Dogs in Space - Here, Girl! (S1E2)
On the planet, Garbage and the crew try to save an angry, capable canine who's gone feral. But who will rescue the rescuers with the Pluto gone?
| Runtime (min) | 21 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 8.0 (3 votes) |
| Air Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Genres | Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
The crew of the Pluto lands on a planet where they encounter a dog who has gone feral and is living in the wild. Garbage and the team attempt to rescue this capable but angry canine, hoping to bring her back to safety and reintegrate her into their mission. The dog's feral state makes the rescue challenging, as she is wary of the crew and resistant to their help.
Complications arise when the Pluto, their spaceship, becomes unavailable or inaccessible, leaving the rescue team stranded on the planet. With their primary means of escape gone, the crew must figure out how to complete their rescue mission while also finding a way to save themselves. The episode explores themes of trust, adaptation, and teamwork as the dogs work together to overcome obstacles both in rescuing the feral dog and in securing their own safety.
What kids learn
Children learn about the importance of patience and empathy when dealing with someone who is scared or defensive. The crew's efforts to rescue the feral dog demonstrate that helping others sometimes requires understanding their fear and giving them space to trust. Kids see that rushing in without considering another's perspective can make a difficult situation worse, and that gentle persistence is often more effective than force.
The episode also teaches problem-solving under pressure. When the Pluto becomes unavailable, the crew must think creatively and work together to find solutions without their usual resources. Children observe how staying calm during unexpected setbacks and relying on teammates' different strengths can lead to success even when plans go wrong.
Additionally, the story reinforces the value of not giving up on others. The feral dog may seem unreachable at first, but the crew's determination to help her shows kids that everyone deserves a chance at rescue and belonging, even when they push others away. This builds compassion and resilience in young viewers.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the feral dog portrayed in a scary way that might frighten younger children? | The feral dog is shown as angry and defensive, which may create some tension, but the episode frames her behavior as a response to fear rather than genuine menace. The focus remains on the crew's compassionate efforts to help her, which softens the intensity. Younger or more sensitive children might need reassurance that the dog is scared rather than dangerous, but the overall tone stays adventure-focused rather than frightening. |
| What does this episode teach about helping someone who doesn't want help? | The episode demonstrates that helping someone who is resistant requires patience, empathy, and respect for their boundaries. The crew doesn't force the feral dog into compliance but instead works to earn her trust gradually. Children learn that sometimes people or animals push others away because they're scared, and that persistent kindness without pressure can eventually break through defensive walls and create connection. |
| How do the characters handle being stranded without their ship? | The crew responds to losing access to the Pluto by staying calm and working together to solve the problem. Rather than panicking, they use their individual skills and collaborate to find a solution. This models healthy problem-solving behavior for kids, showing that setbacks are manageable when you keep a level head, communicate with your team, and adapt your plans based on new circumstances. |
| Does the episode show any risky behavior that kids might imitate? | The rescue mission involves the crew venturing into uncertain territory to help the feral dog, which carries some inherent risk. However, the characters approach the situation as a team and take precautions rather than acting recklessly. Parents can use this as an opportunity to discuss the difference between brave, thoughtful action and unnecessary risk-taking, emphasizing that real-world rescue situations should be left to trained professionals. |
| Is there a positive resolution that reinforces the episode's lessons? | The episode's structure suggests that the crew's persistence and teamwork lead to meaningful outcomes, reinforcing the value of not giving up on difficult rescues or challenging situations. The resolution emphasizes that compassion, collaboration, and creative thinking can overcome obstacles. This provides children with a satisfying conclusion that validates the positive behaviors demonstrated throughout the story and encourages them to apply similar approaches in their own lives. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Who let the dogs out — into space? Garbage can't help but disobey after an alien negotiation goes sideways. Yet the next planet looks so promising. |
| 1 | 2 | On the planet, Garbage and the crew try to save an angry, capable canine who's gone feral. But who will rescue the rescuers with the Pluto gone? |
| 1 | 3 | Taming the beast can be tough. Kira faces her great fear: brunch. Meanwhile, Garbage must jump through the hoops of Penelope's training scenarios. |
| 1 | 4 | Unleashed, the Pluto team explores a planet that might be perfect for humanity. But something — or someone — stinks. Also, Loaf must take the lead. |
| 1 | 5 | Awww-some and then some: The cute ― and chaos ― factor rockets out of control when Stella discovers that her crewmates have turned into puppies. |
| 1 | 6 | Which comes first: a seed or a world? Dogs or humans? After failing to talk an alien into handing over planet-saving seed, the crew attempts a heist. |
| 1 | 7 | Love hurts. Garbage and the team stumble on a world that seems to be populated by their beloved owners. But what are these odd shape-shifters hiding? |
| 1 | 8 | In it to win it. Eager to compete in a mech war, Chonies looks to Garbage for help. But he's been pulled into Kira's plan to change canine minds. |
| 1 | 9 | Opposites attract... or not. Garbage and Happy must work together if they want to avoid disaster on a magnetic planet. Elsewhere, Kira goes on the run. |
| 1 | 10 | Dogfight! When a pooch goes rogue, two rival crews battle as one. They must fight to get back to the base, save the mission ― and more. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Captain Stella makes her first big call by choosing a new tactical officer. But when the crew embarks on its next mission, there's a stowaway on board. |
| 2 | 2 | Garbage takes a job at a tea shop, where the day-to-day isn't nearly as exciting as fighting aliens and pulling evasive maneuvers... until it is. |
| 2 | 3 | An extra-large planet checks lots of boxes for the team — but only if they can successfully negotiate to share it with an alien species. |
| 2 | 4 | Pepper builds a high-tech simulator to predict the crew's behavior in any scenario. But is it really paws-sible to predict the future? |
| 2 | 5 | Ed's bad habit of pinning his crimes on unsuspecting crew mates catches up with him when Chonies is wrongfully kidnapped by an alien thief. |
| 2 | 6 | When space pirates threaten the M-Bark, it's up to an anxious Loaf — the least likely dog to be a hero — to step up, face his fears and save the day. |
| 2 | 7 | During an icy rescue mission on a distant planet, a series of flashbacks reveal that longtime enemies Happy and Garbage actually used to be friends. |
| 2 | 8 | Garbage's former mentor has the power to win Garbage his captain's badge back by taking it away from Stella — but that isn't what Garbage wants! |
| 2 | 9 | A guilt-ridden Garbage comes clean to Stella, unaware that plantlike aliens are plotting revenge on dogs and humans for past wrongs. |
| 2 | 10 | The fate of the human race is hanging in the balance, and Earth's not gonna save itself. Time for a good old-fashioned dogfight! |
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