Ep 3. Shaggy Busted

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is an American animated television series, which follows the life of Harvey Birdman, an attorney who defends classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters accused of various crimes. Each episode depicts Harvey Birdman and his colleagues defending a cartoon client.

In season 1 episode 3, titled "Shaggy Busted," Harvey Birdman defends the lovable, laid-back hippie character, Shaggy, who has been accused of drug possession. Shaggy is standing trial in front of a judge, who is none other than Fred Flintstone. Shaggy is represented by Harvey Birdman and is pitted against the prosecutor, Myron Reducto.

The episode opens with Shaggy being stopped by a police officer while driving the Mystery Machine. The officer finds drugs in the van, and Shaggy is arrested and charged with possession. Harvey Birdman visits Shaggy in jail and agrees to take on his case. After examining the evidence, Harvey discovers that the drugs were not Shaggy's and that they were planted in the Mystery Machine by the real culprit.

Harvey and his colleagues go to work, and through a series of interrogations and investigations, they gather enough evidence to prove that Shaggy is innocent. They arrive at the trial with a clear case ready to prove Shaggy's innocence and expose the real culprit.

However, Reducto is a tough prosecutor to beat. He presents a damaging piece of evidence to the court, which is a recording of Shaggy admitting to using drugs. This recording is enough to sway the judge, who finds Shaggy guilty.

Harvey is devastated by the verdict and feels that justice has not been served. He decides to continue his investigation and looks for more evidence to clear Shaggy's name. Harvey comes across a suspicious individual on the courthouse steps and soon realizes that he has found the real culprit. With this new evidence, Harvey reopens the case, and the court reconvenes for a second trial.

In the end, Harvey is able to successfully prove Shaggy's innocence, and the real culprit is brought to justice. Shaggy is found not guilty, and he and his friends celebrate their victory with a massive feast.

Overall, "Shaggy Busted" is a funny and engaging episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. The show's clever use of classic Hanna-Barbera characters provides a unique and entertaining twist on the legal drama genre. The episode showcases Harvey Birdman's talent as a dedicated and skilled lawyer, who goes above and beyond to protect his innocent clients.