to the exit. However, he is horrified to discover that the next challenge is an old-fashioned game of dodgeball.

Zim is convinced that he can win the game with ease, but he soon realizes that his opponents are far more skilled and ruthless than he anticipated. The last challenge involves a race to the finish line through a dangerous battlefield, and Zim and GIR are forced to fight their way past enemy soldiers and avoid deadly obstacles in order to reach the end.

Throughout the episode, Zim is constantly undermined by his own arrogance and lack of preparation. He initially believes that the challenges are beneath him and that he can simply rely on his advanced technology to win. However, as the challenges become gradually more difficult, he is forced to rely on his own wit and resourcefulness to survive. In the end, he learns that true bravery and strength comes from within, rather than from a piece of technology or a fancy title.