Ep 24. The Milky Waif
- TV-NR
- May 18, 1946
- 9 min
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7.9 (29)
Tom and Jerry are back with another hilarious episode of their classic cartoon. In this episode, titled "The Milky Waif," Tom gets a surprise when he finds a cute, little kitten on his doorstep. The kitten is hungry and in need of some milk, so Tom decides to give her some.
However, things don't go as planned when Jerry starts to sabotage Tom's attempts to feed the kitten. Jerry wants the milk for himself and will do anything to get it. Tom tries to catch Jerry, but the mouse is too quick for him. The chase leads them all over the house, causing chaos and destruction in their wake.
As the chase continues, the kitten gets caught in the middle and Tom realizes that he needs to protect her from Jerry's antics. He decides to team up with another cat, a tough alley cat, to keep Jerry away from the milk and the kitten.
The alley cat and Tom plan a trap for Jerry, which involves a bucket of milk and a makeshift seesaw. But Jerry is too smart for them and manages to avoid the trap. Meanwhile, the kitten is getting hungrier and Tom is getting desperate to feed her.
In the end, Tom has a stroke of genius and uses Jerry's love of cheese to his advantage. He puts a trail of cheese leading to a bowl of milk, and Jerry falls right into the trap. Tom and the alley cat celebrate their victory and give the milk to the kitten, who goes to sleep, happy and content.
This episode of Tom and Jerry is a classic example of the cat-and-mouse chase that fans have come to love. It also shows Tom's softer side, as he takes care of the helpless kitten and protects her from Jerry's mischief.
As always, the animation and sound effects are top-notch, with a catchy score that adds to the comedic timing of the gags. The Milky Waif is a must-see episode for fans of the show and anyone who loves classic cartoons.