Woo-hoo, I've been looking forward to this episode all year since I first saw the pictures on Serebii, and it definitely did not disappoint. Even though Drew wasn't there, this time there was much more to help me enjoy the episode- namely Jessie and Chimecho.

I loved that Team Rocket caught a break for once, with Jessie hurting everyone's ears but still getting a perfect score for technique.

That screeching did look awfully painful for everyone, but at least she pulled it off. I also liked James's reactions to Jessie handling Chimecho, especially when he went teary-eyed. It was nice to hear the comment about how the soothing sound of Chimecho's voice shows how much it loves its trainer (even though its trainer wasn't using it).

The battle with Combusken was great too. Too bad that Jessie didn't win and Team Rocket still got blasted off (LOL at Swellow hitting them from out of nowhere), but I really enjoyed Jessie's part in the contest as a whole.
Unfortunately, I forgot to set my tape for an hour and I missed "Judgment Day" (though I still saw Brock running with the sandwich in his mouth LOL), but luckily the Cubs and Sox aren't playing on WGN Friday so chances are I'll still get to tape it.