Partners (Kim Possible)
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 41 |
| Guest stars | Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy |
| Written by | Gary Sperling |
| Directed by | David Block |
| Production no. | 202 |
| Original airdate | March 12, 2004 |
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Partners is the 41st episode of the TV series Kim Possible. It marks the second appearance of the villain DNAmy and the first episode to feature 2 villains working together in order to take over the world.
[edit] Plot synopsis
Proceedings open with disgraced geneticist DNAmy sneaking into a laboratory in order to steal an experimental Genomic Sequencer. However, no sooner does she get her hands on the device, than somebody arrive to thwart her plans. Surprisingly though, it isn't Kim, but is instead Dr. Drakken, who wants the device for himself.
Drakken introduces himself to DNAmy, then introduces her to Shego. Who, in turn, introduces her to her flaming green energy bolts before escaping with the device. Things, however, don't all go Drakken's way. After stealing the Genomic Sequencer, Drakken is forced to admit that he hasn't the faintest idea how to use it. This forces him into an alliance with DNAmy, which he achieves by sweet talking his way across her threshold and complimenting her decor.
Meanwhile, just as Drakken acquires a new partner in crime, so Kim and Monique acquire partners of their own in chemistry class. However, while things seem to be looking up for Drakken, they are looking decidedly down for the girls as Mr. Barkin pairs Monique with slacker Ron - who expects her to do all the work - and Kim with sarcastic child prodigy Justine Flanner (Mayim Bialik) - who insists on doing everything her self.
As time passes, and the day of the chemistry assignment loons, Monique's efforts to get Ron to do his share come to nothing, as do Kim's attempts to impress Justine into letting her do something. Drakken, however, does slightly better. Managing to charm DNAmy into temporarily give up on creating "cute and cuddly" creature, and persuading her to produce something "mean and nasty" instead.
Unfortunately for Drakken, while "cute and cuddly" proves to be unable to take over the world, "mean and nasty" turns out to be impossible to control, leaving Middleton with something of a dinosaur problem.
Faced with Drakken's creature, Monique and Ron are forced to work together in order to buy Kim time, and Justine is forced to give Kim a chance to prove herself. Drakken is also forced to face up to the fact that he really does have feelings for DNAmy (he realizes this after she saves him from the creature), but she has eyes for someone else.
[edit] Trivia
- This episode went straight to video in the US
- This episode marks Justine's second appearance by episode number (the first being as a nameless character at the 'Robot Rumble' in "Grudge Match"), but her first by production code.
- This episode reveals that Monkey Fist's monkey hands and feet are the work of DNAmy, and that she is romantically involved with him. Their relationship is revisited in the Season 3 episode "Gorilla Fist".
- On the straight to video-release, the episode was dedicated to the memory of the late Gary Sperling, who died of lung cancer on April 24, 2003.
| Kim Possible | |
| Team Possible: | Kim Possible | Ron Stoppable | Rufus | Wade | Monique |
| Villains: | Dr. Drakken | Shego | Monkey Fist | Duff Killigan | The Seniors | Dementor | DNAmy | Bebes | Gill | Motor Ed | Camille Leon | Adrena Lynn | Warmonga | Zorpox | Other minor villains |
| Family: | Mr. Dr. P. | Mrs. Dr. P. | Jim and Tim | Mr. and Mrs. Stoppable | Joss Possible | Slim Possible | Other family members |
| Supporting: | Bonnie Rockwaller | Steve Barkin | Bobo | Other minor allies | Other supporting characters |
| Locations: | Middleton | Bueno Nacho | Club Banana | Smarty Mart | Camp Wannaweep |
| Other: | Cuddle Buddies |
| Episodes & films: | List of episodes | A Sitch In Time | So The Drama |
| Other Media | |
| Soundtrack | Kim Possible soundtrack |
| Video games: | Revenge of Monkey Fist | Drakken's Demise | Team Possible | Kimmunicator | What's The Switch | Global Gemini |
