Phineas and Ferb: Top 5 Specials

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Top 5 Specials

"Christmas Vacation"

Why: This Christmas episode ranks easily as one of the best television Christmas specials ever. It's right up there with A Muppet Family Christmas. The three plots are woven together so well, the pacing is perfect, the songs are wonderful and memorable, and the characters are in top form. It makes you feel good all over and reminds you what Christmas is all about. We watch it over and over around Christmas time and the songs are now part of our regular Christmas mix. What this episode does so well is capture a part of Christmas that no other special has ever done.

"Summer Belongs to You!"

Why: This special reminds us what summer is all about! And perhaps life in general. You have to make the most of everyday. It includes great songs, a fantastic plot device of traveling the globe for the longest summer day ever, and introduces another layer to Phineas. It's all around fun! I especially love that Candace gets in on the act, initially for selfish reasons but then comes around and recognizes that Phineas and Ferb really know how to make a day fun. It also reminds us to believe in yourself (even if by the transitive property of belief).

"Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension"

Why: The film starts off with one of the best sequences ever. Not only do we get fun songs, but we get to see a whole new relationship develop between Perry and Phineas and Ferb. The film brings all of the characters together in a meaningful way. We also got to see a wonderful moment when all of Phineas and Ferb's inventions (as well as their friends) come together to protect Danville with the agents of O.W.C.A. It's a fantastic episode where everyone comes together to save the day, even Candance.

"Night of the Living Pharmacist"

Why: This episode ended up being one of the craziest and most ridiculous ever. A static shock that turns you into a Doof spreads over Danville. It's hysterical and references so many horror movie cliches. It's another fun episode that brings all of the characters together in meaningful ways. The relationship with Candace and Vanessa is really fun and unexpected. Stacy has an entertaining little story going on, too. Also, the triangulation song is hilarious. "Lots of me!"

"Mission Marvel"

Why: It was a tough call between Mission Marvel and Star Wars. Mission Marvel one out. I think seeing the Marvel Villains working with Doof won me over. The song "My Evil Buddies and Me" really makes the characters shine. This is another episode where we get to see Phineas mad. Really mad this time at Candace. There's a Doctor Who reference, Spider-Man and Venom, and a great final battle sequence with waffles.