Ep 3. Pants Full of Ants

In Some Assembly Required season 1 episode 3, titled "Pants Full of Ants," the gang at Knickknack Toys is back in action trying to find ways to improve their latest product, the "Brain Freeze Ice Cream Maker." They are taking the ice cream maker to a big toy convention in order to make valuable connections and hopefully get their product noticed.

The storyline of this episode centers around the character of Bowie, who accidentally spills ants on his pants while trying to showcase the ice cream maker. When the gang arrives at the convention, they realize that they have forgotten the crucial ingredient of their ice cream, but Bowie suggests using a secret ingredient that he has brought along with him. The gang agrees and uses the ingredient, which turns out to be ants, resulting in chaos and hilarity.

As they struggle with the ants and try to keep their mishap under wraps, the gang also has to deal with the competition from a rival toy company, who has come up with a similar product and is trying to steal their thunder. The tension between the two companies escalates when the rival company tries to sabotage Knickknack Toys' demonstration of the ice cream maker.

The episode is filled with funny and zany moments, including a scene where the gang has to wear giant ant costumes to distract the convention attendees from their earlier mishap. There are also heartfelt moments, particularly between Jarvis, the leader of the gang, and Piper, who is worried about the possibility of losing the ice cream maker contract.

Overall, "Pants Full of Ants" is a light-hearted and entertaining episode that showcases the creativity and resourcefulness of the gang at Knickknack Toys. It highlights the challenges faced by small businesses in the competitive world of the toy industry and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and innovation in overcoming those challenges.