Ep 10. Dexter's Little Dilemma

Dexter's Laboratory season 4 episode 10, titled "Dexter's Little Dilemma," follows the young genius as he attempts to balance his love for science with his desire to be normal and have fun with his friends.

The episode begins with Dexter working on a new invention in his laboratory, but he is interrupted by his friends Dee Dee, Mandark, and Doug. They all want to go to a new amusement park in town, but Dexter is hesitant to join them as he believes it will be a waste of time. However, he eventually agrees to go with them, but insists on bringing his lab coat and scientific calculator as he doesn't want to let go of his identity as a scientist.

Once they arrive at the amusement park, Dexter discovers a new ride called the "Lil' Deedee" rollercoaster, which is designed for children. Dee Dee convinces Dexter to go on the ride with her, but when they get on, they discover that the ride is much scarier than they anticipated. Dexter ends up passing out from fear, and when he wakes up, he finds that his glasses are missing.

In a panic, Dexter realizes that he has a blind date with a new girl at school the following day and needs his glasses to look presentable. He starts to search for them frantically, but when he can't find them, he decides to build a pair of robotic glasses that will help him see.

However, he soon discovers that the glasses he built aren't as helpful as he thought they would be. They malfunction and cause him to see strange things, including himself as a giant monster. He eventually takes the glasses off, but then realizes that he has a bigger problem: he has built too many machines and gadgets to help him through life, and he is losing touch with what it means to be human.

Dexter starts to panic, but Dee Dee comes to his rescue and reminds him that it's okay to make mistakes and that he doesn't always have to rely on his inventions. Together, they go on the "Lil' Deedee" rollercoaster again, but this time, they have fun and enjoy the ride for what it is, without worrying about anything else.

In the end, Dexter learns an important lesson about balance and finding joy in both his scientific pursuits and his social life. The episode offers a poignant reminder that it's okay to be a genius, but it's also important to connect with others and enjoy the simpler things in life.