Episode Guide: Season Four Episode

"You're ever so welcome, my children. And remember: Mother loves you. " - Mother Mae-Eye
Originally aired: June 25, 2005
Written by David Slack Directed by Ben Jones
Every child needs a mother -- even five superpowered sweeties who live in a giant "T" ... Billie Hayes as Mother Mae-Eye Kevin Michael Richardson as Mammoth, See-More Lauren Tom as Gizmo, Jinx Greg Cipes as Private Hive [uncredited] Billie Hayes - the voice of Mother Mae-Eye - is perhaps best known for her role as Witchiepoo on the beloved TV series "H.R. Pufnstuf," but in addition to her numerous television and film appearances, she has also done extensive voice work in films, such as Disney's "The Black Cauldron," and numerous TV series. See-More and Private Hive appeared briefly in DECEPTION; This is their first 'full' appearance - as members of the "Hive Five." Both characters were created for the animated series. Silkie is seen very briefly when Mother is trapped in the pie. Starfire eats her pie with a Tamaranean large fork - as seen during the feast in BETROTHED. The Mumbo alarm clock appears again; It originally appeared in Starfire's room in HOW LONG IS FOREVER? Starfire calls Mother Mae-Eye a chlorbag - the same Tamaranean insult she used for Beast Boy in the episode, FORCES OF NATURE. Mother Mae-Eye combs Robin's hair with spitcurls; This was Robin's look during the 1940s through the 1960s in the comic book series. Also, this was the traditional hairstyle worn by the Dick Grayson Robin. Cyborg refers to Titans Tower as "my tower." In the comic book series, Cyborg's father built Titans Tower as a gift to his son. Cyborg's father felt tremendous guilt - it was he who gave Cyborg his bionic parts to save his son's life. The origin of Titans Tower was revealed in the classic NEW TEEN TITANS #7 [1981]. In this episode, Mammoth, Jinx, Gizmo, See-More and Private Hive form the "Hive Five." In the comic book series, Mammoth, Gizmo and Jinx were members of The Fearsome Five - a criminal group that battled the Titans. For more information on the comic book versions of the characters - including many images - visit titanstower.com's meeting room page. The crazy mad-cap Titans episodes usually fall into the camp of "love 'em or hate 'em." I've enjoyed all the previous "crazy" episodes like MAD MOD and FRACTURED. And MOTHER MAE-EYE follows the same basic formula where the Titans are 'transported' into 'another world' [whether it's Moddie's, Larry's or Mumbo's]. The episode is an amusing mix, but never reaches the insane heights of MAD MOD or EPISODE 257-494. The visuals are a delight. Robin's spitcurls. See-More's X-Ray specs. Raven in a dress. Beast Boy in a bunny suit. And the concept of the Titans being over-mothered is interesting... especially since the Titans' parents are all absent! The episode moved along at a brisk pace and had some amusing sequences. The chase scene was a fun little romp. Nothing revealing or incredibly breakthrough here - just an amusing little fractured fairy tale. Grade: B
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