| "O.S.I. Love You" | |||
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Season 5 Episode 5 | ||
| Directed by | Jackson Publick | ||
| Written by | Jackson Publick | ||
| Original air date | June 30, 2013 | ||
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O.S.I. Love You is the fifth episode of Season 5 and the overall sixtieth episode of The Venture Bros.
Plot[]
The O.S.I. have tracked down and captured Monstroso and Molotov Cocktease at their private yacht. But while at the O.S.I. Hover-Quarters the two apparently escape. As a result the agency (and Team Venture who were there by coincidence) are interviewed by a trio of agents over the events that led to their escape.
Brock and the O.S.I. agents retell the whole incident that occured 6 hours earlier before the three agents arrival. Shortly after they locked up Monstroso and Molotov, Brock interrogate the former about the information of Guild of Calamitous Intent. Monstroso agrees to tell their secret in exchange for protection, something that Brock can't promise. Regardless, Monstroso told Brock that the Guild is actually lead by the committee called The Council of Thirteen lead by The Sovereign itself. The giant also reveal that he knows one of the council members, which he named Boggles the Clue Clown. Shortly after, The Investors suddenly come to Monstroso, who attempts to escape and attack them, to no avail. The Investors than proceed to kill Monstroso by throwing him off the flying headquarters by phasing him through the hull.
Back at the present, the agents interrogate Team Venture when Dean confess that it was he who "freed" them. While in reality, Dean actually free the two human experiment that was conducted by Dr. Vulcano at the headquarters out of pity. Annoyed that their info is useless, the agents leave them alone.
Shortly after Monstroso's death, Molotov manage to escape her cell by knocking out O.S.I agent Amber Gold and disguise as her. Amber's boyfriend Headshot discover the act and sound the alarm. Colonel Hunter Gathers assigned Shore leave and 4 O.S.I. operatives to apprehend Molotov. During their search for her, Shore leave and other operatives discovered the two human experiment locked up in store room, warning them that Molotov is behind them. Before they can act, the assassin suddenly appears and killed all the operatives except Shore Leave who manage to disarm her. Before he can recapture her, Molotov destroy one of the headquarters' engine, making it lose balance and she escape again.
When she passes the cell that hold Team Venture due to their trespassing earlier, Sergeant Hatred breaks out to stop Molotov by shooting her only to failed when he missed all the shots. Hank manage to save Hatred and try to fight the assassin with his power suit, only to ended up stolen by Molotov. Brock manage to pursue Molotov out of the headquarter and defeat her. Brock seemingly kill Molotov by throwing her on the propeller blade. Satisfied, the three agents leave the room silently.
What they don't know, Brock just throw the power suit. Moments before he can kill Molotov, Gathers stop him and tells him that he hires Molotov as a mole to track Monstroso, and all the operatives she killed are traitors. The colonel orders Brock to fake her death, much to his dismay. Just as they changed Molotov's status to "deceased", two of the agents return much to their confusion. The two agents introduce themselves as Mister Frost and Mister Sample, and they come to interview the agency about the incident. Gathers shock in horror as he realized that the agents that come earlier were The Investors in disguise. He's about to confront them only to find their hats on the floor.
In post-credit scene, Hank is shown on the tread mill to gain his muscle back as he is horribly emaciated due to the side effect of prolonged use of the power suit while Gathers told him that he will never get used to it, as he miss his breast too.
Episode Cast[]
- James Urbaniak: Dr. Venture
- Patrick Warburton: Brock Samson
- Mike Sinterniklaas: Dean Venture
- Chris McCulloch: Hank Venture, Sgt. Hatred, Hunter Gathers, Monstroso, Mister Frost, Misc. OSI Soldiers
- Doc Hammer: Shoreleave, Afterburner
- Mia Barron: Molotov Cocktease
- Paget Brewster: Amber Gold
- Bill Hader: Headshot
- John K. Hodgman: Snoopy
- Brendon Small: Dr. Vulcano, Mister Yourname
- Dana Snyder: Alchemist, Mister Sample
First Appearances[]
- Afterburner
- Amber Gold
- Bum Rush and Junk Dog
- Headshot
- Master Yourname
- Mister Frost
- Mister Sample
- Shuttlecock
- Siberian Husky, The
- Slap Chop
- Snoopy
- Tank Top
O.S.I. Roster[]
Numerous members of the Office of Secret Intelligence are introduced aboard the O.S.I. Hover-Quarters. Their ranks include:
Connections to Other Episodes[]
- During Molotov Cocktease's confrontation with Brock Samson in The Incredible Mr. Brisby she accuses him of killing her father to which he claims that was after she killed his partner. These events are depicted in a flashback while Brock was being debriefed by the individual he believed to be Mr. Frost.
Cultural References[]
An Inspector Calls (1945)
- The premise of the episode follows a similar structure to the stage play and film An Inspector Calls, including the ending twist of the inspectors not being what they seem and the protagonists finding out when the real inspectors announce themselves.
- When Hunter is informed that Molotov has obtained Hank's strength suit, he exclaims, "Damn it! That's like giving dynamite to a Grendel!" Grendel is one of the primary antagonists in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf (700โ1000), and is depicted as a monster or giant who is feared by all.
- When Brock Samson is being interrogated, Mister Frost accuses Brock of being the lover of Molotov Cocktease. Brock responds by saying, "...I did not have sex with that woman." In January of 1998, when rumors of then-President Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinski were becoming public, Clinton said on television, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983 - 1986)
- The O.S.I./Guild double-agents killed by Molotov Cocktease were parodies of characters from the animated series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Several of them wear outfits based on actual characters from the show, like Slap Chop's costume loosely resembling that of Quick Kick.
- In a flashback Brock Samson and his unnamed partner are undercover at the Goodwill Games which were created in 1986 by Ted Turner, who is seen in attendance with then Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev .
- Molotov Cocktease's father, a KGB assassin known as the Siberian Husky, displays heterochromia, a condition resulting in different color irises. Huskies are a breed of dog known to have a high incidence of heterochromia.
- Slap Chop's high collared outfit is remniscent of the one worn by martial artist Iron Fist from Marvel Comics.
- While interrogating Brock, Mister Frost asks if the witty banter between Brock and Molotov was written by screenplay writer Joe Eszterhas.
Minority Report (2002)
- The experiments inside room Number 5 on the S.H.E.D. level of the O.S.I. Hover-Quarters is a reference to the precogs in the film Minority Report.
- Shoreleave refers to Monstroso and Molotov Cocktease as "Molostro" and "Monstrotov" as his celebrity couples name for them, which is a form of name blending .
Sexy Beast (2000)
- Monstroso's suntanned look and yellow speedo at the beginning of the episode are a tribute to Ray Winstone's character in the black comedy crime film Sexy Beast.
The Avengers (2012)
- Numerous references are made to the 2012 film Marvel's The Avengers, including:
- The episode's being set on the O.S.I. Hover-Quarters, based on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
- A character being dropped from the sky
- The Nozzle room as a standin for the Hulk cage in which Loki was kept
- Molotov Cocktease escaping and wreaking havoc a la Loki
Production Notes[]
- One of the animation directors (Kimson Albert) has a "nickname" inserted into his credits. The nickname is an unusual line or word from the preceding episode. For O.S.I. Love You the credit reads Kimson "Colossal Clusterfudge" Albert.
Trivia[]
- It is revealed that The Sovereign is not really David Bowie but actually a shape-shifter.
- The O.S.I. learned of the existence of the The Council of 13.
- Molotov Cocktease joins the O.S.I. It's also her final appearance on the show.
- This is the last appearance of the X-1.
| Preceded by: "Spanakopita!" |
The Venture Bros. episodes Original Airdate: June 30, 2013 |
Followed by: "Momma's Boys" |