The Golden Rhino (The Smurfs, 1981)

The Golden Rhino is the twenty-third episode in Season 9 of The Smurfs. It aired on November 18, 1989 on NBC.

Summary
Handy and Clumsy help a young boy rescue his golden horned rhino.

Why it Sucks

 * 1) First off, this episode is infamous for forgetting the whole point that one of the Smurfs' fates is being turned into gold.
 * 2) Brainy rudely interrupts Papa Smurf in the beginning, announcing that they were lost, tired and hungry. Papa covered Brainy's mouth and continued the conversation with the boy.
 * 3) Poor and unfunny attempts at humor, including predictable jokes and one-liners.
 * 4) * "Now, I know what they mean by "silence is golden"." is one of the most infamous lines in the episode.
 * 5) Baby, Sassette and Snappy are absent in this episode with no explanation.
 * 6) Like many other episodes of Season 9, some of the story editors in the title card are left uncredited.
 * 7) Animation Error: As the Smurfs wish Prince Pricari good luck, Smoogle's waving arm is blue.
 * 8) A bad ending where Brainy is rescued but talks on and on, making Grandpa Smurf regret they ever released Brainy (making it mean spirited).

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) Good animation and voice acting.
 * 2) Brainy is surprisingly likable in this episode.