Krypto The Superdog (Season 3)

The third season of the DC animated series Krypto The Superdog, which originally ended after two seasons in 2006, started airing in late 2019 on Cartoon Network in the US and CITV in the UK. Unlike the original Series, it is aimed at a slightly older audience, with most episodes being rated TV-Y7 and some being rated TV-PG in the US.

Voice Cast

 * Samuel Vincent - Krypto
 * Brian Drummond - Streaky
 * Scott McNeill - Ace
 * Ellen Kennedy - Brainy Barker
 * Kelly Sheridan - Mammoth Mutt
 * Michael Dobson - Bull Dog
 * Dale Wilson - Paw Pooch
 * Peter Kelamis - Tail Terrier
 * Terry Klassen - Tusky Husky
 * Trevor Devall - Hot Dog
 * Joseph May - Stretch-O-Mutt and Dex-Starr
 * Dee Bradley Baker - Comet, Drooly and other additional voices
 * Robb Pruitt - Robbie
 * Taylor Gray - Snooky Wookums and Squeaky
 * Benjamin Diskin - Horatio The Horrendous, Zippy, Ch'p and other additional voices
 * Roger Craig Smith - Mechanikat, Waddles, Ignatius, Kobo, Eddie Whitney and other additional voices
 * Sean Astin - Kevin Whitney, Fuzzy and other additional voices
 * Rachel Kimsey - Andrea Sussman
 * Cathy Cavadini - Melanie Whitney and other additional voices
 * Kate Micucci - Delilah and other additional voices
 * Jason J. Lewis - Krypt-Zarro, Detective Chimp and other additional voices
 * H. Michael Croner - Superman
 * Dana Delany - Lois Lane
 * Eric Bauza - Lex Luthor

3.1: Superdog Returns
Life has not been going too well for Krypto in recent times. With no opportunities to fight crime and save the universe from evil as Superdog, as well as his human owner Kevin now attending high school and dating Andrea, the dog of steel feels that he no longer has a purpose in the world and is just stuck with his life as a house pet.

However, he finally gets the chance to leap back into action when a new enemy starts attacking Smallville and Metropolis.

Trivia:

 * This episode is set almost four years after "Iguanukkah", the finale of the original series. Kevin and Andrea are also now teenagers as of this episode, both being 13 years old, and Melanie is now 6 years old.
 * This episode is the first series opener to feature an actual villain, that being Horatio The Horrendous, a megalomaniac hamster intent on universal domination, who makes his debut here.
 * This is also the second appearance of Lois Lane in the series, as she is seen during a news report on TV about Horatio's attack, and her first in which she speaks; Dana Delany reprises the role from Superman: The Animated Series.
 * In this episode and the following one, "In Search Of The Canine Guardians", (As well as in selected flashbacks throughout the series) Krypto is seen wearing his old light red cape from the original series. However, when he is shot down with a Kryptonite-infused missile and falls in a tree as a result of having his powers temporarily disabled, it gets torn severely, but he continues to wear it for the majority of the following episode. A new cape, being darker and more crimson red in colour, is introduced in said episode. Also, unlike Krypto's old cape, it features the 'S' symbol on the back; it is lighter red in colour than the rest of his cape.
 * As of this episode, the title card, as well as the the names of the writers and directors are no longer read aloud, unlike in the original series The title cards also now have their own unique comic book-influenced designs depending on the episode, for example this episode's card features Krypto flying across Metropolis ready to fight Horatio in his ship.

Quotes:
"Kevin: Hi, my name is Kevin Whitney, and I'm the best friend of a superhero. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Anyway, in the early years of my life, I was a lonely soul and had little to no friends to talk to. when my family decided to move to the city of Metropolis, despite their assurances that it'd be fun. I wasn't convinced. However, one day, everything changed. (recreated footage from 'Krypto's Scrypto' is shown) I was saved by bullies by a dog. However, this wasn't any ordinary dog. He didn't even come from Earth. In fact, I learned he was from Krypton, the same planet that Superman came from. His name... was Krypto. He then became my first ever friend in Metropolis, and soon part of my family. I had so much fun training and going on adventures with him. Then one day, his big moment came. When news got out about a ship of zoo animals sinking, he jumped at the chance to leap into action. And from that day on, he became a hero to the people of Metropolis. He didn't fight alone, though. (recreated footage from the first two seasons is shown of many friends of Krypto's) During his rise to fame, he gained friends and allies such as the Dog Stars, Ace The Bat-Hound and Supercat, who coincidentally is Streaky, my neighbour's cat. And speaking of which, I later made a friend in that neighbour, a girl named Andrea. Krypto, or Superdog as he is better known publicly, would go around Metropolis day by day, sorting out any trouble brewing, he even fought enemies from outer space. Unfortunately, after a major invasion broke out on Hanukkah nearly four years ago, everything just dried up.(we see footage of Kevin, now a teenager on a school bus, with Andrea sitting next to him) These days, crime has been has been slow. I'm now a teenager, and so is Andrea. I'm also dating her. If you believe it, Ironically my mom had me buy her a necklace for her birthday once. Unfortunately for me, the necklace contained Red Kryptonite. And obviously, since Krypto was involved, it went as well as one might expect. And on that note, Krypto's really anxious to get back into action. Even though the closest thing to action is stopping purse snatchers and saving cats from trees, there's really nothing serious. And even though Metropolis has been this slow with crime lately, I have a sinking feeling that it won't last long, and Krypto will be needed again. My name is Kevin Whitney, and this is my story." "(Kevin sees a news report on television about a hamster wheel-shaped spaceship attacking Metropolis and then runs up to his room, where Krypto is)""Kevin: Krypto! You might wanna see this!""Krypto: (Turns to Kevin) As a matter of fact, I just have - with my x-ray vision.""Kevin: Good timing, boy. I'm a little spooked that my gut feeling was right, though.""Krypto: Yeah. (Leaps off Kevin's bed and onto the floor) I'm going in. I have to stop whoever's piloting that ship!""Kevin: Good luck, Krypto. I'll go and warn Mom, Dad and Melanie.""Krypto: Alright then, I'll head to my rocket and get ready! (he runs out of the room and heads to his kennel)""Kevin: (Runs downstairs and finds his parents and his sister) Mom! Dad! Melanie! Don't ask why, but get in the basement now!""Mary: (After catching a glimpse of the attack on television) Whatever you say, Kevin.""(Krypto hurries to his kennel and his rocket ship, then chases his tail transforming into his Superdog alter-ego)""Krypto: Well then, time to get to work. Ruff, ruff, and away!!! (He flies out of his kennel and into the city to stop the spaceship)"""

3.2: In Search Of The Canine Guardians
Desperate to have his pride restored and ready himself for fighting evil properly after his encounter with Horatio The Horrendous, Krypto sets off across the galaxy to find Kopekyeel, home of the legendary Canine Gaurdians.

Meanwhile, on a distant planet, an old enemy of Krypto's, presumed dead many years ago reawakens and begins plotting revenge...

Trivia:

 * The planet Catopia, from its self-titled debut episode from season 2, returns here.
 * This is also Mechanikat's first appearance in the revived series; it is also revealed that he was presumed dead after being crushed by a rock at the end of a fight he had with Krypto, but survived, albeit badly damaged.
 * Delilah also makes her debut in the revived series; after her master's "death", she quit working for him and got a job at the Catopia club, (also briefly seen in its debut episode) and even got herself a husband named Nova. When learning that her master is still alive, she agrees to rejoin him, despite being reluctant to do so at first.

3.3: Rocket Science
Krypto and Kevin team up with Ignatius to try and stop Lex Luthor's deadly new space programme...

Trivia:

 * Ignatius makes his debut in the revived series, but no longer serves as a main villain as of this episode, having reformed after the events of "Iguanukkah". However, he does still occasionally cause problems for Krypto to sort out throughout some episodes of the series, most of these being done entirely by accident.
 * Lex Luthors's design is also slightly amended from his appearances in the original series, now closely resembling how he looked in the DC Animated Universe.

3.4: The Ham-Star War
When Horatio The Horrendous invades a peaceful ferret-inhabited planet named Mustletopia, Krypto and The Dog Star Patrol are called over as the situation spirals out of control...

Trivia:

 * The episodes's title is a pun on the name of the Star Wars franchise.
 * This is The Dog Star Patrol's first appearance in the revived series, as well as the return of Drooly the Sheepdog, who had not been seen since his debut episode, "The New Recruit".

3.5: Snooky's Redemption
Snooky Wookums is travelling the universe alone, looking for a reason to go on after the apparent death of his master several years ago. When he sees Krypto back in action in Metropolis, he sees an opportunity to turn over a new leaf.

Trivia:

 * This is the first appearance of Snooky Wookums in the revived series; he is now a young adult and no longer works for Mechanikat. He also starts turning good and occasionally helping out Krypto, (going under the name of "Woolker" doing so) but the latter doesn't know this until later on in the season. Snooky is also now shown wearing a yellow spacesuit from this episode onwards.
 * Taylor Gray also takes over from Nicole Bouma as the voice of Snooky from this episode onwards.
 * This is the first proper appearance of Kryptonite in the series, as it weakens Krypto during his rescue mission at the cannery.

3.6: Shark Attack!
During the grand opening of a new aquatic centre in Metropolis, Horatio The Horrendous causes chaos by unleashing an army of genetically modified sharks. Krypto flies into action to save the day, and it's not long before he is joined by an old friend of his with his exact same powers...

Trivia:

 * This episode marks the first appearance of Streaky The Supercat in the revived series. Towards the end of this episode, he gains a metallic blue collar of the same design as the one he wore in "Puss In Space Boots", (albeit with a darker shade of blue) alongside a gold version of the 'S' symbol as an ID tag. It is also revealed that Streaky has also had some adventures of his own in the four years since the original series ended, and now has a part-time job working for Supergirl.
 * The different sharks in this episode are a Great White, a Hammerhead, an Angel Shark, a Thresher Shark, and a Catshark. They also speak in surfer slang and some of them have Australian accents.

3.7: Chimp Business
Krypto is excited to be teaming up with Ace The Bat-Hound again for the first time in years. In their latest mission, they are on the tail of a mysterious enemy who has stolen a valuable piece of technology from Wayne Corp, and a brand new ally has joined them on their adventure...

Trivia:

 * The episode marks the debut appearance of Detective Chimp in the series, as well as of the Burearu of Amplified Animals.
 * This is also the first appearance of Ace The Bat-Hound in the revived series. He now sports a slightly redesigned appearance, with his cowl and cloak being dark blue instead of black, as opposed to the original series. His utility collar is now a slightly darker shade of yellow and features a modernised design from what it had originally..

3.8: The Ties That Blind Us
Krypto's mission to stop a group of robbers turns into quite a difficult one when he loses the ability to see through his eyes after coming across some Red Kryptonite. However, he finds help in the form of an unlikely friend...

Trivia:

 * The Junkyard dogs from the original series (and of whom debuted in 'The Streaky Story') return in this episode for a very brief role.
 * Snooky Wookums continues his new role as a protagonist in the revived series as he helps out Krypto.
 * This is the first appearance of Red Kryptonite in this series, and Krypto himself mentions some of the times he was affected by it in the original series. ("Red Kryptonite is like a box of chocolates, except there's no box and no chocolates, only unpredictable effects. One time, it caused me to swap bodies with my owner, and then, it made my tail come to life!" - This quote references the original series episodes 'Dog-Gone Kevin' & 'The Living End')

3.9: A Need For Speed
A laboratory accident grants a gerbil named Zippy super speeds akin to The Flash. He gets the chance to use his new powers for good during Krypto and Streaky's rescue mission at the docks.

Trivia:

 * Zippy The Flash Gerbil, a new character created for this series makes his debut here.
 * At the end of the episode, Zippy suggests racing Krypto at some point, which is a reference to an episode of Superman: The Animated Series when Superman raced The Flash.

3.10: The Cat That Cried Wolf
Whilst he and Krypto are helping Ace and Robbie with stopping the Joker's hyenas Bud and Lou at an abandoned manor, Streaky is struck down with a curse that transforms him into a vicious were-cat whenever night falls. It is now up to Krypto (with the help of Ace and Robbie) to find a way to lift the curse and turn his feline friend back to normal.

Trivia:

 * The title of this episode is a pun of 'The Boy That Cried Wolf'.
 * When Streaky is exploring the manor on his own and before he is attacked by the creature that gives him the were-cat curse, upon hearing the sound of something moving around the area (which turns out to be said creature) he says: "Okay, who's a wise guy?". This is the exact same phrase he used before finding his nephew Squeaky outside his dumpster at the beginning of the original series episode 'My Uncle, The Superhero'.
 * When Krypto hears Streaky screaming in pain after being attacked by the were-cat creature, the "STREAKY!!!" line he utters before coming to his aid is reused from the original series episode "The Streaky Story", which he uttered after the junkyard dogs' hideout building collapses with Streaky inside.
 * This is the first time Bruce Wayne's mansion is shown in the Krypto The Superdog series, as well as the first time we see Ace without his Bat-Hound gear. It is also the first time his suit-up sequence is shown.

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