Summary of "Homeboys in Outer Space S01E14 El Voyage Fantastico, or Ive Got You Under My Skin"

Homeboys in Outer Space: “El Voyage Fantastico, or I’ve Got You Under My Skin”

In this quirky and comedic episode of Homeboys in Outer Space, the crew of the starship Hoopty embarks on a wild and hilarious microscopic adventure inside their friend Amma’s body to save her from a rare tropical disease called Pina colitis.

Episode Overview

The episode begins with the crew picking up Vasty, a flamboyant and egotistical renowned chef who insists on turning the Hoopty into a gourmet restaurant for a high-class clientele. Vasty’s over-the-top culinary antics and snobbish attitude provide plenty of laughs, especially as he derides the ship’s usual fare and clashes with the laid-back crew. His dramatic flair and insults, including the memorable line about his head making a “marvelous saucepan,” add a comedic flavor to the story.

The tone quickly shifts when Amma falls gravely ill. The team uses a shrinking machine—a nod to classic sci-fi like Fantastic Voyage—to shrink themselves down to microscopic size. Their mission: enter Amma’s bloodstream, locate, and destroy the deadly virus before time runs out. They have only 22 minutes before they revert to normal size and explode.

This premise sets up a frantic, action-packed, and often absurd journey inside a human body.

Key Highlights

The crew navigates various body parts such as the pancreas, gallbladder, and brain while battling animated and oddly charming germs who speak with cheesy accents and even dance.
The germs are portrayed with humor and personality, complicating the mission as the crew debates killing what looks like a “nice family” of microbes.
Funny banter between crew members, especially Ty and Morris, who mix bravado with goofy jokes like:
- “I love babies”
- “You dance better than us”
- “I’m a doctor, not a Boy Scout”
A chaotic encounter with antibodies that eventually aid the crew in their fight.
The climax involves a race against time to prevent Amma from sneezing out the virus, culminating in a triumphant and comedic victory.

Notable Jokes and Moments

Vasty’s snobbish chef persona and biting insults.
The crew’s witty and often silly dialogue during the microscopic mission.
Dancing and singing germs with exaggerated accents.
The frantic countdown and looming threat of exploding inside Amma’s body.
The absurdity of saving someone by shrinking down and battling germs like space warriors.

Characters

Ty – Crew member, often comedic and cocky.
Morris – Crew member, partner-in-crime with Ty.
Amma – The sick friend who needs saving.
Vasty – The flamboyant, arrogant chef.
Various germs and antibodies portrayed with humorous characterizations.

Conclusion

This episode stands out for its blend of sci-fi adventure, slapstick humor, and parody of classic “shrinking and saving” tropes, all wrapped in the show’s signature funky, irreverent style.

The episode ends with a humorous mailbag segment where the crew answers fan mail, including a tongue-in-cheek response to a viewer’s question about a “planet of women,” reinforcing the show’s playful, irreverent tone.