"The Mirror" is the twenty-third episode of Season 3 of The Amazing World of Gumball. It is the 99th episode overall.
Synopsis
Against Darwin's advice, Gumball refuses to forward a scary e-mail, bringing down a curse on the whole family.
Plot
SPOILER AHEAD! Important details about the plot or story are up ahead |
The next day on the school bus, Gumball and Darwin debate about various legendary things such as Bigfoot, horoscopes and telepathy, with Gumball mocking Darwin on every occasion. In the cafeteria, Gumball appears to have no money on him. Darwin asks if he lost all his money, but Gumball denies it while digging into his pockets, only to pull out his underwear. Rocky then says that they cannot eat the food if they cannot pay. The brothers sit at the table and eat Gumball's underwear. Darwin says that it is the curse and that the Snatcher took all of his money. The skeptical Gumball asks Carrie to disprove Darwin of the Snatcher's existence. Carrie is shocked and teleports away after taking a close look at Gumball, Darwin interoperating this as that even Carrie is afraid of the curse, but Gumball says she is just shocked by the fact that they are eating underwear.
In Miss Simian's class, Gumball and Penny flirt with each other with gestures. Gumball whispers to Darwin to tell her a romantic compliment. Darwin passes the message to Leslie, who passes it to Banana Joe, who then passes it to Carmen, who finally delivers the message to Penny. However, the message that is delivered is that Gumball called Penny fat, to which the rest of the class reacts in shock and throws school supplies at Gumball.
Gumball and Darwin walk home dejectedly. Gumball admits to Darwin that he was right about the curse. Gumball then hopes that their family is still there. They walk into the house only to find it empty. In desperation, they go to Mrs. Jötunheim for help. She agrees to make them a potion to defend them against the Snatcher's curse, but says that she will also need assistance and sends Gumball to get the required ingredients. Darwin then asks her who the Snatcher is. She tells him the story that the Snatcher was once a mortal man who fell in love with a ghost. Through the use of a forbidden book, he was able to touch her physically. However, the price for this was a cursed life. He now floats in limbo, trapped behind mirrors, becoming more lonely each day.
As Gumball returns with the ingredients, Mrs. Jötunheim mixes it into her cauldron and gives them a mug with a potion in it. She tells them to throw it at the Snatcher when he appears. Back at their house, they move in cautiously. Then they hear the door open, and Anais, Richard, and Nicole come in with food. In surprise, Gumball splashes the potion on Richard's face. Seeing that their family is still there, Darwin and Gumball are relieved and are convinced that the Snatcher is not real, and Gumball dances in Darwin's face. Suddenly, the Snatcher reveals himself when he takes Anais, Nicole and Richard with him, emerging through mirrors/mirror-like surfaces. Carrie teleports to them with the Forbidden Book to help and says that the book has the solution to stop the Snatcher. She reveals that the Snatcher is her father. Gumball tries to escape, but the Snatcher tries to take him and attacks them. They take cover behind a couch where Carrie says that they need to summon him through a mirror, expose him to the first light of dawn, and then smash the mirror with the forbidden book to break the spell.
After Darwin suggests using the Forbidden Book to defend themselves, Gumball takes the book and unwittingly sacrifices his youth to cast a spell to fast-forward to dawn. Darwin tries to make Gumball eternally beautiful, but ends up losing his life. After this, Gumball sacrifices his body to resurrect Darwin. They then head to the attic to summon the Snatcher in a big mirror there. Gumball conjures up the Snatcher, and they expose him to the dawn's light, forcing him back into the mirror. Carrie smashes the Forbidden Book at the mirror which frees Anais, Richard, and Nicole.
The Snatcher (revealed to be named Vladus) climbs out of the mirror. Now free of the curse, Vladus reunites with his daughter. He and Carrie attempt to hug, but Vladus goes through her and falls out of the window, killing him. He then returns as a ghost, and they at last give each other a long embrace. The rest of the Wattersons arrive and watch Carrie's reunion with her father with happiness. Gumball then starts bragging about his relationship with Penny, much to the annoyance of his family, ending the episode.
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Characters
Main characters
Supporting characters
Minor characters
- Rocky
- Juke
- Sarah
- Tobias
- 8-bit dog
- Mushroom
- Green bear
- William
- Alan
- Banana Joe
- Idaho
- Jamie
- Leslie
- Carmen
- Teri
- Masami
- Anton
Trivia
- This episode aired on the same day as "The Man."
- This episode reveals that the Snatcher is Carrie's father.
- It also reveals that her mother was a ghost who married a mortal, explaining how she was born a ghost.
- It is revealed that ghosts can be summoned by saying their name five times.
Continuity
- When Darwin eats his face, animation from "The Procrastinators" is reused.
- This is the second episode that revolves around curses, the first one being "The Curse."
- This is the second time Carrie possesses Gumball's body, the first being "The Ghost."
- Darwin shatters to pieces again, like he did in "The Bros."
- The same (or similar) footage of the shopping channel from "The Laziest" is shown when Darwin switches on the TV. Gumball's dislike of it also returns.
- Gumball makes the same dot-eyed face he made in "The Sweaters," "The Shell," and "The Burden."
- This is the second time Penny transforms into a Gorgon form; the first time was in "The Bros."
- This is the third time a death is shown on-screen. The first two were in "The Picnic" and "The Virus."
- This is the second time Darwin eats himself; the first time was in "The Procrastinators."
- This is the second time Gumball turns into an old man; the first time was in "The Job."
- When Gumball dances around Darwin, he makes the same (or a similar) face to one he made while tapping Sussie's head in "The Voice."
- This is the third time that Gumball and Darwin are shown older. The first two were in "The Gi" and "The Job."
- This is the second time something bad happens to Gumball because of his actions on Elmore Plus. The first time was in "The Voice."
- Gumball does not believe in telepathy; this contradicts "The Secret" when Gumball is trying to read Darwin's mind.
- This is the first time Gumball says "you're being hysterical" to someone while slapping that person.
Cultural references
- The scary email meant to curse the Wattersons is a chain letter.
- Carrie's book is bound in human flesh, a reference to the Necronomicon.
- More specifically, it resembles the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis from the Evil Dead franchise.
- The Snatcher manifesting through the TV set is a reference to Samara/Sadako from the novel Ring, most well known from her appearance in the film The Ring.
- Penny's Gorgon form alludes to the Gorgons from the Greek mythology.
- Summoning The Snatcher by saying his name five times in front of a mirror is a reference to Candyman.
Goofs/errors
- In the establishing shot of the bus, Penny is seen with her shell on.
- When Richard is released by the Snatcher, his whiskers are missing.
- Mic Graves was responsible for writing this episode according to the script, but the his name is not listed in the opening credits. This marks the second time this error has happened, the first being "Halloween."
- When Nicole first appears with Anais and Richard, saying "Fried chicken day!" her whiskers appear touching the edge of her head for a split second.
- When Darwin says "See? Even Carrie is freaked out by the curse!" his plate visibly shifts position.
- When Gumball and Darwin are eating Gumball's underwear in the cafeteria, Tobias walks behind them in his season 1 design.
Other titles
- Español Latinoamericano (Latin American Spanish): El Espejo (The Mirror)
- Polski (Polish): Lustro (The Mirror)
- Български (Bulgarian): Огледалото (The Mirror)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): Cái Gương (The Mirror)
- Italiano (Italian): L'uomo nero (The Boogeyman)
- Türkçe (Turkish): Ayna (The Mirror)
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Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |
Episode 1 The Burger |
Episode 2 The Assistant |
Episode 3 The Distance |
Episode 4 The Butts |
Episode 5 The Thing |
Episode 6 The Cheerleader |
Episode 7 The Astrological |
Episode 8 The Letter |
Episode 9 The App |
Episode 10 The Traffic |
Episode 11 The Boring |
Episode 12 The Portrait |
Episode 13 The Cancellationgation |
Episode 14 The Gut |
Episode 15 The Repression |
Episode 16 The Eagles |
Episode 17 The Trumpet |
Episode 18 The Speedrun |
Episode 19 The Gourmet |
Episode 20 The Climb |
Episode 21 The Teacher |
Episode 22 The Summoning |
Episode 23 The Survivalists |
Episode 24 The Homework |
Episode 25 The Scooter |
Episode 26 The Proposal |
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Designs
Animation stills
Miscellaneous
v • e |
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Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |
Episode 1 The Burger |
Episode 2 The Assistant |
Episode 3 The Distance |
Episode 4 The Butts |
Episode 5 The Thing |
Episode 6 The Cheerleader |
Episode 7 The Astrological |
Episode 8 The Letter |
Episode 9 The App |
Episode 10 The Traffic |
Episode 11 The Boring |
Episode 12 The Portrait |
Episode 13 The Cancellationgation |
Episode 14 The Gut |
Episode 15 The Repression |
Episode 16 The Eagles |
Episode 17 The Trumpet |
Episode 18 The Speedrun |
Episode 19 The Gourmet |
Episode 20 The Climb |
Episode 21 The Teacher |
Episode 22 The Summoning |
Episode 23 The Survivalists |
Episode 24 The Homework |
Episode 25 The Scooter |
Episode 26 The Proposal |
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The Email
- [It's a beautiful morning, and Gumball and Darwin are having breakfast at the table. As Gumball rambles on affectionately about Penny, Darwin reluctantly listens as he eats]
- Gumball: You see? The thing with having a girlfriend is that you have to find the balance between your space as a couple, and your space as an individual.
- Darwin: Yeah, but—
- Gumball: [Incoherently talking over Darwin]
- Darwin: All I asked was "Can you pass me the sugar?"
- Gumball: Uh, yeah, exactly! "Sugar", "Sweetie pie", "Honey buns"? [Passes Darwin the butter] We don't have stupid names like that. We're not one of those couples who, like, dress the same-
- Darwin: [Over Gumball] Can we please talk about something else?
- Gumball: Y-yeah dude. We talk about loads of stuff. You know, we just share stuff. You know, I mean-
- Darwin: [Over Gumball] Gumball, if you don't stop talking about Penny right this second, I'm gonna start eating my own face.
- Gumball: Yeah, for now I'm keeping my own place. But things keep getting serious, I guess-
- [Darwin starts eating his own face]
- Gumball: Yeah, I'd probably move in with her. I mean, just because we're in love, doesn't mean that we have to be obsessed with each other.
- [From the bedroom, a notification from Elmore Plus can be heard. Gumball rushes to the computer, by leaping through the ceiling, emerging through the floor of his room, leaving a hole.]
- Gumball: A NEW EMAIL!!! Maybe it's from Penny!
- [He clicks the email, and reads it aloud.]
- Gumball: [Reading] "You are now cursed. If you don't forward this email to ten people, The Snatcher will first take your money, then he will take your friends, then your family."
- [Darwin emerges beside Gumball, mortified.]
- Gumball: "Then tonight, he will show his face in the mirror and with his long, cold claws, he will rip your spirit away from you!" [Gasps] Delete.
- Darwin: Wait! What are we gonna do if The Snatcher comes, and takes all of your money, and friends, and family, because you didn't forward his email?
- Gumball: Darwin, the only way to describe how stupid this sounds is by using words that I'm too young to know the meaning of. [Deletes email]
School Bus
- Gumball: So, what else do you believe in? What about Bigfoot?
- Darwin: There's a photo of him. Of course he exists.
- [Gumball suppresses his laughter]
- Gumball: What does he eat, then?
- Darwin: [Thinks] Sausages.
In the Schoolyard
- [Gumball is on the ground, laughing.]
- Gumball: Oh my gosh! Okay, what about horoscopes?
- Darwin: What else do you think the stars are for?
- Gumball: [Sarcastically] I don't know. What do you think they're for?
- Darwin: To tell us about the future, and to make wishes.
In the Cafeteria
- [Both Gumball and Darwin are in line at the cafeteria. Gumball is laughing again]
- Gumball: Oh let me guess: you also believe in telepathy.
- Darwin: Dude, how can you not believe in it when you just read my mind?
- [Gumball laughs out loud]
- Gumball: My gosh! You believe in things I don't believe in! [Laughs] Oh please stop, please stop! I'm afraid I'm gonna pop some--
- [Gumball's torso deflates. He pulls himself up to normal, and walks to Rocky]
- Rocky: Hey dudes, that's five dollars.
- Gumball: Sure. [Rummages in pocket] Oh.
- Darwin: Please don't tell me you lost all your money?
- Gumball: No no no, it's in here. Hold on, it's…geez these are deep pockets. Aha! [He takes out his underwear] Oh. [He offers it to Rocky]
- Rocky: Sorry guys. Cash, or card only.
- [Cut to Gumball slicing his underwear in half on a plate]
- Gumball: Here we go. Bon appétit.
- [Gumball gives half of the underwear to Darwin. Darwin pushes it away]
- Darwin: Dude, don't you see? It's the curse. First, The Snatcher will take all of your money!
- [Gumball eats his underwear]
- Gumball: Nah, come on man. The sn-- [Takes a string out of his mouth, then eats it] It's just a coincidence.
- [Carrie passes by]
- Gumball: Hey Carrie, can you please tell Darwin that The Snatcher doesn't exist?
- [Carrie is shocked, and teleports away]
- Darwin: See? Even Carrie is freaked out by the curse!
- Gumball: I think it was more of the fact that we were eating underwear in public.
A Miscommunication
- [In Miss Simian's class, Gumball and Penny blow eachother kisses from across the room. Gumball leans in to Darwin to pass on a message.]
- Gumball: Hey dude, can you pass this on to Penny? "You're so cool that you give penguins brain-freeze".
- [Reluctantly, Darwin passes the message on to a bored Leslie, sitting in front of him. Leslie passes it on to Banana Joe, Joe passes it to Carmen, and Carmen finally delivers the message to Penny.]
- Carmen: Gumball says you're fat.
- Everyone: [Dramatic gasp]
- [Penny turns to Gumball]
- Gumball: [Gives thumbs up, with a dopey face]
- [Penny shape-shifts into her gorgon form and hisses at Gumball]
- [Things are then thrown at Gumball. Banana Joe is thrown like a boomerang, and upon impact causes Gumball to face-plant into his desk]
I Told You So
- [Gumball and Darwin walk home dejectedly]
- Gumball: [Sighs] Come on, just say it.
- Darwin: What?
- Gumball: Well, I've lost all my money, all my friends, and my girlfriend. So, it looks like you were right to take that curse seriously. Come on, just say "I told you so".
- Darwin: I don't know what you take me for, but I get no pleasure out of this.
- [They walk up to the front door of their house]
- Darwin: Let's just hope our family's still there.
- [They open the door to find the house empty]
- Gumball: Hello? Mom? Dad? [Closes door]
- Darwin: Told you so.
- Gumball: [Slaps Darwin] STOP, YOU'RE BEING HYSTERICAL!
- [Darwin slaps him back. They slap each other repeatedly, before Gumball calls for a truce.]
- Gumball: Okay, enough. This isn't very constructive.
- Darwin: Right! We're doing this my way now! We're getting help…magical help.
Magical Help
- [In Hector's cave, Mrs. Jötunheim is mixing ingredients into a cauldron]
- Mrs. Jötunheim: Eye of a tiger… [Produces a small bottle of green liquid] …and just the tiniest drop--
- Darwin: Hi--
- Mrs. Jötunheim: Aah!
- [In surprise, she drops the whole bottle into the cauldron. There is an explosion]
- Mrs. Jötunheim: Yes, I can try to make a potion to defend you against The Snatcher's curse. But I will need assistance.
- [Gumball whistles. He is shown dressed up in a wizard's robe]
- Gumball: 'Sup wizards?
- Mrs. Jötunheim: [Groans] Go get me these ingredients!
- [Gumball takes a list of ingredients from Mrs. Jötunheim. He spins around in a failed attempt to look cool]
- Gumball: Abracad-okay.
- [He twirls again, this time accidentally knocking over the cauldron, spilling its contents. There is another explosion]
- Mrs. Jötunheim: [Coughs] Without twirling this time!
- [Gumball walks away sheepishly]
- Darwin: Mrs. Jötunheim, who is this Snatcher guy?
- Mrs. Jötunheim: There once was a young man, a mortal man, who fell in love with a beautiful ghost after seeing her in a mirror.
- [As she continues, some images from the story are formed in her cauldron]
- Mrs. Jötunheim: All he wanted was to kiss her just once. In a forbidden book, he found an incantation. It allowed the living to touch a ghost. The price for this: a cursed life. Now, his spirit floats in limbo, trapped behind mirrors. Everyday day becoming more lonely, more angry, looking for someone to take his place.
- [A skeleton arm appears. Darwin and Mrs. Jötunheim scream. Gumball is revealed to be holding the arm]
- Gumball: What? That's what you asked me for.
- [Mrs. Jötunheim takes the arm, and drops it into the cauldron]
- Mrs. Jötunheim: Stay back!
- [A large plume of green smoke with an evil face on it emerges from the cauldron. As the smoke grows, Gumball and Darwin cower and brace themselves. Mrs. Jötunheim comes back with a fire extinguisher and puts out the smoke]
- Mrs. Jötunheim: What are you looking at, you dumb trolls?! Couldn't you see it was on fire? When The Snatcher comes for you through the mirror, throw this at him.
- [She reaches into the cauldron, and takes out a "#1 Mom" mug with green liquid in it. It is smoking, and its rim is covered with green grime]
- Gumball: Uh…
- Mrs. Jötunheim: Sorry, I haven't done the dishes.
At Home
- [Gumball and Darwin enter their home, Gumball holding the mug. As they slowly enter, the door slams shut. Gumball gasps]
- Gumball: He's here. I can feel it.
- [The doorknob suddenly starts jiggling. The boys watch in suspense. Suddenly, Richard, Nicole, and Anais barge in gleefully]
- Richard, Nicole, and Anais: Fried chicken day!
- [Panicked, Gumball throws the liquid in the mug at Richard. Richard starts screaming in pain. Suddenly, he calms down, and tastes the liquid]
- Richard: Actually, it's not that bad. What's in it?
- Gumball: You don't wanna know.
- Darwin: Well what are we gonna do now when The Snatcher comes?
- Gumball: It doesn't matter, they're here! All this snatcher stuff was baloney. Oh man, I thought you guys were gone forever.
- Anais: It sure felt like it.
- Nicole: [Sighs] Your father was banned from the chicken shack, so we had to go out of town to get some.
- Richard: Well, they shouldn't say "All you can eat" if they don't mean it.
- Nicole: Richard, you ate a chair.
- [They walk to the table. Gumball stares smugly at Darwin]
- Darwin: [Sigh] Go on, say it.
- Gumball: Say what?
- Darwin: "I told you so".
- Gumball: I'm gonna do another dance first.
- [Gumball dances around Darwin]
- Darwin: I'm glad you're taking this seriously.
The Snatcher
- Nicole: Could you pass me a wing please?
- Richard: Sure.
- Darwin: Hey guys, leave some for us.
- [Suddenly, there is a green eerie light. The Snatcher's hands emerge from the glass around and snatch Nicole, Anais, and Richard. He drags them into the glass (Richard into a window; Nicole and Anais into separate pictures). Before being taken completely by The Snatcher, Richard struggles to eat some more before being completely taken away. Gumball and Darwin watch in shock. Then The Snatcher himself reappears in a picture, and growls at them before disappearing again. After a moment of silence, Carrie teleports to them with the Forbidden Book. Gumball and Darwin scream in surprise]
- Carrie: Calm down! Calm down! When I saw you this morning, I recognized The Snatcher's curse. So I went to the underworld to retrieve the Forbidden Book. It has the solution. The only problem is that we have to wait until the sun rises.
- Gumball: Wait. How come you know so much about all this?
- Carrie: There once was a young man, a mortal man who fell in love with a beautiful—
- Gumball: Yeah, yeah thanks. We know.
- Carrie: Did you know that the young man and the ghost had a child?
- Darwin: Ew, a zom-baby.
- Carrie: Uh...that child was me.
- [Gumball and Darwin suck in their breath]
- Gumball: Alright, what do we do?
- Carrie: We survive.
- Gumball: [Walks to the door] I've got a much better idea: how 'bout we bail?
- [The house starts shaking. The Snatcher's face emerges from the door. Gumball turns to his side to see The Snatcher. At once, The Snatcher disappears. Gumball turns away, and The Snatcher emerges again. After turning to his side, he disappears. Gumball turns away again, then quickly turns to his side]
- Gumball: Aha!
- [The Snatcher's face emerges and scares Gumball. As he catches his breath, The Snatcher comes out of a nearby picture, and tries to snatch him]
- Gumball: Ah! So let me get this straight: that poltergeist creep is your dad?
- Carrie: Yes, and I would appreciate it if you stopped calling him names, and treat him with the respect he deserves.
- [Darwin walks to The Snatcher, and holds a fin out as if to shake hands]
- Darwin: Glad to finally meet you, sir.
- [Gumball pulls him away just as The Snatcher pounces]
- Darwin: He seems to have a few issues.
- Carrie: It's not his fault. He's been turned evil by loneliness.
- [Gumball is knocked down on a table. The Snatcher emerges from the TV. Darwin quickly takes the remote, and switches the TV on. This makes The Snatcher disappear, but the TV shows the shopping channel]
- Man (on TV): ...Ten dollars. Ten dollars, today only...
- Gumball: Dude, I think I'd prefer a life of damnation in limbo rather than having to watch that.
- Darwin: Yeah, fair enough.
- [Darwin switches off the TV, and The Snatcher reemerges. They all take cover behind the sofa]
- Gumball: What are we gonna do about him?
- Carrie: The book says we summon him by calling his name five times. When he appears in the mirror and the first light of dawn strikes it, you smash him with the book and break the spell.
- Darwin: Why do we have to call his name five times?
- Carrie: Duh. That's how you summon all ghosts.
- Darwin: Really? Carrie Carrie Carrie Carrie Carrie!
- [Carrie reappears at Darwin's side. Gumball and Darwin laugh]
- Gumball: Carrie Carrie Carrie Carrie Carrie!
- [Carrie reappears at Gumball's side. Gumball and Darwin laugh again. Then Carrie possesses Gumball, and makes him slap himself. She comes out shortly]
- Carrie: We done here?
- [Gumball nods]
- Darwin: Why don't we just use the book to defend ourselves?
- Gumball: Great idea!
- [The Snatcher hops from one mirror-like surface to another. He appears near the three of them. Gumball takes the book, and strikes The Snatcher with it. They run into the kitchen]
- Darwin: No, I mean use the spells inside.
- Carrie: Don't! The price to pay is too high!
- Gumball: Oh, we don't have a choice! There, a time traveling spell. Let's just go to through the night. Tempus Fugit!
- [The night fast-forwards to dawn]
- Gumball: Ha ha! In your fa- [Grows old] aaace...
- [Gumball walks to the microwave, and looks at himself in its reflection]
- Gumball: [Old man voice] Ah! What happened?
- [Carrie pulls him away just as The Snatcher emerges from the microwave]
- Carrie: The price for that spell was your youth.
- Darwin: Don't worry, there must be something to fix that. There! Beautio Eterno!
- [Gumball's wrinkles fade away somewhat. His face is pulled up, giving him a disfigured smile]
- Gumball: How do I look?
- Carrie: Eternally surprised.
- Gumball: Look out!
- [The Snatcher's arm emerges from the microwave again. Before it can grab Darwin, he shatters to pieces]
- Gumball: What happened?
- Carrie: The price for eternal beauty is his life!
- Gumball: What? Hold on. Resurectio Fortis!
- [Darwin reassembles, now with his body parts stitched together, like Frankenstein's monster. The Snatcher is touched by the light of dawn, and flees back into the darkness]
- Carrie: Come on, the sun's about to come up!
- Gumball: Wait, there's a big mirror in the attic! [His body shrivels away, leaving only his head]
- Carrie: Oh no! The price for resurrecting Darwin was your own body--
- Gumball: Yeah, yeah, I figured that one out.
- [Darwin carries Gumball's head and they go up to the attic and approach the mirror]
- Carrie: Quick, call his name five times.
- Gumball: Okay. Uh…what's his name again?
- Carrie: Vladus Lovus Lokowitchki.
- Gumball: Vladus Lo-- [Gets literally tongue-tied] I think I sprained my tongue.
- Carrie: Just say Vlad.
- Gumball: Vlad Vlad Vlad Vlad Vlad!
- [The Snatcher emerges from the mirror. The three back into the window in the attic, opening it and exposing The Snatcher to the sunlight. He writhes in the light, and retreats into the mirror. Carrie throws the book at him and breaks the glass. This frees Anais, Nicole, and Richard (who all emerge from mirrors and mirror-like surfaces). A portal opens up in the broken attic mirror. Someone emerges from it]
- Carrie: Dad? It's me. Do you recognize me?
- Vladus: How could I not recognize my beautiful girl? Thank you for setting me free.
- [They run to hug each other. But the moment is ruined when Carrie phases through her dad, and he falls out of the window. This kills him]
- Carrie: Dad! Is he okay?
- Gumball: [Inhales sharply] No no no no no no no no. Uh… no no no no.
- [Just as they are about to walk away, Carrie's father phases through the floor, revealing that he has turned into a ghost himself. He and her daughter share a hug. The rest of the Wattersons arrive at the scene]
- Richard, Nicole and Anais: Awwww!
- Gumball: You see, this is like me and Penny because we--
- Richard, Nicole, Darwin and Anais: Ugh!
- [Episode ends]
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Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |