The episode begins with Mojo Jojo, the evil mastermind behind much of the destruction of Townsville, on a rampage. In a rare half-hour-long episode from the first season (most would split the time allotment with two stories), our heroes, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, come face-to-face with their male counterparts: Rowdyruff Boys. And for young viewer like me, one of the show’s best episodes redefined what it meant to fight like a girl. In less than 30 minutes, an episode would deliver thoughtful readings on societal dynamics in a spectacle fit for child consumption Written by creator Craig McCracken, Jason Butler Rote, Amy Keating Rogers and Chris Savino, episodes delved into themes of feminism, self-esteem and the embrace of individuality. The Powerpuff Girls dealt in radical messages. But the show’s legacy remains the lessons taught to legion of fans about the world they were growing into. The original series ran until 2005 and spawned a feature length film, giant balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and an eventual revival on Cartoon Network. The Powerpuff Girls were instantly popular with young viewers when they first swooped in to save the day on Nov.
