Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law Season 1 Episode 7 Deadomutt (1)
- TV14
- May 25, 2003
- 11 min
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7.5 (148)
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law season 1 episode 7, titled "Deadomutt (1)," follows Harvey as he takes on a difficult case representing his old college buddy, Reducto. Reducto, a villainous mastermind who can shrink people down to miniatures, is facing a lawsuit from a former assistant who was accidentally shrunk. In the midst of the trial, Harvey's former pet dog, Huckleberry Hound, dies, and he enlists Reducto to shrink him down so he can conduct an investigation into the cause of death.
As Harvey navigates the trial, he also delves into the seedy underworld of pet funerals, encountering a variety of eccentric characters along the way. Meanwhile, Reducto's ex-girlfriend Judy, who also happens to be Harvey's ex-girlfriend, re-enters Harvey's life and tries to reignite their old flame.
Throughout the episode, there are multiple flashbacks to Harvey's college days, providing insight into his relationship with Reducto and the events that led to his current career as an attorney. In classic Harvey Birdman fashion, there is also a generous amount of absurdist, off-the-wall humor and wacky antics that keep the episode entertaining from start to finish.
Overall, "Deadomutt (1)" is a standout episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law that showcases the show's unique blend of legal drama, satire, and cartoon absurdity. With its clever writing, sharp wit, and memorable characters, it's no wonder that the show has remained a beloved cult classic since its initial run in the early 2000s.