The Worms of Ineptune

**The Worms of Ineptune** is the 3rd episode of Series 1 of The Eggs.

## Plot

The episode begins with Scramble complaining while handling the rubbish. Opening the hatch, he releases some insects, which sets off Shelly's fear. She swats away the insects, and tries to swat as Scramble. She apologizes and uses the excuse that "it's a natural reaction." Yolky and Sunnyside are admiring a new planet, and Sunnyside wonders if there are new sounds on it. Scramble wants to go to the planet, as this is their mission. This surprises Benedict, as Scramble usually tries to avoid work. Suddenly, Shelly starts going haywire. Benedict tells her to stop and prepare their eggmobiles, and she does.

Shelly tells them not to get lost, but Yolky reminds her that they're trained for this. Shelly thinks it's exciting, too exciting, and proposes a nap. Benedict records the sounds on the planet, which consist of weird humming and buzzing noises. Everything sounds terrible, so Sunnyside leaves and wants to dig up some plant cuttings for her garden. A loud scream causes Scramble to get scared and fart, thinking it's an alien monster. Benedict is angry, as he thinks this chance is 1 in a million. Sunnyside brings the plants, telling them that they're going to be relocated, and singing voices are heard (O'Reilly, Jones, Scammell).

Shelly wakes up from her nap, and Sunnyside is sure she heard something singing. She listens closely, and it turns out that four worms were singing. Upon the sight of Sunnyside, the Worms scamper off in fear, and Sunnyside sings for them not to go. They're surprised that she can sing, and tells her that singing is prohibited. Sunnyside tells them that they sang, but Miney reminds them that they're musical outcasts, so they hide to avoid getting squished.

Suddenly, a giant blue monster chases them out of the cave! Benedict is still recording the horrible sounds. Scramble thinks it's a waste of time and that it's the worst-sounding planet he's ever been on. They hear growling, and Sunnyside is still running from the monster. The Gronkadydle says that singing isn't allowed. Yolky can be heard screaming, and swinging from a vine. Scramble is scared, The Worms introduce themselves as Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Fred. Sunnyside says that their mission is to collect sounds. The Gronkadydle sneaks through, which scares The Eggs off. Eeny suggests they sing, as he doesn't like it. Benedict tries to refuse, but Eeny insists. The Worms sing, which slows down the Gronkadydle.

The Eggs decide to make more music and take out their instruments. They start performing the last part of "Let's Sing Together," which causes the Gronkadydle to go haywire and run off.

They're back on Shelly and Sunnyside tells the Worms to keep out of sight, as Shelly doesn't like bugs. Eeny says that they're not bugs, which sets of Shelly. The Eggs tell Shelly that there are no bugs, and that they're not bugs or worms. Sunnyside tries to hide the fact that there are Worms, so Shelly proposes a song. They agree, so they perform a country song called "Worms."

Shelly catches the Worms singing, and asks who it is. Scramble says that it was just them and pretends he's coming down with a cold, as his voice sounds funny. They say good night, and the worms sneak a "Good night!" out of their mouths.

## Characters

### Main

* Benedict
* Yolky
* Scramble
* Sunnyside

### Supporting

* Shelly
* The Worms (debut)

## Songs

* Worms
* Peanut (instrumental)
* Let's Sing Together

## Trivia

* This is the only episode to have a continued dialogue scene after the song.