Ep 12. Pain King vs. Cleopatra
- TV-G
- September 6, 2002
- 22 min
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7.9 (158)
Kim Possible season 1 episode 12, titled Pain King vs. Cleopatra, follows high school student and crime-fighting hero Kim Possible as she navigates a new villain in town. The Pain King, a former pro-wrestler seeking his old glory, has teamed up with another criminal, Dr. Drakken, to cause chaos in Middleton. Their plan? To force Kim and her sidekick, Ron, to battle in a wrestling ring for the amusement of their fans and under the watchful eye of the Pain King.
Meanwhile, Kim's arch-nemesis, Shego, is annoyed at being sidelined from the main event and decides to strike out on her own by enlisting the help of Cleopatra, an ancient queen who has been brought back to life in a freak accident. Cleopatra is initially hesitant to help Shego, but she is promised a chance to reclaim her kingdom, and the two quickly become partners in crime.
As Kim and Ron prepare for their wrestling match, they begin to suspect that something bigger is at play. They enlist the help of Wade, a teenage tech genius, to uncover the Pain King's true motives. Wade's investigations lead them to a secret plan to steal gold bullion from the Middleton Federal Reserve, and they realize that the wrestling match is just a way to distract Kim and Ron from the real heist.
The episode culminates in a showdown between Kim and Ron and the Pain King and Dr. Drakken, followed by a separate confrontation between Kim and Shego/Cleopatra. With the fate of Middleton hanging in the balance, Kim and her friends must use all their skills and intelligence to stop the villains from stealing the gold and wreaking havoc on their city.
Overall, Pain King vs. Cleopatra is a thrilling episode of Kim Possible that showcases the show's trademark blend of action, humor, and heart. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing new villains and a creative storyline that puts Kim and her friends to the test. From the wrestling ring to the halls of the Federal Reserve, this episode is an exciting ride that proves why Kim Possible remains a beloved classic of children's television.
