Hitch in the Works

A Hitch in the Works, is the 10th episode of The Legend of Zelda (TV series), but the twelfth in production order. The plot involves Link inadvertantly falling into a basement while doing chores and discovering the castle handyman. They work together to get out of chores, while Ganon plots to capture Zelda and make her wear a necklace that will make her do whatever he commands.

Information

 * Original airdate: November 10, 1989.
 * Starring:
 * Cyndy Preston
 * Jonathan Potts
 * Len Carlson
 * Colin Fox
 * Elizabeth Hanna
 * Writer: Bob Forward
 * Country of origin: United States, Canada
 * Network: FOX

Synopsis
Link attempts to sneak out of the castle in order to go fishing, but Zelda runs into him and informs him that he needs to do chores around the castle if he wants to earn his keep. While filling the castle's lamps with oil, Link spies a strange mechanical robot that takes a few steps toward him and promptly shatters; much to the dismay of its builder, Doof the handyman. Doof tells Link that the robot was supposed to be his assistant. Link encourages him to try again, but Doof's magic only causes the robot to go haywire, using a mop as a pogo stick and making a mess. While Link and Doof are chasing the robot, some of Ganon's Moblins infiltrate the castle by using a secret trapdoor under the floor tiles. The Moblins break Doof's robot again, and during their battle with Link, ensnare him in a net. Doof attempts to help by casting a spell on the robot again, allowing Link enough time to defeat the Moblins while they are distracted by it. Unfortunately, a hit from a Moblin's Boomerang causes the robot to collapse once more, knocking Link unconscious. When he wakes up, he is being scolded by Zelda for making such a mess and sleeping on the job. He tries to tell her about the Moblins he defeated, but she doesn't believe him. Link then asks Doof if he can conjure up some fake Moblins so he can "rescue" Zelda and get out of doing the chores. Zelda overhears their discussion. Meanwhile, in the Underworld, Ganon reveals his plans to put a "Jewel of Control" on Zelda, forcing her to marry him and make him ruler of Hyrule. Back at the castle, the Moblins catch Zelda and Link off-guard, because they both assume that they are Doof's fake Moblins, and not real ones. Ganon places the Jewel around Zelda's neck, forcing her to say yes to his marriage proposal.

Link interrupts the ceremony, only to discover that Zelda does not want to be rescued. Ganon tells him that she is under his control, and then summons a Gleeok from the Evil Jar to attack Link. Link fires three Sword Beams at the monster's necks, but the heads separate and come after him. He skillfully dodges their attacks, causing them to fly straight into Ganon. Back above ground, Zelda blames the debacle on Link, who was trying to scare her with fake Moblins. She then promptly screams and jumps into Link's arms when she sees one, which turns out to be Doof's fake Moblin after all.

Trivia

 * This episode marks one of the few times Ganon has shown any romantic interest in Princess Zelda.
 * The monster presiding over the wedding ceremony looks similar to the Magician from The Adventure of Link. He also appears to be based on the Grim Reaper, but may be a Wizzrobe holding a scythe.