Sasuke's "Mission: Improbable"

Sasuke no Supai Daisakusen (佐助のスパイ大作戦) is the 17th episode of the fifth season, Martial Mayhem, of Ranma ½ and the 104th episode overall.

Sasuke Sarugakure is at risk of being fired from his position unless he can set up a date between his master and his "pigtailed goddess".

Relation to the Previous Episode
None.

Quotes
"I'm pathetic. I can't go to the pool unless I put on a girl's swimsuit." - Ranma Saotome

"I sweated torrents of perspiration waiting in here for 3 days and 5 hours, but it was worth it" - Sasuke Sarugakure while waiting in the mailbox

Trivia

 * The exploding payphone is reminiscent of the self-destructing tape often found in Mission Impossible. As Sasuke is acting as a spy in this episode, it does seem appropriate.
 * In the sub, the new ninja servants are named in order: Kokichi, Hanbei, Heizo, Shikanme, and Yashichi. The dub never gives any of their names and only two of them (Kokichi of the Koga clan and Heizo of the Iga clan) reveal their origins; the other three simply say they're their rivals.
 * Yet again music from Maison Ikkoku is used when Sasuke is debating whether or not to peek at female Ranma.
 * The last episode in season five where Angela Costain voices Nabiki. Her sister Elaina Wotten-Costain will replace her as Nabiki for the remainder of this season and all of season six. Angela will return to the role in season seven.