Ep 13. The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account

In the season 1 finale of The Tick, titled "The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account," our heroic titular character and his sidekick Arthur find themselves in a financial predicament. After Arthur's apartment is destroyed in a battle against the villainous Overkill, the two are forced to find a new place to live. However, with their superhero gig not exactly bringing in the big bucks, they struggle to pay for even the most basic necessities.

As the episode begins, we see Arthur trying to scrounge together enough money to pay his water bill, resorting to using a penny to scrape together every last drop of water from the tap. Meanwhile, The Tick discovers that he has been using his credit card without understanding the concept of credit, and is now in debt for thousands of dollars. With their accounts almost empty, the two decide to hit up a charity event that they believe will be full of wealthy benefactors who may be willing to help them out.

At the event, Arthur and The Tick rub shoulders with a high society crowd while trying to figure out how to get some much needed cash. Meanwhile, we see the villainous Miss Lint lurking around the periphery, plotting her revenge against The Tick for foiling her plans in previous episodes. When she spots Arthur and The Tick at the charity event, she sees an opportunity to take them down once and for all.

As the night progresses, Arthur and The Tick become increasingly desperate to get their hands on some cash. They ultimately decide to turn to a mysterious businessman named Ramses IV, who promises to pay them handsomely if they can retrieve a certain item from within the walls of a maximum security prison. Arthur is hesitant to go along with the plan, but The Tick insists that they have no other choice.

Our heroes make their way to the prison and face a series of challenges, culminating in a run-in with some of Miss Lint's henchmen. With Arthur's quick thinking and The Tick's brute strength, they manage to overcome their enemies and retrieve the item they were after. However, when they return to Ramses IV with the item, they discover that their employer is not what he seems.

The episode builds to a thrilling climax as Arthur and The Tick find themselves in the middle of a dangerous plot involving Ramses IV, Miss Lint, and the evil organization known as A.E.G.I.S. Along the way, they must use their wits and strength to outsmart their enemies and stop them from achieving their nefarious goals.

Overall, "The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account" is a fitting finale for a delightful first season of The Tick. It balances humor, action, and heart in equal measure, and sets the stage for even more adventures to come in future seasons. Whether you're a fan of superheroes or just looking for a fun, escapist romp, this episode (and the show as a whole) is well worth checking out.