Ep 24. Simon Says / Sing Like A Canary

Simon Says / Sing Like A Canary is the twenty-fourth episode of the fourth season of the animated television series Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks. This episode revolves around Simon, one of the three Chipmunk brothers, when he gets an experimental microchip installed in his brain to increase his mental capabilities. However, the chip starts taking over his actions, making him act strange and robotic, causing concern for his family and friends.

In the first part of the episode, Simon goes through the surgery to get the experimental chip installed in his brain to increase his intelligence. However, he soon realizes that the chip has an unintended side effect: it starts taking over his actions, making him behave in a strange and robotic manner. He starts speaking in monotone, following directions without question, and even dancing mechanically. The other Chipmunks, along with their human caretaker Dave, become concerned about Simon's behavior and try to find a way to remove the chip.

As the episode progresses, Simon becomes more and more robotic, causing even more concern for his family and friends. He starts avoiding his brothers and behaving aggressively towards them, causing them to feel hurt and worried. The other Chipmunks start to suspect that the chip might be causing this behavior and decide to confront Simon about it.

In the second part of the episode, the other Chipmunks try to convince Simon to have the chip removed, but he refuses, claiming that the chip has increased his intelligence and made him a better person. However, as he continues to behave mechanically and makes irrational decisions, Simon starts to realize that the chip has taken over his actions and that it is not worth sacrificing his personality and relationships for increased intelligence.

The climax of the episode comes when the other Chipmunks and Dave finally convince Simon to have the chip removed. After the surgery, Simon returns to his normal self and apologizes to his brothers for his behavior. They all reconcile, and Simon learns the valuable lesson that his intelligence is not worth sacrificing his personality and relationships.

The episode's B-plot centers around Theodore, who is embarrassed by his squeaky voice and wants to learn how to sing better. He asks his brothers for advice, who recommend that he take singing lessons from a professional. However, Theodore becomes nervous and chickens out before his first lesson, causing him to feel even more embarrassed.

As the episode progresses, Theodore becomes more and more self-conscious about his voice, to the point where he refuses to speak or sing in public. However, with the help of his brothers and a pep talk from Dave, Theodore gains the confidence to continue his singing lessons and ultimately learns to embrace his unique voice.

Overall, Simon Says / Sing Like A Canary is a heartwarming and uplifting episode of Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks that tackles important themes such as self-acceptance, the dangers of technology, and the importance of family and relationships. Despite the heavy themes, the episode is handled with a light and comedic touch, making it enjoyable for viewers of all ages.