Talk to the Animals

S2, E15: Working on the odd theory that if she makes Toby desperately ill, he will come running to her for a cure, Elizabeth invents a device that drains his hyper-functions. To get his sympathy she pretends that she is suffering too. But the device has an unexpected side effect when Sacha is inadvertently zapped and awakes to find that she can communicate with animals. She uses this power to good effect. Obliging birds, lab rats and even a large python are only too happy to obey Sacha's commands and make Elizabeth's life miserable. Sacha confronts Elizabeth who surrenders and turns off the device. Toby is thrilled to be well again and Sacha is grateful for the peace and quiet.