Knuckles' 10 Funniest Scenes & Quotes, Ranked

Summary Knuckles TV show spinoff featured Idris Elba as the titular character and had hilarious moments and iconic quotes.

The show included Sonic the Hedgehog easter eggs and hyped up the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for franchise fans.

Various funny and emotional moments involving Knuckles such as a celebratory dance, a rescue mission, and a Shabbat dinner.

In 2024, the Sonic the Hedgehog TV show spinoff Knuckles aired and was full of hilarious scenes and iconic quotes. The Knuckles cast included Idris Elba as the titular character and Adam Pally as Wade Whipple. Knuckles the Echidna made his movie debut in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 before he received his television series. His popularity in the film made the show a highly anticipated watch, especially as many of the franchise’s characters returned.

The latest installment of the franchise included plenty of Sonic the Hedgehog easter eggs, which provided some great entertainment and nostalgia. Knuckles, as a whole, also further hyped up the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. For long-term lovers of the Sonic series and those who were recently introduced, the hilarious, emotional, and exciting moments throughout Knuckles made it an all-around enjoyable watch.

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Relevant Knuckles Characters Portrayed By Knuckles Idris Elba Sonic Ben Schwartz Tails Colleen O'Shaughnessey Wade Whipple Adam Pally Maddie Wachowski Tika Sumpter Wanda Whipple Edi Patterson Wendy Whipple Stockard Channing Agent Willoughby Ellie Taylor Agent Mason Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi)

10 Wade And Susie's Celebratory Dance

Episode 4: Reno, Baby

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Multiple split screen shots displayed the bowling tournament in Knuckles and showed the 31 opponents that “The Warriors” faced, including Pete. Wade did amazingly well in the competition and remained just one place behind his father. However, he did have the support of team member and former rival, eight-year-old Susie Barnes (Alice Tregonning). Wade’s persistent clashing with Susie was brilliantly funny in Knuckles, and the sheer fact that he constantly battled a child was simply ridiculous.

However, Wade's petty grudge against Susie made their celebratory dance during the tournament even better.

However, Wade's petty grudge against Susie made their celebratory dance during the tournament even better. Although it was only a brief moment, seeing Wade and Susie boisterously and publicly share their success made the other teams, especially Pete, look foolish. Wade displayed plenty of wild moves in this sequence, but Susie’s presence made the ridiculousness of the situation even more enjoyable.

9 Wade Cutting Off Jack's Ponytail

Episode 4: The Flames Of Disaster

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In "The Flames of Disaster," Wade faced Jack (Julian Barratt) in a duel, but not one in the traditional sense. After Wade escaped Jack’s cage, he challenged the bounty hunter to a contest for his freedom. Rather than Wade taking the opportunity to bolt, he hilariously commandeered a small bicycle from a group of nearby children and prepared to fight Jack. However, when Jack lined up with Wade on his motorcycle, he managed to avoid the blade slitting his throat narrowly but lost his ponytail in the process.

Despite the stupidity of Wade pedaling along on a bike that was too small for his frame, the cinematography used as he and Jack rode toward one another was stellar.

What made this moment so brilliant was the sheer dramatics of the scene. Despite the stupidity of Wade pedaling along on a bike that was too small for his frame, the cinematography used as he and Jack rode toward one another was stellar. Although Wade was slightly surprised at cutting off Jack’s ponytail, this scene became even funnier when he forced him to hand over his vest before the ex-bowling team captain followed the third rule of bounty hunting and sprinted away from a “worthy opponent.”

8 Knuckles Talking To Ozzie On The Roof

Episode 1: The Warrior

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In episode 1, audiences caught up on the domestic lives of the Sonic the Hedgehog team. Sonic and Tails tried to help Knuckles adjust to his life among humans on Earth as best they could. While it took Knuckles some time to adapt to his new experiences, he still tried to try and fit in, but in his own way. Unfortunately, Knuckles was prone to being destructive, much to Maddie’s (Tika Sumpter) dismay. After he chased away yet another construction crew, Sonic and Tails berated Knuckles on the roof of the house.

It was hilarious that the golden retriever was on the roof anyway, but the fact that Knuckles treated Ozzie like an equal and had an intelligent conversation with the non-verbal dog was even funnier.

This was adorable because it involved Ozzie, the dog, happily being taught how to keep focus by Knuckles. It was hilarious that the golden retriever was on the roof anyway, but the fact that Knuckles treated Ozzie like an equal and had an intelligent conversation with the non-verbal dog was even funnier. Although this scene had a serious undertone because Sonic told Knuckles to take a break from being an "Echidna warrior," it was hard to take it seriously because of the goofy grin on Ozzie’s face.

7 Ozzy VS The Mailman

Episode 1: The Warrior

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Just minutes later, in the Knuckles premiere episode, the titular character took Sonic’s advice a bit too literally. As Knuckles decided to “make himself at home,” he used construction scraps and car parts to build himself a throne and gladiator arena inside the living room, which heightened Maddie’s already rapidly growing stress. Knuckles again was joined by his new companion Ozzie, and the dog’s dumbfounded face as the Echidna made him face off against the mailman was simply brilliant.

Knuckles took this situation very seriously, even though he didn’t recognize that Ozzie didn’t have a violent bone in his body and would never hurt the man.

Naturally, Maddie was horrified at the sight of her tattered living room, especially as the mailman shuffled into the room with a bat, nervous about engaging in combat. Knuckles took this situation very seriously, even though he didn’t recognize that Ozzie didn’t have a violent bone in his body and would never hurt the man. This scene wrapped up perfectly, and as the concept of Sonic and his pals being Maddie’s adopted children was reinforced, she grounded Knuckles for his actions. Like a child, Knuckles sulked and plotted revenge on Sonic despite failing to realize he was trying to help.

6 Wendy And Knuckles' Fight Sequence

Episode 3: The Shabbat Dinner

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After an engrossing example of a time skip in a TV show, Wade and Knuckles hide out with the Whipple family while on the run from the law. One of the show’s most dramatic but funny action sequences came at the end of episode 3 when two bounty hunters caught up with Wade and Knuckles. While Wade’s sister and FBI agent, Wanda (Edi Patterson), hid behind a chair from being attacked, their mother, Wendy (Stockard Channing), could surprisingly hold herself. Wendy called the bounty hunters “creeps” and armed herself with several cooking pots, unafraid of the threat they posed.

This scene used a compelling camera angle, panning around the room as Knuckles and Wendy fought in perfect unison – with Wade’s mother magically becoming a combat expert without breaking a sweat.

Wendy made this moment funnier by telling Knuckles to “protect the candles at all costs” before throwing a pan straight toward the two intruders. This scene used a compelling camera angle, panning around the room as Knuckles and Wendy fought in perfect unison – with Wade’s mother magically becoming a combat expert without breaking a sweat. Wendy specifically used some inventive weaponry, fighting back by throwing plates and firing boiling water from the kitchen sink hose. However, this moment had a lovely and wholesome end, with Wendy more happy about her children coming home than the chaos that had just ensued.

5 Wade's Rescue Mission

Episode 2: Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There For You

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Wade attempted to rescue Knuckles from Agents Willoughby (Ellie Taylor) and Mason (Scott Mescudi) in episode 2, but his concept versus his execution were two different things. This scene was fantastically scored with Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler, which made the sequence of events engaging and exciting for audiences. Wade “projected confidence,” changed into a sophisticated suit, and gained access to a sports car, giving him the James Bond effect. After an incredible series of spy thriller tricks and tropes, Wade imagined his rescue mission as a success.

Wade’s disappointed face because “the fireworks were supposed to be the grand finale” was hilarious, but it was even funnier when the gauntlets malfunctioned and made him fly through a window.

However, this wasn’t the reality of the situation. Armed with the tools from his dream sequence and the quill-powered gauntlets, Wade accidentally blew himself and his tools up. As everything fell to the floor, a lighter and a can of hairspray collided, causing a nearby police car to explode a bunch of fireworks. Wade’s disappointed face because “the fireworks were supposed to be the grand finale” was hilarious, but it was even funnier when the gauntlets malfunctioned and made him fly through a window. However, the ordeal provided a well-needed distraction for Knuckles and Wade to escape.

4 "Father, Don't Leave Me!"

Episode 4: The Flames Of Disaster

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Wade tried to meditate and ascend to the “Great Battleground in the Sky” but got electrocuted by his cage, which resulted in a bizarre musical number in episode 4. Wade found himself dressed as Knuckles and mentally became the Echidna before being forced to confront his issues with his father, which were also reflective of Wade’s problems. This entire sequence was like a fever dream, specifically because of the camp and theatrical lyrics that commented on Knuckles and Wade’s most profound thoughts.

Although this was a solemn moment, it was difficult not to laugh.

Jack Sinclair was also strangely involved and dressed as Longclaw, which even Wade questioned. The song explained Knuckles’ backstory and how his father died, and as Wade’s version of Knuckles held a puppet of his parent in his arms, he gave the slightly cringeworthy line “Father, don’t leave me.” Although this was a solemn moment, it was difficult not to laugh. However, this scene presented audiences with some foreshadowing of Wade’s relationship with his father, championship bowler Pete Whipple (Cary Elwes). Although “The Flames of Disaster” was an odd song performance in Knuckles, it added to the show's charm.

3 "Let's Get Ready To Roll Some Bowling Balls!"

Episode 4: Reno, Baby

In Knuckles, the National Bowling Championship was presented by ESPN8 The Ocho’s two hosts, Gary Sinclair (Paul Scheer) and Dylan Beagleton (Rob Huebel). The pair first appeared in the episode “Reno Baby” and provided hilarious commentary throughout. Despite their limited screen time, Gary and Dylan had some interesting connections to the main story's characters, adding more depth to the Knuckles storyline. For example, the two were once allies of “Pistol” Pete, which made their remarks about him even funnier.

The pair were clearly a mirror of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’s Cotton McKnight (Gary Cole) and Pepper Brooks (Jason Bateman).

The pair were clearly a mirror of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’s Cotton McKnight (Gary Cole) and Pepper Brooks (Jason Bateman). They provided a hilarious take on bowling, treating it as if it were football or basketball. Gary’s catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to roll some bowling balls,” comically doubled down on the satirical attitude of the sport, and the moment was even funnier when Dylan questioned how popular the catchphrase realistically was. Gary and Dylan’s characterizations were also similar to those of their Dodgeball counterparts, as they were blatantly obvious and blunt about the events unfolding, which this quote proved.

2 Knuckles Attends A Shabbat Dinner

Episode 3: The Shabbat Dinner

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When Wade returned to his family home and reunited with Wendy and Wanda, Knuckles got to experience his first-ever Shabbat dinner, a tradition for those of the Jewish faith. However, despite Knuckles’ attempt at adapting to mortal life, he stood out around the table, but not because he wasn’t human. Wendy was open and happy to teach Knuckles about her religion and wasn’t offended when he told her that he “admired their tiny hats.”

This scene was a perfect blend of humor and love.

This scene was a perfect blend of humor and love. It showcased Knuckles' difficulties in acclimating to human customs while still maintaining his warrior persona. Knuckles’ interactions with Wendy and Wanda were sweet but still funny, too, which brilliantly reflected his character as a whole. Although Knuckles made some social errors, everything he said came from a place of respect, and he just misunderstood the context of the meal and the religion rather than being rude.

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1 The Bowling Alley Fight

Episode 1: The Warrior

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Knuckles had several unforgettable moments, but one of the most emotional and action-packed happened in the first episode. After Wade shared information with Knuckles about his father and how he abandoned their family – a heartfelt conversation between the two that was then abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Willoughby and Mason. In the backdrop of the disco-esque bowling alley, the Agents appeared through a portal and immediately launched into an attack designed to capture Knuckles.

Despite their bond still forming, Knuckles fearlessly and heroically defended Wade against the Agents, truly cementing himself as a “warrior.”

This action-packed sequence was full of tension and emotional resonance. Despite their bond still forming, Knuckles fearlessly and heroically defended Wade against the Agents, truly cementing himself as a “warrior.” The cinematography of this scene was nothing short of incredible as well, and the contrast of the darkened bowling alley and the lights emitting from the weapons was beautiful. The battle between Echidna and humans set up the tone of the Knuckles and any future Sonic the Hedgehog TV spinoffs and did a brilliant job of drawing audiences in for the rest of the season.