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In this episode: Italy attempts to make Japan smile! Later, a pasta shortage leads to the possibility of stinky cheese for dinner! Also, Japan and Switzerland sing and dance together in the snowy Alps!

Germany and Italy fail at sneaking around in the bushes. Later, after the Japan joins his Axis buddies on the beach, he’s compelled to make a journal entry about Italy’s peculiar habit of walking around without pants.

Germany explains why he’s always able to stop England from escaping the Italian prison. Of course, after Germany explains it all, England might have a better chance of finally getting away. Meanwhile, ROCKET PUNCH!

England gets a new wardrobe and some shiny shoes. He looks pretty slick, but there’s no guarantee that his new duds will help him get across the border. Later in the episode, the world comes to an end - unless it doesn’t!

Sealand’s trying to make friends, but he might be too pushy to pull it off. Meanwhile, England manages to escape an Italian prison, only to end up in the hands of Germany! Speaking of Germany, did you know he has a dog?

When China returns from his trip around the world, he’s excited to show off all of the cute animals he collected during the journey. Speaking of cute, how adorable is it that kitty Austria doesn’t want to get his paws dirty?!

It’s time for another G8 meeting! While America thinks it might be time to lose a member or two, France wants to bring Spain into the fold. Later, kitty Japan adorably expresses his adorable love of tuna. Simply adorable!

Germany and Austria are arguing over Beethoven when France gets busted for spying! Later, the cuteness reaches truly absurd levels when the kitty versions of Germany and Italy get into a fight about some inappropriate touching!

Germany’s still not drinking beer, and Japan’s still eating only tomatoes - at least, for the first part of this episode. Later, the never-ending demands of the Allies makes China totally freak out.

Chaos erupts. Madness ensues. Panic and mass hysteria spreads across the land. The world stops spinning. The universe turns upside down. Why? Germany refuses a beer!

When Japan complains about feeling run-down, Germany puts him on an exercise routine and makes him change his diet. Later, in the cutest thing ever, all the guys are portrayed by kitties. KITTIES!

Poor Spain gets chewed out for spending too much money on his mission to bring Romano back. When the little guy hears how much trouble the big guy’s in, he pays him a bedroom visit to offer his thanks.

Turkey seems unstoppable and Chibi Romano is powerless in his clutches! When Spain arrives to save the little guy, Turkey decides to return home - but not before issuing an ominous warning.

Germany is ordered to live with Austria, and Italy and Hungary aren’t too thrilled about the plans. Meanwhile, out in the woods, Chibi Romano comes face to face with a masked swordsman!

Things are looking up between England and Japan, and their relationship is proving to be mutually beneficial. And much to England’s delight, their new friendship is making things pretty tough on France.

England’s ready to come out of his shell and make some friends. It turns out Japan’s working on building some friendships, too. Unfortunately, Japan’s boss might get in the way of a lasting relationship.

Italy’s in a bit of panic; he’s convinced that Germany doesn’t like him. He decides to pay his gruff buddy a visit and work things out - and soon finds himself dodging Switzerland’s gunfire!

Italy reaches into his pants and pulls out a Christmas gift for Germany. America’s also getting into the “spreading holiday cheer” game, one threatening party invitation at a time.

Sweden has a way of making people feel weird. Just ask Estonia and Latvia. And Poland. And the customers at his café. And everyone ever. Just ask anyone!

Japan and Greece are still sitting around in the grass with some cats. They’re also still trying to find a way to tap into their anger. Meanwhile, Finland and Sweden are living as runaways on the open road.