Ep 12. The New Girl

The New Girl is the 12th episode of the third season of the martial arts-themed sitcom Kickin' It. In this episode, the Wasabi Warriors dojo gets a new student named Mika, who catches the attention of all the boys, except for Milton who finds her annoying. Meanwhile, Jack mistakenly accepts a challenge from the Black Dragons to compete in a dance competition, but the Wasabi Warriors are terrible dancers. To make matters worse, the Black Dragons' dance team is coached by an old rival of Rudy's.

As the episode begins, the boys are excited to see a new girl named Mika enrol in the dojo. Jack and the rest of the boys are smitten with her and try to impress her with their martial arts moves. However, Mika isn't interested in joining the dojo to learn martial arts, she just wants to participate in the annual school dance competition. The boys are disappointed, but still try to get her to join them in the dojo. Mika quickly becomes a hit with the boys, except for Milton, who finds her annoying because she challenges him intellectually.

Meanwhile, Rudy is surprised to see an old rival of his, Crusty, coaching the Black Dragons' dance team. Rudy and Crusty used to compete against each other in their younger days, and Rudy was always the superior dancer. However, Crusty challenges Rudy to a dance competition between the Wasabi Warriors and the Black Dragons, which Rudy accepts, not realizing that his team can't dance.

Jack tries to train the Wasabi Warriors in dance, but it's clear that they have two left feet. They start to panic as the dance competition gets closer, especially when they see the Black Dragons' talented dance team in action. It seems like all hope is lost, until Mika suggests that they incorporate some martial arts moves into their dance routine. The boys are hesitant at first, but eventually agree to give it a try.

As the dance competition approaches, tensions rise between the Wasabi Warriors and the Black Dragons. Mika's presence causes Jack and Jerry to fight over who gets to be her dance partner. Milton and Mika continue to argue, but eventually bond over their shared love of science. Meanwhile, Rudy and Crusty's rivalry is reignited, and they both refuse to back down.

The day of the dance competition arrives, and the Wasabi Warriors take the stage. They start off with a traditional dance routine, but quickly incorporate some martial arts moves into it. The crowd is amazed by their performance, and the judges award them high marks. However, the Black Dragons' dance team is not impressed, and they proceed to perform their routine, which is full of flashy dance moves and acrobatics.

Despite the Black Dragons' impressive performance, the judges declare the Wasabi Warriors the winners of the dance competition. Rudy and Crusty shake hands and call a truce, and Mika reveals that she had a great time dancing with everyone. Milton even admits that he was wrong about Mika, and the two become friends.

In the end, the episode ends with Jack and Jerry fighting over Mika again, proving that some things never change. The New Girl is a fun, lighthearted episode of Kickin' It that showcases the characters' talents beyond martial arts. With its mix of comedy, action, and dance, this episode is sure to entertain viewers of all ages.