Ep 1. Once in a Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon is the first episode of the fifth season of the classic animated TV series The Smurfs. In this episode, the lovable blue creatures are caught up in a strange phenomenon that only occurs once in a blue moon, quite literally.

The episode opens with Papa Smurf and some of the other Smurfs observing a rare blue moon that is lighting up the night sky. As they marvel at its beauty, they hear a strange sound coming from the Smurf Village. They quickly rush to investigate and find that something strange is indeed going on.

As they approach the village, they notice that all of the Smurfs are behaving rather oddly. Some are running around in circles, while others are just standing still, staring up at the sky. Papa Smurf realizes that this behavior is the result of the blue moon's strange energy.

Papa Smurf sets to work trying to find a way to break the spell that has affected the Smurfs. He consults with some of the other Smurfs, including Brainy and Clumsy, but they are all at a loss as to how to reverse the spell. Finally, Papa Smurf decides that they must venture into the forest and seek out an ancient Smurf who may have knowledge of how to break the spell.

As they journey through the forest, the Smurfs encounter a number of obstacles, including a treacherous river and some hostile creatures. But they are undeterred and eventually find the ancient Smurf they were seeking.

The ancient Smurf tells them that the only way to break the spell is to find a rare flower that only blooms once in a blue moon. The flower can only be found at the top of a nearby mountain, where it grows among treacherous and narrow paths.

The Smurfs set out on their mission to retrieve the flower, despite the danger it poses. They navigate through the treacherous paths and finally reach the top of the mountain, where they find the rare flower they were looking for.

With the flower in hand, they make their way back to the village and administer its petals to all of the affected Smurfs. The flower's magic succeeds in reversing the spell and all of the Smurfs return to their normal selves.

In the end, Papa Smurf reflects on the power of the blue moon, and reminds the Smurfs that they should always be vigilant and prepared for any strange happenings that may occur during this rare celestial event.

Overall, Once in a Blue Moon is a classic episode of The Smurfs that showcases the loveable characters, the show's signature humor, and a heartwarming message about the power of teamwork and friendship in overcoming obstacles.