'''"Hitch in the Works"''' is the tenth episode of the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''Zelda'' animated series]], but the twelfth in production order. It was first aired in the United States and Canada on November 10, 1989.
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'''"Hitch in the Works"''' is the tenth episode of {{TLoZ|TV Series}}, but the twelfth in production order. It was first aired in the United States and Canada on November 10, 1989.
==Plot==
==Plot==
:''See also: [[Hitch in the Works/Episode transcript|Episode transcript]]''
:''See also: [[Hitch in the Works/Episode transcript|Episode transcript]]''
[[Link]] attempts to sneak out of the [[North Castle|castle]] in order to go [[fishing]], but [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] runs into him and informs him that he needs to do chores around the castle if he wants to earn his keep since Ganon hasn't attacked in weeks.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=No! Ganon hasn't attacked in weeks and it's time you started earning your keep. There's chores to be done.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> While filling the castle's lamps with oil, Link spies a strange mechanical robot that takes a few steps toward him and promptly shatters; much to the dismay of its builder, [[Doof]] the handyman. Doof tells Link that the robot was supposed to be his assistant.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Oh, it was supposed to be my assistant. Help with the chores. Didn't work though.|name=Doof|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Link encourages him to try again so that the young hero will do less work,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Hey, don't give up yet. Any adventure that means doing less work is ok with me. Go on, give 'er another try.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> but Doof's magic only causes the robot to go haywire, using a mop as a pogo stick and making a mess.
{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link|link}} attempts to sneak out of {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|North Castle|link}} in order to go {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Fishing|link}}, but {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Princess Zelda|display=Zelda|link}} runs into him and informs him that he needs to do chores around the castle if he wants to earn his keep since {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon|link}} hasn't attacked in weeks.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=No! Ganon hasn't attacked in weeks and it's time you started earning your keep. There's chores to be done.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> While filling the castle's lamps with oil, {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} spies a strange mechanical robot that takes a few steps toward him and promptly shatters; much to the dismay of its {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof|link}} the handyman. {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}} tells {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} that the robot was supposed to be his assistant.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Oh, it was supposed to be my assistant. Help with the chores. Didn't work though.|name=Doof|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} encourages him to try again so that the young hero will do less work,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Hey, don't give up yet. Any adventure that means doing less work is ok with me. Go on, give 'er another try.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> but {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}}'s magic only causes the robot to go haywire, using a mop as a pogo stick and making a mess.
While Link and Doof are chasing the robot, some of [[Ganon]]'s [[Moblin]]s infiltrate the castle by using a secret trapdoor under the floor tiles. The Moblins break Doof's robot again,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Oh, darn it! I just fixed that!|name=Doof|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> and during their battle with Link, ensnare him in a net. Doof attempts to help by casting a spell on the robot again, allowing Link enough time to defeat the Moblins while they are distracted by it.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Oh, I must help Link! Alakazoo!|name=Doof|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Unfortunately, a hit from a Moblin's [[Boomerang]] causes the robot to collapse once more, knocking Link unconscious. When he wakes up, he is being scolded by Zelda for making such a mess and sleeping on the job.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=You were sleeping on the job, THAT'S what happened.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> He tries to tell her about the Moblins he defeated,<ref>{{cite episode|quote= No, no. I remember now! There was a bunch of Moblins. Like 50 or 60 of them, yeah! And I bravely and heroically fought them off. So, uh, yeah.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> but she doesn't believe him.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=A likely story. I don't see any Moblins. All I see is a bunch of junk on the floor that needs to be picked up. So get to it, ''hero''. And no more naps, ok?|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Link then asks Doof if he can conjure up some fake Moblins so he can "rescue" Zelda and get out of doing the chores.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Say, Doof. Could you make up some fake Moblins, that look real, I mean. [...] That way, see, I can save Zelda from the fake Moblins and get out of doing these stupid chores.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> However, Zelda overhears their discussion as she was cleaning a nearby door.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Hmm...that's what YOU think, Link.|name=Princess Zelda|episode=10}}</ref>
While {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} and {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}} are chasing the robot, some of {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon}}'s {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin|link}} infiltrate the castle by using a secret trapdoor under the floor tiles. The {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}} break {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}}'s robot again,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Oh, darn it! I just fixed that!|name=Doof|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> and during their battle with {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}}, ensnare him in a net. {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}} attempts to help by casting a spell on the robot again, allowing {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} enough time to defeat the {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}} while they are distracted by it.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Oh, I must help Link! Alakazoo!|name=Doof|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Unfortunately, a hit from a {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}}'s {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Boomerang|link}} causes the robot to collapse once more, knocking {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} unconscious. When he wakes up, he is being scolded by Zelda for making such a mess and sleeping on the job.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=You were sleeping on the job, THAT'S what happened.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> He tries to tell her about the {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}} he defeated,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote= No, no. I remember now! There was a bunch of Moblins. Like 50 or 60 of them, yeah! And I bravely and heroically fought them off. So, uh, yeah.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> but she doesn't believe him.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=A likely story. I don't see any Moblins. All I see is a bunch of junk on the floor that needs to be picked up. So get to it, ''hero''. And no more naps, ok?|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} then asks {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}} if he can conjure up some fake {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}} so he can "rescue" Zelda and get out of doing the chores.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Say, Doof. Could you make up some fake Moblins, that look real, I mean. [...] That way, see, I can save Zelda from the fake Moblins and get out of doing these stupid chores.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> However, Zelda overhears their discussion as she was cleaning a nearby door.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Hmm...that's what YOU think, Link.|name=Princess Zelda|episode=10}}</ref>
[[File:Ceremony 2 (Hitch in the Works).png|thumb|right|Link stops the wedding]]
[[File:Ceremony 2 (Hitch in the Works).png|thumb|right|Link stops the wedding]]
Meanwhile, in the Underworld, Ganon reveals his plans to put a [[Jewel of Control]] on Zelda, forcing her to marry him and make him ruler of [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{cite episode|quote=I wanted that princess. But once I place this Jewel of Control around her neck, the princess will do anythingI say--even "Marry me!" Aha ha ha ha! And make ME ruler of all Hyrule! Aha ha ha ha!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Back at the castle, the Moblins catch Zelda and Link off-guard, because they both assume that they are Doof's fake Moblins, and not real ones.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=If Link thinks his fake Moblins will scare me, he's in for a surprise.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|quote=Those Moblins are real!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Despite Link's attempts to stop the Moblins, Zelda is taken to Ganon's lair where he places the Jewel around Zelda's neck, forcing her to say yes to his marriage proposal.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=What?! If you think I'm gonna marry you, pigface, you're--absolutely right. I WILL marry Ganon.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref>
Meanwhile, in the {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Underworld|link}}, {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon}} reveals his plans to put a {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Jewel of Control|link}} on Zelda, forcing her to marry him and make him ruler of {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Hyrule|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=I wanted that princess. But once I place this Jewel of Control around her neck, the princess will do anything I say--even "Marry me!" Aha ha ha ha! And make ME ruler of all Hyrule! Aha ha ha ha!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Back at the castle, the {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}} catch Zelda and {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} off-guard, because they both assume that they are {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}}'s fake {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}}, and not real ones.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=If Link thinks his fake Moblins will scare me, he's in for a surprise.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Those Moblins are real!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Despite {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}}'s attempts to stop the {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}}, Zelda is taken to {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon}}'s lair where he places the Jewel around Zelda's neck, forcing her to say yes to his marriage proposal.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=What?! If you think I'm gonna marry you, pigface, you're--absolutely right. I WILL marry Ganon.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref>
After defeating several [[Stalfos]], Link makes his way into Ganon's lair and interrupts the ceremony, only to discover that Zelda does not want to be rescued.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=No. I'm marrying Ganon.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Ganon tells him that she is under his control, and then summons a [[Gleeok]] from the [[Evil Jar]] to attack Link.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=She's under my control, hero! And as for you, you have your own problems!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Link fires three Sword Beams at the monster's necks, but the heads separate and come after him. He skillfully dodges their attacks, causing them to fly straight into Ganon. Back above ground, Link tries to get Zelda to kiss him for rescuing her, but the princess blames the debacle on Link, who was trying to scare her with fake Moblins.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=No! I just remembered, this is all YOUR fault! [...] Yes! If you hadn't been trying to scare me with those fake Moblins, this never would've happened!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> She then promptly screams and jumps into Link's arms when she sees one, which turns out to be Doof's fake Moblin after all.
After defeating several {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Stalfos|link}}, {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} makes his way into {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon}}'s lair and interrupts the ceremony, only to discover that Zelda does not want to be rescued.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=No. I'm marrying Ganon.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon}} tells him that she is under his control, and then summons a {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Gleeok|link}} from the {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Evil Jar|link}} to attack {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}}.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=She's under my control, hero! And as for you, you have your own problems!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} fires three {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Sword Beam|link}} at the monster's necks, but the heads separate and come after him. He skillfully dodges their attacks, causing them to fly straight into {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon}}. Back above ground, {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}} tries to get Zelda to kiss him for rescuing her, but the princess blames the debacle on {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}}, who was trying to scare her with fake {{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}}.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=No! I just remembered, this is all YOUR fault! [...] Yes! If you hadn't been trying to scare me with those fake Moblins, this never would've happened!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> She then promptly screams and jumps into {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link}}'s arms when she sees one, which turns out to be {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof}}'s fake {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin}} after all.
==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[Link]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link|link}}
*[[Princess Zelda]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Princess Zelda|link}}
*[[Ganon]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon|link}}
*[[Doof]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Doof|link}}
==Enemies==
=={{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Enemy}}==
*[[Moblin]]s
*{{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin|link}}
*[[Stalfos]]
*{{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Stalfos|link}}
*[[Gleeok]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Gleeok|link}}
==Items==
=={{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Item}}==
*[[Crissword]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Crissword|link}}
*[[Bomb]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Bomb|link}}
*[[Magical Shield]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Magical Shield|link}}
*[[Boomerang]] (used by a Moblin)
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Boomerang|link}} (used by a {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Moblin|link}})
*[[Jewel of Control]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Jewel of Control|link}}
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
|align=left
|fr= Du beau travail
|frM= A fine piece of work/Good job
|it= Un lavoro ingiusto
|itM= An unfair work/job
}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This episode marks one of the few times Ganon has shown any romantic interest in [[Princess Zelda]].
*This episode marks one of the few times {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Ganon|link}} has shown any romantic interest in {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Princess Zelda|link}}.
*The monster presiding over the wedding ceremony looks similar to the [[Magician]] from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''. He also appears to be based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Reaper Grim Reaper], but may be a [[Wizzrobe]] holding a scythe.
*The monster presiding over the wedding ceremony looks similar to the {{Term|TAoL|Magician|link}} from {{TAoL}}. He also appears to be based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Reaper Grim Reaper], but may be a {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Wizzrobe|link}} holding a scythe.
"Hitch in the Works" is the tenth episode of The Legend of Zelda TV series, but the twelfth in production order. It was first aired in the United States and Canada on November 10, 1989.
Link attempts to sneak out of North Castle in order to go Fishing, but Zelda runs into him and informs him that he needs to do chores around the castle if he wants to earn his keep since Ganon hasn't attacked in weeks.[1] While filling the castle's lamps with oil, Link spies a strange mechanical robot that takes a few steps toward him and promptly shatters; much to the dismay of its Doof the handyman. Doof tells Link that the robot was supposed to be his assistant.[2]Link encourages him to try again so that the young hero will do less work,[3] but Doof's magic only causes the robot to go haywire, using a mop as a pogo stick and making a mess.
While Link and Doof are chasing the robot, some of Ganon's Moblins infiltrate the castle by using a secret trapdoor under the floor tiles. The Moblins break Doof's robot again,[4] and during their battle with Link, ensnare him in a net. Doof attempts to help by casting a spell on the robot again, allowing Link enough time to defeat the Moblins while they are distracted by it.[5] Unfortunately, a hit from a Moblin's Boomerang causes the robot to collapse once more, knocking Link unconscious. When he wakes up, he is being scolded by Zelda for making such a mess and sleeping on the job.[6] He tries to tell her about the Moblins he defeated,[7] but she doesn't believe him.[8]Link then asks Doof if he can conjure up some fake Moblins so he can "rescue" Zelda and get out of doing the chores.[9] However, Zelda overhears their discussion as she was cleaning a nearby door.[10]
Link stops the wedding
Meanwhile, in the Underworld, Ganon reveals his plans to put a Jewel of Control on Zelda, forcing her to marry him and make him ruler of Hyrule.[11] Back at the castle, the Moblins catch Zelda and Link off-guard, because they both assume that they are Doof's fake Moblins, and not real ones.[12][13] Despite Link's attempts to stop the Moblins, Zelda is taken to Ganon's lair where he places the Jewel around Zelda's neck, forcing her to say yes to his marriage proposal.[14]
After defeating several Stalfos, Link makes his way into Ganon's lair and interrupts the ceremony, only to discover that Zelda does not want to be rescued.[15]Ganon tells him that she is under his control, and then summons a Gleeok from the Evil Jar to attack Link.[16]Link fires three Sword Beams at the monster's necks, but the heads separate and come after him. He skillfully dodges their attacks, causing them to fly straight into Ganon. Back above ground, Link tries to get Zelda to kiss him for rescuing her, but the princess blames the debacle on Link, who was trying to scare her with fake Moblins.[17] She then promptly screams and jumps into Link's arms when she sees one, which turns out to be Doof's fake Moblin after all.
This episode marks one of the few times Ganon has shown any romantic interest in Princess Zelda.
The monster presiding over the wedding ceremony looks similar to the Magician from The Adventure of Link. He also appears to be based on the Grim Reaper, but may be a Wizzrobe holding a scythe.
References
↑"No! Ganon hasn't attacked in weeks and it's time you started earning your keep. There's chores to be done." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"Oh, it was supposed to be my assistant. Help with the chores. Didn't work though." — Doof (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"Hey, don't give up yet. Any adventure that means doing less work is ok with me. Go on, give 'er another try." — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"Oh, darn it! I just fixed that!" — Doof (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"Oh, I must help Link! Alakazoo!" — Doof (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"You were sleeping on the job, THAT'S what happened." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"No, no. I remember now! There was a bunch of Moblins. Like 50 or 60 of them, yeah! And I bravely and heroically fought them off. So, uh, yeah." — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"A likely story. I don't see any Moblins. All I see is a bunch of junk on the floor that needs to be picked up. So get to it, hero. And no more naps, ok?" — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"Say, Doof. Could you make up some fake Moblins, that look real, I mean. [...] That way, see, I can save Zelda from the fake Moblins and get out of doing these stupid chores." — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"Hmm...that's what YOU think, Link." — Princess Zelda (', Episode 10)
↑"I wanted that princess. But once I place this Jewel of Control around her neck, the princess will do anything I say--even "Marry me!" Aha ha ha ha! And make ME ruler of all Hyrule! Aha ha ha ha!" — Ganon (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"If Link thinks his fake Moblins will scare me, he's in for a surprise." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"What?! If you think I'm gonna marry you, pigface, you're--absolutely right. I WILL marry Ganon." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"No. I'm marrying Ganon." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"She's under my control, hero! And as for you, you have your own problems!" — Ganon (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
↑"No! I just remembered, this is all YOUR fault! [...] Yes! If you hadn't been trying to scare me with those fake Moblins, this never would've happened!" — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
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