Ep 5. Old Friends

The ThunderCats (2011) season 1 episode 5 titled "Old Friends" focuses on the reunion of two old friends, Tygra and Cheetara. The episode begins with Tygra trying to invent a new weapon to help the ThunderCats defeat Mumm-Ra's army. Meanwhile, Lion-O and Panthro are busy trying to train the ThunderCats to improve their fighting skills.

During their training, Cheetara arrives unexpectedly at the Lair, much to Tygra's surprise. The two ThunderCats share a bond from their childhood, and Cheetara is happy to see her old friend after a long time. However, Tygra is hesitant to talk about the past and has mixed feelings about seeing Cheetara again.

As the episode progresses, Tygra struggles to keep his emotions in check and hide his true feelings from both Cheetara and the rest of the ThunderCats. He begins to work harder on his new weapon, leading to his exclusion from the training sessions and causing tension within the team.

In the meantime, Cheetara offers to help Tygra with his new weapon, and the two work together to perfect it. As they spend more time together, their old feelings start to surface, and Tygra opens up to Cheetara about his past experiences.

However, their happy reunion is cut short as Mumm-Ra and his army attack the Lair and the ThunderCats must band together to fight them off. In the midst of the battle, Tygra's new weapon proves to be instrumental in turning the tide of the fight in favor of the ThunderCats.

The episode ends with Tygra and Cheetara reconciling and renewing their friendship, as Tygra learns that it's okay to open up to those closest to him. The ThunderCats continue to work together to achieve their main goal - to defeat Mumm-Ra and save their planet from destruction.

Overall, "Old Friends" highlights the importance of friendship and trust in a team and emphasizes the need for individuals to be open and honest with each other. The episode was well-paced, with action-packed sequences, strong character development and a satisfyingly heart-warming conclusion.