Air date: March 7th, 2004 (JP), March 12th, 2005 (US)
A couple of government officials visit the Thorndyke mansion, revealing a startling finding about their world and that of Sonic's. Upon hearing that the only way to stop it involves seeing Sonic off, Chris tries to grapple with the truth, not wanting to be separated with his best friend.
This episode contains examples of:
- Jerkass Has a Point: Sans "The Reason You Suck" Speech below, Eggman points out why he wouldn't want to stop time in order to rule the world:Eggman: Look kid, I didn't cause this time freeze problem. If your grandfather creates Chaos Control, I'm gonna get sent back too. I can't build my empire in a world where time is stopped completely! There's no future in it! I have no choice but to go back. That's the truth, kid.
- "The Reason You Suck" Speech: Eggman gives one to Chris in regards to believing he's lying about not being responsible for the time freeze.Eggman: You're the one who's lying to yourself. You don't wanna accept the truth. Deep down, you know once Sonic is gone, your life will have to go back to the way it was before. Your days of adventure are at an end, boy, just like your friendship with that hyper-annoying hedgehog. All your dreams have been shattered, haven't they? Life is like that, kiddo. Take it from somebody who knows! Whenever you reach too high, life smacks you down! But on the bright side, at least you and I won't have to see each other ever again.
- Sarcastic Confession: Done by Eggman. Of course, he's just bluffing.Eggman: You figured out my scheme, kid. I despised Sonic so much I decided to bring time to a stand still. Then, I tricked this world's scientific experts into believing that Sonic had to be sent back. Now that you've caught me, I'll confess.
- Villains Never Lie: Chris finds out the hard way that Eggman did not cause the time freeze.
