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Score: 9.4 Superb 56 votes

Hong Kong Nights

Episode Number: 16    Season Num: 1    First Aired: Thursday September 8, 2005    Prod Code: 125
Once again, Jake misbehaves in Professor Rotwoods class and as punishment the principal gives Jake an essay on his role model, Trixie gets prepared for questions thinking Jake will write the paper about her, but Spud suggests Grandpa but Jake thinks Grandpa is "ancient" but when Jake discovers that his seemingly ancient, out-of-touch Grandpa was once a stylin' super-agent in Hong Kong and now that Grandpa has been captured by the Dark Dragon, it's up to proud grandson Jake to save him.

Cast and Crew

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Writer: Matthew Negrete
Director: Christian Roman
Star: Charlie Finn (Spud),  Dante Basco (Voice of Jake Long),  Keone Young (Grandpa),  Paul Rugg (Professor Rotwood),  Miss Kittie (Trixie)
Recurring Role: John DiMaggio (Fu Dog),  Susan Blakeslee (Principal Derceto),  Tara Strong (Oracle Twins),  Lauren Tom (Councilor Chang)
Guest Star: Edie McClurg (Tooth Fairy),  Clancy Brown (Dark Dragon)

Notes

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The Dark Dragon's face has become longer, similar to Jake's. (edit)
Counciler Chang was arrested for aiding the Dark Dragon. (edit)
Councilor Chang offers Jake to join the Dark Dragon, which could lead to future events. (edit)
This episode was aired out of order. It was originally the last episode of the season. (edit)
Dark Dragon's main plan was to assemble an army of evil magic creatures to destroy all humans and rule the Earth. (edit)

Quotes

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After Chang is caught
Sarah: You are going to prison.
Kara: Where you will meet lots of nice ladies with common interests and generic haircuts. (edit)
Spud: (About Gramps) I dig his Yin and his Yang. His Yin: He's wise and magical. His Yang: He uses a booster seat when he eats at restaurants. (edit)
Young Gramps: Yo, thief, are you ready to get groove-a-delic?
Young Fu: The name's Fu Dog, and it's your groove that's about to get deliced! (pause)That sounded so much better in my head. (edit)
(Jake is moon-walking backwards when he knocks Rotwood down some stairs)
Rotwood: Jake Long, to the principal's office!

Jake: Aw Man! (edit)
Jake: I know that tunnel. It's right under my school. I use it all the time to sneak out of Rotwood's-
(Jake spots Grandpa, Fu Dog, and Chang staring at him)
Jake: ...Are you doing something new with your hair? (edit)

Trivia

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In the first draft of this episode, Chang was supposed to be revealed as Jake's grandmother. (edit)
While Fu dog is telling his story Spuds hair style is constantly changing. (edit)
If the Dark Dragon's plan is to destroy all humans, why is he the #1 threat to the magical community? (Reply: Like most villains, it's most likely that the Dark Dragon is the #1 threat to the magical community, because he's not afraid to destroy any magical creature that gets in his way. (edit)
At the beginning when Jake puts his helmet on, and his hair goes sideways instead of forward. (edit)
When Lao shi, Chang, and Fu are at Chang's place, Fu isn't wearing clothes, but when they go back to the disco he is. (edit)

Allusions

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Title: The Matrix
The part where Fu Dog was in a battle against the Chinese Dragon, he transforms, and has a black leather jacket and black sunglasses. In addition, he runs up and around the walls. This all alludes to the movie The Matrix starring Keanu Reeves. (edit)
Movie Title Allusion: Shanghai Knights
The title could also be an allusion to this Jackie Chan movie. (edit)
Title: Arabian Nights
The title is the parody of the title of Aladdin's theme song, "Arabian Nights." (edit)
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Community Reviews (8)

 
10.0
Perfect
Hong Kong Nights
"Pilot episode"
This was the very first American Dragon: Jake Long episode I have ever seen in my life. Saw it when I was 10 years old, in 2005. EXCELLENT!!!
Continue » Posted Jan 21, 2008 6:02 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
Hong Kong Nights
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Jake has a new found respect for his grandfather after learning about his past.
Continue » Posted Feb 25, 2007 12:48 pm PST
9.0
Superb
Hong Kong Nights
"Flashback episode"
jake learns about grandpa
Continue » Posted Aug 14, 2006 10:05 pm PST
9.0
Superb
Hong Kong Nights
"Another great installment"
Another great episode
Continue » Posted Jul 8, 2006 7:26 am PST

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10.0
Perfect
Hong Kong Nights
"Series classic"
The greatest episode of the season
Continue » Posted Jun 29, 2006 10:53 pm PST
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Episode: Hong Kong Nights
Season Number: 1
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