Is that this the episode of the season? I believe it simply is perhaps.

We choose up instantly the place the final episode left off, with Dr. Enamel’s dad and mom arriving on the Shack. Tina and Gerald Enamel Sr. (performed by Stephanie D’Abruzzo and David Bizzaro, respectively) are on the town to obtain an award at Cavity Con, whereas additionally making their once-a-decade try and sway their son out of the music enterprise and take over the household dental apply.

And like clockwork, Dr. Enamel spins out and should cycle via a “course of” in an effort to get again to his regular self once more, a course of that features making gumbo, impulsively proposing to Penny, and rejectifying shapes of all types. It’s as much as Nora to deliver him again to actuality, or so she thinks. Alongside the best way, we get quite a few flashbacks to how Dr. Enamel and Floyd met and the beginnings of their musical journey collectively.

One factor I believe we have been all anxious about after we first heard about this present is how the Mayhem band might carry a collection. There was actually purpose for skepticism, however that is actually an episode that proved they are often the main focus they usually can develop past the one-joke personas they’ve been up to now. I don’t suppose I’ve ever thought of Dr. Enamel and Floyd having any kind of connection, however I cherished seeing them develop this bond and act like they’ve actually been life-long associates.

And people flashbacks? I like ‘em. They supply pretty apparent solutions to long-standing questions – why is he known as Dr. Enamel? Why is he Sgt. Floyd? – but it surely doesn’t really feel trite or dumb as a result of they play the scenes so earnestly. I additionally like that they only don’t care about any semblance of a coherent timeline of when this stuff occurred and the way previous the characters are. There’s no cheap rationalization they might give as a result of Muppets simply don’t age, and the perfect path is to simply ignore it. And boy oh boy, younger Dr. Enamel and Floyd look and act terrific.

Ultimately, music saves the day and everybody learns one thing necessary – be true to your self, and oldsters ought to settle for their kids for who they’re (hey, that appears well timed for this specific month!). And in addition it’s necessary to floss!

I really suppose that is the stand-out episode of the season, and will there be a season two, I hope they lean extra into storylines like this which can be concerning the characters reasonably than poking enjoyable at web tradition. This simply had the whole lot – nice characters, humorous jokes, good music, and pathos. What extra might you ask for? Perhaps some extra floss – floss toss!

Oh yeah, there’s additionally a subplot the place Animal ships Moog and Nora. It’s about as attention-grabbing and consequential as that sentence makes it sound.

Most Worthwhile Muppet: Dr. Enamel and Floyd actually get to shine on this, and Gerald Sr. is technically the emotional lynchpin of the episode, however man do I like Stephanie as Tina Enamel. She makes a meal out of the whole lot she says.

Most Worthwhile Human: I assume I’ll give it to Nora for making an attempt to get stuff completed. And for having a very good style in cereal.

Musical Spotlight: The episode’s solely full track – “Gotta Be,” which is woven into the story fairly nicely and the ultimate result’s catchy as heck.

Finest Joke: Dr. Enamel pounding the keyboard and crying, “Why?” time and again. Zoot replies, “Huh, perhaps the following line is ‘Z’.” Zoot kills it on this present, people.

Weakest Joke: Perhaps not a joke per se, however the second with Nora gratefully telling Moog “I might kiss you” is awkward.

First Look of…: We solely get a glimpse of the backs of their skulls within the final episode, however as you may inform from above, we meet Dr. Enamel’s dad and mom Tina and Gerald Sr.! They’re enjoyable!

Notable Muppet Fan Easter Egg: The music store younger Floyd works at known as Jerry’s Tunes, established the 12 months Jerry Nelson was born. I’m very glad they put this in.

Notable Cameo: Whereas Stephanie and David are credited as visitor stars, Cedric Yarbrough is the one different celeb within the episode, simply within the chilly open.

Coolest Puppet Trick: I didn’t even give it some thought till skimming via the episode, however Floyd tossing a harmonica, and Dr. Enamel catching it’s a type of “issues that look easy, however in all probability took awhile to do.”

One Extra Factor: So Dr. Enamel’s gold tooth is definitely a gold floss case he’s caught in his mouth? That’s one of many extra sudden developments. I’d think about that wouldn’t really feel very comfy?

Okay, One Extra Factor: Within the credit, “Younger Floyd Pepper” and “Gerald Enamel Jr” are listed as separate from Dr. Enamel and Floyd. Does that imply they’re completely completely different characters?!

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by Shane Keating