Ep 1. The Tube / Roller Madness
- May 7, 1999
Mike, Lu & Og is an animated TV show that follows the adventures of three friends: Mike, a tomboy from Manhattan; Lu, a wild girl from Brazil; and Og, an intellectual islander who lives on an isolated island. In season 1 episode 1, titled "The Tube / Roller Madness," the trio embarks on a thrilling journey full of excitement and challenges.
In the first half of the episode, "The Tube," Mike, Lu, and Og come up with a plan to create a water slide for the island residents to enjoy. They find a massive bamboo tree and use it to make a slide. The trio then races each other down the slide, but their fun is cut short when they discover that a sea monster lives in the waters below and is causing a tsunami every time they slide down.
Mike, Lu, and Og decide to investigate the strange occurrences, but their efforts are hindered by the stubborn island locals. The three friends, however, are determined to find a solution to the sea monster problem and prevent the tsunami from causing any more damage. They go on an adventure to find the creature and discover that it's not a monster at all, but a whale named Willie. Willie had accidentally swallowed a tube that belonged to the islanders, causing him to feel ill and disoriented. The trio comes up with a plan to extract the tube from the whale's stomach, and in doing so, save the island from any more harm.
In the second half of the episode, "Roller Madness," Mike, Lu, and Og visit a nearby island that has a roller skating rink. They are excited to try out the rink, but things quickly take a turn when they realize that the roller skating competition is rigged. The islanders who run the rink have been cheating in order to win every competition and keep the money to themselves.
Mike, Lu, and Og decide to take on the cheaters and enter the competition to beat them at their own game. They use their unique talents to create a routine that involves roller skating, acrobatics, and music, impressing the judges and the audience. Through teamwork and determination, the trio exposes the cheating scheme and restores fairness to the competition.
"The Tube / Roller Madness" is an entertaining and exciting episode that showcases the strong bond of friendship between Mike, Lu, and Og. Their adventures are full of challenges and obstacles, but they always find a way to come through and help those in need. With its fun storyline and charming characters, this episode is a great introduction to the world of Mike, Lu & Og.