Ep 4. Malice in the Palace

The show Best of the Three Stooges in Color season 1 episode 4 features one of the most iconic Three Stooges episodes of all time - Malice in the Palace. The episode begins with the three bumbling Stooges working as waiters at a restaurant in the exotic city of Cairo. In true Stooge fashion, they manage to cause chaos and destruction, angering their boss and getting fired.

To make ends meet, the Stooges decide to open up their own restaurant. However, they quickly find out that they don't have enough money to buy food and supplies. In a stroke of luck, they meet a wealthy sheikh who invites them to his palace with the promise of making them rich if they can cook a delicious meal for him and his guests.

From the moment they arrive at the palace, the Stooges find themselves in hilarious situations that involve a giant birdcage, a moose head, and a group of sword-wielding assassins. They find out that they are not the only ones trying to impress the sheikh with their cooking skills. Three other chefs from different parts of the world are also vying for the sheikh's favor, and they will stop at nothing to win.

What follows is a series of comical mishaps and slapstick humor as the Stooges try to prepare a meal fit for a king. They accidentally catch a mouse in the soup, use a pillow to batter the chicken, and end up crashing through a wall in the middle of dinner.

Despite their best efforts, the Stooges are not able to win over the sheikh with their culinary skills. However, they do manage to catch the attention of the assassins who were after the sheikh. In a thrilling subplot, the Stooges find themselves on the run from the dangerous assassins, leading to a climactic chase scene that ends with the Stooges victorious.

This episode of Best of the Three Stooges in Color is a prime example of the humor and classic comedy that made the Three Stooges such a beloved comedy act. The chemistry between Moe, Larry, and Shemp (replacing the original member Curly at the time) is unparalleled, and their comedic timing is spot on.

The episode is also notable for its exotic setting and colorful costumes, which add to the humor and absurdity of the situation. The physical comedy is top-notch, with the Stooges getting into all sorts of ridiculous situations that will have viewers laughing out loud.

Overall, Malice in the Palace is a must-see episode for fans of the Three Stooges and classic comedy. It is a perfect example of the humor and charm of the trio, and will leave viewers with a smile on their face long after the episode has ended.