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"The Scam"[1] is the thirty-ninth episode of Season 4 of The Amazing World of Gumball. It is the 155th episode overall.
Synopsis
Carrie backs up Gumball's story about a monster, and the students want to hire them as ghost exterminators for Halloween candy.[2]
Plot
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The event seems rather dull until Gumball's turn; for his presentation, he tells his class a Halloween story about Gargaroth. The story tells of Gargaroth, a hideous monster who initially demanded a princess's hand in marriage. The king agreed to this, but the princess was so disgusted by Gargaroth's appearance that she left him at the altar; saddened, Gargaroth began eating everyone around him until he was banished to the underworld and all mentions of his name were forbidden, for any mentions of the name would allow him to reenter the mortal realm.
As Gumball tells the story, he repeatedly mentions the name "Gargaroth," which terrifies his classmates. While somewhat impressed, Miss Simian still finds the story rather lackluster; that is, until Sarah's head begins to levitate and all sorts of paranormal activities occur.
Panic ensues in the classroom and everyone in the room (except Gumball and Darwin) flees in terror. Once everyone has left, it is revealed that Carrie is the one behind the big scare; this big scare was all part of Gumball's and Carrie's plan: to have the school under the false belief that Gargaroth (performed by Carrie) is possessing it, and that the ghost exterminators (Gumball and Darwin) can get rid of him for the price of Halloween candy.
Gumball and Carrie are ready to put their plan to action, but Darwin has other plans, for he believes that the scam his older brother and Carrie are trying to pull is terribly immoral, and he refuses to take part in it. Darwin's opinion on the scam quickly changes once Gumball mentions that this is Darwin's opportunity to get close to Carrie (whom he has a crush on).
After Darwin's brief romantic fantasy of him and Carrie together, the Watterson brothers begin to put the plan to work. Masquerading as ghost exterminators, Gumball and Darwin begin convincing several of the students and staff that Gargaroth is haunting them, with Carrie causing unearthly activities to support their claims. The trio is successful in both scamming the school and eventually, the entire town out of candy. As they leave, however, the school floor begins to crack and the sky starts to glow a dark red.
Once they finish with their scam, the three return to the Wattersons' house; Gumball, Darwin, and Carrie are about to eat the candy they "earned" in the attic. Carrie, lacking a body to do so herself, asks Darwin very sheepishly whether she can temporarily possess his body to consume their goods. Their moment is cut short, as Gumball looks out the window and notices the ominous aura surrounding Elmore Junior High. The three decide to investigate what is occurring at the place.
As they arrive at the scene, Mr. Small tells them that Gargaroth has taken over the school; the trio is shocked to hear that their originally fictitious story is actually truthful, but the three put aside their concerns to deal with the problem at hand.
Very slowly, the three enter the school building; Gargaroth rises from the underworld and prepares to attack the children. They make few attempts to fight him, all of which fail. Shortly after Darwin states they deserve Gargaroth's attacks for the actions they have committed, Carrie realizes that the only way to get rid of him is to satisfy his hunger. If Gargaroth consumes all of the sweets, he will explode.
Both of the Watterson brothers (although Gumball more reluctantly) agree to feed him their candy, so Carrie casts a spell that transports the candy from the attic to Gargaroth's mouth. When it seems as if Gargaroth only requires one last piece of candy, Gumball decides to take the last lollipop for himself.
Out of options, Carrie realizes that she must selflessly become Gargaroth's bride and live in the underworld forever, much to Darwin's horror. As Gargaroth is about to kiss Carrie and seal the marriage, Gumball grudgingly feeds him the last candy he has, causing Gargaroth to explode and the school to return to its normal state. Once the children exit the building, they are hailed as heroes for their efforts.
While the crowd carries Gumball away, Darwin tries to ask Carrie out on a date, but he is too shy to do so properly. However, Carrie is willing to spend some time with him and asks if he would like to get an ice cream with her; before she can receive her answer, though, Gumball pulls his brother away, ending the episode.
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Characters
Main characters
Supporting characters
Minor characters
- Miss Simian
- Idaho
- Tobias
- Banana Joe
- Tina
- Leslie
- Masami
- Sarah
- Bobert
- Anton
- Carmen
- Alan
- Sussie
- Principal Brown
- Coach
- Hot Dog Guy
- Billy
- Colin and Felix
- Juke
- Rocky
- Mr. Small
- Green bear
- Mr. Corneille
- Hexagon lady
- John
- Gary
- Melted cheese guy
- Jeff
- Tony
- Harold
- Jackie
- Shooting star
- Cowboy
- Hank
- George
- Hobo
- Judith
- Porky
- Quattro
- Siciliana
Trivia
- This episode was aired during season 5's run, but it is part of season 4.
- This episode aired in multiple countries before it aired in the U.S.
- Gumball's dislike of raisins reflects Jacob Hopkins' dislike of raisins.
- When Sussie is scared by Gumball’s story, her dress lifts up and a face can be seen underneath. This is because she is a chinikin puppet.
- Tobias is shown to be allergic to face painting.
Continuity
- This episode marks Carrie's fourth major role. The other three are "The Ghost," "Halloween," and "The Mirror."
- This is the show's second Halloween episode; the first was "Halloween."
- This is also the second episode that hints at romantic feelings between Carrie and Darwin; the first was also "Halloween."
- Tina's witch hat and wand, and Banana Joe's vampire outfit from "Halloween" are reused, and Anton's Gene Simmons makeup from "The Party" is reused.
Cultural references
- Idaho's opening song has lyrics taken directly from a scene in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
- The song "How Low Would You Go?" is a parody of Hewey Lewis and the News' "I Want A New Drug."
- At the beginning of the episode, students dress up in various costumes. Among them are Gumball as Beetlejuice from the eponymous movie; Darwin as the Wolf Man from the movie of the same name; Sarah as the Moon from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask; Leslie as Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors; and Anton as Gene Simmons of KISS.
- When Darwin is fantasizing about dancing with Carrie, the piece of music that he hums is a reference to "Lovin You" by Minnie Riperton.
- Gumball and Darwin's Gargaroth-hunting costumes, the method in which they go about fighting Gargaroth, and the theme music that plays throughout the episode are references to the film Ghostbusters.
- because of what gumball and Darwin’s gear looking like ghostbusters the ghostbusters is a fictional organization designed to help catch trouble making ghosts.
- Gargaroth resembles prince Hermaeus Mora from The Elder Scrolls franchise.
- Gumball acting like a snake is a possible reference to the character Kaa from The Jungle Book.
- It could also be a reference to a scene in Beetlejuice, where Beetlejuice transforms his body into a snake.
- The beam of energy that extends upwards from the school and up to the sky resembles a spirit portal from Avatar: The Legend of Korra.
- Carrie's spell, "Maximus Haribo," is a reference to the German confectionery company Haribo.
- Gumball saying "cloudy with a chance of apocalypse" is likely a reference to the franchise Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
Goofs/errors
- Sussie is shown to be one of the students scared by Carrie's trick, but she is nowhere to be seen in wide shots of the classroom.
- When Gumball "wraps" his body around Darwin, he loses his Halloween costume.
- The kids lose their Halloween costumes in the second half of the episode for inexplicable reasons.
Other titles
- Polski (Polish): Przekręt (The Scam)
- Български (Bulgarian): Измамата (The Scam)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): Trò Lừa Đảo (The Scam)
- Türkçe (Turkish): Üçkağıt (The Scam)
- العربية (Arabic): الإحتيال (The Scam)
References
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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Designs
Layouts
Animation stills
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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Show and Tell
- [The episode opens with a song as the hallways of Elmore Junior High are shown, decorated with all kinds of Halloween props.]
- Idaho: [Sung; in a deep voice] Double, double toil and trouble
- Fire burn, and cauldron bubble
- Eye of newt and toe of frog
- Wool of bat and tongue of dog.
- [In Miss Simian's class, all the students are wearing Halloween costumes.]
- Idaho: [Voice goes back to normal] Thank you! [goes back to his seat]
- Lucy Simian: [sighs] Next.
- [Tobias walks to the front of the class. His face is purple and swollen up.]
- Lucy Simian: Wow! Good Halloween mask.
- Tobias: It's not a mask, I'm allergic to the face paint.
- Lucy Simian: [grunts] C-minus then, go to the infirmary.
- [Tobias faints on the way out.]
- Lucy Simian: Next!
- [Gumball sits up in front of the class.]
- Gumball: For my show and tell, I have a Halloween story.
- [The sky darkens outside; ominous music plays.]
- Gumball: Legend tells of a terrible monster that dwells in the Underworld, so evil and ugly that words cannot describe it. So I'll use mime.
- [Gumball turns into an ugly, deformed version of himself for a moment, then turns back.]
- Gumball: Anyway. Every year, the king of the Underworld sacrificed a soul for the creature to devour, until one year he demanded the hand of the king's daughter in marriage. The king agreed, on the promise of no further sacrifice. But the princess, disgusted by the monster's appearance, left him at the altar. In his sorrow, the monster ate everything at the banquet table and every soul around it.
- [Everyone in the class seems disturbed by the story.]
- Gumball: He was banished, and all mentions of his name forbade, for just speaking his name would be to invite him into our world. Which is why you should never utter the words: Gargaroth the Devourer.
- [The students gasp, holding their face in shock, except Tina, who is unable to physically do so, because of her short arms. They continue to gasp everytime he mentions the monster's name.]
- Gumball: That's right, "Gargaroth" is a name you should never say. The mere mention of Gargaroth would summon Gargaroth into our world. And believe me, Gargaroth is not a nice guy. Gargaroth—
- Carmen: Can you please stop saying it?!
- Gumball: [gasps] Did I say "Gargaroth?!"
- [Lightning strikes outside, causing the kids to scream.]
- Lucy Simian: [shrugs] Yeah, that wasn't scary. I'll give it a— AAAAAIE!
- Gumball: An A? Really?
- Lucy Simian: No, I meant: AAAH!
- [Miss Simian points to Sarah, whose head suddenly started levitating. The pupils scream as a series of paranormal events unfold, with Bobert's calculator spelling "BOO" upside down, slamming doors, and all objects in the room floating up. Everyone flees, except Gumball and Darwin. Gumball fakes screaming.]
- Gumball: And scene.
- [All the chairs and desks drop, perfectly stacked up. Carrie appears in the middle of the classroom, laughing, and then teleports next to Gumball as Darwin frowns in their direction.]
- Gumball: [laughs] Good job, Carrie! This is gonna work.
- Gumball and Carrie: [Laugh evilly]
- Gumball: Okay, I saw Principal Brown buying candy for the school store.
- Carrie: Then let's hit him first.
- [Carrie disappears. Darwin walks up to Gumball with a disapproving look on his face.]
- Gumball: Okay, yeah, I'm gonna need more screaming and less judgmental staring in your performance.
- Darwin: It's not a performance.
- Gumball: Alright, method acting. I respect that.
- Darwin: No! I really am judgmental, 'cause what we're doing is wrong!
- Gumball: Eh, which part? The part where we pretend to summon Gargaroth and use Carrie's powers to scare people, the part where we pose as paranormal specialists to get rid of him, or the part where we get paid with everyone's trick-or-treat candy?
- Darwin: Every part! What is wrong with you?!
- [Gumball stares through the window, tears welling up in his eyes.]
- Gumball: I'm tired, Darwin. I'm tired of having to wear a mask on Halloween, because people wouldn't give me candy if they knew if it was me. Because of my reputation, Darwin. [Darwin glares at him] My reputation. [turns to Darwin] Alright, fine, it's because I'm greedy! But don't worry, there'll be plenty for you too!
- Darwin: [crossing his arms] Nothing can make me go along with this dishonest scam.
- [Gumball slithers around Darwin just like a snake.]
- Gumball: Not even to get close to Carrie? If she's gonna eat all that candy, she'll need a body to possess.
- [Darwin blushes and vocalizes while he fantasizes himself dancing with Carrie.]
- Darwin: Okay, when do we start?
Ghost Hunting
- [Gumball knocks on the door to the principal's office. He scans Principal Brown's body with a flashlight taped to a calculator, and enters the office along with Darwin.]
- Gumball: Hm...
- Nigel Brown: What are you doing here?
- [Darwin goes through different folders in the desk, throwing papers everywhere.]
- Gumball: [licks a pen] Hm. Traces of ectoplasmic residue.
- Darwin: Telekinetic activity.
- Nigel Brown: Can you please explain to me what's going on?
- Gumball: We're here to get rid of Gargaroth the Devourer. For a small fee, of course.
- [Gumball and Darwin are kicked out of the office. Principal Brown slams the door, but opens it again shortly after. All his papers and furniture are moving in a tornado across the room.]
- Nigel Brown: How much?
- Gumball: We'll take those two bags of candy in the corner over there.
- [Principal Brown hands them the candy as "How Low Would You Go?" begins to play. Gumball and Darwin walk through the corridor and try to high-five Carrie, but their hands go through and they hit each other's faces instead. At the cafeteria, Coach is munching all kinds of food, and she sees an eye on her plate, then Carrie possesses Coach's body, forcing her to go on a rampage through the cafeteria. She climbs up the wall and onto the ceiling, causing everyone to run in panic.]
- Felix: [points to Coach] It's Gargaroth!
- Leslie: Gargaroth?!
- [Coach falls off the ceiling, breaking the table underneath. Gumball and Darwin barge in, armed with vacuum cleaners.]
- Gumball: Fire 'em up.
- [Gumball and Darwin start their vacuums, but they just start vacuuming normally, while Sarah, Leslie, and Anton look at them in confusion. They decide to vacuum more aggressively, sucking in all the food and objects in Coach's body, as well as a cow]
- Gumball: She wasn't even possessed when she ate this!
- [They eventually suck Carrie out of Coach's body, turning Coach back to normal]
- Carrie: I'm getting paid double for this one.
- [As the trio goes back to walking up the hall, Carrie briefly gets rid of an old lollipop that was stuck on her face. At the swimming pool, Tobias jumps off the diving board, only to hit the bottom of the pool and flail like a fish as all of the water is being held up by an invisible force.]
- Rocky: [gasps] Gargaroth!
- [Gumball and Darwin burst into the room, still holding vacuums.]
- Darwin: We'll take it from here!
- Gumball: For a small fee!
- Tobias: Thank goodness you're here!
- [Gumball and Darwin start the vacuums and all of the water drops in the pool, leaving Tobias to float. Rocky and Tobias then hand all of their candy to them, which is slightly wet. The song is interrupted for a moment when Darwin trips on the cable of his vacuum, but he manages to plug it somewhere else. Meanwhile, Mr. Small meditates in his office and starts levitating.]
- Mister Small: [gasps] I finally reached a state of pure enlightenment!
- [He looks up, only to see he is actually being sucked up by the ceiling fan.]
- Mister Small: No no no no! Stop, STOP! HELP! [screams]
- [Gumball and Darwin turn their vacuums on, successfully stopping the fan. Mr. Small rewards them with raisins.]
- Gumball: Hey! Raisins?
- Gumball and Darwin: [shaking their heads] Hm-hm-hm.
- [They walk away as the fan starts again, pulling Mr. Small back into his office.]
- Mister Small: GARGAROOOOTH!!
- [Mr. Small's scream echoes through the corridors, while Gumball, Darwin and Carrie walk towards the exit.]
- Darwin: I'm glad we're gonna quit while we're ahead for once.
- Gumball: Yeah...
- Darwin: We are quitting, aren't we?
- Gumball: Yeah?
- Darwin: You're lying, aren't you?
- Gumball: Yeah.
- Darwin: We're gonna scam every bit of candy in this town, aren't we?
- Gumball: Yeah.
- [When they leave the school, the screen begins to shake and red light shines through cracks forming in the ground. Outside, the sky has turned red, and people are running away screaming as cars and chunks of the road start levitating.]
Aftermath
- [In the Wattersons' attic, Gumball, Darwin and Carrie stand on top of a giant pile of candy which fills up the entire room.]
- Gumball: Ah, there. Every last bit of candy in Elmore! Alright, dig in!
- Carrie: [blushes] S-so, Darwin. Do you mind if I borrow your body to, y-you know?
- Darwin: [giggles] No problem.
- [Darwin sprays breath freshener in his mouth, but accidentally sprays Gumball's eyes instead, causing him to fall over.]
- Gumball: Ow! [stands up facing the window] Uh, guys, did the weatherman say "cloudy with a chance of apocalypse?"
- [The three of them look out the window and notice the red light ray above Elmore Junior High. They hurry to school, where a crowd has gathered.]
- Darwin: What's going on?
- [A deep growl is heard coming from the building.]
- Mister Small: Gargaroth has taken over the school!
- Darwin: What? He's real?!
- Carrie: I didn't know. I thought he was just a ghost ghost story!
- Nigel Brown: The Wattersons, thank goodness! They'll save us from Gargaroth the Devourer.
- [The crowd cheers as Gumball, Darwin and Carrie look nervous]
Gargaroth Rises
- [Gumball, Darwin and Carrie walk carefully through the school's hallway.]
- Gumball: I always knew I'd get my fifteen minutes of fame, I just didn't think they'd be my last... [gulps] So Carrie, in the story, how exactly do they manage to banish Gargaroth? That part was light on detail.
- Carrie: Through the sacrifice of a lone, selfless hero.
- Gumball: Yeah, uh... Still pretty vague, to be honest.
- [They come across Gargaroth, who starts rising from a hole in the ground.]
- Carrie: Run—
- Gumball: Wait. If your story's true, all it takes is a hero. This hero.
- ["How Low Would You Go" starts and immediately stops playing when Gumball attempts to suck Gargaroth into his vacuum multiple times, but nothing happens.]
- Gumball: ...Right, maybe not.
- [The monster growls menacingly and starts going after them.]
- Carrie: Run!
- Darwin: We deserved this, we shouldn't have scammed all that candy!
- Carrie: Yes, we need to feed him the candy!
- Gumball: No way, I worked way too hard for that!
- [Gargaroth's many arms extend and eventually grab Gumball, Darwin and Carrie, dragging them to him.]
- Carrie: You need to make a sacrifice, like the hero in the story!
- Gumball: No!
- [Gargaroth prepares to eat them.]
- Gumball: [shudders] Okay!
- Carrie: Gargaroth! If Your Grossness agrees to release us, we will give you what your heart desires. A sacrifice to your infinite fleshitude.
- [Gargaroth burps and puts them down.]
- Carrie: Maximus Haribo!
- [Carrie's spell opens a hole in the ceiling, transferring all of the candy in the Wattersons' attic directly into the monster's mouth.]
- Gumball: He's a monster!
- Darwin: Uh, duh?
- Gumball: That's not what I meant. He's not even taking off the wrappers!
- Carrie: Look out. One more mouthful and he'll blow!
- [The kids take cover as it seems Gargaroth is about to explode, but he only lets out a burp instead.]
- Carrie: Quick! Is there any more candy left?
- [Gumball picks up a lollipop and hides it behind his back.]
- Gumball: No.
- Carrie: Then run again.
- [They start running again with Gargaroth's arms reaching out for them.]
- Gumball: Remind me to never believe any more of your stories!
- Carrie: That's it! He's only here because we made people believe in him!
- Gumball: [gasps] Then maybe, if we close our eyes and stop believing...
- [Gumball places his hands in front of his eyes and concentrates, but he ends up running into a wall at the end of the corridor.]
- Darwin: [gasps] Gumball!
- Gumball: [Dazed gibberish]
- Darwin: Gargaroth, stop! Why are you doing this? Is it really food you seek? Perhaps the emptiness isn't in your stomach, but in your heart.
- [The monster seems calm for a moment, but quickly returns to his violent ways and grabs Gumball and Darwin. Carrie appears in front of him.]
- Carrie: Gargaroth, no! If you promise not to destroy this world, I will fill the void in your heart.
- Darwin: W-what are you doing?
- Carrie: It's the only way. Gargaroth, I will be your bride.
- [Carrie and Gargaroth have a wedding ceremony in the library. Gargaroth's speech seems to be composed of only belching and farting sounds, while Gumball and Darwin witness in horror.]
- Carrie: I do. And you, Gargaroth the Devourer, do you promise to share your clogged heart in health, but mostly sickness, and join me for eternally horrible matrimony in the Underworld?
- [Gargaroth lets out another crude noise.]
- Carrie: ...I'll take that as a yes. Then with this kiss, let us seal our unholy union.
- Darwin: [tears up] Why did she have to be sacrificed?
- [The newlyweds prepare to kiss.]
- Darwin: There has to be another way!
- [Gumball pulls out the lollipop behind his back.]
- Gumball: Ugh.
- Darwin: Noo... [sobs]
- Gumball: Uuuugh! Alright.
- [Gumball throws the last piece of candy into Gargaroth's mouth, causing him to explode and cover the trio in green slime.]
Free at Last
- [Outside the school, the sky clears out, and the crowd cheers as Gumball, Darwin, and Carrie exit the school]
- Gumball: Yeah, yeah, whatever.
- [Gumball wipes some slime off his face and reluctantly lets the crowd launch him up, sulking the whole time.]
- Darwin: Okay, well, bye!
- Carrie: Bye.
- Darwin: Oh, oh! U-unless you're hungry?
- Carrie: Not really. What was left of that candy looked pretty well digested.
- Darwin: Oh, right. Nevermind...
- Carrie: O-or, we could just get an ice cream?
- Darwin: Uh! I-I'd like—
- Gumball: Come on already!
- [Gumball drags Darwin by the hand, ending the episode.]
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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 |