Birth Of a Friendship

Cast(in order of appearnce):Calvin,Calvin's mother,Bucky,Calvin's father,Hobbes

Summary
The story about how Calvin sets up the trap,and meets Hobbes the tiger.

Full plot
The episode opens with Calvin staring at a cottonwood tree. Devising a plan, he runs into his house and begs his mother for a tuna fish sandwich, despite the fact he hates tuna fish. Calvin explains that he's going to rig a sandwich and catch a tiger. Calvin's mom dismisses the idea, saying tuna's expensive. Calvin devises another plan, and he pays a buck toothed kid to call his house. The plan goes well, and Calvin is able to make a tuna fish sandwich before his mother gets back. He rigs the trap, and the next day, Calvin tells his dad about the trap. When he hears a mysterious voice, Calvin runs to his tiger trap and sees a real life tiger hanging from the rope. Calvin tries to get the tiger free, and asks Dad what to do when to catch a tiger. Dad, tiredly, tells Calvin to stuff it, which Calvin takes quite literally, feeding him everything in the fridge. The tiger introduces himself as Hobbes and then he asks Calvin what he does for fun. Calvin says nothing and Hobbes asks Calvin if he wants to ride in a helicopter. Calvin agrees, and then they go to the family car. Calvin points this out, and Hobbes convinces Calvin to use his imagination. They play in the car all day until Dad yells at them to get out. Hobbes prepares to leave, but Calvin convinces him to stay and be his best friend.

Transcript
Birth of a Friendship transcript

Trivia

 * This is the pilot episode of Calvin and Hobbes the Series.
 * This is Bucky's only appearance.