Pokemon the Series Season 8 Episode 40 The Right Place and the Right Mime
- April 15, 2006
In season 8, episode 40 of Pokemon the Series, titled "The Right Place and the Right Mime," Ash and his friends have finally reached a small town where they plan to restock their supplies and gear up for their anticipated battles ahead. However, their much-needed break turns into a hilarious adventure as they come across a Mimic – a Pokémon notorious for its ability to copy any move and behaviour of its owner or the opponent.
The episode begins with Ash, Pikachu, Brock, and May arriving in the small town and realizing they have stepped into a festive atmosphere. They soon discover that the residents are holding a talent show, where Pokémon trainers display their skills with Pokémon in front of an audience. Ash and his friends decide to check out the show and to participate in it if possible.
As they explore the town, they come across a clown, who is having trouble with his ill-behaved Mime Jr. The clown explains that he has trained the Mime Jr. for the talent show, but it has trouble following his commands. Ash offers to help the clown, and soon the professor and his friends start training Mime Jr. for the talent show.
However, training a Mimic is not as simple as they thought it would be. The Mime Jr. seems uninterested in training and doesn't follow any of the clown's commands, despite his best efforts. After several failed attempts, they realize that they first need to teach it how to mimic its owner. Brock, who is an expert in understanding Pokémon behaviour, soon comes up with a strategy to get the Mime Jr. to obey by creating a perfect mimicry of the clown.
With time ticking away, Ash and the others work tirelessly to get the Mime Jr. ready for the talent show. However, as they get the Mime Jr. to master the art of mimicry, they realize that the clown and the Mime Jr. have developed a unique bond that could jeopardize their chances of winning the talent show. In a nail-biting finale, Ash and the others must figure out how to get the Mime Jr. to obey the clown without damaging their relationship.
"The Right Place and the Right Mime" delves into the importance of understanding and bonding with your Pokémon. With engaging humor, the episode conveys the message that the key to building a relationship with your Pokémon is to communicate with them and understand their behaviour.
Overall, this episode is an entertaining and heartfelt adventure that showcases the bond between trainers and their Pokémon. Pokémon fans of all ages will enjoy this heartwarming episode, which is full of exciting battles, engaging humor, and a touching message.