S3E10

The Mallardian Candidate

Aired 1996-03-16 30 min
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Former comedian Iggy Catalpa hires Duckman to investigate a conspiracy where the only evidence is a sock missing from his laundry. The conspirators capture Duckman and brainwash him into killing the only one who can stop them, Cornfed.

Our Take

A paranoid political thriller spoof that mostly coasts on Duckman’s antagonistic chemistry with Cornfed, and honestly that’s enough. The brainwashing premise gets a few good paranoid jabs in, though the middle stretch drags before the payoff lands. Worth it for fans of the duo’s dynamic, casual viewers can skip.