Ep 8. The Unstoppable Juggernaut

X-Men: The Animated Series follows the adventures of a group of super-powered mutants who fight for peace and equality between human beings and mutants. In season 1 episode 8, titled "The Unstoppable Juggernaut," the X-Men have to face one of the most formidable adversaries they have ever encountered.

The episode starts with Professor X experiencing a psychic vision of his stepbrother Cain Marko becoming the unstoppable Juggernaut after finding the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak. He immediately alerts the X-Men and they set out to stop Juggernaut before he wreaks havoc on the world.

Meanwhile, Juggernaut breaks into the British Museum to steal the gem. However, he is confronted by the X-Men members Cyclops and Storm, who try to stop him. However, they soon realize that Juggernaut is virtually indestructible and that their powers are ineffective against him. Juggernaut easily overpowers them and steals the gem.

The X-Men soon discover that the gem gives Juggernaut immense strength and makes him invulnerable to almost anything. They realize that their only chance of defeating him is to use his own momentum against him, as Juggernaut cannot be stopped once he begins moving.

While the X-Men are trying to come up with a plan, Juggernaut kidnaps Professor X, hoping to use his newfound powers to destroy him once and for all. The X-Men then embark on a rescue mission to save Professor X and stop Juggernaut.

With the help of the gadget specialist Forge, the X-Men manage to create a device that will render Juggernaut vulnerable for a brief period. The plan involves luring Juggernaut into a trap and then using the device to weaken him. However, even with the device, Juggernaut proves to be a formidable opponent, and the X-Men struggle to subdue him.

In the end, it comes down to a final showdown between the X-Men and Juggernaut. With the help of his team members, Cyclops manages to use Juggernaut's momentum against him, sending him crashing through walls and floors. The X-Men finally manage to capture Juggernaut and return the gem to its rightful place in the museum.

Overall, "The Unstoppable Juggernaut" is an action-packed episode that showcases the X-Men's ingenuity and teamwork in the face of overwhelming odds. It also introduces one of the most iconic villains in the X-Men universe, setting the stage for future encounters with Juggernaut.