The Tom and Jerry Show, Truffle Trouble
Season 3, Episode 55
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Ginger brings home a new pet—a mynah bird who can mimic anyone and anything. Rick complains about the money they will have to spend to feed and care for another pet. Spike and Tom are on notice, as somebody's got to go.
Don't Cut the CheeseIt's that special time of year when the Lady of the House's rare, exotic (and very stinky) cheese gets delivered to the manor. It's up to Tom to make sure not a crumb of this cheese—known to be a favorite of mice—goes missing.
When You Leash Expect ItGinger decides she wants to teach Tom to walk on a leash to ensure he gets much-needed exercise. Tom hates the leash and does not want to go for a walk. Finally, they're on their way, much to Tom's chagrin. Back home, Jerry and Tuffy proceed to raid the fridge.
Calamari JerryGinger leaves some frozen fish on the kitchen counter to thaw. Ginger and Rick warn Tom to keep his paws away, or he will not get anything to eat. Soon, a live baby octopus crawls out of the mouth of one of the thawing fish and jumps off the counter, looking for a place to hide. Jerry befriends him and does his best to protect him from Tom.
Drone Sweet DroneUp to their usual antics, Tom, Jerry and Spike get into monkey business with a drone at Rick and Ginger's house.
CattyshackIt's time for the annual croquet tournament at the Manor. The butler tells Tom how important it is to the Lady of the Manor to always win…no matter what! The last thing they need is any pesky rodents interfering with the game. Knowing any sighting of Jerry or Tuffy would cast Tom in a bad light, he's determined to keep them off the lawn.
Live and Let DietThe Lady of the Manor's prize Pomeranian, Alfred, must get some pounds off before the big dog show. The butler suggests exercise—chasing a cat perhaps? Tom happily obliges, as Alfred's successful weight loss guarantees him a cushy spot upstairs. Meanwhile, Jerry aims to sabotage Tom's efforts.
Auntie SocialWhen Rick and Ginger go to a couple's retreat, they leave Tom with Rick's Auntie Louella. Hearing that she's a whiz in the kitchen, Jerry comes along. The old woman is sweet, but she has a nasty little lap dog that bedevils Tom like crazy. Louella keeps treating Tom poorly, and Tom and Jerry make their plans to escape.
A SnootfulThe Lady of the House's cousins, the Van der Snoots, visit with their prize-winning Persian cat, Prancy Van der Snoot. Tom is warned to make sure that Snooty doesn't catch sight of the pesky manor mice, lest she get upset or dirty her snowy white paws chasing the vermin. Tom is on it, but nothing goes as planned...
Chew ToyTom is watching a hypnotist on TV, when the words "you are asleep" hit him hard. He becomes a virtual rag doll and ends up in a jumble of junk for Rick and Ginger's yard sale. A woman who thinks he's a stuffed animal buys him. Jerry feels bad and hops aboard the car to rescue Tom.
Home Away from HomeTom falls asleep inside a rolled-up carpet left out on the curb by Rick with a "free" sign attached. When the new owners unload their pickup truck and leave the carpet in front of their home, a sleepy Tom doesn't notice at first that everything is similar to, but a little different than, his usual surroundings. Soon Tom feels that he's landed in bizarro world.
From Riches to RagsAfter a series of beatings from Tom, Jerry storms off into his mouse hole. Soon he falls asleep and dreams himself to be the Lord of Downton Abbey! Tom is now servant to Lord Jerry, and the Master wastes no time in making Tom's life miserable. Tom is caught in the act of exacting revenge, so Lord Jerry challenges Tom to a duel in the dream world.
Frown and CountryJerry is feeling lonely and wishes he had a girlfriend. Spike explains spring fever to Tom and they leave him be. Jerry's mood improves when he gets a message from his brawny cousin Muscles, who has fixed him up with his girlfriend's friend for a double date.
It's All RelativeWhen Jerry's country cousins visit the Abbey, the cook is convinced Downton is in the midst of a vermin invasion! Cates (the butler) presses Tom into service with the threat of becoming a stable cat otherwise. Tom pursues the cunning, feisty bumpkins, and Jerry, throughout the manor, and they delight in making surprise appearances to Tom in awkward moments.
Vegged OutJerry discovers the mysterious phobia cats have toward cucumbers and is inspired to try it out on Tom. After freaking Tom out repeatedly, Butch steps in to counsel Tom and help him overcome his fear, only Butch is far from immune himself. The two encounter more and more trouble as they deal with their phobia.
Lost MarblesA dim-witted cat walks into the detective agency asking for help. It seems he has lost his marbles: He's the city's champion marble player and has either misplaced his case of lucky marbles, or it's been stolen. The cat is desperate to find them before the big tournament. It's up to Tom and Jerry to retrace the cat's steps and solve this mystery.
Lame DuckGinger and Rick have installed a new birdbath, and Little Quacker has taken up residence in it. Ginger forbids Tom from going out in the back and has Rick move Spike's house. The dog and cat soon unite to return Little Quacker to the pond without Ginger finding out they're responsible for sending him packing.
Vocal YokelLittle Quacker develops the ability to sing like Pavarotti. But when Tom plots to use this to win a prize on the "Pets With Talent" TV show, Little Quacker refuses and Jerry covers for him. As things continue to snowball, it's up to Tom to attempt saving the day.
It Ain't Over Until the Cat Lady SingsWhen Kitty Caterwaul goes missing the night before the opening of her new musical, "Kitty Foiled," her agent begs Tom and Jerry to take on the case. The search leads the detectives backstage, where they encounter chaos and no shortage of people who could have had a motive. Will the clues lead them to a culprit much closer to home?
Vampire StateOn the edge of the village of Catsylvania, a bat snatches up Tom by his tail. He is carried off to a castle in the mountains and emerges in a full Dracula cape and fangs. The real Dracula appears and demands a snack. Tom swoops down on a tiny mouse village, scaring the villagers and carrying off a few. An angry mob with torches and rakes call on Jerry Van Mouseling to go rescue their kin.
Hamster HooplaAfter Ginger keeps an abandoned pet hamster unbeknown to Rick, Jerry takes its place after the hamster scurries off. However, Jerry soon gets displaced by baby hamsters that keep multiplying. Soon the situation is out of control.
Tuff ShootingUnder-Butler Tom helps the Lord of the Manor have a trouble-free afternoon hunting with his guests shooting skeet, and Tom's only job is to keep handing clay birds to the head butler. But Tom gets distracted when he sees Jerry and Tuffy eating the fabulous spread of food for the Lord's guests! Tom is so mad he abandons his duty and rushes Jerry and Tuffy, leading to an epic chase.
Stolen HeartWhen a gorgeous feline walks into the Cat and Mouse Detective Agency, Tom is immediately smitten. But someone has already stolen her heart—a heart-shaped cake made for a gangster and his fiancée on their upcoming engagement. He asked for the expensive engagement ring to be baked into the batter as a Valentine's Day surprise, but the cake and the jewelry were stolen from the bakery window.
Anger MismanagementInside the house, Tom and Jerry get into a full-on brawl. Steam comes out of their ears as they face off. Just then, Ginger and Rick walk in, grab both by the scruff of their necks, and says they have to learn to deal with their anger. Ginger shoves a copy of an anger management book at them. Spike and Tom both roll their eyes but agree to make an effort.
Battle of the ButlersOld Snelgrove, the senior butler, is retiring. There is an open backyard Olympics on the estate to see who will replace him. When the contestants in the field are narrowed down to Butch and Tom, what will the final outcome be?
The Last LaughRed Herring complains to Tom and Jerry that he keeps hearing laughter everywhere he goes. Tom and Jerry bodyguard Red to prevent him from doing anything that might provoke laughter, but Red's goof-ups and fails soon have even them convulsed. Gradually, it gets loud enough that Tom and Jerry can hear it too. Will they find the true source of the laughter?
Eggstra CreditTom and Jerry awake to the smell of eggs being cooked in the kitchen – Ginger and Rick are making breakfast courtesy of their neighbor's fresh eggs. Ginger and Rick talk about how their new neighbor has a suburban henhouse and is raising their own produce. Tom and Jerry team up to target the henhouse for a heist, but it's easier said than done.
Kid StuffA little baby goat butts his head through a distant wall of the estate and starts nibbling the grass. At first, he helps Tom with the yardwork but then causes chaos throughout the manor. Tom and Jerry are left to deal with the kid.
The Invisible CatOn another scary night in the castle, The Invisible Cat wants nothing more than to catch mice. After it picks up and carries Jerry and Tuffy, Tom is really confused (and spooked) to see the two mice "magically" float through the air! When Tom accidentally smacks The Invisible Cat in the face and knocks Jerry and Tuffy free of his hold, it sparks a slapstick fight between the two cats.
Costume Party SmartyAs Rick and Ginger prepare for a costume party, Tom tries to score some snacks. Jerry and Tuffy are out to do the same. Spike and Tom are initially confused by the guests' costumes. Determined to get their paws on as much party food as they can, however, they contrive their own costumes to crash the party. Will they get away with it?
Catching Some Z'sOn the outskirts of Catsylvania, zombie cats pop up out of the ground as Tom passes a cemetery, so Tom runs to Jerry Van Mouseling for help. At first, the mouse thinks Tom is a zombie cat or Frankenstein-cat and tries repelling him. However, once Jerry understands the problem, he and his band of angry peasant mice help fight the zombie cats.
You Are What You EatRick and Ginger wake up late and, in their hurry, they accidentally put dog food in Tom's bowl and cat food in Spike's. This causes Spike to behave like a cat and Tom to act like a dog. Although they're confused at first, they soon eat other types of food and discover how it makes them act.
Eagle Eye JerryWhile Rick and Ginger take a mountain hike, Tom and Jerry befriend three cute baby eaglets and help them learn to fly. However, soon Tom must face a bobcat.
Not My TykeSpike orders Tom and Jerry to watch Tyke while he's away, but instead Tom takes the opportunity to chase Jerry in the backyard. Suddenly, Tyke is nowhere to be seen and the front gate is wide open! Tom and Jerry must find the pup in time or face Spike's beating.
A Head For ScienceOn the edge of the village of Catsylvania, Tom is carried off to Dr. Frankenstein's castle lab. Several lightning bolts later, a monster comes to life: a nine-foot-tall hulk with Tom's relatively tiny head sewn on. Frankenstein orders the monster to go terrorize the village, but it has problems focusing after Tom's head sees Jerry in the lab.
Everyone Into the PoolWhen Tom and Jerry go to a pool party at Toodles's place, Tom shows off in the pool with ridiculous stunts. Butch and Meathead arrive, adding more rivalry to the party. Soon, Toodles suggests they play a game of water polo, which reaches a fever pitch before long.
Double Dog TroubleSpike the bulldog comes to Tom and Jerry, complaining he is being harassed by unknown creditors, ex-girlfriends, and other problems due to identity theft. They take the case on and go in search of who could be using Spike's name. It quickly becomes equally confusing for them to sort out.
Hyde and ShriekA fast-talking sales cat named Dr. Jake L. appears to Tom from a trap door in the floor, selling "Ache-Eee Bones" tonic. However, when the doctor sees Jerry and Tuffy, he instantly turns into the slobbering Mr. Hyde-Cat and chases them, but then changes back to the doctor. Tom wants to buy the tonic but soon finds out what's happening with the visiting cat and tries to get rid of him.
FrenemiesWhen Rick and Ginger argue on their anniversary, Cupid decides to get involved. However, he gets a head injury in a chase between Tom and Jerry and forgets who he is. Now it's on Tom and Jerry to remind Cupid of his identity and help Ginger and Rick stop fighting.
Cat CopGinger brings home an aerosol can of Rat Cop, rat and mouse repellent, to help Tom do his job. And it's not your typical rodent repellent! When the spray makes a human-shaped cop appear, it yells at Jerry and starts pursuit, along with Tom.
Hockey JockeysJerry and Tuffy discover Ginger's surprise for Rick in the garage: a brand-new air hockey table. They enjoy floating in zero gravity before Tom comes in and stops the fun. Soon, Butch challenges Tom to a game, until they start chasing Tuffy into the house and out back.
Dis-Repair ManWhen Tom and Jerry break a picture frame on the wall, Rick gives Tom an ultimatum that he's out for good if he breaks one more thing. Despite Tom's earnest response, he breaks something right after Rick leaves to purchase a new frame. Attempting to fix the problem, Tom borrows tools and coveralls from a repair truck nearby but can't stop breaking things in the repair process.
The Royal TreatmentWhen Jerry overhears that a brand-new butler will arrive at the household later that day, the crafty mouse whips together a butler's outfit and knocks on the door, pretending to be the new arrival—to get unbridled access to the pantry. How long will Jerry's disguise work, and what happens when the real butler arrives?
The Beast from the BayouWhen Tom goes through reverse evolution and is transformed into a swamp monster, he uses it to his advantage, scaring creatures that frightened him earlier. Soon he sees Van Mouseling in the woods and can't resist chasing him all over.
Lightning Bug BluesKept awake by Tom watching TV, Jerry goes outside and encounters some lightning bugs. The smallest one can't keep up, so Jerry steals Tom's energy drink for the little guy. It helps, but soon the super-charged bug causes unexpected issues for Tom and Jerry.
Wrap StarSkullie warns Tom that it's almost midnight, so he'd best be on alert for one of the Catsylvania ghouls to show up. Tom reaches for a towel to wipe the soap out of his eyes but is shocked to discover that he's not using a towel at all, but a Mummy-cat's wrap! Soon, the Mummy-cat finds ways to freak out Tom and befuddle him, Jerry and Tuffy all over the house.
Perfume PartyHoping to woo Toodles, Tom decides to make some homemade perfume for her. He throws in many unusual ingredients and gets a surprisingly pleasant outcome, getting the attention he craved. However, soon Tom and Jerry must come up with a plan when the heavenly scent turns bad.
Charm School DropoutsWhen Tom and Butch both arrive to ask out Toodles, their competitive behavior prompts her to send them away to a charm school she recently attended. But how will they fare in the grueling etiquette courses taught by elegant cat instructors?
Driven CrazyThings go awry when Cates orders Tom to clean and inspect the family automobile. Tom, Jerry and Tuffy end up taking the car into the countryside and doing their best to control it. As Tom reads and attempts to follow the instruction manual, Jerry and Tuffy help, but they also suffer many near-misses.
Alley Oops!Butch gets muscled out of his alley by a bullying runt of an alley cat and Tom, Jerry and Spike team up to help Butch win back his territory (and keep him out of theirs).
Saddle SoreheadsBedfordshire Bertie, a champion show horse, runs away and hides on the estate grounds, where Jerry does his best to help her hide from nosey Tom. Bertie is stressed out over a big upcoming meet, but Jerry has a calming effect on her. When Tom catches up with them, he, too, helps the horse overcome her nerves and get back to her old self.
Magic Hat CatA magician's hat is left behind at Ginger and Rick's house. Jerry runs into it, but when Tom reaches in after him, all he gets are multiple magician props. Tyke and Spike soon join in, and the top hat continues to wreak havoc.
Tom's Tangled WebIn Catsylvania, a strange flying bug bites Tom, transforming him into a Tom-sized bug monster. Van Mouseling saves the village with an old-fashioned canister of bug poison, and Tom flies off to the abandoned castle on the hill. But Tom's troubles aren't over yet! Inside, he must deal with huge spider webs and a spider the size of a truck.
Truffle TroubleWhile mopping the kitchen floor, Tom uses an odd-looking sponge on a plate to clean up the mess. But the "sponge" turns out to be a rare truffle, which the estate's new pig ate. To pacify Cates, Tom and Jerry must find out whether the animal is also good at hunting truffles.
Cuckoo ClockGinger places her granny's old cuckoo clock in the hall, and it still works! However, the newly arrived clock causes issues when Tom wants to catch the tiny wooden bird inside and Tuffy wants to befriend it.
Plant FoodAt midnight, a gothic lady cat appears with her favorite sinister plant creatures including her personal favorite: Fang, a big man-eating plant. As long as it's sealed in the hothouse, nothing can go wrong. But Tom, Jerry and Tuffy soon have their hands full with the escaped plant.
Bird FlueCates appears and assigns Tom the job of sweeping the estate's chimneys, warning him not to upset the Duchess's new exotic pet bird. Unfortunately, both the pet bird and a stork at the top of the chimney think Jerry is a worm. Soon chaos breaks out, hurting Tom's cleaning efforts.
A Star ForlornWhen Tom finds out he won a contest to be in a cat food commercial, his behavior turns smug. This irritates Jerry, who goes to great lengths to ruin the commercial shoot at the house as Tom struggles in his role.
Eggs on a TrainPeter, a pretentious cheapskate poodle, demands that Tom and Jerry help protect his precious sapphire egg on a train journey but won't pay their fare. The cat and mouse become stowaways and go to a lot of trouble to do their job, but the outcome is unexpected.
Game ChangerAs Jerry and Tuffy play marbles, Tom throws a soccer ball in their direction and upsets the game. This sparks a chase between Tom and Jerry, and Jerry takes cover in a room that looks like a giant chessboard. As more chess pieces show up, Tom and Jerry attempt their best to outplay them.
Bars and StripesAfter catching a crook, Tom and Jerry are framed, and the police chase them instead of the true criminal. Tom and Jerry must go on the lam as they try to avoid jail time.
Rosemary's GravyBecause of an injured foot, Rick stays home with Ginger's mother, Rosemary, taking care of him. Rosemary brings her infamous fat-free-dairy-free whole wheat gravy, and she quickly puts Rick, Spike and Tom on nutritious diets. Antics and fights break out as Rick and the pets crave real food.
Hula WhoopsTom and Jerry take a case for Toodles' cousin in Hawaii, hoping to sneak in some rest and relaxation, but it's no vacation. The cousin's missing pineapple plant is only the starting place of the investigation as Tom and Jerry track down the culprit in this tropical environment.
Kiss and MakeupTom is chasing the mice around the haunted house when midnight strikes, and he finds himself face-to-face with a green-faced beast who's just as surprised to encounter Tom. It's soon revealed to be Toodles, who's a good witch brewing magic beauty products. Although Tom is enchanted at first, things stop going smoothly when he helps with her potions.
No ContestAfter entering Tyke in an agility contest, Spike sets up a course for the puppy in the backyard. Soon, Spike decides the course isn't hard enough and gets Tom to help, bending Tom into pretzel-like positions for Tyke to leap over, through, or into. After all this preparation, Tyke must still make it to the competition on time.
Bull FightTom and Jerry take a case from a mother tortoise to find out where her son Seymour is sneaking off to at night. They discover Seymour is self-training to win a championship boxing match, planning to pay off bills with the prize money so his mom can quit the car wash. When he offers Tom and Jerry a cut of the money to keep his secret, they take it and agree to train him—but it won't be easy.
Whack a GopherGinger and Rick's vegetable garden is growing, and they need a way to keep out the gophers. Ginger says traps are cruel, but Tom can handle the task! However, things start getting out of hand when a lady gopher falls in love with Jerry, and the two plan a garden raid together.
Mirror ImageSkullie tells Tom that he won't have to sweat a visit from one of the spooks tonight. However, Tom is soon drawn to a full-length mirror that causes no shortage of trouble. As he gets pulled into the mirror, an evil reflection cat trades places with him. Tuffy and Jerry enter the mirror world too and must fight their reflection selves for survival.
Fortune HuntersWhen Stinker, the trash-loving dog, comes by looking for help, Tom and Jerry aren't inclined to take the case until they hear it involves a missing fortune. So, they're disappointed when they find out Stinker is searching for a lost fortune cookie from his Chinese takeout to learn his fate. Retracing the dog's steps, they chase the fortune cookie's trail through town.
A Game of BonesAfter Tyke digs up, Hammy, Spike's lucky bone, Spike reburies it right away because it's bad luck to remove it. Soon afterward, Tom gets a set of toy dog bones that do tricks, and he teases Spike and Tyke with them. When the whirly-bone buries itself and unearths Hammy for a second time, Spike recruits the other animals to help prevent the bad luck he expects.
Suitable for FramingA ghost paints a flattering portrait of Tom, but Tom is stingy with his payment and the ghost casts a spell on the portrait. Strange things start happening as the portrait absorbs injuries and calories that should be affecting Tom. However, soon Jerry and Tuffy figure out what's going on and use it to their advantage.
Springtime for SpikeWhen Rick and Ginger are asked to dog-sit for a friend's French poodle, Sabrina, Tom is initially on his guard, but soon he's practically eating out of her hand. Next, Spike falls for Sabrina and does everything he can to impress her with how kind he is to Tom. How long will everyone's behavior be affected by Sabrina's presence?
Knighty Knight KnightTom, Jerry and Tuffy have a run-in with a moving suit of armor. The knight scares Tom away, but Jerry makes a brave stand because he thinks the knight is Tom in disguise. Jerry eventually trips the suit of armor and finds out it's inhabited by three kittens. Relieved at first, the pets soon realize that battling one haunted knight is nothing compared to battling three real-life kittens.
Calorie CountJerry's high-born cousin Count DaCalories—a haughty city mouse—visits the estate. At first, he acts sleek and refined, but soon he can't resist pigging out and going on multiple kitchen raids. As his paunch grows, it becomes more and more difficult for him to outrun Tom and stay out of sight of the Duchess's visitor.
Phan-Tom of the OompahIn Catsylvania, the peasant mice oompah band plays onstage at the auditorium. As the bandleader's lovely daughter, Gretta, hits a high note in her rousing song, Tom—in a mask and hood—swings in on a rope and abducts her. Van Mouseling and the peasant band chase him through the rafters and backstage, but Tom escapes with his captive to a subterranean lair. Will the mice manage to free Gretta?
Ballad of the Catnip KidAfter Tom drifts off to sleep, a tumbleweed blows into his face, and he discovers that the kitchen looks like an old west saloon. The bartender, Spike, and customers recognize him as the Catnip Kid. Then he sees himself in the mirror—dressed like a gunslinger, a silver-plated pea shooter holstered to his hip! Will Sherriff Jerry bring him to justice in this western adventure?
All Cat JazzTom blows on a trumpet to dislodge Jerry from his hiding place, which leads to Frankie the rat convincing Tom he's a great trumpeter. Frankie plays manager, Jerry joins in as percussionist, and they audition neighborhood animals for a third member of their jazz trio. Unfortunately, when Spike is chosen on the upright double bass, rivalries spark up and nerves threaten the trio's success.
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- Tom has to enlist the neighborhood cats to help him remove the cat hairs from Rick's new massage chair.
- CrewDarrell Van Citters (Director)
- GenreKids
- Seasons4
- ChannelBoomerang