[s2e14] Stanchurian Candidate -

"The Stanchurian Candidate" (Season 2, Episode 14) of Gravity Falls satirizes political campaigning as Stan runs for mayor, utilizing a magical tie to control his actions before realizing the value of his own authenticity. The episode, which serves as a turning point for Gideon's antagonistic role, concludes with Tyler Cutebiker winning the election after Stan is disqualified for his extensive criminal record.