1983
TV-Y7
30m

Summary A bumbling cyborg inspector outfitted with an array of bizarre gadgets pursues the criminal organization M.A.D., all while his precocious niece and dog do the real investigative work. View more details

1983
TV-Y7
30m

Inspector Gadget

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Don Adams Frank Welker Don Francks Luc Durand

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Genres : Action Adventure Comedy Mystery Sci-Fi Crime Animation Family

Release date : Sep 11, 1983

Countries of origin : United States Canada Japan France Taiwan

Official sites : MeTV Toons site

Language : English French

Production companies : DIC Entertainment Nelvana France Régions 3 (FR3)

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Genres : Action Adventure Comedy Mystery Sci-Fi Crime Animation Family

Release date : Sep 11, 1983

Countries of origin : United States Canada Japan France Taiwan

Official sites : MeTV Toons site

Language : English French

Production companies : DIC Entertainment Nelvana France Régions 3 (FR3)

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Episode 1 • Sep 11, 1983

Gadget in Winterland

Gadget is on holiday at the Winter Olympics where Dr. Claw plans to sabotage the games by replacing the torch bearer. Gadget also faces the M.A.D. yodeler and a Yeti-like Snowbot.

Episode 2 • Sep 12, 1983

Monster Lake

Inspector Gadget has to keep for Professor Thumphkin, the world's leading scientist, from being kidnapped by Dr. Claw at Loch Ness.

Episode 3 • Sep 13, 1983

Down on the Farm

Inspector Gadget must find a highly experimental missile, stolen by Doctor Claw and stop him from using it to destroy Metro City.

Episode 4 • Sep 14, 1983

Gadget at the Circus

The M.A.D. agents trying to destroy the circus are no match for Inspector Gadget, Penny and Chief Quimby.

Episode 5 • Sep 15, 1983

The Amazon

Inspector Gadget prevents Dr. Claw from kidnapping the father of modern bionics, Professor Von Slicksfein.

Episode 6 • Sep 18, 1983

Health Spa

Inspector Gadget foils Dr. Claw's plans to destroy him while on a vacation at a health spa.

Episode 7 • Sep 19, 1983

The Boat

Inspector Gadget's undercover assignment takes place on a luxury liner where the wealthiest people in the world are on holiday.

Episode 8 • Sep 20, 1983

Haunted Castle

Dr. Claw tries to sabotage a crime fighter's convention held at Count Dracula's home in Transylvania.

Episode 9 • Sep 21, 1983

Race to the Finish

While Gadget takes Penny and Brain for a drive out in the country, they are surprised by Dr. Claw. However, Gadget soon realizes this and helps his niece and dog. Then, Chief Quimby gives Gadget an assignment, it tells him that Dr. Claw is planning on participating in the Metropolis 500, in which the winner will take a $10,000 prize, which Dr. Claw plans on using to finance crime. Gadget must enter the race not to win, but to make sure that Dr. Claw loses.

Episode 10 • Sep 22, 1983

The Ruby

Dr. Claw steals the big red ruby of India to use in his superlaser to destroy U.S. communications satellites.

Episode 11 • Sep 25, 1983

A Star Is Lost

Inspector Gadget's assignment here, is to protect a star musician, Rick Rocker. However, Rick is startled by Gadget's appearance and is trying to avoid him. But, Dr. Claw is planning to make some kind of mind-control record, he wants to use Rick rocker. So, Gadget must protect Rick Rocker from Dr. Claw and stop Claw's production of the mind-control record.

Episode 12 • Sep 26, 1983

All That Glitters

Inspector Gadget with the help of his niece Penny, stops M.A.D. agents from stealing gold from the ancient City of Gold and uncover a real gold temple.

Episode 13 • Sep 27, 1983

Movie Set

Taking the part of a knight starring opposite the famous Lana Lamour (a M.A.D. agent in disguise), in a M.A.D. movie, Inspector Gadget saves the military secrets from falling into M.A.D.'s hands.

Episode 14 • Sep 28, 1983

Amusement Park

M.A.D. agents have hidden a bomb in the amusement park in Metro City.

Episode 15 • Sep 29, 1983

Art Heist

Gadget was told by Chief Quimby to go to New York. There, Quimby gave Gadget an assignment to protect the priceless artwork in the American Museum of Modern Art. Dr.Claw plans to switch the actual artworks with fake duplicates. With Gadget alone at the museum, he must stop Claw's men from stealing the real artwork.

Episode 16 • Oct 02, 1983

Volcano Island

Gadget and his team are vacationing in Hawaii when Cheif Quimby gave Gadget an assignment. It appears that Dr. Claw wants to build some kind of secret missile base in Hawaii. But, he has to scare away the tourists first, and he plans doing so by using explosives (concealed in pineapples) and putting them inside the volcanoes. So, it can look like that the volcanoes are erupting. Gadget has to battle through a fake profit and stop Claw from using Hawaii as a missile base.

Episode 17 • Oct 03, 1983

The Invasion

Inspector Gadget, Chief Quimby and Penny battle against M.A.D. when they try to disguise themselves as Martians.

Episode 18 • Oct 04, 1983

The Infiltration

M.A.D. agent, Presto Change-0, impersonated Inspector Gadget at a secret meeting.

Episode 19 • Oct 05, 1983

The Curse of the Pharaoh

Inspector Gadget, Penny and Brain protect the Poot-Ta-Foot's treasure from the evil clutches of M.A.D.

Episode 20 • Oct 06, 1983

M.A.D. Trap

Intent on destroying Inspector Gadget, Dr. Claw lures him with a rash of small crimes and plans on a major one to end the Inspector's meddling once and for all.

Episode 21 • Oct 09, 1983

Basic Training

Chief Quimby, Penny and Inspector Gadget rescue the secret computer parts form the clutches of M.A.D., as they race through a high-speed chase aboard a train.

Episode 22 • Oct 10, 1983

Sleeping Gas

Dr. Claw has invented a sleeping gas on a remote island. It is up to Inspector Gadget to destroy this evil invention.

Episode 23 • Oct 11, 1983

Gadget's Replacement

Gadget was told by Cheif Quimby to take secret routes into Quimby's office. There, Quimby shows off his brand new "Crime Computer". He demonstrates on how the Crime Computer can point out a crime happening in Metro City and deal with it. Unfortunately, the Crime Computer is Gadget's replacement. With Gadget out of the job, he must find employment elsewhere. Meanwhile, Dr.Claw is secretly planning to sabotage the Crime Computer, to either get rid of Gadget or draw the police away so his M.A.D. agents can steal and rob Metro City. Gadget must stop Dr. Claw and prove to Cheif Quimby that a computer can not replace him.

Episode 24 • Oct 12, 1983

Greenfinger

Inspector Gadget foils the evil plans of Waldo, a M.A.D. agent, who is trying to steal Greenfinger's secret formula that enlarges plants. Safety Tip: Use calamine lotion for poison ivy, but learn to identify it too.

Episode 25 • Oct 13, 1983

Gadget Goes West

Inspector Gadget destroys M.A.D.'s plans for a western base in wild West Tourist Town. Safety Tip: Follow safety rules when crossing the street.

Episode 26 • Oct 16, 1983

Launch Time

M.A.D. agents sabotage a U.S. space shuttle by planting a bomb on board. Inspector Gadget foils M.A.D.'s plans and saves the space shuttle. Safety Tip: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Episode 27 • Oct 17, 1983

Photo Safari

While on a trip in Africa, Inspector Gadget, Penny and Brain suspect that M.A.D. agents are using wild animals to scare off villagers and set up a crime base in the jungle. Inspector Gadget investigates the situation. Safety Tip: Be prepared when you go exploring.

Episode 28 • Oct 18, 1983

The Coo-Coo Clock Caper

Inspector Gadget's mission is to safeguard the gold in the Swiss gold reserve and foil Dr. Claw's plans to steal the gold with the help of the Coo-Coo-Clock Maker. Safety Tip: Never take medicine that isn't yours. Follow prescriptions carefully.

Episode 29 • Oct 19, 1983

The Bermuda Triangle

M.A.D. is supposed to be the cause of the disappearing ships in the Bermuda Triangle. Inspector Gadget, Penny and Brain find the missing ships. Safety Tip: Safety when using aerosol spray cans.

Episode 30 • Oct 20, 1983

The Japanese Connection

Gadget receives an assignment telling him to go to Japan. Gadget's investigation involves a missing computer chip known as the "pip chip". Unfortunately, Dr.Claw has stolen it and plans to use it to power up a space device that allows Claw to electronically steal anything he wants. Plus, Claw is getting help from his counterpart Rauruda (a Japanese version of Claw). So, Gadget must team up with a little girl named Sasuko to stop both Dr. Claw and Rauruda.

Episode 31 • Oct 23, 1983

Arabian Nights

Inspector Gadget battles in the deserts of Yetzanistand to stop M.A.D. agent, Fast Adbul, from stealing the sacred scimitar from Prince Abar. Safety Tip: Adjust eating habits when in the sun, avoid dehydration, drink plenty of liquids.

Episode 32 • Oct 24, 1983

A Clear Case

Gadget has been assigned to go to the mountains. His investigation involves a secret M.A.D. operation on using diamonds and cutting them down and making some kind of invisible clothing. Gadget must stop this operation before global security is in trouble.

Episode 33 • Oct 25, 1983

Dutch Treat

Gadget receives an assignment. It tells him to go to The Netherlands (Holland). Gadget has to investigate a diamond-smuggling system. Meanwhile, Dr. claw, who is in charge of the diamond-smuggling system, is also running a secret chocolate factory. Claw is planning to smuggle pieces of diamonds by putting them into chocolates. In fact he is also planning to cut up the symbol of The Netherlands, The Amster Diamond. Gadget must stop Claw from smuggling The Amster Diamond out of The Netherlands.

Episode 34 • Oct 26, 1983

The Great Divide

Inspector Gadget, Penny and Brain are off to the Rocky Mountains to rescue a seismologist who has been captured by M.A.D. Safety Tip: Warm up muscles before exercising to avoid muscle cramps.

Episode 35 • Oct 27, 1983

Eye of the Dragon

Inspector Gadget foils the evil plans of Dr. Claw to steal a valuable pearl necklace. This adventure takes Chief Quimby and the Inspector to Hong Kong. Safety Tip: Don't be greedy and overeat.

Episode 36 • Oct 30, 1983

Doubled Agent

Gadget is at the circus one day with his niece Penny, when Cheif Quimby gives Gadget an assignment to protect The Shah of Freeland from Dr. Claw. But, this time, Claw has more than one agenda. He does plan to kidnap the Shah, but also to get Gadget out of the way of his plans, and he plans to do so by creating a robotic duplicate of Gadget and have the robot rob banks, so the police will turn on Gadget and send Gadget to jail. So, Gadget must not only protect the Shah, but protect his reputation and his career.

Episode 37 • Oct 31, 1983

Plantform of the Opera

Gadget and Penny are in Italy. However, Cheif Quimby gives Gadget an assignment. It tells him that Dr.Claw is planning on stealing a priceless artifact known as the Golden Pizza. However, Gadget has to join an opera to find and stop the M.A.D. agents from stealing the Golden Pizza. Plus, another agent is planning to use his "singing" plant to help Dr.Claw steal the Pizza. Gadget must stop Dr.Claw from stealing the Golden Pizza and destroy the singing plant.

Episode 38 • Nov 01, 1983

Don't Hold Your Breath

Chief Quimby and Penny aid Inspector Gadget in rescuing three famous oceanographers who are kidnapped by M.A.D. Safety Tip: Wash small cuts and scratches and use a little iodine to prevent infection.

Episode 39 • Nov 02, 1983

Gone Went the Wind

Dr. Focus of M.A.D. invents a machine called Sneezooka which creates the wind of 3 billion sneezes. Inspector Gadget finds the secret laboratory and destroys the machine. Safety Tip: cover mouth when sneezing and don't drink out of someone's else's glass.

Episode 40 • Nov 03, 1983

King Wrong

The beautiful M.A.D. agent Labella is disrupting the peaceful country of Pianostan. Inspector Gadget stops her before she causes a revolution. Safety Tip: Don't eat food that looks old or bad; prevent food poisoning.

Episode 41 • Nov 06, 1983

Pirate Island

Dr. Claw is kidnapping billionaires and stealing their money. Inspector Gadget rescues the captured billionaires and protects their money. Safety Tip: Skull and crossbones on a bottle means poison.

Episode 42 • Nov 07, 1983

M.A.D. Academy

Zany Inspector Gadget ends up at the M.A.D. Academy for new agents instead of the Police Academy. With the help of Chief Quimby and Penny, the Inspector is rescued from Dr. Claw. Safety Tip: Be careful.

Episode 43 • Nov 08, 1983

No Flies on Us

Inspector Gadget travels to Malaysia to find the famous explorers that were captured by Dr. Claw. Chief Quimby, Penny and Brain, infected with a deadly virus, are also captured. The Inspector finds the antidote and frees Quimby, Penny, Brain and the explorers. Safety Tip: Vaccinations are important.

Episode 44 • Nov 09, 1983

Luck of the Irish

M.A.D. is suspected of stealing the Blarney Stone, the national treasure of Ireland and is holding it for ransom. With the luck of a four leaf clover and Penny, Inspector Gadget recovers the Stone. Safety Tip: Check power lines when flying a kite.

Episode 45 • Nov 10, 1983

Prince of the Gypsies

Inspector Gadget must locate the stolen Seal of Romania or Dr. Claw will become their King. Safety Tip: Clean up toys and prevent accidents.

Episode 46 • Nov 13, 1983

Old Man of the Mountain

The two oldest tribes in the Balkan Mountains are waging battle, endangering the entire area. M.A.D. is suspected of triggering the war. Inspector Gadget is on duty to investigate the crime. Safety Tip: Help a senior citizen. They are a valuable natural resource.

Episode 47 • Nov 14, 1983

The Emerald Duck

The famous Emerald Duck is stolen from the temple of the Sungod. Inspector Gadget exposed the criminal and restores order.

Episode 48 • Nov 15, 1983

Do Unto Udders

Dr. Claw is causing dairy cows to stop giving milk. His diabolical plan is to monopolize the manufacture and sale of dairy products in Metro City. Luckily, the Inspector -- with very capable backup from Penny and Brain -- shuts down his operation and foils his plans. Safety Tip: Dairy products are necessary for good health.

Episode 49 • Nov 16, 1983

Did You Myth Me?

Gadget receives an assignment, it tells him to go to Greece. There, he investigates a statue museum, not knowing that the museum contains an ingredient that can turn bars of lead into gold. Dr.Claw's M.A.D. agents are planning to steal the ingredients. Gadget must stop the M.A.D. agents while venturing the mythical areas.

Episode 50 • Nov 17, 1983

A Bad Altitude

There are undersea explosions near Everest Island in the South Pacific. M.A.D. agents are suspected to threaten island resorts and demand protection money. Inspector Gadget gives up his vacation to solve the crime. Safety Tip: Never ride cars with door unlocked or arms out the window and don't let your dog hang out the car window.

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