"Trading Faces" is the eighth episode of Darkwing Duck to premiere as part of the Disney Channel's preview for the show, and later the seventeenth episode to run in syndication.
Synopsis[]
Darkwing is trying to transfer data from his mainframe computer to the Thunderquack's onboard computer when Gosalyn and Honker come in playing hockey. Suddenly, a lightning bolt strikes the computer and zaps everyone, causing Darkwing and Launchpad to switch bodies with Gosalyn and Honker, respectively. Then a message from S.H.U.S.H. shows up, saying that Darkwing has to find a missing rocket. Meanwhile, Gosalyn and Honker decide to go for a drive since they are now in grown-up bodies. Mayhem ensues and Gosalyn winds up crashing the car into the living room.
Unfortunately, Darkwing can't get into the army base since he is in Gosalyn's body. After a traffic cop brings him and Launchpad home, another S.H.U.S.H. message suddenly appears. J. Gander Hooter tells them that Steelbeak is using the missing rocket to stop the earth's rotation unless F.O.W.L. is paid 100 trillion dollars. J. Gander tells Darkwing where the rocket is and they head off to stop Steelbeak.
They get to the rocket and knock out two Eggmen to get in. Darkwing tells Gosalyn and Honker to stay behind while he and Launchpad sneak into the rocket. Darkwing and Launchpad get captured by Steelbeak and are stuffed into an astronaut's suit. Steelbeak gets a couple of Eggmen to haul them off, but they are actually Gosalyn and Honker in disguise. They are spotted and chased by more Eggmen. Gosalyn and Honker are blown outside the rocket and tied up in the path of a rocket booster by Steelbeak. Darkwing and Launchpad are able to get out and rescue them. They get back inside and Darkwing confronts Steelbeak. In the process of dodging Steelbeak and maneuvering the rocket, Steelbeak smashes the control panel and causes an electrical shock to hit Darkwing, Launchpad, Gosalyn, and Honker, switching both pairs back to their normal bodies. Gosalyn, battling Steelbeak herself, dodges him and starts the main rocket engines. She gets out and they all run out of the rocket just before it takes off into space with Steelbeak.
Memorable quotes[]
Gosalyn (in Drake's body): When are you two gonna show a little responsibility? You're both grounded for life and your allowance is suspended until further notice! Fun, huh, Dad? Just like the way you yell at me. Darkwing (in Gosalyn's body): I never yell at you like that. [sees car on stairs and gasps] YOU'RE GROUNDED FOR LIFE AND YOUR ALLOWANCE IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER--Yow! |
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"OK, listen up. Today's lesson is 'How to Cook Up a Crisis.' First, take one merrily spinning planet. Add one Iggy super rocket to bring it to a stop. Chill one half 'til frozen, while frying the other half like a burger. Bon appètit! [laughs] Oh, by the way, if this little bit of epicurean delight is not to your particular taste, just have the world governments cough up 100 trillion smackeroos, and we'll send you the chicken salad instead." |
J. Gander Hooter: High Command must surely realize that 100 trillion dollars is difficult to come by. Steelbeak: Hey, read my beak. Tell 'em to raise some taxes. Heh-heh. [to camera] Like they need an excuse, right? |
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"I am the terror that flaps in the night! I am the butter that burns in your pan! I am Darkwiiiing Duck!" |
Voice cast[]
- Jim Cummings - Darkwing Duck/Drake Mallard, Guard
- Terry McGovern - Launchpad McQuack
- Christine Cavanaugh - Gosalyn Mallard
- Katie Leigh - Honker Muddlefoot
- Danny Mann - J. Gander Hooter
- Edie McClurg - Tall Eggman
- Rob Paulsen - Steelbeak, Police Officer, Short Eggman
External links[]
- Disney Wiki: Trading Faces (Darkwing Duck)
- Darkwing Duck Wiki: Trading Faces
- "Trading Faces" at the Internet Movie Database
- "Trading Faces" recap at TV Tropes