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'''"Dexter's Rival"''' is the first part of episode three of ''[[Dexter's Laboratory (TV series)|Dexter's Laboratory]]'' season one, and the ninth episode overall. It aired on [[May 11]], [[1996]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was storyboarded and directed by the series creator, [[Genndy Tartakovsky]]. | '''"Dexter's Rival"''' is the first part of episode three of ''[[Dexter's Laboratory (TV series)|Dexter's Laboratory]]'' season one, and the ninth episode overall. It aired on [[May 11]], [[1996]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was storyboarded and directed by the series creator, [[Genndy Tartakovsky]]. | ||
Dexter meets his match in the form of Mandark, a new student who proves repeatedly that he is better than Dexter in every way. | |||
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Premiere date | May 11, 1996 |
Run time | 6:34 |
Starring | Christine Cavanaugh Eddie Deezen Allison Moore Kath Soucie |
Music composed by | Thomas Chase Steve Rucker |
Storyboard artist(s) | Genndy Tartakovsky |
Director(s) | Genndy Tartakovsky |
Art director(s) | Paul Rudish |
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"Dexter's Rival" is the first part of episode three of Dexter's Laboratory season one, and the ninth episode overall. It aired on May 11, 1996 on Cartoon Network. It was storyboarded and directed by the series creator, Genndy Tartakovsky.
Dexter meets his match in the form of Mandark, a new student who proves repeatedly that he is better than Dexter in every way.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Dexter: At last, my first day of school has come!
Mr. Luzinsky: Well, class. Welcome to the new year. So let's get right into it... Um, yes?
Mandark: The answer is hydrogen.
Mr. Luzinsky: Why, yes! That is the to the question I was about to ask. Oh, I almost forgot. I wanted to introduce our new student. Will you come up here, please, son?
(The new student gets up from his desk)
Mr. Luzinsky: Class, say hello to Mr. Astronomanov.
Mandark: Please sir. Call me Mandark!
Mandark: Yes, Dexter. I can read thoughts and I'm smarter than you.
Mandark: Dexter!
Dexter: What do you want?
Mandark: Who is that?
Dexter: Oh, that's just my stupid sister, Dee Dee.
Mandark: Dee Dee... Oh, what a heavenly name the eternals have blessed her with! Oh, Dexter, Dexter! Please, please! Set me up on a date with that golden-haired angel who graces our undeserving school with her infinite beauty!
Dexter: A toast to my sweet sister Dee Dee for reuniting my one true love!
Computer: It's good to be back, Dexter...
Characters
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Locations
- Earth
- Neptune (mentioned)
- Triton (mentioned)
Objects
- Einstein alarm clock
- United States Bill of Rights (mentioned)
- Einstein poster
- Candy
- Root beer
Vehicles
- School bus
Production
Development
Filming
It was copyrighted in 1996.
Music
The theme song and music were composed by Thomas Chase and Steve Rucker. The end title lyrics were written by Pamela Phillips Oland. The director of music production was Bodie Chandler.
Crew credits
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: May 11, 1996 on Cartoon Network
Behind the scenes
- The Dial M for Monkey short "Simion" is placed between "Dexter's Rival" and a repeat of "Old Man Dexter."
- Mandark mentions that he has the ability to read minds, though this is not brought up again for the remainder of the series.
Errors
Everlasting influence
- The episode would receive a continuation in the form of "Mandarker," the second part of episode 12.
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- March 27, 2000: Warner Home Video releases Dexter's Laboratory: Volume 1 on VHS.
- In the United States:
- October 12, 2010: Warner Home Video releases Dexter's Laboratory: Season One on DVD.
- In Australia:
- February 13, 2008: Madman Entertainment releases Dexter's Laboratory: Season 1 on DVD.
- October 25, 2017: Madman Entertainment releases Dexter's Laboratory: Collected Experiments on DVD.