[theme song plays]
♪ One, two One, two, three ♪
[vocalizing]
e muffins look a bit stale.
Better make sure they're up to company standards.
Ahh... whoa!
-Really, Cricket? -[awkward chuckle]
I've told you a million times--
If you want muffins, you have to pay for them like everyone else.
Now, get back to work!
[mockingly] "Get back to work."
-I heard that! -[door opens]
[all gasp]
Oh, my gosh! Wow, it's really him!
-Who dat? -You don't know?
That's Mark. He's the local hero.
Did anyone lose these?
-That was amazing! -You're much braver than I am.
-Good stuff, man. -Gosh you're so cool.
-What a good guy. -[scoffs] I coulda done that.
-You wish. -Excuse me.
I found this empty can four miles away,
and I was wondering if you have recycling.
Oh, recycling! Of course!
And for your bravery, have a free muffin.
-What? -Wow! Thank you.
-Does anyone wanna split this with me? -What the heck?
That guy gets free muffins just for showin' up?
When people see me, all I get is,
"Oh, why is that little boy not wearing shoes?"
Or "Sir, this isn't a restroom."
What's Mark got that I don't?
Maybe if you did something heroic, you'd get muffins too.
Heroic?
[all chanting] Hero! Hero! Hero!
Hail, brave warrior!
May I offer you a muffin?
Heh! No, thanks.
I already had, like, a million.
I must become a hero.
[Cricket grunting]
Oh, no! A cat? Stuck in a tree?
It looks like you need a hero to save you.
Dirtbag, what are you doing? Just let me rescue you.
[exclaims, groans]
-[meows] -Fine. I'll just rescue someone else!
All right, who's in need of saving? Huh?
[gasps] That old lady's gonna fall into that hole!
I'll save you-ou-ou!
Oh, my. What are you doing?
-I just saved you from that hole. -Hole?
It's just a drawing.
What? Aw, it was just a dang illusion.
Hey, watch where you're stepping.
Chalk is a very fickle medium.
Oh, my bad. Whoop!
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
Darn. Struck out twice. What now?
-[gasps] -[bug chittering]
I'll save you, little buggy!
Gaah! Gotcha!
[chuckles] Careful, little guy.
It's not safe to play in the street.
-You could get hit by a.... -[horn blaring]
You okay, little guy?
Wow, Mark! That was amazing!
You just saved that little boy! What a hero!
Hey! What about me?
I was saving this bug.
Hmm? Ooh.
This bug is in critical condition.
I must administer mouth-to-mouth immediately. [whistles]
-Wow! You go, Mark! -Look at him save that bug!
-Eh, this hero stuff is hard. -[clattering]
Skunks? Their stinky spray can be pretty dangerous.
But maybe a little danger is just what I need.
All right, we're in position.
Let's go over... the plan.
Step one: I let you in through the back door of the cafe.
Step two: You terrorize all the customers.
Aah! Oh, no! I'm so scared!
Step three: I come in and say,
"Begone, stinky boys!"
That's your cue to run out of there.
Way to go, kid!
Step four: I am hailed as a hero.
So what do you think? We got a deal?
Heh! I like you guys. Now, let's get to it!
[chuckles]
And here is your small Big Coffee.
[chuckles] Uh, just tryin' to keep it fun.
Aah! Skunks! Skunks in the cafe!
[panicked shouting]
Everyone just stay calm!
Oh, my gosh! Skunks?
Luckily a hero is here!
-Cricket? -[exclaims]
Begone, stinky boys!
Uh, I said,
begone, stinky boys!
-[snarling] -I can't go out like this!
I got kids! I gotta get out of here!
Wait, mister! Don't go!
[grunting]
-Huh? Ah! -[skunk snorts]
Huh? Aah! Aah! No-o-o!
-Oh, my gosh! -Oh, biscuits.
-Waah! Oof! -Ugh! This is a disaster.
Cricket, keep an eye on the customers.
I'm gonna call Animal Control.
Animal Control? No! I'm supposed to be the hero.
I gotta get this plan back on track.
That's right, Officer. All the exits are barricaded.
Okay, thank you.
Animal Control is on their way. We've just got to wait it out.
[Cricket] That won't be necessary!
Who needs Animal Control when you've got Cricket Green,
Skunk Hunter, M.D.
Cricket, what are you doing? You're just gonna get them riled up.
That's a risk I'm willing to take.
-Cricket, no. Just wait for the-- -[woman] Wow!
Do you really think you can save us?
That would make you, like, a hero.
[chanting] Hero! Hero! Hero!
Heh! Thank you for your support, citizens.
-[snarling] -All right, you three,
your reign of terror has gone on long enough!
Take cover, everyone. This could get messy.
Guys, what the heck are you doing?
Animal Control's gonna be here any second!
So let's stick to the plan,
and we'll split the muffins like we agreed.
Aah! You know,
I'm starting to think you can't actually understand me.
All right, I guess I'm gonna have to be a hero for real!
-[shouts] -[crash]
-[shouts, gasps] -[growling]
W-Wait! Don't do this! I have a family!
Oh, wait. This is a coupon for corn dogs.
Aah!
Gaah!
[clears throat] So, good news and bad news.
Bad news: The skunks are still there.
Uh, what's the good news?
-I found a coupon! -[all] Boo!
See? I told you you'd only make it worse.
Okay, the results might not be as good as I promised,
but I've got a new plan, a better plan!
-We... escape! -Boo!
Remember what happened to the last guy that tried to escape?
They won't let me on the bus!
-[sobbing] -[Cricket] No, no, no.
We go... through the vents!
What? Cricket, there's no way we'll fit in there.
Sure, you can.
You just gotta shimmy, like this.
[grunting]
-Huh? -See? It's easy!
Cricket, you let the skunks in?
-Uh... -You traitor!
No, wait! I can explain!
I just wanted everyone to treat me like a hero!
Well, you can forget about it.
You'll never be a hero.
Gloria I... [exclaiming]
-Boo! -Get out of here, you villain!
You stink more than the skunks!
[woman] Get lost, you big, stinky phony!
[man] Shimmy! Shimmy in shame!
Welp, no muffins for me.
Being a hero just isn't in my blood, I guess.
That's the second time today.
You've got to be more careful, kid.
Thanks, Mark. You're my hero.
Yikes! That was a close one!
Hmm. If I'd hit you,
would I have had to arrest myself?
Oh, well. Guess we'll never know.
-Officer, permission to ask a question. -Permission granted.
What is Animal Control doing here?
We got a report about some skunks
holding people captive in Big Coffee.
Lucky for them, I brought an expert.
-Ahem. Surprise. -Tilly?
That's Skunk Expert Green to you, civilian.
Now let's see what we're dealing with.
[Tilly] These skunks are extremely agitated.
The more upset they get,
the more they fill up with stink!
Pushed to their limit,
they could turn into a bomb of stink-- a stink bomb.
How could you let this happen?
I'll have your badge for this!
Not Mr. Shine-Shine!
-I'm goin' in there! -No! You can't!
They could blow any second!
Even the slightest sound could set them off.
There's nothing we can do.
[wailing]
Those poor souls!
Hmm.
I don't get it, Mark.
Why would you willfully put yourself in danger?
You're already a hero.
You can get all the free muffins you want!
Muffins? I don't do it for the hope of a reward.
I do it to help others.
So you're telling me that for you,
helping people is like... muffins?
Hold on. I gotta think about this.
[grunting]
-Are you... -He's fine. This is how he learns.
Helping people is its own reward!
-There it is. -Out of the way, Mark.
I gotta do something. -Good luck, little fella.
-[all gasping] -[snarling]
If we make it out of this alive, I just want to say
I'm sorry that I never tip you.
It's okay. I'm sorry I always spit in your coffee.
Hey, everyone, I'm getting you guys out of here.
Uh, no, thanks.
We'd rather get skunked than get rescued by you!
Well, too bad!
Hey, you skunks, follow me!
He's making some bold moves in there.
As long as he doesn't agitate them further,
everything will be fine.
[taunting, ululating]
Evacuate the city.
I have them distracted. Now, get out of here!
Go, go, go, go, go!
[panting]
-[snarling] -Wait, no! Come back! It's me you want!
Wait! Stay back!
[gasps]
Gloria! No-o-o!
[groans]
Oh, it got in my mouth!
No! Oh, it tastes worse than it smells!
-Cricket! -[snarling]
Get down! They're gonna blow!
Gloria, you gotta get outta here!
Cricket, what are you doing? Don't be a hero!
Heh. For the first time in my life,
I know what being a hero actually means.
You know, I...
-Oh, she left. -[skunks snarling]
All right, maybe if I hold my breath, I can...
So... stinky.
These skunks are all gassed out.
They won't be stinking up cafes anytime soon.
-I'll drive. -Ooh! I call shotgun!
Hey, Cricket. So I talked to...
Oh! Wow, you smell awful. So I talked to...
[gags] Okay, I'm just gonna power through this.
I talked to the customers, and luckily they're not gonna sue.
But they're still very, very angry.
Aw, geez. I'm sorry, Gloria. I really messed up.
What you did was stupid, but...
coming back for us? That was pretty heroic.
So, here you go.
You really mean it? I've been waiting
since this morning for one of these!
Hmm. Tastes like skunk.
How dare you tresp?
Yaah! [chuckles]
We'll trim you weeds down to size!
-Yaah! -More tea, Mama?
Thanks shug, but I think 12 cups is my limit.
And how about you, Saxon?
Saxon-- Is that this little fella's name?
Oh, that's right. You haven't met Saxon yet.
He's my closest compatriot- slash-spiritual advisor.
[in Saxon's voice] I also teach piano on the weekends.
Nice to finally meet you, Saxon.
Sometimes I forget just how long I've been gone.
-[horn honks] -We're heading out, girls.
I've been working like a dog lately
and am long overdue for a relaxing day of fishing.
I'm gonna catch so many fish, we'll be drowning in 'em!
And I'm wearing a sailor's hat! Toot-toot!
[chuckles] I hope you boys have fun.
And, hey, Bill, thanks again for letting me spend the day with Tilly.
It'll be really nice to make up some of that lost time.
No problemo, Nance. Now if you'll excuse us.
[all chanting] Fishing boys! Fishing boys! Fishing boys!
All right, Tilly girl, I got an idea for some fun.
Saxon and I love fun.
Well, have a seat right here.
Mama, I thought you said this would be fun.
Welcome to the splash zone!
[both laughing]
Refreshing!
You still playing with that sack of junk?
When I was your age, I buried all my dolls
right there in the yard!
I don't know who keeps leaving the flowers.
But I'm bonded to Saxon,
Just like you and your sword.
What? No, this is different.
Swordy's special. That thing's just weird!
Come on, now, Alice. As long as I'm back around,
I won't let you say another word about Tilly's... friend.
-Fine. Have fun playing in the mud, ya hippies. -Thanks, Mama.
It's nice to know that Saxon has a protector.
I love you, Mama. And I also like you.
[stifled sobs]
Well I'm gonna go squeeze the water out of my socks
and see how prune-y my feet look.
Yes! Nancy, you are really racking up the mom points.
Saxon, right? Let's get you cleaned up.
There we go. That oughta do it.
Nancy, as a mom, you done good.
-[clattering] -Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no!
[gasps]
Cream of Wheat!
Uh, Dad, are you sure this is a good area for fishing?
There doesn't seem to be any fish around.
It's a good area for relaxin',
and that's exactly...
[stretching yawn] ...what I plan to do.
[scoffs] Well, relax away, old man.
I'm on a mission. I'm gonna catch the biggest fish out here.
Wow, Cricket!
You did such a great job catching me.
-You earned this! -You bet I did.
Hey, wait! What are you... [screams]
Wow! My buddy with a trophy fish!
Cricket, I'm sure he'll take the bait--
hook, line, and sinker!
[gasps] Those are all words that a fishing man would say!
Oh, sweet Remy, never grow up.
Oh, no, no, no, no!
Don't freak out. You can fix this.
-Just as long as Tilly doesn't... -[gasps]
Saxon?
-Tilly, sweetie, I can explain. -Give him to me!
Oh, beautiful Saxon, hang in there!
He's gone.
Oh, Tilly girl, I'm sorry. I gotta come clean.
You know, Mama,
death is an undeniable fact of life.
but murder must be avenged.
The one who did this will not be forgiven.
Gramma will pay.
Well, it was an accident-- Wait, Gramma?
I can't believe she actually went behind our backs
and did this to poor, angelic Saxon.
Uh, I guess Gramma doing it
-would certainly make sense, but-- -Don't worry, Mama.
I'm just gonna have a little chat with dear old Gramma.
Like a friendly chat?
Tilly? Tilly?
[chuckles] We didn't show those weeds
-any mercy, did we? -Aah!
I got a bone to pick with you!
Huh? Is that the sack man?
Looks like the dog had some fun with him.
Look, Tilly, your Gramma probably feels guilty
and is a little scared about owning up to it.
I mean, I know I would be
if I ever did something so horrible. [nervous chuckle]
Oh, Mama, you aren't capable of such cruelty.
You are kind and noble and honest.
But Gramma is none of those things.
And until she confesses,
I am going to make her life a waking nightmare!
I don't know what you're on about,
but I'd like to see you try.
What are you gonna do about it?
I will fight you!
-[both growl] -[nervous groan]
[muttering]
Hmm? Huh.
[chuckles]
Aw!
Ahh!
Gaah!
Oh, good.
I thought this bath was a little too... hot!
I will break you, old woman.
Ah! Hmm?
Hmm. Ah...
[munching] Mmm, mmm, mmm!
-Dee-licious. -[scoffs]
[humming tune] Ahh!
Time for my stories. What now?
Oh, an ominous message written in red liquid.
If you're lookin' to scare me,
you're gonna have to try a lot harder.
-Confess. -Never!
I don't know what you're talking about,
but I'll never confess to it!
I was going easy on you before,
but it looks like I will have to summon my full wrath!
[Nancy] Okay, that's enough.
Gramma's not broken yet. I'm gonna have to up the ante.
I am so glad you're on my side, Mama.
Let's go outside for some fresh air.
It's guilty-- I mean, stuffy in here.
[groans] It's been hours, and nothing's biting!
Maybe these city fish think they're too good for normal bait.
What? Too good for people food?
Don't tell me you're too good for cash!
Everybody has their price!
Hmm. Seem to be missin' my wallet. Eh, no matter.
Worries are for dry land. We're on the water now.
Hey fellas, come on over here and relax. I made hoagies!
Ooh, a break sounds nice.
What! Remy, you said you'd help me catch a fish!
You'd choose to help your friend over eatin' a hoagie, right?
Depends. Is there cheddar cheese on it?
-[Bill] There is. -Then yeah. Sorry, Cricket.
-Toss me a hoagie, Mr. Green! -Remy!
Ah, Remy. Relax
and get in tune with the waves.
Let the bobbing of the water be the bobbing of your soul.
Oh, I'm starting to really like fishing!
Fine! Enjoy lazing about!
Okay, Cricket, focus all your energy.
Bite. Bite, fish.
Come on! Bite, fish. Bite!
-[Remy gasps] Oh, we got a bite! -It worked!
Yeah, seems to be on my line.
[chuckles] And I wasn't even doin' nothin'.
Come on, get it, get it!
Well, now I just got to scootch over and--
Excuse me Remy.
[grunts] Here we go.
Now to reel it in and... Oh, it's gone.
Oh, well. It was a thrill while it lasted.
[exclaiming]
[gasps] Gaah!
Ugh, I just don't know what to do!
It's not right to let Gramma take the fall for my mistake.
But if I tell Tilly what I did, she might hate me forever!
[sighs] But she's had time to calm down, right?
Oh, my gosh.
Remember, Priscilla,
you'll get more seed when the job is done.
Now, maim her!
Actually, I think I'll hold off. Tilly!
-Oh, hello, Mama. -Hey, Tilly girl.
Why don't you step away from the chicken
and come on a walk with me?
I know you're really mad at Gramma, but I want you
to try and imagine if the roles were reversed.
Wouldn't you want forgiveness if you destroyed something Gramma loved?
If I destroyed something Gramma loved?
I think I understand, Mama.
-I know what I must do. -Wow, that actually worked.
Tilly's really gonna go make up with Gramma and--
-Wait, what is she doing? -Someone there?
Oh, Gramma, say goodbye to your sword!
-What? -Oh, no.
Thanks for the advice, Mama!
Tilly, that's not what I meant!
-[maniacal laughter] -You get back here, Tilly!
-[screaming] -Give me back my sword!
Oh, you'll get your sword back-- in itty-bitty pieces!
Outta my way!
Oh, gosh. I'm so sorry about this.
Just a little family spat.
-Ha! -Wow, a real sword!
Get back here, you little...
[growls, spits]
Now, you listen up, Tilly Green.
If you don't fork over my sword right now, I'll--
[gasps] Wait!
Tilly! Where'd you... [gasps]
You... You wouldn't dare!
Gramma, you've got three seconds
to admit your wrongdoing and apologize!
-Don't you do it! -Three!
-I'm warning you, girl! -Two!
-Tilly! -One!
Tilly, stop! It was me! I destroyed Saxon!
What? Oh, whoops.
No-o-o-o!
[gasping] Swordy-y-y-y!
Mama, you killed Saxon?
-Well, yes, but-- -And you lied to me?
Yes, and I'm so sorry. I just didn't know what to do.
I was trying to clean him up, and he exploded in the washing machine.
I know I shouldn't have let Gramma take the fall,
but I didn't want you to stop liking me.
Mama, I am upset that you lied to me.
But I'd never stop liking you.
-I love you too much. -Oh, shug.
Now if you'll excuse me, I should apologize to Gramma.
Oh, right. She jumped off the bridge.
I can't catch anything.
[chuckles] Ah, this is livin'.
-Oh, hey, son. How's the fishing going? -Terrible.
I failed! I didn't even get one dang bite!
So I figured I might as well join you guys.
-Happy to have you. -Hear, hear.
[all slurp] Ahh!
Oh, my gosh! We've all got bites!!
It's a Fishmas Miracle!
Dad! Dad! I got a fighter!
Reel him in, my boy!
Yeah, Cricket! You can do it!
-Huh? -Where do you suppose that came from--
-[screams] -Gimme back my sword!
There we go.
Saxon 2.0 is ready to rumble.
[in Saxon's voice] I am more powerful than death itself!
Oh, thank you, Mama! He's perfect.
Scee-use me, ladies. Now, that's a trophy.
Boy, how many times do I have to tell you?
That ain't a fish! That's my sword!
Obviously Gramma has never seen a... swordfish.
[all laughing]
Ah, come on. It's not that funny.
Why is everyone still laughin'?
What's wrong with you people?
This is a nightmare!