The Top 10 Best Cramp Twins Episodes

What can I say about the Cramp Twins, it was a funny and interesting cartoon that was not only original with it's colourful character designs and brilliant voice-over work but it had crude jokes and plots that appealed to both kids and adults. It may of not been one of the most popular of cartoons, but by god was it enjoyable. Now despite that this show ended way before it's time it still had plenty of episodes; and trust me when they were good they were really good! With that being said it's time we asked ourselves "which episode was the funniest, the darkest, which one was worth talking about the most.

So sit back and enjoy a big box of sugar tarts, this is the top 10 Best Cramp Twins Episodes

10. 6th Senselessness

After a day at the swamp, Lucien realises that he has physic powers even though he doesn't believe in all that mumbo jumbo. However he uses his powers to impress his family and to do well in school, but soon has doubts that he doesn't have powers when he makes one mistake, that is until he believes to find himself stuck in Wayne's sub-conscious.

What's so interesting about this episode is that it goes where no kid show has ever gone before, sure there were shows that have used a similar plot but in this episode it goes to a darker place, I mean Lucien has all these powers and is proud at-first but they get him so warped up in such confusion; it adds a mature aspect to the story.

Another thing this episode is known for this particular scene, just watch

                        

One of the most physiological episode you'll ever see in a kid's show, 6th Senselessness is an episode that will blow your mind!

  9. Holesome

Now don't let the name fool you, this episode is far from 'wholesome' well almost.......Mrs Cramp makes a new cleaning detergent of her own which she hopes to be a success and not a sub-atomic disaster like her other cleaning experiments. But the rest of her family don't want to be her lab rats so she goes medieval on the boys, trying her best to test her formula but ends up failing every time. It isn't long before Mrs Cramp loses her patience and goes into utter complete insanity, which turns her own family against her.

All I can say folks is that this episode is just dark, I mean even for a kid's show it's dark, what starts off with Mrs Cramp trying to test out a detergent (that is more of a acetic) turns into a game of cat and mouse which turns into a horror flick I mean really. Just the way Mrs Cramp becomes this psycho makes the episode all the more chaotic and all the more creepy. We all know Mrs Cramp doesn't mean to create these toxic potions but in this, she just goes utterly over the top MY GOD!

So if you'll in the mood for some insane/dark material in an animated series than you better check out this; 'Holesome', it's anything but! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

8. The Bad Seed  

We all know how different Lucien is from his family and how he almost excepted the fact that they are indeed his family, but in this episode he draws the line on this one so he goes to find out if he was really adopted or not. When he reads a book of the city's history, he discovers a page missing leading to a dark secret which Lucien believes could be a link to his family tree and to ask the very question to why he's so different. 

While investigating Lucien learns of the legend of 'The Bad Seed' who was a mysterious criminal in the old west or the mid 20s which becomes a clue to his family's roots. It isn't long before the bad seed returns to Soap City in the most likely of forms. What makes this episode great is how the mysteries drag you into the dilemma Lucien's facing and the city's dark history. Watch this episode again and you'll come to understand more and more of it. I wont give anything away here but if you haven't seen this episode, the ending of this is so surprisingly ironic, you wont believe your eyes!

Just another reason why Cramp Twins is best cartoon of the 2000s, if you haven't seen it, check it out for yourself. Despite being called "the bad seed" it's the seed to other great Cramp Twins episodes.                                                            

7. Swamp Curse 

Now I know what you'll thinking, what's an episode from the later season doing in this countdown when the earlier episodes were much superior, look guys as much as I think the earlier episodes were the strongest I liked the later episodes too cause it's where I felt they were at their best as well all right, all right.....moving on. When Tony gets into an argument with Wendy and her mother he puts a swamp curse on them; at first they don't believe in it but it's not long till their luck and home goes down the toilet, 

I mean literally because their entire bathroom is cursed with swamp goo. 

Tony becomes pleased with what he's done so he uses the swamp magic to his advantage. Eventually he goes from being the smallest person in the City to the biggest threat in the city; even Wayne's scared of him now. Like I said the later Cramp Twins episode were good and this one shows, it has everything from super natural phenomena to really funny gags, also we see a more dark side to Tony, for a midget he's quite a bada**, he's boss in this episode if he can make even Wayne scared of him. Don't mess with Tony because he's bad honestly!


6. Alien Glow

After watching a movie Wayne believes that aliens exist, of course no one believes him at first despite his efforts to prove them wrong. But things turn around when a strange glow is seen in the neighbour-hood which could be a possible UFO. So Lucien and Tony investigate this strange glow with no fortune, it isn't till an alien starts roaming the city streets bringing concerns to Lucien and the rest of town's people. But could this mean that Wayne was right for once?

Once again this show proves to be both entertaining and mysterious, not only do you have well formulated plot points but you also get to see Agent X again who has become a more developed character as well as a re-insurance for the plot. Theres so much to the episode which makes it all the more memorable, like the quotes, the animation and it shows the writer's talent; if it's any wonder so many fans of the show know about it. If you haven't seen Alien Glow, then do yourself a favour and check it out because it's out of this world.


5. Miss Kissy

Now we all know Miss Hissy as the strictest, most mean spirited teacher who is the utter bane of Wayne's life; if you looked up 'discipline' in the dictionary chances are that you would find her picture. This episode however shows quite a normal/subtle side to her as it shows us that she's not as bad a character as she is, in fact this episode is the main reason why I find my self laughing at her. When Wayne sees Miss Hissy getting a note from a mysterious person, Wayne assumes that the person is her boyfriend so he tells everyone that he'll investigate to learn who her mystery date is.

So Wayne gets himself in detention in order to go under-cover, later he finds himself out shopping with Miss Hissy, it isn't long before he is mistaken for Miss Hissy's boyfriend. Wayne is than ridiculed by his class-mates. So Wayne goes once again to find out who her boyfriend really is and to redeem his reputation. As a kid I loved this episode very much so it makes sense that I grew to appreciate it even more, it also tells a realistic story I mean some children do get accused of liking their teacher so you kind of feel for Wayne. Kids can be cruel thats all I can say! it also has one of the most hilarious scenes you'll ever see in this show just watch!

If I was a teacher and this episode was homework, it would deserve an A+

4. Swamp Fever

I think everyone knows this episode by now, when the city council decides to blow up the last remaining swamp in Soap City, it's now up to Lucien, Mari and Tony to protect the swamp with the legendary 'hairy marsh snail' which hasn't been seen for hundreds of years. But all hope is lost when they approve to build an amusement park instead. Lucien then goes in search for the snail but will he find it before Tony's home is no more.

Not only was this episode loosely based on the actual graphic novel but it also teach us an environmental message without rubbing it in our faces. They also emphasise why the swamp needs to be protected as well as the plot of the entire series. I mean this is the episode that began the "Mr Winkle Conspiracy" Overall Swamp Fever is a great episode that stays true to it's source material as well as a good message which makes it one of the most memorable episodes in the entire series.




3. Mari Mania

If you thought the last episode I've mentioned was good than you haven't seen this one. Soap City is known for being a peaceful clean surburban town next to one of the biggest soap factories in the world, that is until one day when the whole city turned upside down!

This is the one of strangest episodes of Cramp Twins ever, it starts with Mari being upset about her family but it cuts to Lucien finding a furry worm but thats not the weird part. Theres also a part where Wayne turns his bed into a racing car but thats not the weird part. Lucien and Tony than go into town to see that all the cars have stopped for a stuffed squirrel and everything goes weird from that point on!

My god is this episode amazing! from it's terrific plot and animation to it's dark mystery, this in my opinion is how the last episode should have been like, in fact this is how most cartoons today should be like. This episode is the inspiration for a Cramp Twins related product I want to work on called 'Cramp Twin Peaks' based on the show 'Twin Peaks' you know if I've known better I say this episode was inspired by Twin Peaks.
If you want to see the Cramp Twins at their finest then why not check out Mari Mania it's insania!


2. Home on the Range

When Wayne gets mad with Tony after ruining his dead squirrel scam he takes his anger on Lucien after Tony gets away. So Lucien knits an emergency rubber suit for protection and it works until Wayne finds out the suit can shrink when wet. So being the mean spirited brute he is Wayne gets the suit all wet Tony rushes to Mrs Cramp for help. After that Mrs Cramp gets the boys cleaned up for the Haz Cam Country and Western Barbecue. There is also a Hogs and Hens Dance at the barbecue which gives Wayne the opportunity to sign Lucien in for the sake of cruelty.

Out all the episodes in this countdown this is my most favourite, why because not only was it also based on the first Cramp Twins novel by Brian Wood but every second of it is filled with fun, I love the settings, the animation, the story and the quotes. Here's a section of dialogue from this episode to show why it's so funny.

Mr Cramp: He talked to me! the president and chief executive officer of the Haz Cam Soap Factory, The Grand Bubba of the Country and Western Club; he actually talked to me!
Mrs Cramp: Yes I believe he said "get out of my way Norman" but your name's not Norman
Mr Cramp: Well no; not exactly but my middle name is Nevel and thats pretty close, pretty darn close indeed!
Truly this is one of the Cramp Twins episode that put the entire show on the map.

Remember this is completely based on opinion, maybe there are better episodes that deserve to be at the #1 spot but I had this on my list for a long time now. Also I was gonna put 'Home on the Range' at #1 but there was one episode that has amazed me since childhood, it's so great it's like if every other episode in this countdown got put together it's that good, that is why the #1 Cramp Twins episode is.................................................

1. Little Big Man

Where can I begin, there are no words to describe how awesome this episode; it's up there with 'Mari Mania' there's a lot to talk about but I'm just gonna we'll begin with the story because thats where the good stuff is. When a new roller coaster is opened Mr  Cramp takes Wayne, Lucien and  Tony to the amusement park. When they get to the roller coaster Tony cant ride the roller coaster because of course he's too small, this brings Tony down so while Lucien tries to cheer him up they both go on an epic adventure to where no small boy hasn't gone before. Tony than realises one of the most important lessons of childhood, that size doesn't matter and that a small person can make a big difference no matter what shape or form.

4 words, THIS EPISODE KICKS A**! It's probably one of the best episodes in a cartoon no less, the amount of effort the producers have put into one episode still amazes me today. I mean it goes beyond anything that this show has offered us and that's saying a lot! The written's well done, the animation is top notch, the acting is great, it's a roller coaster of fun; did I forget to mention this is the only episode where you would see Wayne turn into Godzilla, I'm dead serious he turns into freaking Godzilla! Whether you like the Cramp Twins or not I guarantee you'll still enjoy this episode and if you have seen it just once just be thankful you did!

I'm just gonna wrapped up this episode just to keep it under a millennium long. Little Big Man it's bigger in more ways than one!......freaking GODZILLA!

So there's the top 10 episode that are worth looking at, I'm just grateful to see a series have so many great episodes despite it's short run. If only people would have seen more of this show I bet there would be even more great episodes, and if you don't like this show then why do you bother coming here? See you next time.