Ep 1. Love That Pup (aka Tops With Pops)

Tom & Jerry and Friends season 2 episode 1, "Love That Pup" (aka "Tops With Pops"), is a classic episode that brings together all of our beloved characters in a new adventure. In this episode, we see the usual cat and mouse duo of Tom and Jerry trying to outsmart each other, but they are not the only characters in the mix.

Enter Spike and his new pup, Tyke. Tyke is a cute and cuddly little puppy who has just been adopted by Spike. However, Tom sees an opportunity to use the puppy as bait to get to Jerry. Tom dresses up as a little girl puppy and tries to lure Jerry out of his hiding place. But, to his surprise, Tom ends up being pursued by Tyke instead.

Meanwhile, Jerry is feeling left out and decides to enlist the help of his own friend, a little duckling named Quacker. The two come up with a plan to make Tyke jealous so that he ditches Tom and comes to play with them. Their plan works, but in the meantime, Tom has found himself in a heap of trouble. As it turns out, Tyke's father, Spike, is not too happy about Tom's attempted capture of his son.

Spike then decides to take his son and Tom to the park to have a day out with his musical friends. This is where the episode title, "Tops With Pops," comes into play. Spike is a musician and plays the trumpet, while his friends play a variety of instruments. They all perform together, and even Tyke joins in on the fun. Tom tries to join in too, but he is not musically inclined, and everything he touches turns into a disaster.

The episode is filled with humor and hijinks, as the characters all try to outsmart each other. Viewers will find joy in watching the cute puppy Tyke, as well as the antics of the old-fashioned cartoon characters Tom and Jerry. The addition of Spike and his musical friends adds a new dimension to the episode, as they all get to show off their musical talents.

Overall, "Love That Pup" is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that will appeal to fans of all ages. It showcases the lovable characters of Tom and Jerry, as well as introduces new ones like Spike and Tyke. The musical element adds an extra layer of enjoyment, as viewers will get to hear some fun and silly tunes. This episode is sure to become a favorite of fans, and will leave them eagerly anticipating what hijinks Tom and Jerry will get into next.