Ep 24. Cradle & All

In season 2 episode 24 of The Penguins of Madagascar, titled "Cradle & All," the four penguins - Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private - are tasked with protecting an egg that they find outside their habitat. They believe the egg to be a ping-pong ball at first, but soon realize that it is actually a rare and valuable egg that needs to be kept safe from harm.

The penguins take turns guarding the egg, but things quickly go awry when a group of lemurs accidentally break it, revealing a baby alligator inside. The lemurs are horrified, but the penguins see the baby alligator as their responsibility now and decide to take care of it as if it were one of their own.

The rest of the episode follows the penguins as they try to take care of the baby alligator and keep it safe from King Julien and the other lemurs, who are convinced that it will grow up to be a dangerous predator. Despite their best efforts, the penguins struggle to keep the alligator contained and under control.

Meanwhile, a group of criminals break into the zoo and attempt to steal valuable artifacts. The penguins see this as an opportunity to prove themselves and take down the criminals, all while keeping the baby alligator safe.

The episode is filled with action, humor, and heart, as the penguins learn to embrace their nurturing sides and protect their newest addition. It also explores the theme of family and what it means to take care of those who need it most, even if they are vastly different from ourselves.

Overall, "Cradle & All" is a fun and engaging episode that will leave viewers rooting for the penguins and their unusual new family member.