Ep 312. Ep 312 - Clown Face / Feline Felon / Banzai / Legal Eagle / Mousehole / The Cactus Saga
- January 1, 1988
Garfield and Friends is an animated television series that follows the adventures of Garfield, a lazy, orange cat and his friends. Season 3, episode 312, titled “Clown Face / Feline Felon / Banzai / Legal Eagle / Mousehole / The Cactus Saga” is comprised of six unique segments that showcase the cleverness and humor of the show’s writers and animators.
The first segment, “Clown Face,” begins with Garfield and Odie noticing a clown advertising a circus in their neighborhood. Garfield tricks Odie into going to the circus with him by convincing him that they are going to see a monster truck show. Once they arrive, they experience typical circus shenanigans, including getting sprayed by a water-squirting flower and having pies thrown at them. However, they soon discover a dark secret about the circus and must use their wit to escape unscathed.
In “Feline Felon,” Garfield discovers that his favorite television show character, Jake the Cat, has been accused of stealing a valuable painting from a museum. Garfield sets out to prove Jake’s innocence and clear his name. With the help of his friends, Garfield sets a series of traps for the real culprit and ultimately solves the crime in his signature style.
“Banzai” revolves around Garfield and Odie’s visit to a Japanese restaurant. While Garfield is excited to sample the food, Odie is more interested in chasing a fly. However, the fly causes a series of mishaps that culminate in a chaotic chase through the restaurant. Garfield and Odie ultimately have a great meal, but not without causing a ruckus first.
“Legal Eagle” focuses on Garfield’s newfound interest in the legal system. When Garfield discovers a loophole in a law that allows him to do whatever he wants, he takes full advantage of the situation. However, he soon learns that his actions have unintended consequences and must face the repercussions of his actions.
“Mousehole” sees Garfield in a battle of wits with a persistent mouse who is determined to get to the cheese in his fridge. Garfield tries a variety of tactics, but ultimately is outsmarted by the mouse. The segment ends in a hilarious twist that leaves Garfield shaking his head in disbelief.
The final segment, “The Cactus Saga,” sees Garfield and Odie stranded in the middle of the desert with no water. While Garfield is nonchalant about their situation, Odie is frightened and begins seeing mirages. Garfield decides to make the best of the situation and begins to see visions of his own. The strange visions cause Garfield to act out in bizarre ways, much to Odie’s chagrin.
“Clown Face / Feline Felon / Banzai / Legal Eagle / Mousehole / The Cactus Saga” is a delightful episode that showcases the humor and cleverness that has made Garfield and Friends a beloved animated series. The six unique segments are sure to keep viewers entertained, and the antics of Garfield and his friends never fail to delight.
