Episode 7: The Trouble with Mascots

"The Trouble with Mascots" is episode seven of the 1st season of The University.

Summary
The episode begins with Colt counciling Thomas, attempting to get him over his loss of his wife Lucinda by the milkman. He eventually tells him that whenever he feels down, he just has to think about butter to get over it. Later, an excited Chet informs the gang that after years of searching for a beloved tabletop unicorn, he finally got his hands on his own. This excitment is short-lived, as the school mascot the ESTD Burglar steals it and runs off. The gang informs Chet that he is simply the mascot, and this is his gimmick. Chet refuses to allow this, and runs after him. Chet tells the mascot that he needs to return the unicorn, but the mascot won't give it back until the big game. So, Chet heads to the study room to find a way to get his unicorn back. Brigitte is there, asking what he's doing. After Chet leaves, Melvin and Colt come in and talk to Brigitte about his obsession. Chet uses Emilio to capture the mascot, using the trophy from the man-pagent as a trap. The mascot agrees to give the unicorn back, but they discover that it's missing from his hiding spot. Chet goes into shock, and faints. The gang bring Chet to Thomas to see what's wrong with him, and determine he's lost in his happy place. Meanwhile, inside Chet's head, the vision of Brigitte tells Chet that in this realm he is free to have whatever he wants. The gang begin searching for where the unicorn may be, only to discover that the mascot had it all along. An epic chase ensues, only to end with the mascot being tackled by Officer Hinch and Unger. The two carry the mascot away, leaving the bag in the middle of a road. Colt, Melvin, and Brigitte go to retrieve the bag, only for it to be run over by a car. Meanwhile in Chet's happy place, the vision of Brigitte tells Chet that he can stay forever in this place with her and his unicorn. Chet realizes that what he really wants is to be with his friends, and snaps back to reality. Chet tells the gang he's over having possesions, and Colt tells him that his unicorn was smashed by a car. Chet faints yet again from hearing this news.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Mugger
 * Amelia Earhart
 * Emilio Earhart
 * Colt Rivers
 * Thomas Walters
 * Chet Michaels
 * Melvin Sneedly
 * Mrs. Michaels
 * ESTD Burglar
 * Brigitte Flowers
 * Officer Hinch and Unger

Trivia

 * The trophy used as a trap for the mascot is actually the same trophy Colt stole in Episode 4.
 * If you stop at the right moment, you can see that the driver of the car is actually Emilio himself, possibly angered by the fact he was used by Chet.