Ep 13. Crime On Their Hands

Crime On Their Hands is the thirteenth episode of the fifth season of the Three Stooges Collection, following the misadventures of Moe, Larry, and Curly. In this episode, the trio find themselves falsely accused of robbery and must clear their names while unwittingly stumbling into a real criminal scheme.

The episode opens with the Stooges working as janitors at a bank, where they accidentally cause chaos and destroy valuable items. Amidst the chaos, a group of robbers break in and steal a large sum of money, with the Stooges being the only witnesses to the crime. The robbers, realizing they've been caught, frame the Stooges for the theft and escape.

With the police hot on their trail, the Stooges go on the run and end up taking refuge in an abandoned mansion. It's there that they discover that the real owners of the bank had been smuggling diamonds in the vault, and that the robbers had stolen them under the guise of stealing money. The Stooges decide to clear their names and solve the crime on their own, but their bumbling antics inevitably lead to more trouble and hilarity.

Throughout the episode, the Stooges get into numerous shenanigans, including accidentally ingesting poison ivy, disguising themselves as women, and inadvertently setting off booby traps. However, they also manage to outsmart the real criminals and deliver them to the police, clearing their own names in the process.

As always, the episode is filled with physical comedy, slapstick humor, and the signature Stooge trio's classic brand of humor. The chemistry between Moe, Larry, and Curly shines through as they work together to solve the crime, and their antics are sure to keep viewers laughing and entertained.

Overall, Crime On Their Hands is a quintessential episode of the Three Stooges Collection, showcasing everything that made the trio a beloved comedic trio for generations. It's a must-watch for fans of physical comedy and classic humor.