Recap / Smash King

Note: This applies to the main series only. Filler episodes, Racconto and Smash King HD are not listed. Unmarked spoilers ahead, so beware!

Act I

1. "The Mission to Recruit Princess Peach...?": As Bowser prepares for the Smash King Tourney, he challenges Peach in an attempt to recruit her to his team. Elsewhere, Mario awakens in the World of Brawl and sets out to find Bowser.
2. "The Hunt for a Dragon": Mario meets Ike, a "Warrior of Justice," and helps him reclaim his castle. Meanwhile Bowser, with Wario's help, recruits Meta Knight to his team.
3. "The Knight, the Knave, and the Squire": The day of the Smash King Tourney arrives at last. Team Bowser is matched up against Team Pikachu in an exhibition match to kick off the tournament.
4. "Roundabout Thunder, Tempestuous Flame": Pikachu and Bowser square off to determine the winner of the exhibition match. Mario and Ike meet Sonic the Hedgehog, who tests Mario's potential.
5. "Wario, Portrait of a Smasher": To celebrate Team Bowser's victory, Dedede and the BS Society hold an unexpected house party at Hotel Bowser, leaving Wario scrambling to find a date. Meanwhile, Sonic officially registers his team into the Smash King Tourney.
6. "The Forgotten Soul": As the tournament continues, both Team Bowser and Team Sonic square off against strong opponents. The Koopa, in particular, has a chance encounter with two figures from his past: a reincarnated Mewtwo and old enemy Ganondorf.
7. "For the Love of Diddy": Bowser is held captive by Ganondorf, who reveals his plans for world domination. Meanwhile, Team Sonic tries to help Ness capture Diddy Kong.
8. "Not Enough Womyn": After Bowser is freed from Ganon's clutches, his team returns to the tournament. Peach, after facing near defeat, storms off and talks with Dedede about her wanting to become stronger.

Act II

1. "Le Renard McCloud": With only three days left in the tournament, Fox stages a recon mission to discover Team Ganon's intentions; Mario and Ike are confronted by Ganondorf and Link while waiting for Sonic.
2. "It's Just a Title": Meta Knight and Wario pursue Samus after overhearing a plan involving Bowser's capture; Ike is left to duel against Link and attempts to reason with the fallen "Hero of Time."
3. "Psycho, by the Sonics": Sonic is challenged by Captain Falcon to a race proving who is the fastest; Ike and Link's duel is cut short by the mysterious Midna, returning them to Brawl; Mario catches up to Wario and Meta Knight and asks them about Bowser's whereabouts.
4. "Darkness Ascending": Sonic and Captain Falcon, along with their respective teams, continue to face a bloodthirsty Link; Ganondorf brainwashes Bowser into serving him, prompting the Koopa's allies to free him.
5. "Ganon's Class Reunion": Bowser conflicts with his inner demons in a series of visions, as his friends (and even Mario, much to everyone's shock) continue to fight Ganondorf; Captain Falcon continues to face Link, giving it his all to protect Sonic and the others.
6. "Castaway": With Ganon beaten for the time being, Bowser and Mario resume their age-old battle. The fight is interrupted when Samus and her group of mercenaries arrive, intending on presenting Bowser to The Creator Himself.
7. "Louder Than a Bowser Bomb: With Bowser's power at unforeseen heights, his right to live is placed in the hands of his friends and the BS Society. Ganondorf's plans shift as well; in addition to hunting down Lucario, he meets with President Dedede himself.
8. "Rejoining the Brawl": As Sonic heads down a new path in life, Mario and Peach head down different roads; an imprisoned Bowser takes solace in his friends, questioning what Dedede and Ganon are discussing.
9. "Memory Lane Galaxy": Unable to hide the past any longer, Bowser reveals the truth to Peach and Meta Knight; Lucario, under the care of Mario, is forced to explain his side of the story.
10. "Phantom of the Smash": Bowser is freed from the BS Society's custody under Dedede's orders, but on one condition: his team must win the championship title. As Team Bowser and Team Sonic prepare for the finals, Ganondorf puts his plan into action and unleashes a reawakened Ridley unto the World of Brawl.

Act III

1. "Can You Bite the Hand?": As Ridley's origin is revealed, Mewtwo, Roy and Shadow seek to find a way out of the Twilight Realm.
2. "Her Burning Ambition": With Peach and Meta Knight off to Skyworld, Bowser, Wario and Lucario head to Saffron City and reunite with Liz. Things get complicated when Red, Liz's former Trainer, appears.
3. "R 'n' R": Saffron City's Emeraudefest begins, heralding the return of Sky King Rayquaza to the world. Concurrent with the festival are events happening in New Pork City which quickly upend everyone's expectations of the Smash King tournament.
4. "The Ruby-Eyed Draco": Bowser enters the Emeraudefest Battle Royale as Sir Zekrom, ready to do battle with Zero Ridley and Lizardon, while being watched by the Moonstone Tribe. Meanwhile, Team Sonic meets with Peach and the others at Skyworld, and are met with an uninvited that throw a wrench into their plans.