Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Season 1, Vol. 2 Season 1 Episode 12 Birth of a Salesman
- December 31, 1992
In Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog season 1 episode 12, titled "Birth of a Salesman," our favorite speedy blue hero Sonic finds himself facing an unexpected foe: a sleazy salesman named Wes Weasley. Wes is the kind of guy who'll sell anything to make a quick buck, even if it means lying to his customers or putting them in danger. And when he teams up with the evil Dr. Robotnik, who wants to use Wes's sales skills to trick the citizens of Mobius into buying faulty robot parts, things quickly spiral out of control.
At the beginning of the episode, Sonic and Tails are enjoying a peaceful day in Mobius, when they hear a loud noise coming from a nearby building. Investigating, they discover that it's Wes Weasley, putting on a sales pitch for a set of "miracle" kitchen knives. Sonic isn't impressed, but Tails is taken in by Wes's charm and enthusiasm. This leads to a disagreement between the two friends, with Tails defending Wes and Sonic warning him to be careful of smooth-talking salesmen.
Deciding to investigate further, Sonic and Tails follow Wes to his secret hideout, where they discover the truth about his partnership with Dr. Robotnik. Sonic and Tails try to stop Wes from selling the faulty robot parts, but he's too quick for them. Meanwhile, Dr. Robotnik sends Scratch, Grounder, and Coconuts to capture Sonic, leading to a hilarious chase scene through the city.
As the episode progresses, Sonic and Tails try various methods to stop Wes, including sabotaging his sales pitch and drugging him with "Instant Sleep" spray (which, naturally, backfires). Things come to a head when Wes realizes that Dr. Robotnik has been using him all along and decides to turn against him. With Sonic's help, Wes manages to redeem himself by exposing Dr. Robotnik's plan to the citizens of Mobius and helping them get their money back.
Overall, "Birth of a Salesman" is a fun and fast-paced episode that showcases Sonic's determination to do the right thing and stop evil wherever he finds it. It also teaches an important lesson about the dangers of blindly trusting salesmen, reminding viewers to always be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true offers. With its colorful cast of characters, zany humor, and non-stop action, it's clear why Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was such a hit with kids in the 90s, and why it still holds up today as a beloved classic of animation.