Ep 21. Jumping Bean
- October 2, 2019
- 11 min
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8.5 (1,028)
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series is a beloved British slapstick comedy cartoon series that follows the antics of Mr. Bean, a bumbling and lovable character who always finds himself in absurd situations. In season 3, episode 21, titled Jumping Bean, Mr. Bean gets himself into yet another mess.
At the start of the episode, Mr. Bean is at the park trying to have a relaxed picnic with his teddy bear. However, he quickly gets bored and decides to try out a new sport - extreme jumping. He builds a giant trampoline using a nearby tree and bungee cords, and proceeds to jump on it. Despite some initial trouble, Mr. Bean manages to perform some impressive jumps and is thrilled with his success.
However, things quickly go awry when Mr. Bean accidentally launches himself into the sky and lands on a passing hot air balloon. As the balloon drifts higher and higher, Mr. Bean starts to panic and desperately tries to find a way back down. He tries to jump off the balloon and onto a passing airplane, but fails miserably and ends up falling back onto the balloon.
Eventually, Mr. Bean is able to grab onto the rope of a passing helicopter and swing down to the ground. However, he lands in a tree and gets stuck. He tries to free himself but only ends up causing chaos and destruction. He accidentally knocks over a nearby beehive and is attacked by a swarm of angry bees. In his attempts to escape the bees, he ends up cracking the trunk of the tree and causing it to fall over.
As if that wasn't enough, Mr. Bean then accidentally sets the tree on fire. He tries to put out the flames but only succeeds in making things worse. The fire spreads quickly and soon the entire park is ablaze.
Despite all the chaos and destruction, Mr. Bean manages to emerge unscathed. However, he is left feeling embarrassed and ashamed about his actions. As he walks away from the burning park, he reflects on the lessons he's learned and promises himself to be more careful in the future.
In typical Mr. Bean fashion, Jumping Bean is full of hilarious and absurd situations that will leave viewers roaring with laughter. The episode showcases the loveable character's sense of adventure and his willingness to try new things, even if they sometimes end disastrously. Fans of the series will enjoy the episode's mix of physical comedy, visual gags, and goofy sound effects. Despite his numerous mishaps, Mr. Bean's optimism and enthusiasm remain infectious, making Jumping Bean another classic episode of this beloved animated series.