Ep 44. Love That Pup
- TVPG
- October 1, 1949
- 7 min
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Tom and Jerry season 1 episode 44 titled "Love That Pup" depicts the ever-entertaining duo's adventures with a new character - a cute little puppy named Tyke. Tyke, the son of Spike the bulldog, seems to have taken a liking to Jerry and follows him around everywhere. With Jerry doing his best to avoid the pup, Tom sees an opportunity to use Tyke in his never-ending quest to catch Jerry.
The episode kicks off with Jerry gathering food and supplies for himself and his mouse hole buddies and returning to their home. However, as he tries to enter the hole, he is stopped by a playful Tyke, who seems to have adopted Jerry as his new playmate. Although Jerry is initially afraid of Tyke, he eventually befriends the pup after realizing that Tyke won't harm him.
Tom, on the other hand, sees Tyke's presence as an opportunity to finally catch Jerry and lock him up in a cage. Tom, being the scheming cat that he is, devises a plan to use a fake mouse doll to distract Tyke while he goes after Jerry. However, things don't go according to plan, and Tyke outsmarts Tom to save Jerry.
As the episode progresses, Tyke's playful nature and unconditional love for Jerry start to rub off on the other characters. Spike, who is known for being tough and fierce, becomes a loving and attentive father to his pup. Even Tom, who is always on the lookout to catch Jerry, starts to feel an affectionate bond with Tyke.
The episode's plot thickens when Tom accidentally locks himself in the cage meant for Jerry, and Tyke, being a kind-hearted pup, helps him escape. In the end, everyone is happy, and Tyke finds a new friend in Jerry.
Overall, Tom and Jerry season 1 episode 44 "Love That Pup" is a heart-warming episode that revolves around the theme of friendship and love. The episode showcases the evolution of relationships between the various characters and how unexpected events can bring people, or in this case, animals, together. It is a must-watch episode for Tom and Jerry fans, especially those who love seeing different dimensions of the duo's antics.
