Tamaranian Vacation

"Tamaranian Vacation" is Teen Titans Go! Season 2, Episode 17a (43a) and the 85th overall episode of the series.

Summary
The Titans visit Starfire's home world of Tamaran to try and learn what makes her so sweet and loving.

Plot
The episode starts with the Titans Tower being stormed by green thunder, and a green orb coming from the tower. It is revealed it is Starfire, who seems to be very mad about something. Robin said that she did not need to do that, but Starfire said she must, and they should accept their faith, but Robin said he'd never. Starfire agreed, saying he asked for it, and prepared to attack. However, she started laughing, and screamed "TICKLE WAR!". He started tickling robin, who struggled to say "Titans Go!" in between all his laughing. However, all the Titans tried to flee to a safe place. Beast Boy turned into a baby deer an tried to escape by the elevator, but he was ticked to the ground by Starfire before he could open it. Next, she tried to tickle Raven, who hid inside her cloak. However, Starfire reached in there and started tickling her. She then came up from her cloak and admitted that she got her. Then, she came after Cyborg, who was hiding under a bush. However, Starfire found him easily. He then explained that his computer parts can't be tickled. However, she took out a screwdriver, and managed to tickle Cyborg. He then opened his belly and replaced the screwdriver part with a feather, and started tickling him there. He then bounced up and down until he broke the ceiling. She then very carefully tickled Silkie, who laughed softly. The Titans then started saying that she was always so upbeat, and her happiness made them happy. Beast Boy then stopped the stopwatch, and counted 13 seconds, which was the longest the Titans have ever been in a good mood. However, Raven punched him after he said that. But she then admitted that was the longest. Cyborg then asked where does she get all her cheeriness, and Starfire responded that she thinks it's from her planet, Tamaran. Robin said that if it made you that nice it must be the best pace in the universe, and he imagined a line of Starfires to kiss him. Beast boy asked if she could take them there, but Starfire said they may not like it. Raven explained that if they liked her, they would like her planet. However, Starfire explained that some of their rituals may be strange, just as some of Earth's rituals might be strange to her, and she imagined Robin saying a poem to her. After that, she said that it would make her feel better. Cyborg then said to share away, and Beast Boy put on his helmet. The Titans Tower then blasted off the island. The Crab then put on his sunglasses to see the Tower blast off.

The tower then blasted off at supersonic speeds to the planet Tamaran. They landed on the Tamaranian soil, on  TAMARAN : Class M Planet. When Starfire came off the spaceship, she said she missed the crisp Tamaranian air. The Titans tried to breathe it in, but realized the air burned. When Cyborg asked what were they breathing, Starfire responded it was fire air. Beast Boy was shocked, saying that her planet's air was made out of hot sauce. Starfire explained it makes the weak not survive, and that they would get accustomed to the burning. However, the Titans started screaming of pain, and passed out. Starfire told them to please not die so early after she saw them lying on the ground, since they had just arrived, and that there are many more things to see.

Later, in a hovering platform....

The Titans have accustomed to the air, and started marveling at Tamaran. They said they wanted to see the things that made her so jolly, and she said that being raised on the Palace might have had something to do with it. When they arrived, she explained that they often entertain queens, kings, and warlords to keep peace at the galaxy. She then introduced General Thraxis from the Blood Dominion, and explained they were having a very important treaty with him. Cyborg shook his tentacle and said hi. however, General Thraxis started freaking out, and went back into his ship. When Robin asked what happened, Starfire explained that a handshake is the most violent way of declaring war. He said he was going to wipe out Tamarenians, and turn Tamaran into intergalactic gravel. Cyborg then admitted the responsibility by saying "My bad." Starfire said it was alright, but they must excuse her to make her planetary defense. After ringing a tone, all of the Tamarenian warrior came with Starfire, and started attacking the ships. While the war raged, Robin asked if he needed to shakes everyone's hand, and Cyborg explained that he was a friendly guy. Raven said that this was not what she expected, and she wasn't sure if she liked Tamaran. Cyborg said that it was definitely not as sweet as her. Beast Boy said that however, it was cool to see the blobs explode. Starfire killed one of them, and while Beast Boy wa saying "There goes one!", a burning green slime covered all of them, burning them. Cyborg asked why did everything had to burn on this planet, and Beast Boy screamed in agony. Raven said that the planet was terrible, and they should leave before they make things worse, but Robin denied, saying that it meant too much to Starfire that they were there. Then, Beast Boy called them, saying that the shaking had stopped. Robin said that Cyborg's handshake war was over, which angered Cyborg, making him repeat that he was a nice guy. Starfire came and told them that there as good news: The war had concluded and only 3/4 of Tamaran was destroyed. Robin congratulated her, saying he was proud of her. Starfire explained that to end the war she offered her hand to General Thraxis, which made Robin freak out. He then blamed Cyborg, asking why did he had to shake his hand. Cyborg said he couldn't help it, since he was such a friedly guy.

Later in the Wedding....

While the ringing was happening, Robin was still crying, saying he hated the planet. He asked how someone as nice as Starfire come from here. Beast Boy screamed in disgust, saying that she now has to kiss all his mouths. Cyborg said that she never kissed you in his one mouth. Starfire started kissing all of her mouths and everyone had their own emotions. Raven said that they were gonna be here for a while.

A WHILE LATER.....

Robin's crying has gotten so bad that Cyborg needs to use his cape as a rail. After she kissed all of her mouths, the church started clapping, and Robin's head blew off. Starfire asked f they thought the ceremony was beautiful, and she told them to stay the rest of their visit on Tamaran.=, because she must go. Beast Boy asked where, and she responded that as his wife, she must accompany his fleet across the universe while he conquers it, and that they will never see her again. Raven said she can't go with him. Starfire explained that they may seem weird, but it is important to honor them. The Titans were shocked, and Robin then said that if Strafire should be forced to marry someone, it should be him. He then ordered the Titans to end the marriage..

Later, outside...

Robin throws bird-a-rangs to General Thraxis' mouths, causing him to explode, and put green go over Robin. Starfire gasped, and asked the Titans why did they blow up her husband. She said that the treaty was over and his fleet will soon come to destroy Tamara, and he dishonored his people. The Titans, however, welcomed er, because he was "super gross". Starfire said that now the only way to make peace is to fight Gridnock. Cyborg asked if if they don't the planet would be destroyed, and Starfire said yes, and after she said yes, the Titans came in the hoverboard, but were stopped by the army. Starfire said that they were the guardians of honor, and they would guide them to their inevitable death in the hands of Gridnok.

Later, at the arena....

The Titans are about to enter the Colosseum, where hundreds of people are shouting for death. When they enter, Gridnok is released, and starts roaring at the Titans. Starfire asked if this was not magnificent, and Raven responded back with another question: why is she doing it. Starfire explained that fighting the Gridnock was one of the greatest symbols of bravery. However, when they asked her if anyone had ever survived it, she said no, saying that that's why it shows a symbol of braver. The Titans then saw all the dead skulls around the Colosseum. Robin said that it has been none since he has never met the Teen Titans. He said "Titans GO!", but, however, they were eaten by the Gridnok.

In the stomach...

Cyborg asked if they already had gotten eaten, and said that was fast. After he said that, the acid on Grimlock's stomach began to rise. Robin dipped a Bird-a-rang in the acid, and it melted right off. Robin said to take this slowly, but that they hated her planet and everything in it. Starfire said that they were hurting her feelings, Raven agreed, saying this place was awful, and Beast Boy said that they had no idea how she came off of a planet like this. Starfire agreed. She said it might be dreadful, but if she wasn't positive, her skull would have been crushed many years ago. She learned to make the best out of any situation. She said that that was, in fact, the only was she has been able to tolerate them as her roommates. Beast Boy started crying, saying tat that was beautiful. Cyborg said that if they were gonna die, they should be positive, like Starfire. Raven said that they were on an alien's belly, what's not to love, while acid burned her. Cyborg then spotted a half-eaten hot dog, and tried tasting it, but he vomited instead,. But on the positive side, Cyborg said, he had never eaten anything like that before. Beast Boy said that it was like a sauna in there, while dipping his feet on the acid. When he took them out, he said that it was a great sauna, even though his feet were half-melted. All of this made Starfire happy. However, the acid started rising. Robin said that if Starfire survived with positive attitude, they should think as her. When he said that, all the Titans engaged in a tickle war. Starfire started tickling Cyborg on the belly, which made him bounce back and forth, eventually breaking Grimlock. The Tamarenean warriors started cheering, and General Thraxis' army is quiet. Starfire cheered, they defeated the Grimlock,and all the Titans cheered. They said that they couldn't have done it without seeing things the Tamarenean way. Starfire asked if they liked the planet, and all the Titans agreed. However, when Starfire asked if they wanted to see more of Tamaran, all the Titans quickly ran away, and the episode ends.

Characters

 * Starfire
 * Cyborg
 * Beast Boy
 * Raven
 * Robin
 * Silkie
 * Glgrdsklechhh (debut)
 * Gridnock The Skull Crusher (debut)

Trivia

 * This episode aired one year after "Brain Food".
 * This is Glgrdsklechh's debut in Teen Titans Go!.
 * Tamaran appears to have twin suns.
 * There is very little natural plant life on Tamaran's surface.
 * The lack of children in Tamaran's settlements besides Starfire references how she and her siblings were the first to be born in a century, due to the planet's war with the Citadel.
 * Tamaran's atmosphere is strikingly hot, which adds to Starfire's race being powered by solar radiation.
 * Starfire appears to have already gained control Tameran, or at least the army.
 * Handshaking on Tamaran is the most violent declaration of war.

Continuity

 * This is the fifth time Tamaran has appeared. The four previous appearances occur in "Parasite", "Staring at the Future", "Second Christmas", and "Mr. Butt".
 * It is also the second time the Titans have visited Tamaran, the first time being in "Staring at the Future".
 * In addition, the alien species that served as Starfire's soldiers in an alternate future in "Staring at the Future" return as Tamaranian citizens.
 * Titans Tower is once again shown taking off, which was first seen in "Double Trouble".
 * While Cyborg feels the pain of Tamaran's air in an over-the-top fashion, he says "All I know is pain!", which is one of the only phrases that Pain Bot says.
 * The green, flaming sword Starfire wields is similar to the one she used in "Power Moves".
 * Silkie is a priest again, the first time being "Matched"
 * Once again we see Starfire's rage.
 * This is the eighteenth time Raven has been shown unhooded.

Errors

 * When Starfire was kissing all of Glgrdsklechhh's mouths, Cyborg remarks how bad it must be for Robin since he never kissed her once. This is inconsistent with Mouth Hole, as at the end of that episode, it was implied Robin and Starfire have kissed.
 * Though it may be possible Cyborg did not witness the exchange, or that Robin and Starfire did not end up kissing.

Running Gags

 * The Titans' mouths setting on fire.
 * The Titans getting covered in slime.