Movie: (1970) Cornjob and family are rooting for him as Gamera faces off against monster Jiger, who is threatening Expo ’70 (which was an actual thing).

Host: Jonah.

Opening: In the cold open, Pearl expresses her pleasure with Kinga’s progress but suggests a bit of vacation in the Time Bag.

After the show open: J&tB are navigating a “choose your adventure” murder mystery.

Invention exchange: J&TB present the Telegraph, which tells you if anyone is lying to you about watching your favorite TV show. The Mads have invented the Plasmanator, which converts anything into delicious plasma.

Segment 1: J&tB present Expo Expo exhibits.

Segment 2: Crow is now a student at the Tom Servo school for roaming national accents for children. After intermission, final exams.

Segment 3: J&tB get a visit from Dr. Donna St. Phibes.

Close: J&tB sing Jiger’s Irish funeral song; Max is mourning.

Stinger: Susan lashes out.

Thoughts:
• This episode premiered on July 22, 2022.
• Kinga does a bit of Clayton-esque 4th-wall breaking during the cold opening.
• This week’s LOTR reference: “Light the beacons!”
• I laughed a bit. This one was moderately funny, with the excellent Irish funeral song a highlight.

• Fave riff: “All according to plan!”

• Honorable mentions: “We go now to the exposition for some exposition about the exposition.” “Second opinion from Dr. Jim Beam.” “Well, your move, Charles Darwin.” “I stink?” “Shut up, Wesley.”

Movie: (2019) A paranormal investigator finds himself in the middle of a battle for possession of a magical talisman.

Host: Joel.

Opening: In the cold open, Kinga and Synthia are waiting for Dr. Erhardt to return with a host. When he arrives, the host is … Joel! And a somewhat older one at that. But Erhardt didn’t bring Joel’s bots, so Kinga grabs Emily’s bots.

Invention exchange: The Mads have electric lassos, but Joel explains their long history. Joel has given Tom a mood globe.

Segment 1: J&tB present “Fears,” a demon sitcom, but the bots have second thoughts.

Segment 2: Joel gives Tom Servo his original voice back. After intermission, Pearl introduces herself but Joel has no memories of Dr. F ever mentioning her.

Segment 3: J&tB DemonProv, a  demon improv show. The Mads are impressed.

Close: The bots want to visit Emily’s again and Synthia and Pearl approve. The Mads have caught the improv bug.

Stinger: Nick makes his move.

Thoughts:
• This episode premiered on June 24, 2022.
• Joel has brought along with him a digital version of the episodes 101-512 door sequence.
• Fans of Cinematic Titanic know what a gift it is whenever J. Elvis riffs, and this ep demonstrated that again.
• Tom still has his J. Elvis voice in the theater, the first time since season 1.
• Long-time readers of this guide may be aware that I have exactly one criterion for whether I like an episode: am I laughing? In this case, oh my, I was laughing quite a bit. Some very funny stuff in this one.
• This week’s LOTR ref: “That’s a wrap on Sauron.”
• Callbacks: “Pretty niiice.” Somebody gets called a “dickweed.” “Lentils.”
• Fave riff: “Party invites. And cryptocurrancy. Okay, two things.”
• Honorable mention: “To be fair, he does have resting punch face.” “Pete Davidson out.” “All the same room.” “Pregnant pause…” “My one weakness: a firm but gentle push.” “Right in the mysogyny.” “I”m gonna need a larger hangar from which to suspend my disbelief.”