Monkey — Season 1, Episode 12: Pearls Before Swine

Episode synopsis

The once-prosperous land of Codslow is ruled by three animal-strength immortals, and its enslaved people are dying of hunger. The immortals depend on pearls, paper and wine for their magical powers. The pilgrims offer to help a young girl and her family restore their land to its former glory. When lovesick Pigsy almost becomes roast pork, Monkey hatches a plan to end the immortals' reign of terror.

About Monkey

Buddhist priest Tripitaka and his three disciples Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, travel from China to India to fetch the Buddhist scriptures. They have been sent by Buddha, and getting these scriptures will bring peace to the people of the world.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Monkey Goes Wild about Heaven
• E2Monkey Turns Nursemaid
• E3The Great Journey Begins
• E4Monkey Swallows the Universe
• E5The Power of Youth
• E6Even Monsters Can be People
• E7The Beginning of Wisdom
• E8Pigsy Woos a Widow
• E9What Monkey Calls the Dog-Woman
• E10Pigsy's in the Well
• E11The Difference Between Night & Day
• E13The Minx and the Slug