Jim Henson's Dog City Season 2 Episode 8 Old Dogs, New Tricks
- January 1, 1993
- 21 min
Jim Henson's Dog City season 2 episode 8, titled "Old Dogs, New Tricks," follows the adventures of Ace Hart, a private eye dog, as he tries to solve a mystery involving a group of elderly dogs. Ace Hart is the main character of the show and is voiced by actor Kevin Clash.
The episode begins with Ace Hart on a stakeout, watching a group of elderly dogs who are playing cards in a park. Ace suspects they might be cheating, but he cannot catch them in the act. As he continues to investigate, he discovers that the group of dogs has been buying expensive items, such as diamond collars and fancy doghouses, despite their meager incomes.
Ace also learns that the group of dogs has recently taken up singing as a hobby and has formed a choir. Intrigued, Ace decides to attend one of their performances and is amazed by their talent. He also meets the group's conductor, a poodle named Madame Dubois, who seems to be the only one who can control the rowdy and mischievous group of dogs.
As Ace continues to investigate, he discovers that Madame Dubois has a secret past as a thief. She had stolen valuable items from wealthy dog owners in her youth and had been caught and sent to prison. Since then, she had reformed and had been living a quiet life as a conductor.
When Madame Dubois realizes that Ace has uncovered her secret, she becomes desperate and decides to commit one last crime to make up for her mistakes. She plans to steal a valuable diamond necklace from a wealthy dog owner in the city.
Ace discovers her plan and tries to stop her, but Madame Dubois and her choir refuse to listen to him. They believe that they are too old to be of any use and want to prove that they can still be relevant and active members of society.
The rest of the episode involves Ace and the elderly dogs attempting to stop Madame Dubois from committing the crime, while also trying to convince her that she does not need to prove anything to anyone and that her past mistakes do not define her.
"Old Dogs, New Tricks" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the talents of senior citizens and sends a message of hope and redemption. The characters are well developed and the plot is engaging, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.