Puppets Who Kill Season 1 Episode 4 Buttons Goes to Court
- TV-MA
- October 25, 2002
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Puppets Who Kill is a dark comedy series featuring four puppets, each with their own quirks and homicidal tendencies, living together in a halfway house and constantly getting into trouble. Season 1 episode 4, titled "Buttons Goes to Court," follows one of the puppets, Buttons, as he faces legal troubles for one of his many murders.
The episode begins with Buttons being arrested and taken to court for the murder of a woman who he thought was a burglar trying to break into his home. However, it's quickly revealed that the woman was actually his mail carrier, delivering a package that Buttons had ordered. The judge and the other characters in the episode are all puppets as well, adding to the absurdity of the show.
Throughout the episode, Buttons is his usual charming and manipulative self, trying to win over the judge and lying about his actions. He even attempts to bribe his court-appointed lawyer with a bag of pills. However, his plan falls apart when his fellow puppet housemates testify against him, revealing his frequent violent outbursts and numerous previous murders.
Despite Buttons' best efforts, the jury finds him guilty and he is sentenced to life in prison. The episode ends with the other puppets discussing what they'll do now that Buttons is out of their hair, but they are interrupted by the arrival of a new resident at the halfway house.
Overall, "Buttons Goes to Court" is a hilarious and dark episode that showcases the show's unique humor and bizarre characters. Despite the fact that the main character is a convicted murderer, the show manages to make light of the situation and keep the audience laughing. The use of puppets also adds an interesting dimension to the show, making it stand out from other comedy series. Fans of dark humor and offbeat comedy are sure to enjoy Puppets Who Kill.