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"The Mug" is the 50th episode in the sixth season of Teen Titans Go!, and the 313th overall episode of the series.

Summary[]

Robin dreams of receiving a #1 Dad mug, so Raven magically turns them into a sitcom family.

Plot[]

Cyborg and Beast Boy crash the T-Car into the Tower living room with an urgent message: they've just returned from the Mug Store with mugs for the team! Everyone receives a special, exclusive mug—except for Robin, who gets a plain white one. While he appreciates the simple utility, Robin's always wanted a #1 Dad mug, but with no family, he's never had a chance to get one. Annoyed by his pathetic crying, Raven decides to help Robin earn his mug by turning the Titans into a classic sitcom family. They magically vanish just before the crime alert goes off, but oh well.

A theme song starts playing for "The Titans," and the cast is introduced: Robin is the striving breadwinner dad, Raven plays a hardworking housewife, Cyborg plays "Granny," Robin's mother-in-law, Starfire portrays a high-school daughter, Beast Boy plays... a boy, Thompson appears as a mysterious special guest star, and finishing out the cast is Silkie—as Silkie. The show starts at the dinner table, and the usual sitcom comedy dialogue sets in, complete with laugh tracks. The "family" is irked at Robin, who isn't keeping up with the "kids'" school lives or even working at a job. With the house falling apart, Granny asserting Raven would've been better off marrying Aqualad, and many other problems, Robin is a downright father failure.

Annoyed at the berating, Robin goes outside to talk to his neighbor Thompson, a fishing hat-wearing, shadowy figure concealed behind a bush. Hearing his struggle, Thompson recommends emulating the ancient Mesopotamians, revered for their undertaking of family needs and responsibilities. Robin likes the idea and hops to it, but something seems sinister about Thompson...

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Safety first!

For the first act of his newfound fatherly commitment, Robin starts teaching Beast Boy how to ride a bike. But he takes the parental guidance too far, giving him nearly every safety device and contraption conceivable. An inflatable raft launches Beast Boy off the bike, ironically severely injuring him. Next, he enlists Starfire to help him fix the bathroom sink. After she inconsiderately chucks tools at his head, the leak becomes so bad that Robin grabs Silkie to contain the water. Eventually, the whole house gets flooded; he's had enough bonding with Starfire for the day. Later on, the family is nicely surprised to see that Robin's made some vegetarian lasagna for dinner. Unfortunately, he used Raven's Spellbook as a recipe guide, and now Granny has demonic lasagna bursting out of her...

Disappointed that his plans didn't pan out well, Robin goes back to sulk to Thompson. The shady figure quotes Francis Bacon to try and cheer him up, but some shouts from behind the bush catch Robin's attention. Thompson denies hearing the screams, but a quick look over the bush reveals Robin's family tied up on a barbecue—and Thompson, revealed to be a giant, multi-armed monster, is the cook! The beast easily stops Robin from saving them, then taunts that he can't even be a good dad. But the Titans point out that, while he might not be perfect, Robin at least tries, making him a super dad. A #1 Dad mug descends from the clouds, and Robin flies at Thompson with the mug, destroying the monster in a fiery explosion!

The Titans thank Robin for saving them, and he promises that nothing will break up their family. Just then, Aqualad rolls up in a limousine, and Raven, Starfire, and Beast Boy to go live with him instead. Robin is now sad and all alone—except for Granny, who smacks the #1 Dad mug out of his hand.

Characters[]

Main[]

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Thompson's true form.

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Aqualad shows up to steal Robin's wife AND kids.

Minor[]

Cameos[]

Trivia[]

Continuity[]

  • Raven is seen unhooded for the 124th time in the series.
  • This is the second time the Titans turn their lives into a sitcom. The first time is in "Oil Drums".
  • Robin and Aqualad’s rivalry is shown for the 2nd time in the series since "The Viewers Decide".
  • As expected by the note in Silkie's pet bowl from "Bumgorf" (the previous episode), Silkie makes his return in this episode.
  • Raven can be seen reading the same astrology book from "Lucky Stars" at the beginning of the episode.
  • The book that Robin uses to make vegetarian lasagna is the same one from "Books" and "Magic Man" which was Raven's spellbook here instead of her pocket-sized purple spellbook.
  • Cyborg being the grandma can be considered as a callback to "Grandma Voice".

References[]

  • The way how Robin cries into the mug & drinks his tears over and over is just like how SpongeBob did from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Karate Choppers".
  • A couple of historical references are mentioned in this episode, including the culture of the West Asian Mesopotamians and the English philosopher Francis Bacon.
  • The lasagna monster popping out of Cyborg's chest is a reference to the Chestburster Xenomorph from the 1979 sci-if horror film Alien.
  • Cyborg's grandma character costume, wig and voice are a reference to Tyler Perry's character Madea.
  • Thompson is a reference to Mr. Wilson from Home Improvement, as both hide behind bushes while giving their neighbors advice.

Errors[]

  • N/A

Running Gags[]

  • Robin the Father constantly making mishaps at home.
  • Cyborg using the "grandma voice."

Transcript[]

The transcript for "The Mug" can be found here.

Gallery[]

Click here to view more images from The Mug.
The image gallery for The Mug may be viewed here.

v - e - d Episode Guide

Season 1: April 23, 2013 - June 5, 2014
Legendary SandwichPie BrosDriver's EdDog HandDouble TroubleThe DateDude RelaxLaundry DayGhostboyLa Larva de AmorHey Pizza!GorillaGirl's Night OutYou're Fired!Super RobinTower PowerParasiteStarliarMeatball PartyStaff MeetingTerra-izedArtful DodgersBurger vs. BurritoMatchedColors of RavenThe Left LegBooksLazy SundayStarfire the TerriblePower MovesStaring at the FutureNo PowerSidekickCaged TigerSecond ChristmasNose MouthLegsBreakfast CheeseWafflesBe MineOppositesBirdsBrain FoodIn and OutLittle BuddiesMissingUncle JokesMás y MenosDreamsGrandma VoiceReal MagicPuppets, Whaaaaat?

Season 2: June 12, 2014 - July 30, 2015
Mr ButtMan PersonPiratesMoney GrandmaI See YouBrianNatureSalty CodgersKnowledgeSlumber PartyLove MonstersBaby HandsCaramel ApplesSandwich ThiefFriendshipVegetablesThe MaskSerious BusinessHalloweenBoys vs GirlsBody AdventureRoad TripThanksgivingThe Best RobinMouth HoleHot GarbageRobin BackwardsCrazy DaySmile BonesReal Boy AdventuresHose WaterLet's Get SeriousTamaranian VacationRocks and WaterMultiple Trick PonyTruth, Justice and What?Two Bumble Bees and a WaspOil DrumsVideo Game ReferencesCool SchoolKicking a Ball and Pretending to Be HurtHead FruitYearbook MadnessBeast ManOperation Tin ManNeanCampfire StoriesAnd the Award for Sound Design Goes to RobThe HIVE FiveThe Return of SladeMore of the SameSome of Their Parts

Season 3: July 31, 2015 - October 13, 2016
Cat's FancyLeg DayDignity of TeethCroissantSpice GameI'm the SauceHey You, Don't Forget about Me in Your MemoryAccept the Next Proposition You HearThe Fourth Wall40%, 40%, 20%Grube's FairytalesA FarceScary Figure DanceAnimals, It's Just a Word!BBBDAY!Black FridayTwo ParterThe True Meaning of ChristmasSquash & StretchGarage SaleSecret GardenThe Cruel Giggling GhoulHow 'Bout Some EffortPyramid SchemeBeast Boy's St. Patrick's Day Luck, and It's BadThe Teen Titans Go Easter Holiday ClassicBatman v Teen Titans: Dark InjusticeBottle EpisodeFinally a LessonArms Race with LegsObinrayWally TRad Dudes with Bad TudesOperation Dude RescueHistory LessonThe Art of NinjutsuThink About Your FutureTTG v PPGCoconut Cream PiePure ProteinOpen Door PolicyCrazy Desire IslandThe Titans ShowBooty ScootyWho's Laughing NowOregon TrailSnuggle TimeOh Yeah!Riding the DragonThe OverbiteThe Cape

Season 4: October 20, 2016 - June 25, 2018
Shrimps and Prime RibHalloween v ChristmasBooby Trap HouseFish WaterTV KnightTeen Titans Save ChristmasBBSFBDAY!The StreakThe Inner Beauty of a CactusMovie NightBBRAEPermanent RecordTitan Saving TimeThe Gold StandardMaster DetectiveEaster CreepsHand ZombieEmployee of the Month: ReduxThe AvogodoOranginsJinxedBrain PercentagesBL4Z3Hot Salad WaterI Saw You DanceThe Story in Your EyesPlaying Hard to GetThe Night Begins to ShineLicationLabor DayClassic TitansOnes and ZeroesCareer DayTV Knight 2Justice League's Next Top Talent Idol StarThe AcademyCostume ContestThrone of BonesDemon PromThanksgettingThe Self-Indulgent 200th Episode Spectacular!BBCYFSHIPBDAYBeast GirlFlashbackBro-PocalypseMo' Money Mo' ProblemsTV Knight 3

Season 5: June 25, 2018 - April 4, 2020
The Scoop!Chicken in the CradleKaboomsTower RenovationMy Name is JoseThe Power of ShrimpsMonster SquadReal OranginsQuantum FunThe FightThe GrooverJustice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Second Greatest Team EditionHow's This for a Special? SpaaaaceBBRBDAYSlapping Butts and Celebrating for No ReasonNostalgia is Not a Substitute for an Actual StoryBusiness Ethics Wink WinkGenie PresidentTall Titan TalesI Used to Be a PeoplesThe Metric System vs FreedomThe ChaffThem Soviet BoysLittle ElvisBooty EggsTV Knight 4Lil' DimplesDon't Be an IcarusStockton, CA!What's Opera TitansForest PiratesThe BergeracSnot and TearsCampfire!What We Learned at CampCommunicate OpenlyRoyal JellyStrength of a Grown ManHad to Be ThereGirls Night InThe Great DisasterThe Viewers Decide

Season 6: October 4, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Butt AtomsTV Knight 5Witches BrewThat's What's Up!Crab ShenanigansBrobotsBrain FlipBeast Boy on a ShelfChristmas CrusadersWe're Off to Get AwardsBat ScoutsWalk AwayRecord BookMagic ManTitans Go CasualRain on Your Wedding DayEgg HuntJustice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Justice League EditionMission to Find the Lost StemsDrumsGuitarBassYou're The OneWhere Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 1Where Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 2Where Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 3Where Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 4Ghost With the MostBucket ListTV Knight 6KryptoniteThumb WarToddler Titans…Yay!Baby MouthThe CastSuperhero FeudLucky StarsVarious Modes of TransportationCool UnclesButter WallBBRAEBDAYDon't Press PlayReal ArtJust a Little Patience...Yeah...YeahVillains in a Van Getting GelatoI Am ChairBumgorfThe MugHafo SafoZimdings

Season 7: January 8, 2021 - September 16, 2022
Justice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Dance Crew EditionFeed MePig in a PokeP.P.A Little Help PleaseMarv Wolfman and George PérezSpace House - Part 1Space House - Part 2Space House - Part 3Space House - Part 4Cy and BeastyT is for TitansCreative GeniusesManor and MannerismsTrans Oceanic Magical CruisePolly Ethylene and Tara PhthalateEEbowsBatman's Birthday GiftWhat a Boy WondersDoomsday PreppersFat CatsJamDCPepo the PumpkinmanBreakfastCaptain CoolA Doom Patrol ThanksgivingGlunkakakakahControl FreakA Holiday StoryThe DripStandards & PracticesBelly MathFree PerkGo!Finding AquamanWhodundidit?Sweet RevengePorch PiratesA Sticky SituationThe Perfect Pitch?Pool SeasonKyleTV Knight 7We'll Be Right BackJump City RockNatural Gas50% ChadThe Score365!

Season 8: October 7, 2022 -
Welcome to HalloweenThe Great Holiday EscapeLooking For LoveTeen Titans ActionTV Knight 8A Stickier SituationWinning a Golf Tournament Is The Solution to All Of Life's Money ProblemsAlways Be CrimefightingEaster AnnihilationThe Brain of the FamilyArthurToilet WaterPlot HolesUtility BeltOur HouseBeard HunterElasti-BotNew ChumIntroHaunted TankWarner Bros. 100th AnniversaryWishboneChristmas MagicShipCatpin Freak50% CrewFive BucksWild Card

Top of the Titans: April 27, 2018 - July 20, 2018
Raddest SongsBest Love SongsBeast Boy & Cyborg SongsDance PartyBest Rivals

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