Ep 1. Winter Olympics
- TV-Y
- September 12, 1983
- 22 min
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7.1 (129)
Inspector Gadget is an animated action-comedy television show that follows the adventures of a bumbling detective. The first episode of the show is named "Winter Olympics," and it follows Inspector Gadget as he travels to the Winter Olympics to stop a villain from sabotaging the games.
The episode opens with Inspector Gadget receiving a message from his boss at Interpol. He is told that there is a villain named Dr. Claw who is planning to sabotage the Winter Olympics and that Inspector Gadget has been assigned to stop him. Inspector Gadget is excited for the opportunity to prove himself and quickly sets off for the games.
Upon arriving at the Winter Olympics, Inspector Gadget meets up with his niece Penny and her dog, Brain. Penny is a tech-savvy girl who often helps Inspector Gadget during his investigations. She has brought along a backpack full of gadgets that Inspector Gadget will use to try to stop Dr. Claw.
As they explore the Winter Olympics, Inspector Gadget and Penny notice some suspicious activity at the bobsled track. They investigate and discover that Dr. Claw has placed a bomb on the track that will go off during the final race. Inspector Gadget springs into action and tries to disarm the bomb, but he accidentally triggers it instead.
The bomb explodes, and Inspector Gadget is thrown into the air. He lands on his head and is dazed for a moment, but he quickly recovers and continues his investigation. As he searches for Dr. Claw, he encounters some of the other athletes, including a figure skater named Katrina who he develops a crush on.
Finally, Inspector Gadget and Penny find Dr. Claw's lair. They sneak in and overhear Dr. Claw's plan to sabotage the games. Dr. Claw has a team of robots that he plans to use to cause chaos and destruction. Inspector Gadget and Penny try to stop Dr. Claw, but they are quickly captured by his robots.
Dr. Claw orders his robots to take Inspector Gadget and Penny to the top of the ski jump and throw them off. The robots comply and carry Inspector Gadget and Penny to the top of the jump. Just as they are about to be thrown off, Brain arrives on the scene and rescues them.
With Brain's help, Inspector Gadget and Penny are able to take down Dr. Claw and his robots. The Winter Olympics are saved, and everyone celebrates their victory. Inspector Gadget is hailed as a hero and is asked to be the new official mascot of the games.
The episode ends with Inspector Gadget, Penny, and Brain watching the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics. Inspector Gadget is still wearing his mascot outfit and is surrounded by adoring fans. He turns to Penny and says, "I love this job!"
In conclusion, "Winter Olympics," the first episode of Inspector Gadget, is an entertaining and action-packed adventure that introduces viewers to the lovable but bumbling detective. The episode sets up the premise of the show and establishes the dynamic between Inspector Gadget, Penny, and Brain. It is a great introduction to the series and will leave viewers eager for more.