Mixed Nutz Season 1 Episode 5 Obsession
- TV-PG
- November 29, 2009
- 24 min
In season one, episode five of Mixed Nutz titled "Obsession," we see the gang deal with their individual obsessions. The episode kicks off with Jacinta's love of animals; she brings in her pet hamster to school for a presentation, but things quickly spiral out of control when the hamster escapes and leaves the entire class wreaking havoc searching for it.
Meanwhile, Liam is busy pursuing his passion for cooking, and he enters a cooking contest hosted by a famous chef. He becomes so consumed with winning that he forgets to focus on the importance of his dish's quality and taste.
On the other hand, Candace is trying to impress a boy she likes by learning a new card game. She becomes so fixated on winning and showing off her newfound knowledge that she isolates herself from her friends and even loses sight of the boy she likes.
Elsewhere, Santi's obsession with fitness leads him to challenge himself to a rigorous workout regimen that he's not quite ready for, and it ultimately puts him in danger.
As the episode progresses, each character's obsession spirals out of control, and they find themselves in trouble. But, with the help of their friends, they learn to recognize the importance of balance and self-control. In the end, they all discover that being passionate about something is great but becoming too obsessed can lead to negative consequences.
Mixed Nutz is an animated series that airs on Qubo. It features an eclectic group of friends - Jacinta, Liam, Candace, and Santi - who attend a school that values cultural and ethnic diversity. The show follows their adventures and struggles as they navigate through adolescence, friendship, school, and family. Mixed Nutz offers a fresh and funny take on teenage life and has been praised for its inclusivity and representation of underrepresented groups.