Ep 3. Flash The Wonder Dog

In Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers season 1 episode 3 titled "Flash The Wonder Dog," the central premise of the show is undoubtedly on full display. The show's titular mouse duo, Chip and Dale lead an ensemble of other anthropomorphic animal friends, including gadgeteer mouse inventor Monterey Jack, Australian fly-flying female chipmunk Zipper, and sassy, pink-clad taskmaster mouse, Miss Gadget Hackwrench. The group operates as a covert team of amateur sleuths that investigate and solve crimes in the bustling metropolis of Hollywood, California.

In this episode, the Rescue Rangers receive a call from a loyal fan of television's popular superhero series, Thunderbolt, and his trusty sidekick dog Flash, who is one of the show's most significant stars. When the dog suddenly disappears from the set, Thunderbolt himself turns to the Rescue Rangers in a state of panic. He believes that Flash may have been kidnapped, and the Rangers are the only ones who can locate and return him safely.

Without hesitation, the Rescue Rangers spring into action, scouring the massive Hollywood set for clues and ultimately tracing the dog's scent to a dark alley in the city. Along the way, they meet a group of alley cats who attempt to stop the Rangers from reaching their destination. But with their teamwork and skills, the Rangers prevail.

In a dramatic twist, the Rangers find out that Flash is not missing, but rather that he has been persuaded to leave the Thunderbolt show by his former trainer, a character voiced by the legendary Mel Blanc, who wants the dog as his own special companion.

The Rescue Rangers soon confront Sly, the trainer, and a fierce battle ensues. Flash is well taken care of by Sly, and the Rangers' efforts to persuade Flash to return to the studio and Thunderbolt's show seem futile. The clash between the two teams allows the dog to see how much he means to Thunderbolt and his fans.

Ultimately, the Rangers are successful in convincing Flash to return to his television set, and he is happily reunited with Thunderbolt and the rest of the show's cast. The episode ends with the Rescue Rangers enjoying their favorite television show, glasses of milk in hand, as they bask in the warm glow of a job well done.

In summary, Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers season 1 episode 3 "Flash The Wonder Dog" follows the team on their mission to rescue Flash, the beloved dog star of television's popular superhero series Thunderbolt. Along the way, they face off against alley cats and a former trainer who seeks to keep Flash for himself. Ultimately, the Rangers' teamwork and persuasive abilities win out, and Flash is gratefully returned to his rightful place on the Thunderbolt show.