Ep 1. Penny Antics

Popeye, the iconic sailor man, returns in the 17th season of his animated series, featuring the beloved character along with his friends and enemies from the classic comic strip. In the season premiere, titled “Penny Antics,” Popeye is joined by his girlfriend Olive Oyl and his rival Bluto as they embark on a mischievous adventure involving a penny.

The episode begins with Popeye and Olive Oyl walking through the streets of their hometown, Spinachville, when they come across a penny lying on the ground. As they bend down to pick it up, Bluto suddenly appears out of nowhere and snatches the penny from them, declaring it as his own.

Not one to let Bluto get the upper hand, Popeye devises a plan to win back the penny. He and Olive Oyl disguise themselves as a lost and helpless couple, enticing Bluto to come to their aid. As he approaches them, Popeye sprays Bluto with a concoction of spinach juice, causing him to become disoriented and dizzy.

With Bluto incapacitated, Popeye and Olive Oyl are able to retrieve the penny and set off on a series of wild and wacky adventures, using the penny as a prop in various pranks and stunts. Among their hilarious antics is a scene where they try to break into a piggy bank with the penny, only to have their efforts foiled by a watchful guard dog.

Meanwhile, Bluto recuperates from his spinach juice-induced stupor and vows to get revenge on Popeye. He spends the rest of the episode chasing after the mischievous duo, leading to a thrilling and action-packed showdown.

Through it all, Popeye and Olive Oyl demonstrate their resourcefulness, creativity, and above all, their unwavering loyalty to each other. They may have started off on a quest for a simple penny, but along the way they discover the true value of friendship and teamwork.

Featuring the classic characters and slapstick humor that made Popeye a staple of American pop culture, season 17 of the animated series promises to deliver more thrilling adventures, outrageous stunts, and belly laughs that will keep viewers young and old entertained. With its colorful animation, catchy theme song, and enduring legacy, Popeye remains a timeless classic that continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world.