Dogs in Space - Leave It (S1E9)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 20 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 10.0 (2 votes) |
| Air Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Genres | Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
In this episode of Dogs in Space, Garbage and Happy find themselves stranded together on a planet with powerful magnetic properties that create unique challenges for the crew. The two dogs, who typically clash due to their vastly different personalities and approaches to problem-solving, must set aside their differences and collaborate to navigate the dangerous magnetic forces threatening their mission. The planet's unusual magnetic fields cause equipment malfunctions and create hazardous situations that neither dog can handle alone.
Meanwhile, back on the ship or elsewhere in the mission, Kira faces her own crisis and goes on the run. The episode explores themes of teamwork and cooperation as Garbage's impulsive, chaotic nature collides with Happy's more methodical and optimistic approach. The magnetic planet serves as both a literal and metaphorical setting for the episode's central conflict, forcing characters who repel each other like opposite magnetic poles to find common ground when survival depends on working together.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn valuable lessons about cooperation and the importance of working with people who are different from themselves. Garbage and Happy demonstrate that even when two individuals have contrasting personalities, strengths, and problem-solving styles, they can accomplish more together than apart. The episode shows that differences don't have to be obstacles—they can actually be advantages when people combine their unique skills and perspectives to tackle challenges.
The magnetic planet setting provides an opportunity for kids to think about how opposites work in nature and science, introducing basic concepts about magnetism in an accessible, story-driven way. Young viewers see that attraction and repulsion aren't just physical forces but can also describe how people interact, and that understanding these dynamics helps us navigate relationships more effectively.
Kira's subplot about going on the run introduces themes of accountability and consequences, though the specific lessons depend on the context of her actions. The episode reinforces that teamwork often requires compromise, patience, and recognizing that the person who annoys you most might be exactly the partner you need in a crisis.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do Garbage and Happy have such different personalities, and is their conflict appropriate for young viewers? | Garbage and Happy represent opposite personality types—impulsive versus methodical, chaotic versus organized—which creates natural friction but also comedic moments. Their conflict in this episode is situational rather than mean-spirited, focusing on how their different approaches initially clash but ultimately complement each other. The show uses their dynamic to teach cooperation rather than modeling bullying or cruelty, making it age-appropriate for the target audience. |
| What is the magnetic planet teaching kids about science? | The magnetic planet introduces children to basic concepts about magnetism, including attraction and repulsion, in a narrative context that makes the science memorable and engaging. While the show takes creative liberties for storytelling purposes, it plants seeds of scientific curiosity about how magnetic forces work and affect objects. Parents can use this episode as a springboard for simple experiments or conversations about magnets at home. |
| Is Kira in serious trouble when she goes on the run? | Kira's subplot involves her fleeing from a situation, though the specific circumstances and stakes depend on the episode's plot development. The show typically handles conflict in ways appropriate for its young audience, balancing tension with humor and ensuring that consequences are meaningful but not traumatizing. Parents can use this storyline to discuss responsibility and problem-solving rather than running from difficulties. |
| Does the episode show that Garbage and Happy become friends, or do they still dislike each other? | The episode focuses on Garbage and Happy learning to work together effectively despite their differences, which is a more nuanced lesson than simply becoming best friends. They develop mutual respect and understanding through their shared challenge on the magnetic planet, demonstrating that cooperation doesn't require identical personalities or even deep friendship—just willingness to recognize each other's strengths and contribute to a common goal. |
| Are there any scary moments on the magnetic planet that might frighten younger children? | The magnetic planet creates tension through equipment malfunctions and the challenge of navigating dangerous magnetic forces, but Dogs in Space maintains its comedic, adventurous tone throughout. Any perilous moments are balanced with humor and the dogs' problem-solving efforts, keeping the stakes age-appropriate. Parents who know their child is sensitive to adventure-based tension may want to watch together and provide reassurance during more intense sequences. |
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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