The White Knight

The White Knight was the third episode of The Legend of Zelda (TV series) to be broadcast, but was the ninth in production order. The plot revolves around Prince Facade of Arcadia, who comes to Hyrule to woo Zelda.

Information

 * Original airdate: September 22, 1989
 * Starring:
 * Cyndy Preston
 * Jonathan Potts
 * Len Carlson
 * Colin Fox
 * Elizabeth Hanna
 * Writer: Bob Forward
 * Country of origin: United States, Canada
 * Network: FOX

Synopsis
Prince Facade initially appears just in time to help Link and Zelda fight off an Octorok attack, sweeping Zelda off her feet. Link, used to being the hero, doesn't like being outdone by this handsome stranger, and quickly becomes jealous.

When they arrive back at the castle, King Harkinian and Zelda are clearly enchanted by Facade and his tales of heroism. Link, feeling left out, decides to try and match Facade, and attempts to dress more like him. What he doesn't realise is that the outfit he has chosen looks completely ridiculous, and when Link makes his appearance in front of Zelda and the King, he embarrasses himself further by tripping over. They burst out laughing, causing Link to storm out, feeling angry and humiliated. He decides to leave the castle.

Ganon soon learns that Prince Facade has arrived in Hyrule. He knows that the Prince has a fatal flaw - his vanity - and decides to take advantage of this in his latest bid to steal the Triforce of Wisdom. When Link leaves the castle, Ganon summons a Zola to capture Zelda. Zola carries Zelda out of the castle, with Facade in pursuit, but when the Zola jumps into the water, Facade hesitates on the bank, not wanting to get his clothes wet and muddy. Zelda screams at him to save her, but he refuses.

However, all is not lost as Link was still in earshot of Zelda's screams. He mutters that Zelda is not worth saving, but he'll do it anyway, and hurries towards the sound. He defeats the Zola and rescues Zelda. Prince Facade quickly tries to make up with the angry Zelda, but she has none of it, and pushes him into the mud.