Inspector Gadget 1983
“Don't worry, chief. Inspector Gadget is always on duty.”
What is Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget is an animated children's science fiction comedy series that was originally produced and syndicated by DIC Audiovisuel and Lexington Broadcast Services Company. The series was created by Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin, and Bruno Bianchi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 5, 1983
- Last aired
- Nov 13, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, Syndication
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Kids, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Inspector Gadget is an animated children's science fiction comedy series that was originally produced and syndicated by DIC Audiovisuel and Lexington Broadcast Services Company. The series was created by Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin, and Bruno Bianchi. It is about a human cyborg detective with various bionic gadgets built into his body. The main character, Inspector Gadget, is a clumsy and dim-witted detective who works on cases, but his niece and dog do most of the investigating. The series features an evil organization known as M.A.D., led by Dr. Claw, who is Inspector Gadget's arch-nemesis. The series originally aired in syndication and consists of 86 episodes. The show was first syndicated from 1983 and was created in alliance with Lexington Broadcast Services and other companies.
Should you watch it?
“A bumbling cyborg detective relies on his niece and dog to solve cases against a criminal mastermind.”
- humorous premise
- classic animation style
- repetitive plot structure
Watch it if you enjoy slapstick humor and lighthearted detective stories.
The series is suitable for general family viewing.
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Season 1 · 65 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Monster Lake Mytharc Sep 5, 1983
- E2 Down on the Farm Core Sep 6, 1983
- E3 Gadget at the Circus Core Sep 7, 1983
- E4 The Amazon Core Sep 8, 1983
- E5 Health Spa Core Sep 9, 1983
- E6 The Boat Core Sep 12, 1983
- E7 Haunted Castle Core Sep 13, 1983
- E8 Race to the Finish Core Sep 14, 1983
- E9 The Ruby Core Sep 15, 1983
- E10 A Star is Lost Core Sep 16, 1983
- E11 All That Glitters Core Sep 19, 1983
- E12 Movie Set Core Sep 20, 1983
- E13 Amusement Park Core Sep 21, 1983
- E14 Art Heist Core Sep 22, 1983
- E15 Volcano Island Core Sep 23, 1983
- E16 The Invasion Core Sep 26, 1983
- E17 The Infiltration Core Sep 27, 1983
- E18 The Curse of the Pharaoh Core Sep 28, 1983
- E19 M.A.D. Trap Core Sep 29, 1983
- E20 Basic Training Core Sep 30, 1983
- E21 Sleeping Gas Core Oct 3, 1983
- E22 Gadget's Replacement Core Oct 4, 1983
- E23 Greenfinger Core Oct 5, 1983
- E24 Gadget Goes West Core Oct 6, 1983
- E25 Launch Time Core Oct 7, 1983
- E26 Photo Safari Core Oct 10, 1983
- E27 The Coo-Coo-Clock Caper Core Oct 11, 1983
- E28 The Bermuda Triangle Core Oct 12, 1983
- E29 The Japanese Connection Core Oct 13, 1983
- E30 Arabian Nights Core Oct 14, 1983
- E31 Clear Case Core Oct 17, 1983
- E32 Dutch Treat Core Oct 18, 1983
- E33 The Great Divide Core Oct 19, 1983
- E34 Eye of the Dragon Core Oct 20, 1983
- E35 Doubled Agent Core Oct 21, 1983
- E36 Plantform of the Opera Core Oct 24, 1983
- E37 Don't Hold Your Breath Core Oct 25, 1983
- E38 Gone Went the Wind Core Oct 26, 1983
- E39 King Wrong Core Oct 27, 1983
- E40 Pirate Island Core Oct 28, 1983
- E41 M.A.D. Academy Core Oct 31, 1983
- E42 No Flies on Us Core Nov 1, 1983
- E43 Luck of the Irish Core Nov 2, 1983
- E44 Prince of the Gypsies Core Nov 3, 1983
- E45 Old Man of the Mountain Core Nov 4, 1983
- E46 The Emerald Duck Core Nov 7, 1983
- E47 Do Unto Udders Core Nov 8, 1983
- E48 Did You Myth Me? Core Nov 9, 1983
- E49 A Bad Altitude Core Nov 10, 1983
- E50 Funny Money Core Nov 11, 1983
- E51 Follow That Jet Core Nov 14, 1983
- E52 Dry Spell Core Nov 15, 1983
- E53 Smeldorado Core Nov 16, 1983
- E54 Quimby Exchange Core Nov 17, 1983
- E55 Weather In Tibet Core Nov 18, 1983
- E56 Unhenged Core Nov 21, 1983
- E57 Snakin' All Over Core Nov 22, 1983
- E58 In Seine Core Nov 23, 1983
- E59 Tree Guesses Core Nov 24, 1983
- E60 Birds of a Feather Core Nov 25, 1983
- E61 So it is Written Core Nov 28, 1983
- E62 Fang the Wonder Dog Core Nov 29, 1983
- E63 School for Pickpockets Core Nov 30, 1983
- E64 Quizmaster Mytharc Dec 1, 1983
- E65 Gadget in Winterland Mytharc Dec 2, 1983
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Gadget in Mini Madness Mytharc Sep 30, 1985
- E2 The Incredible Shrinking Gadget Core Oct 1, 1985
- E3 Gadget Meets the Grappler Core Oct 2, 1985
- E4 Focus on Gadget Core Oct 7, 1985
- E5 M.A.D. in the Moon Core Oct 8, 1985
- E6 N.S.F. Gadget Core Oct 9, 1985
- E7 Magic Gadget Core Oct 14, 1985
- E8 The Great Wambini's Seance Core Oct 15, 1985
- E9 Wambini Predicts Core Oct 16, 1985
- E10 Bad Dreams are Made of This Core Oct 21, 1985
- E11 Ghost Catchers Core Oct 22, 1985
- E12 Busy Signal Core Oct 23, 1985
- E13 The Capeman Cometh Core Oct 28, 1985
- E14 Crash Course in Crime Core Oct 29, 1985
- E15 Gadget's Gadgets Core Oct 30, 1985
- E16 Tyrannosaurus Gadget Core Nov 4, 1985
- E17 Gadget's Roma Core Nov 5, 1985
- E18 Gadget's Clean Sweep Core Nov 6, 1985
- E19 Gadget Meets the Clan Core Nov 11, 1985
- E20 Gadget and Old Lace Mytharc Nov 12, 1985
- E21 Gadget and the Red Rose Mytharc Nov 13, 1985
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Inspector Gadget, a clumsy human cyborg detective.
Who helps Inspector Gadget solve cases?
His niece and his dog do most of the actual investigating.
Who is the antagonist?
His arch-nemesis is Dr. Claw, the leader of an evil organization called M.A.D.
What kind of detective is Inspector Gadget?
He is a human cyborg detective with various bionic gadgets built into his body.
What is the tone of the show?
The show features a comedic tone as the detective stumbles through his cases.
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