Ep 9. Planet Jackers/Rise of the Zitboy
- TV-Y7
- August 31, 2001
- 24 min
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8.0 (200)
In Invader Zim season 1 episode 9, titled "Planet Jackers/Rise of the Zitboy," Zim is tasked with stealing Earth's resources for his home planet of Irk. Zim is not very good at blending in on Earth, but his persistence and determination cause him to create a device that will capture the entire planet and take it back to Irk.
Meanwhile, Dib, Zim's main antagonist, is dealing with his own problems. He has a massive zit forming on his forehead that he is determined to get rid of. He tries different methods of treatment, but none of them seem to work. This causes him to become increasingly self-conscious, which Zim takes notice of.
As Zim prepares for his plan to capture Earth, he is met by two alien beings known as the Planet Jackers. The Planet Jackers are a race that feeds on entire planets, and they decide that Earth will be their next meal. Zim tries to convince them that he is already in the process of capturing the planet, but the Planet Jackers do not believe him and try to steal Earth anyway.
Zim and Dib end up teaming up to stop the Planet Jackers and save Earth from being consumed. During the chaos, Dib's zit ends up exploding and covering the entire area in pus. Although the planet is saved, Zim ends up getting in trouble with his superiors for not successfully stealing Earth's resources.
Overall, "Planet Jackers/Rise of the Zitboy" is a hilarious and action-packed episode that showcases the unique and absurd world of Invader Zim. It highlights the juxtaposition between Zim's serious mission and the mundane struggles that Dib faces, and it ultimately brings these two characters together to save Earth.