Thu, Oct 2, 2008
Lucky Charm GT inherits a statue from his grandfather and becomes convinced that it is a lucky charm and is responsible for his great racing. Strut gets wind of this and decided to 'borrow' a little luck and steal the charm. GT is VERY upset, convinced his recent great driving is all due to the power of the lucky charm. He gradually figures out that his winning streak is due to hard work and skill. GT doesn't need the charm to win - he just needs a little faith in himself! Speak Up Dash is given the honor of announcing the play-by-play at the upcoming 'Just For Fun' Race, but it turns out he's terrified of speaking in public. His Turbo Dog friends try to help him, giving him advice that would work for them, but clearly doesn't work for Dash. Dressing up, doing voice exercises, telling jokes, having signature moves, etc. Dash ends up looking and feeling quite silly. He learns that he just has to be himself. Once he figures this out, Dash's play-by-play is just as fun as the 'Just For Fun' Race itself. Dash is terrified of speaking in public. His Turbo Dog friends try to help him, giving him advice that would work for them. Dash learns to be himself.
Thu, Oct 9, 2008
Strut's Trick When Strut hurts his foot out on the track the other Turbo Dogs go out of their way to comfort their injured friend. Strut loves all the attention - so much so that he pretends his foot is not getting better, milking the situation for all it's worth. Mags figures out what's going on a sets up a situation in which Strut is forced to come clean. In the end, Strut learns that honesty is the best policy and that faking sick is not the way to get attention. A Star Turn After practicing his "tail off" - Clutch has a great day at the track, drawing admiration from all sides. The Howler brothers fawn over him, and it doesn't take Clutch long to let all the attention go to his head. Soon he is foregoing his practice sessions for interviews, teeth polishing sessions, and clothing fittings - all the while being attended to by the Howler brothers. When the dogs are paired up for a relay race, his partner Stinkbert is left to practice alone. After a terrible practice run, Clutch realises that practice does make perfect, and together Stinkbert and Clutch practice hard and win the relay race.
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
Crochet Surprise Dash has promised to visit his Auntie Ratchet out in the countryside. Assuming the stay will be boring, he's not looking forward to it. Once he gets there his car breaks down. Aunt Ratchet invites him in for tea and offers to teach him to crochet (yawn) and invites him see her collection (double yawn). But Dash soon learns that his aunt is much more interesting than he imagined. Her collection turns out to be a wall of trophies for racing-related inventions! Plus, Auntie Ratchet crochets a mean fan-belt out of steel wool, fixing Dash's car in the nick of time. This is no ordinary Auntie - and Dash learns he shouldn't have assumed otherwise! Star Attraction Racerville is buzzing with excitement when famous movie star Rock Rally comes to town to shoot his new movie. Rock befriends a star-struck Dash, convincing him to be his secret driving double! All's well until Dash realizes that Rock is taking all the credit for Dash's amazing driving. Finally, when Rock does take the wheel for himself, Dash is disappointed to learn that his hero Rock can barely drive a car at all! Zanner, the Turbo Dogs' biggest fan, explains that he knew Dash's driving double secret all along - Rock Rally is a great actor, not a great racer - different dogs are good at different things!
Sat, Aug 8, 2009
The Cook Off When Cam announces a cooking competition, all the Turbo Dogs are enthusiastic including (to everyone's surprise) Stinkbert. The other Turbo Dogs are perplexed, as Stinkbert has a predilection for leftovers and garbage. Their surprise leads Stinkbert to doubt himself, and he consults a fancy recipe book to create something for the competition, adding ingredients that he enjoys - like a rotting shoe. The other Turbo Dogs are not exactly supportive of his endeavours, and a dejected Stinkbert decides to bow out of the competition. But Five steps in and advises Stinkbert to cook what he knows and loves. Five also explains to the other Turbo Dogs that everyone has their own taste in food, and that even though they may not find Stinkbert's food appealing, other dogs might. Stinkbert - bolstered by Five's encouragement - comes up with a great dish all his own! Strut Delivers The Turbo Dogs all pitch in to plan and arrange a party for the unveiling of a statue of Racerville's founder. All of them, that is, except Strut. He has grudgingly volunteered for the task of delivering all the invitations, but is too busy loafing around and putting it off. After the dogs reminds him that everyone is counting on him to deliver the invitations, he realises that he needs to step up to his responsibilities. He gets them delivered just in time, and it doesn't matter that he is too exhausted from delivering the invitations to race when there's cake to be had!
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Extreme Star Power: Benny McBarkerton arrives at the Racerville Speedway looking for drivers to feature on his Extreme Fur-bo Racing television show. Strut is desperate to be on television, and uses every dirty trick he can think of to foil the other Turbo Dogs - resulting in the other dogs pulling some amazing moves on the track, and every dirty trick backfiring on Strut! Strut doesn't even get to complete the course, and the dogs are sympathetic, insisting that the race be done over. Strut feels so terrible in the face of their loyalty that he confesses everything, and even ends up on television after all - on Benny's bloopers show. Mystery Racer: Ump announces that a racing legend is going to be visiting, and participating in the upcoming exhibition race. All the dogs are abuzz, wondering who the surprise guest will be. While the other dogs practice, Strut spends all his time skulking around town trying to gather clues about the mystery guest, so he can find out about the mystery guest's weaknesses. When the other dogs try to share driving tips from Marlene, Strut is completely dismissive. Indeed, he is positively gleeful when the mystery guest turns out to be Marlene, as he is completely dismissive of her! But during the exhibition race, he notices that the dogs' driving has improved a great deal, and when Marlene beats him in the race he realises that he still has a lot to learn.
Race for Treasure While desperately scrounging for old car parts to fix up cars for Racerville's annual antique car show, Stinkbert chances upon one half of a treasure map while GT finds the other half. They each excitedly discuss their finds with other dogs: Stinkbert confides in Strut, while GT tells Dash. The two groups surreptitiously go on their own treasure hunts. They continuously cross paths during their race to find the treasure and realize that it would have been faster and easier to work together. When the treasure turns out to be antique car parts, they happily decide to work together to restore their antique car in time for the big antique car show. Everyone's a Winner After too many near wins at the racetrack Stinkbert is discouraged and decides to quit racing for good! The other dogs try their best to convince him not to give up, but he has made up his mind. It is clear, however, that Stinkbert doesn't quite have racing out of his system. He subconsciously builds a racetrack at the dump, "drives" his pizza as if it were a steering wheel, and soups up the Racerville race track lawn mower in true Turbo dog style. When he shows up at the track with his modified lawn mower, everyone cheers - Stinkbert is back! He realises that doing what you love has its own rewards - and that winning isn't everything. You can take the stink out of racing, but you can't take the racing out of Stinky!
Thu, Mar 5, 2009
What a Lulu! Mags has a terrific offer - to be featured on the hit television show Extreme Driving of the Fast and Furry! But she has to go out of town to be filmed for the show. The only thing standing between her and Fast and Furry stardom is Lulu - her pet hamster. Dash generously agrees to take care of Lulu while Mags goes out of town. Even though he doesn't know the first thing about caring for hamsters. "How hard could it be?" he glibly asks. Thinking this new responsibility to be easy, Dash doesn't pay attention while Mags explains the various instructions regarding Lulu's care. Mags leaves town and Dash neglects his pet care duties, culminating in Lulu climbing out of her cage. Realizing that Lulu is lost and fearing the worst, Dash quickly learns that being responsible means doing one's best to keep one's promises. Can't Do It All When Five announces that he is celebrating his five year anniversary of the Dog Gone Pizzeria, Mags has an idea: The Turbo Dogs should throw Five a surprise party at their clubhouse. All the Turbo Dogs think that this is a terrific idea and all volunteer to do various tasks in preparation. But Mags is all enthusiasm, and gleefully sets about planning and arranging the entire party utterly by herself - refusing any help. When she gets overwhelmed, Mags realises that she DOES need help. Of course all the Turbo Dogs pitch in. By working as a team the friends' party for Five is a smashing success!
Fri, Mar 13, 2009
Pinata Party Mags is throwing a party at the clubhouse and has a piñata especially made for the festivities. When Strut's invitation gets mislaid, an outraged Strut thinks that he has been snubbed, and decides to play a trick on the dogs: he fills the piñata with water balloons. Just as the dogs are taking turns hitting the piñata, Strut finds his invitation and realises that he had been invited to the party after all. He rushes in just before the piñata is burst, and explains that he had played a trick. He apologises for jumping to conclusions - and the dogs recommence with the festivities, together! What a Card Stinkbert has a rare and collectible racing card, and Strut and Dash both plead for it. Stinkbert doesn't know who to give it to, and Mags suggests they race for it - with the card going to the winner. Strut wants the card so badly he tries to sabotage Dash so he can win the race - and the card. But when Strut's tricks backfire and Dash insists on racing again to give Strut a fair chance, Strut is overwhelmed by guilt and confesses everything.
2008
Joke's On You Strut is delighted with Joke's On You Day - and mischievously plays pranks on all the dogs. Unfortunately, he gets a bit carried away, and ends up upsetting them. In the midst of playing a prank on Cam, Strut finds himself afloat in the blimp! He calls each of the dogs in turn on his GPS, pleading for help. But because he had played pranks on all of them that day, they don't believe him - until they see the blimp floating overhead. They rush to help him to safety, and Strut realises that he went too far with his prank-playing. The Surprise Surprise When GT helps Mags and Dash fix their cars for the umpteenth time, they decide to do something nice for him and order a special remote-control rolling tool box with a built-in picnic table as a surprise. It arrives unassembled, and Dash and Mags end up spending so much time secretly trying to assemble it that GT ends up feeling hurt and left out.
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Mags' Promise: Mags promises to show Dash and GT her latest driving trick, but when she's offered the last ticket to a Rita Russell concert, Mags breaks her promise and lies to her friends - planning to go to the concert instead. Meanwhile, Dash and GT are busy trying to obtain a ticket for Mags, as Rita Russell is her favourite singer! Mags learns the true meaning of friendship, and what is truly important to her. You're Both Right: Dash and Mags spot a great, but rough-around-the-edges, driver at the track - and are surprised to find out that it is Wheely, one of the pit crew dogs. They both decide to take Wheely under their wings to help him hone his driving talent. Wheely is excited, but then confused, as both of them offer contradictory advice. After trying to figure out a way to incorporate both their tips, Wheely realises that he has to find his own driving style.
Tue, Oct 12, 2010
The Case of the Broken Trophy: Clutch accidentally breaks a trophy and tries to hide the truth from Officer Gruffer and the others by telling convoluted stories of how it was broken. When Officer Gruffer finally accuses Strut, Clutch's guilt gets the best of him and he confesses to breaking the trophy. Clutch learns that honesty is the best policy. The Dog's Got Talent: Racerville's Talent Show is coming up, and GT is in a panic; he doesn't think he's got any talent. Turns out, GT has a talent for fixing things, and puts his talent to use when he saves the show from falling apart.
Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Remote Out of Control: GT's granny sends him the coolest gift ever: a remote-controlled toy car. Everyone is excited about GT's new toy, but before they can play with it, they have to tune-up their cars in preparation for that afternoon's race. Strut finishes up quickly, spots the toy, and decides to take it out for a test drive - without asking GT's permission. Strut loses control of the toy and it races out of his sight. He's distraught over losing the toy - but just can't tell GT. Tune-ups completed, the Turbo Dogs are eager to play GT's new race car, but Strut distracts them so that they won't find out that he took it without permission and lost it. During the afternoon race, the remote-controlled car mysteriously shows up - on the racetrack no less, and wins the race! Strut confesses that he took the toy. GT explains that he's willing to share his toys, but Strut has to ask first. The Legend of the Spooky Buggy: GT is frightened when he sees a driver-less - and glowing - buggy at the racetrack, apparently moving of its own volition! When he tells the other dogs of his sighting, Strut jumps on the chance to tease GT - and tells GT of "The Legend of the Spooky Buggy." Strut takes the joke a step further, setting up a fake spooky buggy at the speedway. But when the same driver-less - and glowing - buggy makes another appearance at the track - Strut and GT, are terrified! Mags decides to get to the bottom of the situation, and convinces GT to get over his fear and investigate with her. He learns to overcome his fear, and they solve the mystery together.
Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Goodnight GT: Dash and GT visit Auntie Ratchet for a sleepover, but GT can't sleep; he's homesick! Auntie Ratchet decides a moonlight race and a treat from home might just be the cure. Turbo Teachers: The pit crew dogs are all eager to learn to race, and the Turbo Dogs are happy to mentor them. Strut tutors Hubcap, an ingenuous pit dog, in dirty tricks, which just confuses the sweet-natured Hubcap. When Strut's tricks backfire, Strut realises that being on the receiving end of a dirty trick isn't very fun.
Tue, Nov 9, 2010
Game Over: Racerville is preparing for a parade and everyone is busy decorating their cars for the big event - everyone except Dash and GT that is. They've become so engrossed in a hand-held video game that they can't think of or do anything else, including their job of picking up the prize to be awarded to the best-decorated racing car. Dash and GT realise that although playing the game had been fun, they can't make playing the game their priorities. The Little Car That Clunked: GT's car needs some major repair work, and Wrenchini lends him a car while GT's own car is being fixed. The car is small and battered - cuteness seems to be the only thing the car has going for it! Even though Wrenchini assures GT that the car is a "winner" - GT doesn't believe him and complains about what a clunker it is. After hearing GT's complaints, Wrenchini realises that the speed limiter must be on and quickly turns it off. The little car roars with GT to the finish line, and wins the race! GT realises that he had judged the car without giving it a chance.
Ruffing It: Clutch pretends to be an expert camper, and feels so good about being admired by the other dogs that he doesn't tell them the truth: he's never been camping before. While on a camping trip, the dogs look to Clutch to guide them, but Clutch's lack of expertise results in a case of poison ivy and an encounter with a skunk - and that's just for starters! He finally comes clean and admits the truth - and is happily surprised that the dogs still admire him and value his friendship. All Systems No Go: Wrenchini is upgrading the GPS system and tells Strut not to touch the Red Button. Of course Strut can't resist, hits the button and doesn't tell anyone - at least, not until the GPS goes haywire during a race and Ump has to cancel it.
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
The Muffled Mess-Up: GT's muffler is VERY noisy, but he doesn't want to part with it - it was given to him by his grandpa. It makes so much noise that it interferes with the racing, and when it falls off during a race, it even creates a hazard! GT learns that changing the muffler doesn't mean that it, or his grandpa, is any less important. Return to Lender: Strut borrows tools and gear from GT, and reneges time and time again on his promises to return everything - causing GT to have to pull out of two races. When GT borrows gear from Strut, Strut realises the importance of returning borrowed items, and keeping your promises.
Tue, Dec 28, 2010
Buddy, Can You Spare a Wrench?: Strut is overjoyed when he gets fancy new tires and tools - so much so that he becomes overly protective of all his belongings, and refuses to share any of his tools or gear. When one of Strut's wheels is damaged during a race, all the other dogs pitch in and help him out - and Strut learns about the importance of sharing. Stuck in the Muck: The Turbo Dogs are big fans of Benny McBarkerton's Real Dogs television show - and all are excited when Stinkbert is chosen to be featured - all, except for Strut, who is jealous. When Stinkbert has a flat tire, Strut leaves him to fare for himself - but promptly has some car trouble himself: he gets stuck in a mud puddle. The Turbo Dogs rush to his aid and get stuck in the muck too. When Stinkbert happens upon the mired dogs, he puts his friends first and chooses to help them - even though time is short and in helping them he could jeapordise his appearance on Real Dogs. Strut learns the meaning of friendship and generosity, and makes sure that Stinkbert gets to his television interview on time.
2008
GT's Got Game: GT thinks he doesn't play basketball very well - so he decides not to play the game at all. Meanwhile, the other Turbo Dogs are enthusiastically preparing for the upcoming 'three-dog on three-dog' basketball game. Dash and Mags invite GT to be on their team but he refuses. So Dash and Mags recruit Five instead. Dash chances upon GT a the clubhouse and notices that GT has an easy and natural grace as he moves through the garage. GT can throw a tire on a rim from three point range! During the big game, Five gets called away to deliver a pizza - Dash and Mags will have to forfeit. But GT steps in with his new-found self-confidence and shoots the game-winning basket! Don't Make Me Laugh: Stinkbert is awarded a prize; he gets to decide what sort of race the next bonus race will be. He settles on a silly race: involving various silly activities at stops along the race course. Strut is extremely reluctant to take part - after all, he doesn't want people to laugh at him! But by the end of the race, Strut learns to laugh at himself, and have fun!
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Best Buds Forever: Rock Rally returns to Racerville, and everyone in town is abuzz with excitement - especially Dash, whom Rock enlists to help reacquaint himself with the Racerville Speedway. Dash is so bedazzled with his famous friend, that he bends over backwards to do anything Rock asks - while ignoring the other Turbo Dogs. When Rock basks in the limelight and abandons Dash to fix both Rock's and his own car, Dash realises that Rock was not being a good friend - and Dash hasn't been a good friend to the Turbo Dogs! Alsatian Aces: The Alsatian Aces, an ace all-female stunt driving team, roll into Racerville and the Turbo Dogs are excited to meet them. When Alicia, Aces team leader, invites Mags to practice and perform a stunt with them, Mags is delighted! But Dash fears that Mags will leave Racerville to join the Alsatian Aces - and worries himself and the other dogs. When Mags announces that she won't be joining the Aces, Dash realises that he shouldn't have jumped to conclusions.
2008
Canine Camera: The Turbo Dogs are excited about the Racerville Fun Photo Contest, and Stinkbert gleefully announces that he will enter a snapshot of Clutch inadvertently wearing a cat costume into the contest. Clutch is mortified, and secretly tries to steal the print before Stinkbert posts it. When Stinkbert notices Clutch acting strangely, Clutch confesses that the photo embarrasses him. Together, Stinkbert and Clutch retrieve the print, and Stinkbert takes a fantastic action shot of Clutch in the process. Turbo Toothache: GT has a terrible toothache, but refuses to go to a dentist because he is frightened. The other Turbo Dogs suggest ways to help ease the pain, and try to convince him to go see the dentist. Dash declares, "The only way to get over a fear is to face it - head-on!" But GT is still reluctant to see a dentist, and goes for a drive, where he happens upon Dr Denny whose jalopy has broken down at the side of the road. GT assists Dr Denny, with the jalopy - AND with Dr Denny's fear of driving fast, by taking him to the racetrack and coaching him. GT realises that he too, must face his fear head on - and serendipitously Dr Denny is a dentist dog!