Episode 59: Hide and Seek
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"Tell him I don't do babysitting." - Raven to Beast Boy Originally aired: November 12, 2005 Written by Amy Wolfram Directed by Michael Chang With the other Teen Titans off fighting exciting battles with the Brotherhood of Evil, Raven is left with the worst task of all -- transporting three rambunctious future superheroes to safety. But this simple task turns into an adventure in babysitting as Raven and her young charges are chased through the Alps by the Brotherhood of Evil's Msr. Mallah. Glenn Shadix as Monsieur Mallah Tara Strong as Teether Russi Taylor as Timmy Tantrum, Melvin The episode features the debut of three characters created specifically for the animated series: Timmy Tantrum, Teether and Melvin. Russi Taylor - voice of Timmy Tantrum/Melvin - provides voices for "The Simpsons", including the character, Martin Prince. Taylor is also the modern voice actor for Mickey Mouse. The three monks are animated versions of three Teen Titans comic book creators: The man with the glasses and white hair is classic Teen Titans artist Nick Cardy ; The man with the grey goatee is New Teen Titans artist and co-creator George Pérez; And the thin man with glasses in New Teen Titans writer and co-creator, Marv Wolfman. To see the image, click here. Spotted on the train: Animated versions of character designer Derrick Wyatt and storyboard artist Irineo Maramba. Raven's bedtime story is a quick and amusing recap of season four. info to come After being raised to supress her emotions on Azarath, Raven often felt out of her element on earth. She often had problems relating to other people, and would withdraw from such situations. The Titans comic book series had its share of bratty hangers-on. There was smart mouthed Danny Chase, who joined in New Teen Titans Annual #3 [1988]; The infant terrible Baby Wildebeest, who the Titans adopted in New Titans #85 [1992]; And the incorrigible D.E.O. Orphans, who darkened the Titans' doorstep in Titans #27-29 [2001]. For more information on the comic book versions of the characters - including many images - visit titanstower.com's meeting room page. Teen Titans meets "Adventures in Babysitting." I'd imagine this episode was conceived with something like that in mind. And who better to place in the role of babysitter than Raven? The episode could have settled for just being a lark - a frothy adventure that tests Raven's patience. Thankfully, there's a bit more than that. The Tyke Titans could have become grating - but instead, they grow endearing. I especially appreciated the ambiguity concerning Melvin's "imaginary friend." There's something quaint and sweet about an "imaginary friend" like Bobby in the age of video games and the internet. A cute little adventure. Grade: B << back to season five episode guide list EPISODE SCREEN CAPS provided by John The Artist