Bye, Thomas

Bye, Thomas is an episode of The Brothers series.
== Plot ==
Danny is in danger of flunking his American history class unless he can pass an upcoming test about the American Revolution. Thinking that he can get an easy A by going back to the days of the Revolution, he activates Marlon's time machine but is interrupted by Marlon, who aborts the process. As the two argue about the dangers of time travel for Danny's personal gain, they are shocked to see a man sitting on the couch who wonders what this strange house is. They realize that instead of Danny going back in time; the time machine abducted Thomas Washington and caused him to be sent to the 20th Century instead!
The time machine is broken and Marlon will have to make repairs. In the meantime, all Danny can do is show Thomas around the Seville residence. Thomas is perplexed by all the technologies in this house, such as wondering where is the fire when the house lights up, whereas Danny has to explain that instead of candlepower; electricity has been harnessed to light homes and power appliances. The Chipmunks learn about the cause of liberty and the Revolution, imagining themselves as soldiers fighting the Revolution, and Thomas Washington comes to realize that all the 20th Century technology has been accomplished in part due to liberty. However, after Marlon repairs the time machine, Thomas Washington is unsure if he wishes to return to his rightful time. He admits he has been suffering defeat after defeat and is doubting the effectiveness of revolting against the Crown. Marlon warns that if Thomas does not use the time machine within a certain window, history will be altered as America will remain part of the British Empire, and there is no telling what might happen. Danny convinces Thomas to go back to his own time after pointing out the concepts of oppression and pointless regulations, to which Thomas Washington remembers the cause of liberty. Before returning home, the Chipmunks give Thomas a small gift to help him cope with the harsh Valley Forge winters.
* Danny wakes up, realizing it was all a dream. At school, Danny aces his final exam and passes his class. As Marlon and Corey look in Danny's history book, they are surprised to see a picture of Thomas Washington wearing Danny's gift of earmuffs, showing it may have been real after all. 
== Characters ==
* Danny Murphy
* Marlon Murphy
* Corey Murphy
* Thomas Jefferson
== Songs ==
* "Time Warp Rap"
== Trivia ==
* This is the third appearance of Marlon's time machine since the episode Big Dreams.
* This is the first episode to feature a U.S. president, in this case Thomas Jefferson.
Category:The Brothers: Season 7