Ep 3. Happy Cake

In Sealab 2021 season 1 episode 3 titled "Happy Cake," the crew of Sealab is tasked with preparing for Captain Murphy's birthday celebration. The episode starts off with the boat coming under attack by a giant squid, and the crew manages to fight it off. Captain Murphy who is the arrogant and sometimes clueless leader of the team, is more interested in celebrating his birthday than worrying about the squid, and he wants the best cake ever made for his special day.

With a lack of ingredients and the usual mishaps that occur on Sealab, the crew, led by Dr. Quinn and Debbie, scramble to make a cake that will please the demanding Captain Murphy. They try all sorts of concoctions, but nothing seems to work. To make matters worse, the melee on the boat disturbs the underwater volcano, causing it to erupt.

The episode goes in a comedic direction as various characters try their hand at making the perfect cake. Sparks, the ship's mechanic, tackles the task by inventing his concoction of ingredients that he believes will blow everyone's mind. Murphy, although happy with his dedication to the task, is disappointed with the result.

It's not just the cake that is causing problems; there are other disasters on board. The hot female doctor named Debbie, who is a potential love interest for Murphy, tries her hand in making the perfect cake, but things don't go as expected. Quinn, Murphy's second in command, is more concerned about the volcano and the safety of the crew, but she is also aware that they must complete the birthday celebrations for morale.

The crew tries various ways to deal with the situation. Marco, who is Murphy's arch-nemesis on board, is also plotting against him to make his birthday worse, which we will leave out the remainder of that plot for the benefit of those who wish to watch the episode.

As the episode progresses, it becomes evident that no one on Sealab can make a cake that Captain Murphy deems as satisfactory. It's a struggle to find a solution as they are running out of time on his birthday—the clock is ticking, and the situation is getting messier as they try their best.

In conclusion, "Happy Cake" is an episode full of twists and turns, laced with humorous moments and engaging plot points. Viewers will enjoy the chaos and tensions among the Sealab crew members, and the climax of the episode is wholly satisfying and entertaining. Sealab 2021's absurd humor, combined with a genuinely well-structured plotline, makes this episode (and the show) a must-watch for fans of animated comedy.