Ep 5. The Coming of Astro

In The Jetsons season 1 episode 5, titled The Coming of Astro, the Jetson family adds a new member to their futuristic household - a robotic dog named Astro. Initially, George is hesitant about having a pet as he thinks it will be a lot of work, but his family convinces him otherwise.

Astro is delivered by a salesman named E. Z. Snoop who promises that their lives will never be the same with the addition of this amazing dog. Astro quickly wins over the hearts of everyone in the family except for their housekeeper Rosie, who is afraid of getting replaced.

Despite her initial fears, Rosie quickly realizes that Astro is not just a robot but a loving and loyal pet. Astro proves his worth to the family when he rescues Elroy from a dangerous situation, and George finally accepts him as part of the family.

The episode also explores the theme of class division between robots and humans in a world where robots are inferior to humans. Astro's adoption challenges the traditional view of robots in society, and his acceptance into the Jetson family shows that robots can be more than just machines.

The episode is full of comedic moments, including Astro learning how to "fetch" and "roll over" and George accidentally giving Astro a can of lubricant oil instead of dog food. Overall, The Coming of Astro is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that showcases the Jetson family's bond and the potential of robots in a futuristic world.