Watch Gadget Boy's Adventures in History

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1998
1 Season
6.7 (59)

Gadget Boy's Adventures in History is an animated television show from 1997 that is part of the History channel's children's programming. The show follows the adventures of Gadget Boy, a young and intelligent detective who is also a robot. Along with his trusty dog G-9, Gadget Boy travels through time to various historical periods to solve mysteries and learn about history.

The show's voice cast features talented actors like Stevie Vallance, Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, Don Adams, and Ian James Corlett. Vallance provides the voice for Gadget Boy, while Strong plays Heather, Gadget Boy's human companion who helps him access historical information from the History channel's database. LaMarche voices the villainous Spydra, Gadget Boy's arch-nemesis who seeks to disrupt history for her own nefarious purposes. Adams plays the role of Chief Stromboli, Gadget Boy's boss who sends him on missions to different historical periods. Corlett voices G-9, Gadget Boy's loyal dog who also happens to be a gadget in his own right.

Each episode of Gadget Boy's Adventures in History takes place in a different historical period, such as Ancient Egypt, the Wild West, or Medieval Europe. Gadget Boy and his friends encounter historical figures like Cleopatra, Leonardo da Vinci, and Robin Hood, among others. They must use their detective skills and the many gadgets at their disposal to solve mysteries and prevent Spydra from altering history.

One of the most interesting things about the show is how it makes history accessible to children. The show's creators clearly put a lot of effort into researching each historical period and making sure that the details in the show were accurate. At the same time, they also made sure to present the information in a way that was fun and engaging for children. For example, Gadget Boy and his friends might visit an Ancient Egyptian pyramid, but instead of just talking about the history of the pyramids, they might also get caught up in a mystery involving a stolen artifact. This approach keeps children interested while also teaching them about history.

The show's animation style is also noteworthy. It features bright colors and simple character designs that are appealing to children. The technology and gadgets used by Gadget Boy and his friends are also creatively designed and add to the show's overall charm.

Overall, Gadget Boy's Adventures in History is a fun and educational show that has stood the test of time. It provides a unique way for children to learn about history while also offering exciting, action-packed adventures. The show's talented voice cast and impressive attention to detail make it a great watch for children and adults alike.

Gadget Boy's Adventures in History is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between January 10, 1998 and on History

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Seasons

26. Back To The Vulture

July 14, 1998

Spydra goes back to the 1950s to grab the world's first time machine.

25. A Gadget Boy Christmas All Around The World

June 27, 1998

Spydra decides to eliminate Christmas by destroying its very roots, as she goes after St. Nicholas, Old Befana of Italy and Martin Luther.

24. Three Brainiacs In A Fountain

June 20, 1998

Spydra, realizing she needs a scientist with more experience than Boris, builds a Spydra clone and travels back in time to kidnap three geniuses.

23. The Time Land Forgot

June 13, 1998

The team is sent back to 700 A.D. Spydra, depressed about her birthday, has learned the ancient Mayans could control time and can make her stop aging.

22. Valley Of The Vulture

June 6, 1998

Spydra goes to the Nile River Valley in 1922 to steal all of King Tut's treasures before the world even knows they exist.

21. These Are A Few Of My Favourite Flying Things

May 30, 1998

Spydra journeys to 15th-century Florence, Italy, to steal a machine of Leonardo Da Vinci's -- not realizing his inventions only exist on paper.

20. Go West Young Vulture

May 23, 1998

Spydra plans to travel back to California in 1849 so that she can pick up enough gold to repair the Spydratron and finish off Gadget Boy for good.

19. Just Fakir-Ing It

May 16, 1998

To enact the power of a mystical, sun-controlling ruby, Spydra takes Boris back to India in 1928 and enrolls him as a student of a great swami master.

18. It's Not Easy Staying Green

May 9, 1998

All Spydra needs to bring the world to its knees is a whole lot of the rare Humongous Fungus, which causes anyone who eats it to hiccup violently.

17. No Laughing Matter

May 2, 1998

Spidra has long lost the will to laugh, and she grows conserned. Not even abusing Boris can merely make her chuckle! So after multiple suggestions and attempts from Boris, Spidra, Boris, Mulch and Humus go back to the time of Charlie Chaplin, a famous silent comedian in his days. He made Spydra laugh so much that she tries to capture him and take him back to the future. The word reaches headquarters, and Gadget Boy is assigned to stop her at all costs, with help from Heather and G9. It won't be easy though, Spydra has a few of her own tricks up her sleves...

16. A Knight To Remember

April 25, 1998

Spydra wants her production of Shakespeare's King John to be perfect. And what better way than to have the real crown originally worn by Charles I?

15. An Extinct Possibility

April 18, 1998

Agent Heather, Gadget Boy and G-9 go back in time to 1955 Rhodesia to save the last black rhino.

14. A Whale Of A Sail Of A Tail

April 11, 1998

Angry about losing a boat race, Spydra travels to Phoenicia, circa 1300 B.C., where she steals the newly-invented first prototype movable-sail boat.

13. All's Fair At The World Fair

April 4, 1998

Spydra goes to the 1939 World's Fair in New York City to destroy the first robots ever made. If she succeeds, both Gadget and G-9 will cease to exist!

12. Coming In On A Web And Prayer

March 28, 1998

It's Gadget Boy to the rescue when Spydra sojourns to 1903 to stop the Wright brothers from ever pioneering manned motorized flight!

11. Ice Station Vulture

March 21, 1998

To eavesdrop on all the world's communications satellites, Spydra plants her "Polar Controller" satellite-controlling device at the North Pole.

10. Gadget-Stein

March 14, 1998

Spydra travels back in time to use her new invention. Spydra's machine uses horrific thoughts to create terrible monsters. She decides to use them on Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Its up to Gadget Boy, Heather, and XG-9 to foil Spydra's plot, save Mary Shelley, and stop Spydra from unknowingly altering the future.

9. Some Assembly Required

March 7, 1998

Spydra plans to go back in time to destroy Henry Ford's factory so that her range of arachnid cars will be driven by everyone.

8. Bionic Blunder From Down Under

February 28, 1998

Gadget Boy and Heather must thwart Spydra's plans and go back in time to 1915 Australia to steal a rare gem that can help them to destroy the city.

7. Hot Time in Old Caves

February 21, 1998

The Gadget Boy team are sent back to 700 A.D. Mexico. It seems Spydra, depressed at yet another birthday, has learned the ancient Mayans knew how to control time. She instills herself as their supreme being... so she can get them to stop her from aging... and time along with her! Does Gadget Boy have enough time to stop time from being stopped by the time-stopping, clock-stopping Spydra? Only time will tell!

6. The Three Gadgeteers

February 14, 1998

Spydra goes back in time to the court of Louis XIII to steal the Queen's diamonds. Boris has his own agenda: He needs the Three Musketeers' swords.

5. An Ice Age Runs Through it

February 7, 1998

It's off to the Cretaceous period for the Gadget team as Spydra tries to amass an army of dinosaurs with plans to house them in her special biosphere.

4. Madame Spydra Fly

January 31, 1998

After getting a particular interest in silk, Spidra takes her minions back to July of 1853 to take over the silk industry in Japan. Gadget Boy must now travel though time and with the help of Heather and G-9, foil Spydra's plan and save history as we know it.

3. For Whom The Torch Rolls

January 24, 1998

Spidra gets angry with the Olympics because they did not take place in Spidravania. She decides to go to 400BC prevent the first Olympics taking place. Gadget Boy , Heather and G-9 follow her through time to stop her changing history.

2. The Long and Winded Wall

January 17, 1998

Spidra goes back to 211 BC to the time when the china wall was in it's last days of construction, to steal the magical jade dragons from the Temple of Chi Chi one Ti and awaken them from their hybination. Heather, G-9 and gadget boy must follow her through time to stop her from aquiring the jade dragons and changing history.

1. The Vulture Has Landed

January 10, 1998

Spidra plans to steal the moon rocks that today are the main power source of the world, but the problem is that they are so heavily guarded it is impossible. So Spidra and her minions go back in time to when they were discovered, and steal them there and take them to an alternate future. Knowing the consecuences, Gadget boy, G-9 and Heather follow her through time, and attempt to fulfil history by stopping Spidra.

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Where to Watch Gadget Boy's Adventures in History

Gadget Boy's Adventures in History is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Gadget Boy's Adventures in History on demand at Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV and Pluto TV.