Dexter, the main character of the series
For detailed information about this series, see: Dexter's Laboratory Wiki
Dexter's Laboratory is a show created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network.
TV[]
- Dexter's Laboratory (April 28th, 1996 - November 20th, 2003). Divided into 4 seasons for a total of 78 episodes.
- Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip (December 10th, 1999). An animated TV special set between Seasons 2 and 3.
Comics[]
- Dexter's Laboratory (September 1999 - February 26th, 2003). A 34-issue comic book series by DC Comics.
- Dexter's Laboratory (April 14th, 2014 - July 14th, 2014). A 4-issue comic book by IDW Comics.
Video Games[]
- Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage (November 14th, 2000) for Game Boy Color
- Dexter's Laboratory: Deesaster Strikes! (September 16th, 2001) for Game Boy Advance
- Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Lab? (March 2nd, 2002) for PlayStation
- Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge (October 29th, 2002) for Game Boy Advance
Cartoon Network also published around 25 Flash-based browser games in their official website, including:
- Dexter's Laboratory: Runaway Robot (2002)
- Dexter's Laboratory: Dee Dee's Moon Squad (2002)
- Dexter Mixmaster (2003)
- Dexter's Laser Lab (2003)
- Dexter's Labyrinth (2003)
Links to Other Series[]
Commercial Link: Characters from Dexter's Laboratory appear in CN City.
Commercial Link: Dexter and Dee Dee appear in the Ugh and Edd commercial.
Commercial Link: Dexter appears in the CN Always on the Run commercial.
Commercial Link: Dee Dee appears in the Sheep in the Big Cafeteria bumper.
Commercial Link: Dee Dee from Dexter's Laboratory appears in the Adult Swim Museum bumper.
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Godzilla | March 10, 1996 | The episode "The Big Sister" features a reference to Godzilla. (see details) |
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Super Sentai-Power Rangers | March 10, 1996 | In the episode "The Big Sister", when Mom enters Dexter's bedroom and is met by Dexter's robot duplicate, a Power Rangers-like poster can be seen on Dexter's bedroom wall. The episode "Go, Dexter Family! Go!" is a parody of Power Rangers whose vehicles come together to form a giant robot used to fight a huge monster who is wreaking havoc. This includes the family members divided into different squares and the theme song is a parody of Go Go Power Rangers. (see details) |
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Captain America | May 5, 1996 | The Justice Friend's character Major Glory is a parody of Captain America. (see details) |
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Hulk (Marvel) | May 5, 1996 | The Infraggable Bulk is a parody of The Incredible Hulk, while the Justice Friend's character the Infraggable Krunk is a parody of Hulk. (see details) |
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Thor (Marvel) | May 5, 1996 | The Justice Friend's character Valhallen is a parody of Thor. (see details) |
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Disney's The Jungle Book | May 11, 1996 | The episode "Simion" features a reference to The Jungle Book. (see details) |
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Fantastic Four | May 18, 1996 | The Dexter's Laboratory episode "Barbequor" is a parody of the Fantastic Four's Galactus Trilogy story arc. (see details) |
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Jurassic Park | May 26, 1996 | The episode "Jurassic Pooch" is a parody of Jurassic Park. (see details) |
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Predator (Fox) | June 2, 1996 | The episode "Huntor" parodies Predator. (see details) |
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Star Trek | November 27, 1996 | In "Dream Machine", Dexter begins the episode by saying "Dexter's log, star date 1234.5", referencing how most episodes begin in Star Trek: The Original Series. The episode "Star Check Unconventional" parodies Star Trek. (see details) |
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Barbie | December 4, 1996 | Darbie is a parody of Barbie. (see details) |
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IT (Stephen King) | December 4, 1996 | In "Dollhouse Drama", while Dexter's hallucinating the "ghost of his first love", the hand puppet Dee Dee wears is a reference to Pennywise. (see details) |
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Disney's Pocahontas | December 11, 1996 | In "Way of the Dee Dee", Dee Dee sings "Can you sing with all the colors of the rain", spoofing the song "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. (see details) |
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My Little Pony | December 11, 1996 | My Little Unicorn from "Tribe Called Girl" is a parody of My Little Pony. (see details) |
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Cat In The Hat | December 11, 1996 | In "Tribe Called Girl", one of the outfits for Dexter includes a hat that resembles the Cat's hat. Thug 1 & Thug 2 are parodies of Thing 1 & Thing 2. (see details) |
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Hello Kitty | December 11, 1996 | In "Tribe Called Girl", Dexter jumps into another pile of stuffed animals. One of them resembles Hello Kitty. (see details) |
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Tom and Jerry | January 1, 1997 | In the episode "Can't Nap", Krunk and White Tiger's slapstick shenanigans when he is dressed as a rodent are a reference to Tom and Jerry. Mom and Jerry is a parody of Tom and Jerry. (see details) |
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Jetsons | July 16, 1997 | George Jetson appears in the Dexter's Laboratory episode Beard to be Feared. (see details) |
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Shaft | July 16, 1997 | Beard to Be Feared features a reference to Shaft. (see details) |
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Grape Ape | July 23, 1997 | An animatronic of Grape Ape appears in the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Chubby Cheese". (see details) |
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Trix | July 23, 1997 | In the Dexter's Laboratory episode "That Crazy Robot", Dee Dee saying "Silly robot, school is for kids" is a reference to "Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids" Trix. (see details) |
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Disney's Dumbo | August 13, 1997 | In "Dee Dee Locks and the Ness Monster", Dee Dee flying with her enlarged ears references Dumbo. (see details) |
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Disney's Pinocchio | August 13, 1997 | The episode "Dee Dee Locks and the Ness Monster" parodies Pinocchio. (see details) |
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Gadget | August 13, 1997 | In the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Backfire", Dee Dee's transformation into a car is a reference to the Gadgetmobile from Inspector Gadget. (see details) |
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Jaws | August 13, 1997 | In the episode "Book 'Em" Dee Dee gliding along the library floor with accompanying music is a reference to Jaws. (see details) |
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Mission: Impossible | August 13, 1997 | A soundalike of the Mission: Impossible theme music is heard in the episode "Book 'em". (see details) |
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Wizard Of Oz (MGM) | August 20, 1997 | In Shoo, Shoe Gnomes, when the last of the Shoe Gnomes is defeated, he yells "What a world!", a line that's derived from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz'. In Comedy of Feathers, when Dee Dee said "Lions, tigers and bears" and Dexter said "Oh my", this was a reference to The Wizard of Oz. (see details) |
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Star Wars | August 20, 1997 | R2-D2 is mentioned in the episode "Lab of the Lost". (see details) |
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Looney Tunes | September 10, 1997 | In "Snowdown" from Dexter's Laboratory Dee Dee references Bugs Bunny's catchphrase. A sound effect from Looney Tunes is used the episode "Road Rash". | 3 |
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Superman | October 22, 1997 | In "World's Greatest Mom" , the "M" that appears during the transitions is a parody of the "S" seen on Superman's chest. (see details) |
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Peanuts | December 3, 1997 | The Dexter's Laboratory episode "Sports a Poppin'" features references to Peanuts. In Issue 17 of Dexter's Laboratory by DC Comics, Dexter dresses as Charlie Brown. (see details) |
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Scooby-Doo | January 28, 1998 | Dexter has a box of Scooby snacks in "Dexter's Lab: A Story". (see details) |
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I Am Weasel | February 24, 1998 | Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory appears in I Am Weasel in the episode "I Am My Lifetime". (see details) |
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Flintstones | March 18, 1998 | Characters from The Flintstones appear in Dexter's Laboratory. (see details) |
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Die Hard | April 22, 1998 | Various scenes of the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Blackfoot and Slim" spoof Die Hard. (see details) |
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Dynomutt, Dog Wonder | May 6, 1998 | The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt appear in the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Dyno-Might". (see details) |
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Powerpuff Girls | November 18, 1998 | Dexter makes cameos in many Powerpuff Girls episodes as well as the Powerpuff Girls movie; two of The Justice Friends characters Major Glory and Valhallen appeared in the Powerpuff Girls episode "Members Only". In the Dexter's Laboratory episode Mandarker, one of the elderly judges about to present Dexter with a ribbon is shown wearing a monocle and same exact shoes similar to The Mayor of Townsville from The Powerpuff Girls, both of whom are voiced by Tom Kenny. The Rowdyruff Boys appear in a painting in Dexter's Laboratory Issue 4 of IDW Comics, while the rest of the characters from Dexter's Laboratory appear in the comic Powerpuff Girls: Super Smash-Up!; The Powerpuff Girls also made a cameo appearance as one of many plush toys in the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Star Check Unconventional". In the Dexter's Laboratory episode Germ Warfare, the three talking amoebas found under Dexter's microscope are a reference to the Amoeba Boys, one of the villains on The Powerpuff Girls. In the Dexter's Laboratory episode 2Geniuses 2Gether 4Ever, the Alien on the screen of the Alien Communicator Dexter has is the same alien from the episode of The Powerpuff Girls called Beat Your Greens. In the Dexter's Laboratory episode Babysitter Blues, Lisa's pet name for Jeff is Fuzzy Lumpkins which is the name of a villain from The Powerpuff Girls. Jim from The Powerpuff Girls episode Mime for a Change also makes an appearance in the Dexter's Laboratory episode Bygone Errors. On September 17, 2021, ex-PPG writer Rob Renzetti revealed on his Twitter that he had storyboarded a Powerpuff Girls and Dexter's Lab crossover a decade earlier, which he called a fanfic but this is also considered a reportedly unfinished crossover episode. (see details) |
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Elevator Action | November 28, 2000 | Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage is a redesigned version of Elevator Action EX. | 3 |
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Samurai Jack | October 15, 2001 | Huntor from Dexter's Laboratory appears in the Samurai Jack episode "Jack vs. Mad Jack" and the game "Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time", while a Samurai Jack toy can be seen in some Dexter's Laboratory episodes. In the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Robo-Dexo 3000", Dexter mentions Samurai Jackson similar to Samurai Jack. In the IDW Comics, Jack and Aku make a cameo appearance in Dexter's Laboratory Issue 2. (see details) |
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The Fairly OddParents | October 19, 2001 | In Information Stupor Highway, A.J.'s secret lab is a reference to Dexter's secret lab from Dexter's Laboratory. (see details) |
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Mario | November 30, 2001 | The Dexter's Laboratory episode "Copping an Aptitude" features a reference to Mario Kart. |
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Pink Panther | June 14, 2002 | The episode "A Silent Cartoon" parodies Pink Panther. (see details) |
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Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? | July 5, 2002 | In the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Oh, Brother", Robot Jones is seen as a toy on a bookshelf in one scene where Dexter walks over to the window and looks outside. (see details) |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | July 12, 2002 | In "Go, Dexter Family! Go!" Dexter and his family wear the same clothes Willy Wonka and his guests wear in the Shrinking Room in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. (see details) |
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Signs (Touchstone) | August 2, 2002 | Dexter's Laboratory shows on tv in Signs. (see details) |
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Green Eggs and Ham | April 25, 2003 | Green Bacon and Eggs is a parody of Green Eggs and Ham. (see details) |
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Seinfeld | April 25, 2003 | In the episode Dexter's Library, when Dexter confiscates the library books from kids breaking the rules, he bellows "No book for you!" in a similar manner to the Soup Nazi's "No soup for you!" from the 1995 Seinfeld episode named after him. (see details) |
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Jack Frost | May 2, 2003 | In the episode The Scrying Game, the snowman-like figure that follows Dexter around is a reference to the 1997 horror film Jack Frost. (see details) |
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Dead Man Walking | May 2, 2003 | Dad Man Walking is a parody of Dead Man Walking. (see details) |
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Justice League | May 9, 2003 | The phrases Dexter and Dee Dee use in "D²" are a reference to The All-New Super Friends Hour. (see details) |
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The Seven Year Itch | September 19, 2003 | In the episode The Blonde Leading the Blonde, Dexter pulling his shirt down while stepping over a vent is a reference to the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. (see details) |
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Wacky Races | September 26, 2003 | The episode Dexter's Wacky Races parodies Wacky Races. (see details) |
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Time Squad | November 26, 2003 | Dexter makes a cameo appearance in Time Squad episode, Floral Patton / Orphan Substitute. (see details) |
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Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends | June 22, 2005 | Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory makes a cameo in the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends episode Eddie Monster. (see details) |
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The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | November 11, 2007 | Dexter, Dee Dee and Mandark from Dexter's Laboratory makes a cameo in The Grim Adventures of the KND. (see details) |
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Codename: Kids Next Door | November 11, 2007 | Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory makes a cameo in The Grim Adventures of the KND. (see details) |
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Fusionfall | January 14, 2009 | Characters from Dexter's Laboratory appear in Fusionfall. (see details) |
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Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion | June 2, 2011 | Characters from Dexter's Laboratory are playable in Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion. (see details) |
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Hotel Transylvania | September 8, 2012 | There's a Dexter sticker in Jonathan's scooter in Hotel Transylvania. (see details) |
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MAD | October 4, 2012 | Dexter's Laboratory characters appear in the MAD segment "Once Upon A Toon". (see details) |
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Super Secret Crisis War! | June 2014 | Characters from Dexter's Laboratory appear in Super Secret Crisis War!. (see details) |
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2 Stupid Dogs | June 11, 2014 | Little Dog and Big Dog appear in the third issue of the Dexter's Laboratory comic book. | 1 |
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Uncle Grandpa | April 2, 2015 | The episode "Say Uncle" features a list of names of Cartoon Network characters. Two of those names are Dexter and Dee Dee. (see details) |
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Steven Universe | April 2, 2015 | The episode "Say Uncle" features a list of names of Cartoon Network characters. Two of those names are Dexter and Dee Dee. (see details) |
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Monica's Gang | November 2017 | Mandark appears in Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica #58. | 2 |
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Villainous (Cartoon Network) | February 09, 2018 | Badaxtra from Dexter's Laboratory appears in a tube in the background of the Villainous episode "The Foul Flower", Val Hallen and The Krunk make a cameo in the episode "BH's Bizarre Bad-Venture". (see details) |
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Crash Zoom | May 18, 2018 | In "Crash Zoom - Firing Squad", there is a door with the words "NoDeeDee" on it, referencing Dexter's Laboratory. (see details) |
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OK K.O.! | October 08, 2018 | Dexter and Monkey from Dexter's Laboratory appear in the OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes episode Crossover Nexus. (see details) |
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Craig of the Creek | April 01, 2019 | Dexter's Laboratory is mentioned in the Craig of the Creek episode "Kelsey the Elder". (see details) |
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KleptoCats | October 1, 2019 | Accessories based on Dexter's Laboratory appear in KleptoCats: Cartoon Network. (see details) |
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Primal (Adult Swim) | October 6, 2020 | A bumper for Primal shows Spear traveling in time and reaching a ruined version of Dexter's laboratory. Spear may also be designed after the caveman from the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Old Flame". (see details) |
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Pibby | October 30, 2021 | Characters from Dexter's Laboratory appear in Learning with Pibby. (see details) |
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Teen Titans | September 23, 2023 | Dexter and DeeDee appear in the Teen Titans Go! episode: "Warner Bros 100th Anniversary". (see details) |
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MultiVersus | May 28, 2024 | A stage based on Dexter's Laboratory appears in MultiVersus. (see details) |
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Jellystone! | March 6, 2025 | Characters from Dexter's Laboratory appear in the Jellystone! special "Crisis on Infinite Mirths". (see details) |
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