The Venture Bros. Season 3 Episode 5 The Buddy System

In The Venture Bros. season 3 episode 5, titled "The Buddy System", the focus shifts to the rivalry between Dr. Venture and Myra Brandish, the former college flame of Dr. Venture's father and current lover to his own childhood friend, Red Mantle. Myra, the self-proclaimed "wife" of Dr. Venture, comes to the Venture Compound wanting to take Rusty with her to restart their family, but things take a turn and she ends up taking Dean instead.

Meanwhile, the villainous Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend plot their revenge against Phantom Limb for his betrayal, while also trying to navigate their own relationship issues. They hatch a plan to send in their newest henchman, Henchman 21, to infiltrate Phantom Limb's base and gather intel.

Back at the Venture Compound, Hank is left without a companion and decides to take matters into his own hands. He creates his own "buddy system" by cloning himself and building a robotic version of himself, and the two Hank's set out on a series of adventures. However, the clone Hank proves to be unstable and wreaks havoc, forcing Dr. Orpheus to step in and fix the situation.

The episode is filled with action, humor, and plenty of twists and turns. Tensions rise as Myra's intentions become more and more sinister, and the Monarch's plan takes unexpected turns. The episode also explores themes of family dynamics and the lengths people will go to protect those they care about. Overall, "The Buddy System" is a standout episode in the series, showcasing the show's signature blend of humor, action, and heart.