Ep 46. Plumber's Academy
- November 16, 1989
- 21 min
Mario and Luigi are the dynamic duo of the Plumber's Academy! Join them and their friend Toad as they teach the next generation of plumbers everything they need to know about pipes and drains. The episode kicks off with a musical number in which the trio sings about the joys of being a plumber.
Soon, the students arrive for their first day of class, but they're not quite up to snuff. Mario, Luigi, and Toad quickly realize they have their work cut out for them when the students struggle to even hold a wrench properly. The trio decides to teach by example, and they show the students how to fix a busted pipe in record time.
But when a group of Koopa Troopas come marching through the academy, things take a turn for the worse. The Koopas are looking for a particular magic tool that they believe the Plumber's Academy has in their possession. Mario and Luigi quickly realize they'll have to use their newfound plumbing skills to defeat the Koopas and save the academy.
The episode is jam-packed with slapstick humor and references to the classic Mario games. Fans of the franchise will appreciate the appearances of classic enemies like Goombas and Koopas, while newcomers will enjoy the fun characters and catchy tunes.
Overall, Plumber's Academy is a great episode of the Super Mario Brothers Super Show. It's lighthearted enough for kids to enjoy, but has enough nostalgia and clever writing to engage adults as well. Mario and Luigi are always at their best when they're fixing pipes and saving the Mushroom Kingdom, and this episode is no exception.