Ep 13. The Zoot Cat

Tom and Jerry season 1 episode 13, titled "The Zoot Cat," follows the classic cat-and-mouse duo in a 1940s jazz age setting. Tom has his eyes set on impressing a beautiful feline named Toots, who is enamored with the stylish and suave zoot suit-wearing alley cats. Tom does his best to dress the part, but he lacks the cool factor that the other cats possess.

In an effort to win Toots over, Tom sets out to get a zoot suit of his own. He tries to make one himself but it turns out to be a disaster. After being laughed at by Toots and the other cats, Tom decides to steal a zoot suit from one of the alley cats. However, his plan is thwarted by Jerry, who ends up helping Tom get his own zoot suit in a humorous and chaotic manner.

With his new look, Tom sets out to impress Toots once again. He makes his grand entrance at the local jazz club, hoping to catch her eye. However, his plan backfires when a group of mice who were seeking revenge on Tom decide to sabotage his performance. In the end, Tom's attempts to impress Toots are foiled and he is left humiliated once again.

Overall, "The Zoot Cat" is a fun and light-hearted episode that showcases the animated duo's comedic talents. The jazz age setting adds a unique flavor to the story, and the humor is delivered through clever and creative animation. Viewers are sure to enjoy watching Tom and Jerry's antics as they navigate the fashion and social norms of the era while still engaging in their usual cat-and-mouse hijinks.