Ep 4. Chowder's Girlfriend

Chowder's Girlfriend is the fourth episode of the first season of the animated TV series Chowder. The show revolves around the titular character, Chowder, a young apprentice to Mung Daal, a master chef in the fantastical land of Marzipan City.

In this episode, Chowder becomes smitten with a new acquaintance, a girl named Panini. However, Panini's affection for Chowder is intense, to say the least. She constantly dotes on him and insists that they are boyfriend and girlfriend, even though Chowder is not as enthusiastic about their relationship.

Mung Daal and Shnitzel, Chowder's fellow kitchen apprentice, try to help him break it off with Panini, but Chowder struggles to find the right words to let her down gently. Meanwhile, a group of ninja chefs visit the kitchen, causing chaos and destruction as they challenge Mung Daal to a cooking battle.

As the ninja chefs wreak havoc in the kitchen, Chowder and Panini find themselves trapped in a pantry together. While they wait for rescue, Panini continues to express her feelings for Chowder, but he doesn't seem to reciprocate them. Eventually, they manage to escape, but the ninja chefs prove to be too strong for Mung Daal and his team.

Chowder, feeling guilty about hurting Panini's feelings, comes up with a plan to defeat the ninja chefs. He convinces Panini to dress up in ninja gear and pretend to be a powerful warrior. Panini's acting skills impress the ninja chefs, and they retreat, allowing Mung Daal and his team to win the cooking battle.

In the end, Chowder and Panini remain friends, but Chowder is relieved that he won't have to deal with her intense affection anymore. However, Panini still harbors some hope that he might change his mind about their relationship.

Chowder's Girlfriend is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the show's wacky sense of humor and colorful animation style. It's a great example of the show's blend of absurdity and heart, and it's sure to leave viewers with a smile on their face.