1 00:00:01,268 --> 00:00:04,418 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 2 00:00:17,485 --> 00:00:21,755 NARRATOR: In the beginning, before the house was home to a dog named Spike, 3 00:00:21,822 --> 00:00:23,891 or a cat named Tom, 4 00:00:23,958 --> 00:00:28,428 it was home to a mouse named Jerry. 5 00:00:28,495 --> 00:00:30,895 (HANDLE SQUEAKS) 6 00:00:36,437 --> 00:00:39,374 GINGER: Just look at it, Rick, our first house! 7 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:42,176 RICK: All I see is a mortgage and a lawn to mow. 8 00:00:42,243 --> 00:00:44,145 GINGER: Oh, don't be so cheap and lazy. 9 00:00:44,212 --> 00:00:45,913 Come on, let's get the car unpacked. 10 00:00:45,980 --> 00:00:48,348 RICK: (GRUMBLING) Whoa! 11 00:00:48,415 --> 00:00:50,051 (CRASHING) 12 00:00:50,117 --> 00:00:53,654 RICK: Ginger, what did you put in these boxes? Bricks? 13 00:00:53,721 --> 00:00:58,325 GINGER: Ah! Mouse, mouse! RICK: Ah! 14 00:00:58,392 --> 00:00:59,994 Rick, he went in that hole. 15 00:01:00,061 --> 00:01:01,930 -Call an exterminator. -Nonsense. 16 00:01:01,997 --> 00:01:05,900 Why should we waste money when we have an expert mouser of our own? 17 00:01:05,966 --> 00:01:08,602 (WHISTLES) Spike. 18 00:01:08,669 --> 00:01:13,140 Go get that dirty, little mouse. Sick him! 19 00:01:13,207 --> 00:01:18,207 No, no. Not the paper! Get that slimy little mouse. 20 00:01:18,946 --> 00:01:21,248 Ew. Whose is that? 21 00:01:21,314 --> 00:01:22,750 Eh, never mind. 22 00:01:22,816 --> 00:01:25,086 Now listen, boy. Get that mouse. 23 00:01:25,152 --> 00:01:27,320 You know. Squeaky, squeaky, squeaky, squeak? 24 00:01:27,387 --> 00:01:30,357 -Go get him! -(BARKS) 25 00:01:30,424 --> 00:01:32,693 (TOY SQUEAKING) 26 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:34,628 GINGER: Brilliant dog you've got there. 27 00:01:34,695 --> 00:01:36,163 Now I've got a lot of unpacking to do, 28 00:01:36,230 --> 00:01:39,433 and you need to get started on this to-do list. 29 00:01:39,499 --> 00:01:41,802 And item number one, 30 00:01:41,869 --> 00:01:45,505 catch that mouse! 31 00:01:45,572 --> 00:01:47,141 Spike, old boy, 32 00:01:47,208 --> 00:01:49,643 now you watch and I'll show you that a little mouse brain 33 00:01:49,710 --> 00:01:54,214 is no match for my big head. 34 00:01:54,281 --> 00:01:56,416 (SNAPS) 35 00:01:56,483 --> 00:01:57,684 You hear that, boy? 36 00:01:57,751 --> 00:01:59,920 That's the sound of success. 37 00:01:59,987 --> 00:02:02,522 Now to remove the remnants. 38 00:02:02,589 --> 00:02:05,139 -(SNAPS) -(YELLS) 39 00:02:09,529 --> 00:02:11,132 Honey, I'm home. 40 00:02:11,198 --> 00:02:14,701 And I bring with me the solution to our rodent problem. 41 00:02:14,768 --> 00:02:16,404 GINGER: Did you hire an exterminator? 42 00:02:16,471 --> 00:02:19,173 RICK: I told you, exterminators are a waste of money. 43 00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:22,810 I got this guy for practically nothing at the animal shelter. 44 00:02:22,876 --> 00:02:24,846 Welcome to your new home. 45 00:02:24,913 --> 00:02:28,115 GINGER: (CHUCKLES) That mangy cat looks like he's scared of his own shadow. 46 00:02:28,182 --> 00:02:30,050 He's going right back where you got him. 47 00:02:30,117 --> 00:02:32,386 RICK: But, honey, at least give him a try. 48 00:02:32,453 --> 00:02:37,453 If he doesn't work out, I can switch him for another cat later. 49 00:02:37,658 --> 00:02:39,093 (PURRING) 50 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:41,496 GINGER: Hmm. Well, what's his name? 51 00:02:41,562 --> 00:02:45,565 He doesn't have one. But I was thinking we could call him Thomas. 52 00:02:45,632 --> 00:02:47,001 After my father? 53 00:02:47,067 --> 00:02:48,837 RICK: Yeah, your dad was one heck of a hunter. 54 00:02:48,903 --> 00:02:52,238 That mouse won't stand a chance with this cat in the house. 55 00:02:52,305 --> 00:02:57,278 Right, Thomas? 56 00:02:57,345 --> 00:03:01,782 You must be the new cat. Don't you worry, I'm a civilized pooch. 57 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:04,118 This place is big enough for the both of us. 58 00:03:04,185 --> 00:03:09,185 You don't bother me, and I won't bother you. Got it? 59 00:03:10,924 --> 00:03:12,424 (CHOMPING) 60 00:03:27,808 --> 00:03:32,146 (METAL CLINKING) 61 00:03:32,213 --> 00:03:36,563 -(WHISKER SNAPS) -(SCREAMING) 62 00:03:53,801 --> 00:03:56,651 (DISHES SHATTERING) 63 00:04:31,872 --> 00:04:33,140 GINGER: Thomas? 64 00:04:33,207 --> 00:04:36,344 Thomas, have you seen my antique teapot? 65 00:04:36,410 --> 00:04:41,410 Huh. Better check with the movers. 66 00:04:55,429 --> 00:04:59,133 Sorry, Spike, but Ginger says you have to sleep outside now. 67 00:04:59,200 --> 00:05:02,769 I guess she's still sore about those broken dishes. 68 00:05:02,836 --> 00:05:06,374 Oh, well, this don't look too bad. 69 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:11,440 At least now I can get some peace and quiet. 70 00:05:11,778 --> 00:05:13,047 GINGER: Thomas. 71 00:05:13,113 --> 00:05:15,983 Have you caught that mouse yet? 72 00:05:16,050 --> 00:05:20,454 Thomas, what are you hiding behind your back? 73 00:05:20,521 --> 00:05:24,825 Flowers? For me? Oh, how sweet of you, Thomas. 74 00:05:24,892 --> 00:05:26,760 Was there something else? 75 00:05:26,827 --> 00:05:29,763 Oh, my, how beautiful. 76 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:30,864 Nothing else? 77 00:05:30,931 --> 00:05:32,533 Oh, how sweet! 78 00:05:32,600 --> 00:05:35,569 (GASPS) Is that a macaroni necklace? 79 00:05:35,635 --> 00:05:37,371 That is just darling. 80 00:05:37,438 --> 00:05:41,938 You are such a thoughtful cat. 81 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:44,393 (YAWNS) 82 00:05:50,050 --> 00:05:52,553 Is this your china teapot? 83 00:05:52,620 --> 00:05:56,957 Oh, well, by all means, allow me to return it. 84 00:05:57,024 --> 00:05:58,759 I warned you, cat. 85 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:00,394 From now on, this here is 86 00:06:00,461 --> 00:06:02,763 a no-kitty zone. Got it? 87 00:06:02,829 --> 00:06:04,179 (GIGGLES) 88 00:06:19,412 --> 00:06:23,250 (THUD) 89 00:06:23,317 --> 00:06:26,620 That's it. No more Mr. Nice Dog. 90 00:06:26,686 --> 00:06:29,086 (JERRY LAUGHING) 91 00:06:36,263 --> 00:06:38,499 RICK: Well, I got most of that list taken care of. 92 00:06:38,566 --> 00:06:43,269 Now, for a little well-deserved... 93 00:06:43,336 --> 00:06:44,386 ...R&R. 94 00:06:50,545 --> 00:06:53,514 That's it. That cat is going back. 95 00:06:53,581 --> 00:06:56,617 GINGER: You can't take Thomas back. He's part of the family now. 96 00:06:56,684 --> 00:06:59,119 Besides, this is all Spike's fault. 97 00:06:59,186 --> 00:07:00,888 -Spike? What... -Yes, Spike! 98 00:07:00,954 --> 00:07:02,323 (GINGER AND RICK ARGUING) 99 00:07:02,390 --> 00:07:05,659 NARRATOR: And the rest, as they say, is history.