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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 65 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Monster Lake Sep 5, 1983
- E2 Down on the Farm Sep 6, 1983
- E3 Gadget at the Circus Sep 7, 1983
- E4 The Amazon Sep 8, 1983
- E5 Health Spa Sep 9, 1983
- E6 The Boat Sep 12, 1983
- E7 Haunted Castle Sep 13, 1983
- E8 Race to the Finish Sep 14, 1983
- E9 The Ruby Sep 15, 1983
- E10 A Star is Lost Sep 16, 1983
- E11 All That Glitters Sep 19, 1983
- E12 Movie Set Sep 20, 1983
- E13 Amusement Park Sep 21, 1983
- E14 Art Heist Sep 22, 1983
- E15 Volcano Island Sep 23, 1983
- E16 The Invasion Sep 26, 1983
- E17 The Infiltration Sep 27, 1983
- E18 The Curse of the Pharaoh Sep 28, 1983
- E19 M.A.D. Trap Sep 29, 1983
- E20 Basic Training Sep 30, 1983
- E21 Sleeping Gas Oct 3, 1983
- E22 Gadget's Replacement Oct 4, 1983
- E23 Greenfinger Oct 5, 1983
- E24 Gadget Goes West Oct 6, 1983
- E25 Launch Time Oct 7, 1983
- E26 Photo Safari Oct 10, 1983
- E27 The Coo-Coo-Clock Caper Oct 11, 1983
- E28 The Bermuda Triangle Oct 12, 1983
- E29 The Japanese Connection Oct 13, 1983
- E30 Arabian Nights Oct 14, 1983
- E31 Clear Case Oct 17, 1983
- E32 Dutch Treat Oct 18, 1983
- E33 The Great Divide Oct 19, 1983
- E34 Eye of the Dragon Oct 20, 1983
- E35 Doubled Agent Oct 21, 1983
- E36 Plantform of the Opera Oct 24, 1983
- E37 Don't Hold Your Breath Oct 25, 1983
- E38 Gone Went the Wind Oct 26, 1983
- E39 King Wrong Oct 27, 1983
- E40 Pirate Island Oct 28, 1983
- E41 M.A.D. Academy Oct 31, 1983
- E42 No Flies on Us Nov 1, 1983
- E43 Luck of the Irish Nov 2, 1983
- E44 Prince of the Gypsies Nov 3, 1983
- E45 Old Man of the Mountain Nov 4, 1983
- E46 The Emerald Duck Nov 7, 1983
- E47 Do Unto Udders Nov 8, 1983
- E48 Did You Myth Me? Nov 9, 1983
- E49 A Bad Altitude Nov 10, 1983
- E50 Funny Money Nov 11, 1983
- E51 Follow That Jet Nov 14, 1983
- E52 Dry Spell Nov 15, 1983
- E53 Smeldorado Nov 16, 1983
- E54 Quimby Exchange Nov 17, 1983
- E55 Weather In Tibet Nov 18, 1983
- E56 Unhenged Nov 21, 1983
- E57 Snakin' All Over Nov 22, 1983
- E58 In Seine Nov 23, 1983
- E59 Tree Guesses Nov 24, 1983
- E60 Birds of a Feather Nov 25, 1983
- E61 So it is Written Nov 28, 1983
- E62 Fang the Wonder Dog Nov 29, 1983
- E63 School for Pickpockets Nov 30, 1983
- E64 Quizmaster Dec 1, 1983
- E65 Gadget in Winterland Dec 2, 1983
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Gadget in Mini Madness Sep 30, 1985
- E2 The Incredible Shrinking Gadget Oct 1, 1985
- E3 Gadget Meets the Grappler Oct 2, 1985
- E4 Focus on Gadget Oct 7, 1985
- E5 M.A.D. in the Moon Oct 8, 1985
- E6 N.S.F. Gadget Oct 9, 1985
- E7 Magic Gadget Oct 14, 1985
- E8 The Great Wambini's Seance Oct 15, 1985
- E9 Wambini Predicts Oct 16, 1985
- E10 Bad Dreams are Made of This Oct 21, 1985
- E11 Ghost Catchers Oct 22, 1985
- E12 Busy Signal Oct 23, 1985
- E13 The Capeman Cometh Oct 28, 1985
- E14 Crash Course in Crime Oct 29, 1985
- E15 Gadget's Gadgets Oct 30, 1985
- E16 Tyrannosaurus Gadget Nov 4, 1985
- E17 Gadget's Roma Nov 5, 1985
- E18 Gadget's Clean Sweep Nov 6, 1985
- E19 Gadget Meets the Clan Nov 11, 1985
- E20 Gadget and Old Lace Nov 12, 1985
- E21 Gadget and the Red Rose 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.