Ep 2. Rockin' Thru the Rockies

The Three Stooges Collection 1940-1942 season 1 episode 2, titled "Rockin' Thru the Rockies," follows the three friends as they unintentionally become cowboys on a cattle drive through the Rocky Mountains. The episode opens with the Stooges working as waiters at a local restaurant when they accidentally knock over a patron's meal, which leads to a hilarious chase scene. After escaping, they find themselves in a train car headed west with no money or job prospects.

As luck would have it, they are approached by a rancher who mistakes them for the cowboys he hired to drive his cattle to market. Desperate for work, the Stooges take the job and set off on their adventure. Along the way, they encounter a beautiful "damsel in distress" who they rescue from a raging river.

The group soon realizes that their cattle drive is not going to be easy, as they face obstacles such as a raging river, steep cliffs, and a tenacious grizzly bear. With their trademark slapstick comedy, the Stooges manage to overcome each obstacle and successfully make it to their destination.

However, their good fortune is short-lived as they are accused of cattle rustling by a rival rancher. The Stooges must use all of their wit and charm to clear their names and ensure that justice is served. The episode concludes with the trio returning home, exhausted and battered, but proud of their accomplishment.

"Rockin' Thru the Rockies" is a classic Three Stooges episode that showcases their signature physical comedy and zany antics. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing the Stooges navigate the rugged terrain of the Rockies and getting into one hilarious situation after another. This episode also features some of their most iconic moments, including their famous eye-poking routine and classic one-liners. Overall, "Rockin' Thru the Rockies" is a must-watch for any Three Stooges fan.