Ep 2. Sink or Swim
- TV-G
- June 7, 2002
- 22 min
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7.8 (232)
Kim Possible season 1 episode 2, Sink or Swim, follows teenage crime fighter Kim as she juggles high school drama and her mission to save the world. In this episode, Kim faces a new challenge: She must stop Dr. Drakken, a supervillain, from using an army of robotic alligators to rob a casino ship off the coast of Florida.
The episode opens with Kim and her tech-savvy best friend, Wade, researching Dr. Drakken's latest plan. Meanwhile, Kim's love interest, Ron, is struggling to pass his swim class. When Kim learns that the casino ship is the target, she convinces Ron to accompany her by promising him a Tiki Head from the ship's gift shop.
As Kim and Ron make their way to the casino ship, they encounter Shego, Dr. Drakken's sidekick who possesses powers of energy manipulation. A battle ensues, with Kim and Shego trading blows and sarcastic quips. Ron, meanwhile, is thrown overboard.
Once on the casino ship, Kim dodges the robotic alligators and comes face-to-face with Dr. Drakken, who reveals his plan to use the stolen money to finance a doomsday device. As Kim fights Dr. Drakken, Ron uses his newly honed swimming skills to take out the alligators. Together, Kim and Ron save the ship and prevent Dr. Drakken from succeeding in his evil plan.
The episode concludes with Kim and Ron back on dry land, with Ron proudly displaying his Tiki Head trophy. As they walk off into the sunset, Wade contacts them with news of Dr. Drakken's next scheme, foreshadowing more adventure to come for Kim Possible and her friends.
Overall, Sink or Swim is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases Kim Possible's strength and intelligence as a hero. It also highlights the humorous dynamic between Kim and Ron, who are both endearing and entertaining in their own ways. With high stakes and clever writing, Sink or Swim sets the stage for an exciting season of Kim Possible.