Episode 1: New Hire

In the episode New Hire, we are introduced to our protagonist Mappy, who resides in a waiting room for an interview for a new job at NYAMCO. We are also introduced to Sky Kid who is there for the job interview as well.

During the first part, Mappy reveals that he previously worked as a police officer but had "retired" and turned in his badge.

Mappy is called into an office for the interview, only to be greeted (to his surprise) by his long time foe, Goro.

FLASHBACK: During this flashback, Mappy is shown riding in his police car with his friend Dig Dug, when he is suddenly called on duty for a robbery by the infamous Meowkies Gang (Goro's gang / Meowkies in the games are revealed to be Goro's children(?) though not confirmed in series). He rushes to the crime scene and investigates inside the museum. He threatens Goro and demands he surrender, only for Goro to refuse and trick Mappy into being startled by a painting behind him, causing him to shoot the priceless artwork, which then leads to the downfall of his career. Goro then reveals that he is not actually there and it is infact a voice recording that was playing, having already successfuly escaped. --End flashback--

After the flashback, Goro reveals he is now a respectable businessman now, but is going to commit a crime and wants to hire Mappy to figure it out and catch him, missing the thrill of the "old days," and offering Mappy and opportunity to "redeem himself." Mappy is desperate for a job and feels it's necessary to take the job to stop Goro. He thanks Goro for the opportunity, and is promptly hired.