Ep 24. Safari Joe

Safari Joe is the twenty-fourth episode of the first season of the classic 80s cartoon series, ThunderCats. In this episode, the titular character, Safari Joe, enters the scene. He is an eccentric big game hunter who is obsessed with stalking and capturing the rarest specimens of animals in the universe.

The ThunderCats are out exploring a new planet when they suddenly come across Safari Joe, who is in the middle of a hunt for the legendary Mandroga, a creature that is said to be the most ferocious and rarest animal in the galaxy. Safari Joe is equipped with some of the most advanced hunting technology available and is determined to catch the Mandroga, no matter what.

The ThunderCats are appalled by Safari Joe's merciless approach to hunting and try to intervene, but quickly realize that they have underestimated Joe’s power and cunning. They soon discover that his technology includes an army of robotic creatures with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment, which makes Safari Joe an even more formidable foe.

The ThunderCats are soon pitted in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Safari Joe, who seems to be always one step ahead and always ready to ambush them. They quickly realize that they need to come up with a clever plan to outsmart Safari Joe if they hope to stop him from capturing the Mandroga.

With the help of the quirky Snarf and the young Berbils, the ThunderCats devise a plan that involves creating a holographic double of the Mandroga to distract Safari Joe while they rescue the real creature. Their plan works perfectly, and they manage to outmaneuver Joe, who is left red-faced and humiliated.

In the end, Safari Joe leaves in defeat, but not before swearing revenge on the ThunderCats. The ThunderCats vow to stop him if he ever attacks again, but also wonder if they have seen the last of him.

Overall, Safari Joe is an action-packed episode that highlights the ThunderCats' ongoing struggle to defend justice and protect the innocent. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hunting and the importance of respecting nature. The episode is filled with memorable moments and exciting action scenes that are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.