Ep 11. Space Case / Ratman / Dexter's Debt
- TV-G
- May 12, 1996
- 22 min
Dexter's Laboratory season 1 episode 11, "Space Case / Ratman / Dexter's Debt," features three distinct storylines that explore different aspects of Dexter's life in and out of his secret laboratory.
The first segment, "Space Case," begins with Dexter's sister Dee Dee accidentally launching herself into outer space. Desperate to rescue her, Dexter resorts to building his own spaceship, but things quickly go awry when he becomes lost in space himself. Stranded without resources and running out of oxygen, Dexter must use his scientific expertise to find a way home before it's too late.
The second segment, "Ratman," centers around Dexter's discovery of a group of lab rats living in his secret laboratory. Although Dexter initially sees them as a nuisance that threatens the security of his experiments, he eventually comes to develop a bond with one of the rats, whom he dubs Ratman. However, Dexter's affection for Ratman is put to the test when he discovers that the rats have been infected with a dangerous strain of bacteria that could spread and cause an epidemic.
Finally, the third segment, "Dexter's Debt," reveals that Dexter is in financial trouble and owes a significant amount of money to his parents. In order to pay off his debt, Dexter turns to a shady character who promises to help him win big at the local arcade. As Dexter becomes increasingly embroiled in the arcade's cutthroat culture, he realizes that he may have made a dangerous deal that could have serious consequences for his future and his family's finances.
Throughout all three storylines, Dexter grapples with his own moral compass and struggles to balance his scientific ambitions with his sense of responsibility to those around him. Whether he is lost in space, fighting a bacterial outbreak, or trying to pay off his debts, Dexter must constantly confront his own limitations and learn to rely on others for help. As always, each adventure is full of humor, suspense, and plenty of scientific hijinks that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
