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Dexter's Laboratory

1996 – 2003Show4 seasons220 episodesTV-G

AnimationComedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes–86%

An eccentric, nostalgic animated series about family, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for romance, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 220 episodes · best: S2E39 "Last But Not Beast" 8.2

Episodes

7.5
7.3
6.2
6.3

Story

He skips grades. She just skips

Dexter, a boy-genius with a secret laboratory, constantly battles his sister Dee Dee, who always gains access despite his best efforts to keep her out, as well as his arch-rival and neighbor, Mandark.

Feels like

  • Sibling Rivalry Comedy
  • Genius vs. Jock Dynamic
  • Absurd Situational Humor
  • Nostalgic Cartoon Network Classic
  • Fast-Paced Slapstick
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Experimental Inventions
  • Family Chaos
  • Satire of Social Stereotypes

Cast

24 of 48 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Genndy Tartakovsky, Chris Savino, Rob Renzetti
Written by
Genndy Tartakovsky, Kevin Kaliher, Clay Morrow
Produced by
Genndy Tartakovsky, Chris Savino
Music by
Steve Rucker, Thomas Chase

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 28, 1996 · November 20, 2003 · Ended

First aired
April 28, 1996
Last aired
November 20, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 220 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

Badass Family, The Cat Came Back, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero! +9

  • Badass Family
  • The Cat Came Back
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Not My Lucky Day
  • Laser-Guided Amnesia
  • Granola Girl
  • Latex Perfection
  • Animation Bump
  • Man on Fire
  • Earth-Shattering Kaboom
  • Spanner in the Works
  • Wildlife Commentary Spoof

12 of 451 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dexter's Laboratory?"

Questions about Dexter's Laboratory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dexter's Laboratory?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Dexter's Laboratory is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is Dexter's Laboratory worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8).

Which season of Dexter's Laboratory is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is Last But Not Beast (season 2, episode 39) at 8.2, and the lowest is Copping an Aptitude/A Failed Lab Experiment/The Grand-Daddy of All Inventions (season 3, episode 3) at 5.8.

Is Dexter's Laboratory okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dexter's Laboratory?

26 h

About 26 hours: 220 episodes in 4 seasons of about 7 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2003.

Will Dexter's Laboratory make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dexter's Laboratory?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.