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Dexter's Laboratory

  • Animation
Confirmed1995-02-197.17.7Trakt

Dexter and Dee Dee wreck havok using Dexter's latest invention: a hand-held device that turns people into various animals. The short film that inspired the TV-series.

Dexter's Laboratory is the original 1995 animated short film that launched the beloved cartoon series. In this five-minute debut, Dexter and his sister Dee Dee discover chaos when they use his latest invention—a handheld device that transforms people into animals. This charming proof-of-concept showcased the creative premise that would captivate audiences for over a decade on Cartoon Network.

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1995-02-19

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Dexter's Laboratory — frequently asked

When did Dexter's Laboratory short film come out?

The short premiered on February 19, 1995.

Is this the same as the Dexter's Laboratory TV series?

No, this is the original short film that inspired the TV series. The full series debuted later on Cartoon Network and ran for multiple seasons.

What is the plot of the Dexter's Laboratory short?

Dexter and Dee Dee cause mayhem when they use his hand-held device that turns people into various animals.

How long is the short film?

The short is approximately five minutes long.

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