Ep 46. Blue Cat Blues

Tom and Jerry is an American cartoon show that has been entertaining people of all ages since 1940. The show follows the lives of Tom, a mischievous and cunning cat, and Jerry, a clever and playful mouse. The duo engages in various adventures and mishaps, always trying to outsmart each other.

Season 2 episode 46 of Tom and Jerry is named Blue Cat Blues. This episode sees Tom in a state of deep despair and sadness. The episode starts with Tom sitting on a railroad track looking very dejected and sad. Jerry sees this and becomes concerned about his friend. He approaches Tom and tries to comfort him by asking what is wrong.

Tom tells Jerry that he is in love with a female cat named Toodles. He narrates how he met her and fell in love with her. However, as with all their adventures, things did not go as planned. Tom explains how he tried to woo Toodles, but she was not interested in him. He also narrates how his rival Butch came into the picture and swept Toodles off her feet.

Tom is heartbroken, and a flashback shows how Butch won Toodles' affection by playing the game 'chase the mouse.' This scene is especially hurtful for Tom, as he sees Jerry in the garden with Toodles, and she seems to be enjoying his company.

Jerry tries to console Tom, but his friend is not ready to give up on his love for Toodles. In a montage, the audience sees Tom trying various methods to win Toodles back, but all of them fail.

The second half of the episode sees Tom spiraling into depression. He is seen sitting alone in his house, with a blank stare on his face. Jerry becomes concerned about his friend and tries to cheer him up by playing music for him. However, this does nothing to lift Tom's spirits.

Tom's sadness reaches a point where he decides to end his life. In a scene that is both poignant and heartbreaking, Tom is seen standing on a railroad track waiting for a train to hit him. Jerry notices this and tries to stop Tom. However, Tom is not ready to listen to him.

As the train approaches, Jerry tries to save Tom, but in vain. Both Tom and Jerry sit on the track, waiting for the train to hit them. In a sudden twist, the train misses them, and they are both thrown up into the sky. As they float down, the flashback of Tom's love for Toodles plays again, but this time the roles are reversed. We see Toodles sitting on the railroad track, waiting for the train to hit her, and Butch trying to save her.

The episode ends with Tom and Jerry sitting on the railroad track, both realizing the futility of their actions. They look at each other and walk away together. The last shot is of the two friends sitting on a fence, watching the sunset, and being content in each other's company.

In conclusion, season 2 episode 46 of Tom and Jerry, Blue Cat Blues, is a poignant and heartbreaking episode that deals with the theme of unrequited love and the futility of one's actions. It is a classic episode that showcases the show's ability to tell compelling stories that resonate with audiences of all ages.