Ep 15. Unlucky in Lesotho / Rafiki's Apprentice
- November 10, 1995
Timon & Pumbaa season 1 episode 15, titled "Unlucky in Lesotho / Rafiki's Apprentice," follows the two hilarious friends as they take on new adventures in the African savannah.
In the first half of the episode, "Unlucky in Lesotho," Timon and Pumbaa visit the beautiful country of Lesotho in search of new adventures. However, their good luck quickly turns sour when they run into a string of bad luck. From losing their wallets to getting stuck in a thunderstorm, the duo can't seem to catch a break. To make matters worse, they are chased by a hungry leopard and must outsmart it to survive. Will their luck turn around and allow them to enjoy their trip to Lesotho?
In the second half of the episode, "Rafiki's Apprentice," Timon and Pumbaa encounter Rafiki, the wise baboon who serves as a shaman to the animals of the savannah. Rafiki is in need of an apprentice and decides to take on Timon as his student. However, this proves to be a difficult task as Timon struggles to follow Rafiki's teachings. Meanwhile, Pumbaa is left to wander the jungle alone and gets into trouble when he accidentally frees a group of angry hyenas from a trap. Will Timon learn the ways of Rafiki and save Pumbaa from danger?
As always, Timon & Pumbaa deliver their signature brand of humor and wit in this episode. Viewers will enjoy watching the duo face new challenges and see whether their luck turns for better or worse. The addition of Rafiki adds a new dimension to the episode, providing a more introspective look into Timon's character as he struggles to learn from the wise baboon. Overall, "Unlucky in Lesotho / Rafiki's Apprentice" is a fun and entertaining episode that is sure to delight fans of the beloved Disney duo.