Dexter's Laboratory
Seen it?1996 | 4 seasons | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and animation lovers. If you loved Futurama, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 7 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Dexter, a boy-genius with a secret laboratory, constantly battles his sister Dee Dee, who always gains access despite his best efforts to keep her out, as well as his arch-rival and neighbor, Mandark.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
4 wins and 17 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 318K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 11996 · 38 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Season 21997 · 108 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday- Season 32001 · 36 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42002 · 38 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Genndy Tartakovsky
- Candi MiloDexter (voice)
- Kat CressidaDee Dee (voice)
- Jeff BennettDad (voice)
- Kath SoucieMom (voice)