Ep 3. Knighty Knight Bugs

In this classic episode of Yosemite Sam, season 2 episode 3, entitled “Knighty Knight Bugs,” viewers are treated to a hilarious spoof of medieval times as Bugs Bunny faces off against his mortal enemy, Yosemite Sam.

The episode starts off with Yosemite Sam, a bumbling and inept knight, being ridiculed by the King for his incompetence in capturing the bunny. Sam is determined to prove himself and finally capture Bugs Bunny once and for all. He enlists the help of his loyal and equally inept squire to accompany him on his quest.

Meanwhile, Bugs Bunny is enjoying a peaceful day in the forest when he inadvertently stumbles upon the King’s treasure. He decides to make off with some of the loot, including a golden carrot, and retreats to his rabbit hole. Little does he know that he has just set into motion a series of events that will lead to an epic battle between him and Yosemite Sam.

Sam and his squire arrive at Bugs’s rabbit hole and promptly fail in their attempt to capture the bunny. Bugs, with his usual cool and collected demeanor, mocks Sam and rebuffs his attempts to capture him.

The rest of the episode follows a hilarious game of cat and mouse as Sam and Bugs engage in an epic battle of wits. The duo engages in a series of humorous encounters where Bugs outwits Yosemite Sam at every turn. Each time Sam thinks he has captured Bugs, the clever rabbit outsmarts him and escapes, often leaving Sam in a compromising position.

Along the way, Sam encounters several other characters, including a giant dragon and a talking horse, who provide comic relief and further frustration for the hapless knight. As the episode progresses, Sam becomes more and more determined to capture the rabbit, resorting to increasingly desperate measures.

Ultimately, the climax of the episode sees Bugs and Sam engage in an epic sword fight, with Bugs once again emerging victorious. Even as they fight, Bugs can’t help but make fun of Sam, who becomes increasingly more enraged and irrational.

In the end, Bugs voluntarily surrenders to Sam, offering him the golden carrot and declaring himself to be Sam’s prisoner. Sam is thrilled at his apparent victory but quickly realizes that Bugs has once again outsmarted him when the bunny slips away during a moment of distraction.

“Knighty Knight Bugs” is a classic episode of Yosemite Sam that has stood the test of time thanks to its clever jokes, slapstick humor, and engaging storyline. With its playful spoof of medieval times and its signature Looney Tunes brand of humor, it’s no wonder why this episode remains a favorite of both children and adults alike.