| The Game Plan | |
| Season Two, Episode 18 | |
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| Air date | April 4, 2007 |
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Summary[]
As the Christmas holiday draws near, Zeus is captured and challenged by Cronus to a chess game and it's up to Neil's good luck to save Zeus and the holiday.
Plot[]
Jay and Neil are out Christmas shopping at the mall. Jay tries to explain to Neil that he shouldn't be selfish and get things for others. Jay is excited to see a shirt that he thinks will be perfect for Zeus. Neil says he doesn't need anything as he is the king of the gods, but Jay says it's the thought that counts. While Jay goes into the store to buy the shirt, Neil sits down and complains as usual to a goat in the petting zoo, and she begins to speak to him. At first Neil jokes and asks if this is a prank but the goat reveals herself as Amalthea, the caretaker of Zeus when he was a baby and protecting him from Cronus. Neil gets an idea and calls up Hermes to put him thought to Zeus on the PMR.
Zeus is hanging a mistletoe with Hera when Neil tells him about his old nanny and Zeus immediately teleports to the mall. Zeus says that it was not Amalthea, but it is family. All time stops and Amalthea turns into Cronus, who was in disguise to draw Zeus out. They both disappear and time starts back again just as Jay returns.
Back at New Olympia the kids and Gods meet to try and find him. Archie insults Hera's power and she turns his head into that of a donkey. She turns him back and he apologizes. Jay thinks of a way to get him back: Amalthea's Cornucopia, a item that can grant any wish. Hera shows concern and explains that it is in the hands of Fortuna, the goddess of Good Fortune and Luck. Hermes adds that when you deal with her, you put your fate in her hands. They all agree Neil is the best to go on this mission, Jay adding himself.
Quotes[]
Amalthea: I raised Zeus as a baby. Protected him from Cronus.
Neil: By yourself? Wow, it takes 7 of us now. And he's a grown God.
Atlanta: I heard an animal noise coming from the kitchen...
Herry: So you assumed it was me?! (sarcastically) Nice.
Jay: You could do something to help!
Fortuna: I can only wish you the best of luck.
Notes[]
- In the game of chess, Zues is King, with Neil as Queen. Jay and Theresa are Bishops, Atlanta and Archie are Knights, and Odie and Herry are Rooks. All valuable players.
Trivia[]
- This episode features the 4th magical aging, this time Neil turning into a baby.
- This the 3rd holiday episode.
- Fortuna is actually the Roman Goddess of Luck, not the Greek. Her Greek name is Tyche.
- The baby on Fortuna's Wheel of Fortune is actually Jay's baby appearance.
- Possible animation error: When the group is transported back to the mall, Neil is clearly shown wearing pants. But a moment later, his pants are gone.
Cast[]
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Recurring Cast Others |
Magical Items[]
- Xiphos
- Photonic Shield
- Wrist Laser Crossbow
- Cornucopia
- Fortuna's Wheel of Fate
- Magical Chessboard
- Trunk Pistol