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Don't Hold Your Breath
Season 1, Episode 38
Don't Hold Your Breath
Air date November 1, 1983
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"Don't Hold Your Breath" is the 38th episode of the first season of Inspector Gadget. It is the 29th episode in production order.

Synopsis[]

Gadget is assigned to look into a case of some missing oceanographers who have been searching for an underwater city. A M.A.D. plot is suspected.

In the epilogue, Gadget is attempting to prepare lobsters for dinner and gets a cut on his thumb trying to crack the boiled lobster open. It leads into a lesson about first aid treatment for cuts and scratches, and after Gadget is treated he suggests ordering pizza instead.

Featuring Voices of[]

Gadgets used[]

Locations[]

Chief Quimby's disguise[]

  • Wearing a diving outfit at Aquarium

Self-destructing message[]

  • "Government oceanographers disappeared off coast. Suspect M.A.D. Find oceanographers. This message will self-destruct."

Chief Quimby's reaction to being blown up[]

  • "Why do I put up with him?"

M.A.D. Agents[]

  • Lenny - guarding captured oceanographers, poses as a mermaid
  • Fred - poses as a truck driver
  • Pops - poses as marine shop owner

Brain's disguises[]

  • skater
  • fisherman
  • windsailer
  • surfer
  • sea horse

Penny's gadgets[]

Gadgetmobile Gadgets[]

  • Converts from Gadget Van to Gadgetmobile
  • Gadget Wheels extend sideways to avoid oil spill, then stretch upwards.

Full Episode[]

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