Ep 14. All Pets Are Off / Boary Glory Days

In the first half of Timon & Pumbaa season 3 episode 14, titled "All Pets Are Off," the duo set out to find Timon a pet to keep him occupied while Pumbaa is off doing his own thing. They come across various potential pets, including a skunk, a porcupine, and even a crocodile, but each one proves to be too much for Timon to handle. Meanwhile, Pumbaa has taken up gardening, and he becomes increasingly frustrated with the antics of some pesky moles who keep ruining his plants. In the end, Timon and Pumbaa learn that sometimes the best pet is no pet at all, and Pumbaa learns to embrace the mole's digging abilities as a way to improve his garden.

The second half of the episode, "Boary Glory Days," centers around the return of a former wild boar champion, who challenges Pumbaa to a series of increasingly ridiculous contests to prove who is the better boar. Along the way, the two face off in competitions such as rolling around in mud, eating garbage, and even a "belly bouncing" battle. Despite initially struggling to keep up, Pumbaa eventually realizes that the competition is not worth sacrificing his dignity and decides to bow out gracefully. However, in the end, he manages to redeem himself by saving the other animals from the wild boar's destructive tendencies.

Overall, "All Pets Are Off / Boary Glory Days" continues the wacky, silly humor that has come to define Timon & Pumbaa, with plenty of slapstick antics and absurd situations that will keep kids (and adults) entertained. While the two storylines are fairly separate, they both touch on themes of acceptance and learning to find value in unexpected places. Additionally, the episode does a good job of showcasing the unique dynamic between the two main characters, highlighting both their differences and their deep friendship. With its colorful animation and catchy musical numbers, "All Pets Are Off / Boary Glory Days" is a fun and lighthearted entry in the Timon & Pumbaa canon.