Ep 1. Patty Ann / Gee, Your Hair Spells Terrific
- TVY7
- September 19, 1998
- 21 min
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5.9 (28)
Pinky, Elmyra, & The Brain is a spin-off show of the popular animated series Pinky and the Brain, which followed the adventures of two genetically enhanced lab mice who plot to conquer the world. The spin-off takes place after the original show ends and follows Pinky and the Brain as they meet their new owner, Elmyra Duff.
The first episode of Season 1, titled "Patty Ann / Gee, Your Hair Spells Terrific," introduces us to our new trio. The episode begins with Pinky and the Brain locked up in their cage at ACME Labs, discussing their latest plan. Pinky's attention is drawn to a young girl outside the window who seems to be talking to animals and naming them after food. The girl, Patty Ann, eventually comes into the lab and mistakes Pinky and the Brain for hamsters. She promptly adopts them and takes them home.
Meanwhile, Elmyra is trying out a new hairstyle for a school dance. She wants her hair to "spell terrific" and enlists the help of her friends to achieve this goal. However, her hair ends up turning green and her friends abandon her. Alone and desperate, Elmyra turns to Pinky and the Brain for help.
The episode then takes us on a wild ride as Pinky and the Brain concoct a plan to use Elmyra's green hair to their advantage. They create a powerful hair tonic from a formula Brain has developed and convince Elmyra to use it. The tonic makes her hair grow out of control and turns it into a makeshift ladder that Pinky and the Brain can use to escape from Patty Ann's house and continue their plan for world domination.
The episode is full of humor and takes on a slightly different tone than the original show, with Elmyra providing a more slapstick style of comedy. Pinky and the Brain are still the same lovable characters, but their new dynamic with Elmyra provides a fresh twist on their dynamic. The episode also features some great animation, especially in the scenes where Elmyra's hair grows to absurd lengths.
Overall, "Patty Ann / Gee, Your Hair Spells Terrific" is a fun and lighthearted introduction to the world of Pinky, Elmyra, & The Brain. It sets up the new dynamic between the characters and gives us a taste of the show's comedic style. Fans of Pinky and the Brain will be pleased to see their favorite characters back in action, while newcomers will enjoy the zany humor and wild antics of the show.