Pinky and the Brain season 2 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Brain develops a voice-based power to control minds, which fails to work on Pinky. They replace a radio character, "The Fog," to broadcast Brain's power, but chaos ensues. Later, Brain tries to be recognized as Earth's leader by aliens by altering a space probe's plaque. Aliens arrive, mistaking Brain for Earth's ruler and take them to their planet, Frunobulax. The episode ends with Brain and Pinky trapped on Frunobulax, planning to take over the alien world, followed by a musical number about cheese.

Full Episode S02E13 Recap

### Opening Theme - The iconic "Pinky and the Brain" theme song plays, establishing the show's premise: two lab mice, one a genius and the other insane, aim to take over the world. ### Brain's New Power - Pinky struggles with a radio while Brain develops a new ability to "befog men's minds" using his voice. - Brain demonstrates this power on Pinky, who is unaffected due to his simple-mindedness. ### The Radio Station Plan - Brain devises a plan to replace a radio show character, "The Mist," to broadcast his mind-controlling voice to the masses. - They infiltrate a radio station, with Brain posing as "The Fog." ### The Radio Show Chaos - During the broadcast, Brain attempts to use his powers on the audience. - A series of comedic mishaps occur, involving dramatic radio show storytelling and sound effects. - The episode of "The Mist" ends, and Brain realizes he's lost his mental ability. ### Preparing for the Next Scheme - Pinky and Brain discuss their failed plan and prepare for their next attempt to take over the world. ### The Space Probe - At a space probe exhibit, Brain plans to replace a human representation with his own image to be recognized as Earth's leader by aliens. - He modifies great artworks and music to include himself. ### The Probe Launch - Brain, disguised as a scientist, and Pinky sneak into the launch site. - They attempt to switch the real plaque with Brain's version, but misunderstand the countdown and miss their chance. ### Alien Response - Aliens respond to the probe and arrive on Earth, seeking Earth's leader. - Brain confidently steps forward, but the situation turns unexpected. ### Brain's New Realm - The aliens take Brain and Pinky to their planet, Frunobulax, believing Brain to be Earth's leader. - Brain enjoys the recognition but soon realizes they've been imprisoned. ### Conclusion - Despite being trapped on Frunobulax, Brain remains determined, planning to take over the alien world next. ### Cheese Roll Call - The episode concludes with a musical number about various types of cheese, featuring animated cheeses introducing themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ability does Brain develop in this episode?

Brain develops the ability to "befog men's minds" using his voice.

Why is Pinky unaffected by Brain's new power?

Pinky is unaffected because he is simple-minded.

What character does Brain impersonate at the radio station?

Brain impersonates a character named "The Fog" at the radio station.

What is the plan for using the radio station?

The plan is to broadcast Brain's mind-controlling voice to the masses.

What goes wrong during the radio broadcast?

A series of mishaps occur, including dramatic storytelling and sound effects that disrupt the plan.

What happens at the space probe exhibit?

Brain plans to replace a human representation on a space probe with his own image to be recognized as Earth's leader by aliens.

How do Brain and Pinky sneak into the probe launch site?

They disguise themselves as scientists to gain access to the launch site.

What is the response of the aliens to the space probe?

Aliens arrive on Earth seeking the planet's leader, which Brain believes refers to him.

What happens when Brain and Pinky meet the aliens?

The aliens take them to their planet, Frunobulax, believing Brain to be Earth's leader.

How does the episode end?

Brain and Pinky are trapped on Frunobulax, but Brain plans to take over the alien world next.

What is the theme of the final musical number?

The final musical number is about various types of cheese, with animated cheeses introducing themselves.

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