"Catch Me Though You Can't" is the forty-first episode of Tom and Jerry Tales. It is directed by TJ House, written by Joe Purdy and storyboard by Kevin Frank.
Synopsis[]
A scientist accidentally zaps Jerry with a gamma-ray, making him super-speedy and nearly impossible for Tom to catch, Jerry saves a duck family from Tom's rampant trampling on the road, Tom goes to great lengths to chase Jerry.
Plot[]
Characters[]
(In order of appearance)[]
- Jerry Mouse
- Tom Cat (main antagonist)
- Mad Scientist
- Spike Bulldog
- Quacker (does not speak)
- Quacker's Siblings
- Mother Duck
Trivia[]
- This is Quacker's first and only appearance in the series.
- The episode plot is similar to the short "Is There a Doctor in the Mouse?" in which Jerry gains super speed and Tom tries various strategies to catch him.
- This episode is a homage to the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons from Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. In fact, legendary Termite Terrace director, Chuck Jones (who created the Road Runner cartoons) worked on Tom and Jerry at MGM in 1963-1967.
- The 4th wall is broken when Tom crashes into the camera at the end and drags the black screen downwards, ending the episode at the same time.
Error[]
- In the title card, Tom's legs were missing despite that it was produced in 16:9 and then cropped to 4:3 when broadcasted on television in that format.
In Other Languages[]
| Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology and notes |
| Portuguese (Brazil) |
Ninguém me Pega | No One Catch Me |
Video[]
Tom And Jerry Santa's Little Helpers Catch Me Though You Can't Warner Bros. Entertainment-0