Ep 31. Dennis and the Dodger

The episode "Dennis and the Dodger" from season 3 of Dennis the Menace follows the misadventures of the rambunctious young boy Dennis Mitchell as he tries to help his friend, the Dodger. In this episode, Dennis and his family are preparing for a big party, which they plan to hold in their backyard. The party will include a lot of games, food, and fun, and everyone in the neighborhood is invited to attend.

As Dennis is getting everything ready for the party, he hears that his friend, the Dodger, is in trouble. The Dodger, who is known for his love of playing pranks and getting into trouble, has landed himself in hot water once again. This time, he has run away from home and hasn't been seen for several days. Dennis is worried about his friend and decides to go and look for him.

With the help of his dog, Ruff, Dennis sets out to find the Dodger. They search all over town, but they can't seem to locate him. Eventually, Dennis gets an idea. He remembers that the Dodger loves to play pranks and cause mischief, and he bets that the Dodger is hiding out in a place where he can pull off some kind of trick. Dennis decides to search for the Dodger in all the places where he might be able to do this.

As Dennis and Ruff continue their search, they encounter all kinds of obstacles and challenges. They have to avoid angry neighbors, stay out of trouble with the police, and even face some unexpected surprises along the way. Despite all of this, Dennis is determined to find his friend and bring him back home.

Finally, after many long hours of searching, Dennis and Ruff spot the Dodger in a small park near the edge of town. The Dodger is wearing a disguise and is hiding behind a pile of leaves, waiting to play a prank on someone who walks by. Dennis rushes over to him and pulls him out of his hiding spot.

At first, the Dodger is angry and defensive. He doesn't want to go home and face the consequences of his actions. But Dennis is persistent and manages to convince him that he needs to go back home and make things right with his parents. With a little bit of coaxing, the Dodger agrees to return home with Dennis and face the music.

The episode ends with Dennis and the Dodger returning home just in time for the big party. Despite all of the drama and excitement of the day, the party turns out to be a huge success, and everyone has a great time. At the end of the day, Dennis feels proud of himself for helping his friend and is grateful for all the fun and adventure he has had along the way.