Dexter's Laboratory 1996

Overview

Dexter's Laboratory is an animated television series that first premiered in 1996 and ran until 2003. The show falls under the animation, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy genres and carries a TV-G rating. The central character is Dexter, a boy-genius who possesses a secret laboratory. Throughout the series, Dexter constantly battles his sister, Dee Dee, who always manages to gain access to his laboratory despite his best efforts to keep her out. In addition to his conflicts with his sister, Dexter also contends with his arch-rival and neighbor, Mandark. The program features distinct episodes that have been stacked together for viewing. Because the show combines comedic elements with science fiction and fantasy storytelling centered around a brilliant young inventor and his persistent sister, it became a regular viewing experience for audiences tuning in during afternoon programming blocks.