Episode
Sonic Underground: Head Games
Overview
As Sonic begins to chow chili dogs for a snack, he finds a message in the sack from his mother urging him to head to Speedster Island. When he, his brother and his sister arrive, what they encounter is an ancient sanctuary that is about to be overrun by Robotnik and sold off bit by bit. The Hedgehogs must persuade Bartleby to end his deal to build a resort on the beautiful island and save the people of the village from becoming slaves of Robotnik.
Details
- Series
- Sonic Underground
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1999-09-21
Episode context
Head Games is Episode 17 in Season 1 of Sonic Underground. It aired on 1999-09-21.
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Episode 16: Friend or Foe?
The Hedgehogs converge on the Floating Island, in their latest attempt to find their Mother. Sleet and Dingo also have an interest in this island that involves the Chaos Emerald, which is the island's life-force. But, before either party can achieve their goals, they have to get through Knuckles, the floating island's stern guardian.
Episode 18: When in Rome...
Sonic becomes frustrated that maybe all of their efforts of fighting for freedom seem futile. Sonia suggests that they go to Oracle, the spiritual guide, to put everything into perspective. The Oracle makes a deal with the Hedgehogs, stating that if they can complete this next mission, he will reveal their future. Instead upon arrival in the ancient city, they discover their power medallions are missing and they are powerless.
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Episode 15: Sonic Tonic
A speed enhancing fluid deemed Sonic Tonic is created by Robotnik to make him as fast as Sonic so that he may finally catch him. Robinik's plan is successful and Sonic is captured, yet when Dingo begins to feel the side effects of the tonic, Sonic is able to make a run for it with a vial of the tonic in tow. Unaware of the side effects of the tonic, Manic and Sonia, envious of Sonic's speed, decide to use the tonic on themselves.
Episode 19: The Jewel of the Crown
Robotnik has his sights set upon Queen Aleena's crown jewel, which glows as it is moved closer her. Sonic, Manic and Sonia plan to recover the jewel from the merchant owner before Robotnik, not only to find their mother, but to protect her as well. The Hedgehogs acquire the jewel and begin their search, the glow becomes more radiant the closer they travel to their destination and their hopes of finding the Queen seem to be a tangible reality.
Episode 14: Bug!
A faction of the Freedom Fighters is wiped out by a swarm of metallic fly-bots. When Manic goes in search of the insects, he is stung with serum, making him loyal to Robotnik. Sonia finds Manic communicating a radio message to Robotnik and realizes her brother is under a spell. It is up to Sonic to exterminate the metallic pests.
Episode 20: Three Hedgehogs and a Baby
Sonic, Manic and Sonia find an abandoned baby in an alley and begin a search for the baby's parents. Manic grows particularly fond of the child and decides that instead of taking the baby to a shelter as Sonic and Sonia ordered, the baby would be more comfortable at the Underground sanctuary.
Episode 13: Artifact
The Hedgehogs steal historical artifacts of Mobuis from Robotnik before he can pawn them off at an auction. Sonic and Sonia take one of the pieces to a university professor who informs them that the artifact is actually a bomb from the Mobian war. The Hedgehogs must act fast to retrieve the bomb and protect the treasure that is the key to Mobius past.
Episode 21: Dunes Day
Sonic and his siblings travel to the outskirts of Mobius to recruit a tribe of nomads for the Resistance. The Hedgehogs van breaks down and they are saved by the tribesman. Once they return to the camp, Manic discovers that the chief has been roboticized, which is a secret that could have the chief banished from the tribe.
Episode 12: A Hedgehog's Home Is Her Castle
The Hedgehogs receive a message they believe is from their cousin. In the message, a castle is left to Sonia, who revels in the idea of having a castle for the Underground headquarters. Sonic, Manic and Sonia arrive at the castle only to see an old, dark dilapidated structure. Inside the castle, the Hedgehogs all have separate meetings with a mysterious apparition who resembles their mother.
Episode 22: Mummy Dearest
Sonic, Manic and Sonia invade Robotnik's lair to retrieve the Hedgehog crest. After the book is reclaimed, they discover that this book contains directions to a scroll that could be an important tool to overthrow Robotnik. The scroll is heavily protected, but Sonic leads the group in the right direction where they eventually encounter the royal Aman-Rapi.
Episode 11: Winner Fakes All
Robotnik organizes a track meet to lure Sonic into a trap. Robotnik is sure that Sonic will not sit out on a challenge of quickness. Sonia and Manic are also aware of Sonic's competitive nature and advise Sonic not to enter the event due to the risk that he may be caught. When Sonia and Manic cannot find Sonic, they head to the race to rescue him. Surprisingly, Sonic does not enter the race, but finds himself involved in a more challenging test of speed - the race to save his brother and sister.
Episode 23: Hedgehog in the Iron Mask
The Hedgehogs latest quest to find their mother takes them to the prison tower where they encounter a masked stranger who insists he is family. This stranger is actually being used as bait for another attempt by Robotnik to capture them. The stranger creates a rift between the siblings, which leaves the Underground disbanded, vulnerable and ultimately trapped.