Ep 7. Copping an Attitude
- TV-G
- November 30, 2001
- 22 min
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7.1 (124)
In the seventh episode of the third season of Dexter's Laboratory, titled "Copping an Attitude," Dexter finds himself in a difficult position when he is assigned to take care of a police officer's daughter for the day. The officer, who is a friend of Dexter's father, needs someone to watch his daughter while he goes to a meeting, and Dexter reluctantly agrees to help out.
Things quickly go awry when the officer's daughter, named Mee Mee, proves to be a handful. She is constantly getting into trouble and causing chaos, and Dexter struggles to keep up with her. In particular, Mee Mee takes a liking to Dexter's robotic dog, Clunk, and insists on playing with him despite Dexter's repeated warnings not to touch anything in his lab.
As Dexter tries to juggle taking care of Mee Mee and working on a new invention, he becomes increasingly frustrated and overwhelmed. Things come to a head when Mee Mee accidentally activates one of Dexter's machines, causing it to go haywire and start destroying everything in its path.
Dexter realizes that the only way to stop the machine and save the day is to work together with Mee Mee, using her mischievous nature to their advantage. They concoct a plan to distract the machine and shut it down, and the day is ultimately saved.
Throughout the episode, Dexter learns an important lesson about patience and the value of teamwork. Despite his initial reluctance to spend the day with Mee Mee, he ultimately comes to appreciate her unique perspective and the skills she brings to the table.
"Copping an Attitude" is a fun and fast-paced episode of Dexter's Laboratory that showcases the show's trademark blend of humor and science fiction. With its relatable themes of frustration and perseverance, it is sure to resonate with viewers of all ages.