The babies, believing that pro-wrestler "The Dude" has escaped from the television set, become even more alarmed when Tommy's dad Stu wins an opportunity to get in the ring with the big meanie.
The Rugrats, having traveled to pirate times, must figure out a way to outwit the mean, scary Blackbeard after he kidnaps Angelica who he has mistaken for a princess.
Tommy and the other Rugrats travel back in time to the days of King Arthur and attempt to find the "Holey Pail" so that they can present it to the king.