Ep 11. The Tick vs. the Mole-men
- TVY7-FV
- November 19, 1994
- 22 min
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7.8 (388)
The Tick season 1 episode 11 "The Tick vs. the Mole-men" begins with our titular hero doing some grocery shopping when he notices strange activity underground. Upon investigation, he discovers a group of mole-men have taken up residence in the city's sewers, causing some minor disturbances. The Tick immediately springs into action, ready to take on any foe, no matter how bizarre.
Meanwhile, Arthur is dealing with his own problems. With the help of Overkill and Dangerboat, he's managed to track down the missing piece of his father's research that could potentially restore his sanity. However, the piece is currently in the possession of the villainous Miss Lint, who has her own plans for it.
As the mole-men continue their underground antics, The Tick enlists the help of some local sewer workers to try and locate their hidden lair. Things take a turn for the worse when The Tick and his team find themselves face to face with a giant mole-man, who proves to be a formidable opponent.
Back at Arthur's apartment, Miss Lint makes her move, attempting to steal the missing research piece. However, she finds herself ambushed by Overkill and Dangerboat, leading to a violent showdown between the two sides.
As the fight between The Tick and the mole-man intensifies, it becomes clear that the creature is not acting alone. A shadowy figure emerges from the darkness, revealing itself to be none other than Miss Lint's boss, The Terror. The Terror has allied himself with the mole-men, hoping to use their help to carry out his nefarious plans.
With The Tick distracted by the fight below ground, and Overkill and Dangerboat occupied with Miss Lint, Arthur finds himself the only one capable of stopping The Terror's plan. Using his own unique skills, he sets out to put an end to the villain's scheme once and for all.
In the end, The Tick manages to defeat the mole-men, while Arthur successfully thwarts The Terror's plan. The missing research piece is returned to Arthur, and it seems that everything has been put right in their world once again.
Overall, "The Tick vs. the Mole-men" is a fun and exciting episode that showcases the best aspects of the show's unique blend of action and comedy. Fans of the series are sure to enjoy this installment, as it delivers on everything that makes The Tick such a beloved character.