Nerds and Monsters Season 1 Episode 4 Sub Sandwich / the Dorkathalon
- TV-G
- April 9, 2004
- 22 min
In Nerds and Monsters season 1 episode 4, titled "Sub Sandwich / the Dorkathalon," the nerdy human kids and the monstrous island inhabitants engage in two hilarious competitions.
In the first half of the episode, entitled "Sub Sandwich," Stan, the leader of the monsters, decides to offer some guidance to the nerdy human trio of Irwin, Dudley, and Becky on how to be cool and popular. Stan's advice involves teaching the humans how to make a popular sandwich known as "The Big Kahuna," which he believes will make them popular amongst their peers. However, things don't exactly go to plan when the human trio become too competitive and end up fighting over who can make the best sandwich, ultimately leading to a monster and human food fight.
In the second half of the episode, called "The Dorkathalon," the nerds and monsters engage in a variety of competitions, including trivia, math questions, spelling bees, and even video games. The winner of each competition earns a point for their team, and the first team to reach ten points will be declared the winner. While the nerds quickly take the lead in the academic portions of the contest, the monsters excel in the physical challenges, proving to be far more athletic than the nerds. As the competition heats up, tensions rise, and alliances shift, leading to a surprising and hilarious outcome.
Overall, "Sub Sandwich / The Dorkathalon" is a fun-filled episode that showcases the differences between the nerdy humans and the monstrous island inhabitants while also proving that differences can be bridged through competition and humor.