Ep 18. Mario Meets Koop-zilla

Mario Meets Koop-zilla is the eighteenth episode of the first season of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. The episode starts with Mario and Luigi heading back to their hometown Brooklyn from their latest adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom. On their way back, their route is disrupted by a bunch of construction workers who are building a skyscraper in the middle of the road.

Despite the workers stating that it would take a week to remove the obstruction, Mario suggests an alternative route that would take them through a nearby forest. However, as they make their way through the forest, they soon realize that they have taken a wrong turn and are now hopelessly lost.

As they try to find their way back to the main road, they come across some strange footprints that lead them to a mysterious cave. Curiosity getting the better of them, they venture inside the cave and stumble upon a laboratory. It is here that they meet a scientist named Doctor Nerdnik, who is working on an experimental growth formula using a giant lizard called Koop-zilla as a test subject.

However, things take a turn for the worse when the formula goes haywire, causing Koop-zilla to grow to an enormous size and wreck havoc across the nearby city, destroying everything in its path. It's up to Mario and Luigi to stop Koop-zilla and save the city from destruction.

The episode is filled with action-packed scenes as Mario and Luigi use their wit and resourcefulness to take down Koop-zilla. Along the way, they are joined by their Mushroom Kingdom friends like Princess Toadstool and Toad, who provide support in the form of gadgets and transportation.

Mario and Luigi's biggest challenge comes in the form of navigating Koop-zilla's massive body and finding a way to neutralize the effects of the growth formula. This involves some high-stakes climbing and jumping as they attempt to reach the source of the formula at Koop-zilla's head.

The episode is also filled with plenty of humor, particularly in the form of Doctor Nerdnik's bumbling behavior and Koopa's attempts to take advantage of the chaos by stealing riches from the city. The episode also ends with a heartwarming scene as Mario and Luigi reflect on their adventure and take in the beauty of the city they saved.

Overall, Mario Meets Koop-zilla is an entertaining and action-packed episode that showcases the wit, resourcefulness, and bravery of everyone's favorite plumbers. With its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and ample humor, this episode is sure to be a hit with fans of the Super Mario Bros. franchise and newcomers alike.