Pinky and the Brain season 1 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In this episode, Brain devises a plan to use static electricity for world domination by building a massive clothes dryer, the Titano-Cycle 4000, requiring $14 billion and 59 cents. To fund this, they create a fake country, Brainania, on Island "X" and attempt to secure a loan from the U.S. government by pretending to be in crisis. Their scheme leads to an accidental declaration of war against the U.S. but is resolved with a peace treaty, promising them the needed funds. However, a volcanic eruption destroys Brainania and their plans, forcing them back to the drawing board, undeterred in their quest to take over the world.

Full Episode S01E09 Recap

### Opening Theme - The iconic theme song plays, introducing Pinky and the Brain, two lab mice with plans to take over the world. One is a genius (Brain), and the other's insane (Pinky). ### Brain's New Plan - Dressed in scavenged garments, Brain reveals tonight's world domination plan: harnessing static electricity. - Demonstrates static cling's potential using a balloon, envisioning a global-scale version. - Plans to build the Titano-Cycle 4000, a massive clothes dryer, needing $14 billion and 59 cents. ### Funding the Scheme - Pinky suggests a tooth fairy scheme; Brain dismisses it. - Brain decides to raise funds by duping the U.S. government into giving them foreign aid for a fake country. ### The Journey to Island "X" - They travel to Island "X", deciding it will be their new nation, "Brainania". - Pinky names geographical features after themselves, including the "Fjord of Pinky". ### Establishing Brainania - Brain plans to solicit U.S. foreign aid by pretending Brainania is in crisis. - They meet island natives and claim to be emissaries of their volcano god, impressing them with simple tricks. ### Duping the U.S. Government - Brain and Pinky, disguised as foreign dignitaries, visit the State Department to request aid for Brainania. - They encounter skepticism but manage to secure an audience with officials. ### Escalating to War - A misunderstanding leads to Brainania "declaring war" on the U.S., creating an international incident. - The situation escalates, with Brain and Pinky appearing on national television to discuss Brainania's stance. ### The Peace Treaty - Last-minute diplomacy leads to a peace treaty signing at the White House, where Brain aims to secure the loan. - The U.S. agrees to the loan in exchange for Brainania storing nuclear waste. ### The Downfall - Returning to Island "X", they find it deserted, the natives having fled due to volcanic activity. - A volcanic eruption destroys Brainania and their hopes for the loan, leaving them to return to the lab. ### Conclusion - Despite the setback, Brain remains determined to try taking over the world again the next night.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brain's plan to take over the world in this episode?

Brain plans to use static electricity on a global scale by building a massive clothes dryer, the Titano-Cycle 4000.

How do Brain and Pinky plan to fund their world domination scheme?

They decide to dupe the U.S. government into giving them foreign aid by creating a fake country called Brainania.

What are the names of the geographical features on Island "X"?

The volcano is named Mount Brain, the clearing is Brain Flats, and there is a water feature named the Fjord of Pinky.

How do Brain and Pinky convince the island natives they are emissaries of their god?

They perform simple tricks, such as creating fire from a box and making bubbles, which impress the natives.

What causes Brainania to "declare war" on the U.S.?

A misunderstanding during a conversation with a State Department official leads to an accidental declaration of war.

What is the outcome of the peace treaty negotiations with the U.S.?

Brain and Pinky secure a peace treaty and a promise of the foreign aid loan in exchange for storing nuclear waste in Brainania.

What ultimately happens to Brainania?

A volcanic eruption destroys Brainania, nullifying their plans and forcing Brain and Pinky to return to the lab.

What does Brain say they will do the next night after their plan fails?

Brain declares that they will try to take over the world again, as they do every night.

Pinky and the Brain season 1 episode 9

Brainania