Ep 13. Fugitive Tommy

Tommy Pickles is always getting into adventurous hijinks with his group of baby friends. But in season 2 episode 13 of Rugrats, titled "Fugitive Tommy," Tommy takes his escapades to a whole new level.

The episode starts with Tommy being scolded by his parents for getting into trouble again. Feeling fed up with their rules, he decides to run away from home. Being a baby, he doesn't get very far before he's already in over his head. As Tommy wanders through the neighborhood, he tries to avoid getting caught by his parents and grandparents who are all looking for him.

His friends soon catch wind of his disappearance and join in the search. Meanwhile, Tommy's grandparents hire a professional dog tracker to help find him. Throughout the episode, the babies bumble through their attempts to rescue Tommy, including sneaking into the neighbor's backyard and trying to use a walkie-talkie to communicate with him.

As the search intensifies, Tommy realizes the gravity of his situation. He's cold, hungry, and scared. He wants nothing more than to go back home. The babies eventually find Tommy and work together to create a makeshift ladder to help him escape from his hiding spot.

But just as they think they're in the clear, the dog tracker's bloodhound catches their scent. The babies frantically run through the neighborhood, trying to avoid the dog and reunite with Tommy's family.

In the end, Tommy is caught but forgiven for his misbehavior. His family is just happy to have him back home safe and sound. The episode ends with the babies exploring in the backyard, blissfully unaware of the turmoil they caused just hours before.

"Fugitive Tommy" is a heartwarming tale of the lengths we'll go to for our loved ones. It's a classic episode of Rugrats that highlights the importance of family, friendship, and never giving up - no matter how dire the situation may seem.