The best o' "Kim Possible".

As you may or may not have noticed, I've written quite a bit about the show "Kim Possible". Like I mentioned, it's not an all-time favorite, but I've written enough about the show (countless fanfics and episode reviews) to qualify me as a buff, if not an expert.

That said, here is my list of the ten best "Kim Possible" episodes (alphabetized, as I hate ranking stuff):

THE FEARLESS FERRET

Ron is charged with spreading some sunshine to an inscrutable old man, only to find that he was once a great hero. Pretty soon, Ron takes to the streets as the Fearless Ferret "version 2.0", with Rufus as his sidekick, Wonder Weasel. A wholly entertaining compendium of "Batman" references, exciting action and series-best underscoring from Adam Berry. White Stripe may never go down as one of the show's great villains, but John C. McGinley's performance is terrific, and it's always nice to see Adam West poke fun at himself. This is my personal favorite episode and a feather in the cap of the show.

KIMITATION NATION

Drakken decides to get an edge on his nemesis which involves cloning, but, unable to get Shego's permission or DNA, he decides that the best way of defeating Kim Possible is with...clones of Kim Possible. A real winner from the first season, deftly mixing high school drama (Kim can't even enjoy the hot new look that she accidentally pioneered) with well-done action and some great dialogue (especially when Ron discovers his clones). And who can't love an episode where Kim and Bonnie (well, a clone of Bonnie, anyway) have it out?

LOW BUDGET

A villain interrupts television broadcasts and threatens to destroy the internet unless everyone in the world sends him...a dollar. This is an engaging first-season episode, spotlighting Kim's 'discount-phobia', some delightful moments of eccentricity and, perhaps, the most unfairly maligned of the show's rogue's gallery, Frugal Lucre. Well-voiced by Richard Kind, Lucre is an effective menace, refusing to let a job at Smarty Mart or the fact that he still lives with his Mom stop him from carrying out his clever plan. The episode is a joy to watch.

NUMBER ONE

The disappearance of a researcher leads Kim to Global Justice. The organization provides her with one of their top agents: Will Du, who, much to Kim's annoyance, is a) all business and b) intent on taking the lead in the investigation. This episode features a pretty nice contrast in its portrayals of saving the world and high school (Bonnie is intent on becoming captain of the squad). Fortunately, it's also funny, with some great moments from villains Big Daddy Brotherson (Orson Welles by Maurice LaMarche) and mad golfer Duff Killigan.

RUFUS IN SHOW

The theft of a rare diamond leads Kim and Ron to dog breeder Falsetto Jones. He's hosting a dog show and the only way they can get close enough to retrieve the jewel is with a Peruvian hairless - Rufus. A well-done plot, subtle bits of humor (the training lesson, the commentary at the dog show) and a good villain whose voice belies his criminal cunning help this to be the best of the 11-minute episodes and the one I wish was longer.

SICK DAY

Jim and Tim are sick and their cold somehow manages to spread to everyone. A pretty good 11-minute episode that admirably and nimbly stretches its single joke. Despite some truly icky moments, like Wade's John Madden-esque recap of Kim catching the bug, this does deliver some solid laughs (Drakken and Duff Killigan quarreling, the groaner of an ending).

SINK OR SWIM

"Kim Possible" episodes have fit into the categories of action, adventure or mystery. "Sink or Swim", however, is perhaps the only one (so far) to try for horror. ("Return to Wannaweep" doesn't count; that one aimed for camp.) On the way to a competition, the Middleton cheer squad ends up stranded at Camp Wannaweep, where Ron had a nightmarish time in childhood. It doesn't seem to be over, though, as a creature watches from the shadows...waiting to strike. Blessed with some great lines, effectively frightening (as much as this show can get) moments, a good villain and an exciting Jaws-inspired climax, this rates as my second-favorite episode and a fine start (this was the second episode to air) to the series.

TICK-TICK-TICK

Kim lands in detention, under the watch of the "tough-but-fair" Mr. Barkin. What's more, she must retrieve some stolen technology from Dr. Drakken. Unfortunately, he's already used it to create a nanotick with explosive capabilities. Though it's not my all-time favorite episode, it is the one where everything clicks: funny banter (between and amongst heroes and villains), a good story, a real feel for high school and sharp character interaction. A model of what this show ought to be, I lament that future episodes weren't more like this one.

THE TWIN FACTOR

Because of unforseen circumstances, Kim has to take her intelligent (and mischevious) twin brothers along on a mission, where Dr. Drakken has appropriated mind control technology. A most amusing entry, this episode serves up a terrific two-on-one fight, some hilarious ranting from Drakken and the sight of Shego in an apron. And bonus points for spotlighting Jim and Tim, thereby rescuing them from dreaded Matt McGinnis territory.

A VERY POSSIBLE CHRISTMAS

Wanting Kim to spend the holiday with her family (and hoping to make up for the Bueno bucks of Christmas past), Ron sneaks away on a mission to stop Drakken. Unfortunately, they end up at the North Pole. Kim learns of Ron's deed and sets out to find him, her family at her side. One of the show's funniest outings, this episode deserves to be a holiday classic. I'm not sure if writer Mark Palmer meant for this episode to be so quotable, but he certainly succeeded (Drakken's holiday rant, Kim's apt description of the...unusual ending, Drakken's promise for the New Year).

Honorable mention: And the Molerat Will Be CGI, Attack of the Killer Bebes, Mind Games and Pain King vs. Cleopatra