Five more
minutes, Computer.
Warning, ship
entering a meteor shower.
What?
Computer, repeat.
Warning, ship
entering a meteor shower.
A meteor shower?
That's what I said.
Perhaps a visit to
the ship's infirmary
for a hearing test is needed.
My ears
are fine, Computer.
Whoa, so are my eyes!
Computer, take evasive action.
Warning,
critical hit.
Oh, what are we gonna do?
I have
initiated wake up protocol.
Wait, no, don't
wake up the captain.
And why not?
Captain Ace, Arcee!
You're awake.
What's going on?
Well, I was taking a quick nap
and this media shower
came out of nowhere and...
Oh.
Arcee, can you get
us outta this mess?
On it.
I'm sorry, I really messed up.
It's okay, Hex.
We'll get through this.
Look, a sh**ting star.
Yeah, that's 'cause there's
a big meteor shower tonight.
I know that, but
how did you know that?
I may have taken a
peek at your star site.
You did, did you?
So this was planned?
Well, I figured this
would be the perfect way
to start our summer
in our new house.
You are so sweet.
Isn't this amazing, Sam?
Wow.
I haven't actually seen that
many stars in the sky before.
That's 'cause you've
never been out of the city.
Look, another sh**ting star!
Make a wish, honey.
Really?
Of course.
I wish that we could all
spend the summer back home
in the city.
Buddy, we're spending
the summer here
so that your mom
can do her research.
I know.
I wish someone would empty
the trailer for me tomorrow.
Mom, you said your wish,
so now that one's
not gonna come true.
Actually, bud, that
wish probably will.
What's your wish, Dad?
Not gonna tell you guys.
Isn't this place the best?
You know, I used to
come here growing up
with Grandma and Grandpa,
looking at these same stars
and exploring the woods.
Dad, you don't go outside.
I totally go outside.
Okay, I'm going inside.
The mosquitoes are biting.
They're not biting me.
Ow, all
right, I'm out.
I told you this
was a bad idea.
This is a great idea!
Come on, Cassie, bedtime.
I wish that I can
make some new friends.
Whoa, just missed that one.
Almost there.
Come on.
Yes!
You did it!
Watch out!
Hex, thank you.
Don't mention it.
Oh, that's not good.
All this damage caused an
expl*si*n in the power core.
Meaning?
Meaning we are about to crash.
Initiating
emergency landing protocol.
Buckle yourselves in.
I'm going to attempt
an emergency landing
on that planet over there.
Computer, can you gimme a
rundown on that planet please?
Planet 2224.
Third planet from
this system's sun,
known to the
inhabitants as Earth.
Population 7.8 billion
of these Earthlings.
Did you just say
billion, with a B?
Yes.
Are you sure a hearing
test is not needed?
Arcee, see what you can do
about avoiding as many
Earthlings as you can.
Entering
Earth's outer atmosphere.
Brace for impact!
This is it.
They're here.
Whoa.
Come here.
Just a little closer.
Come to Papa.
Gotcha!
Whoa, whoa!
Whoa, hey, are, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Marvin?
Marvin Skerety?
Hey, it's me,
John, John Griffin.
Yes, yes, hello, John.
Nice to see you.
Here, here, let
me help you up.
Nope, no, no.
I'm, I'm, I'm fine, I'm fine.
Thank you.
Yeah, sure.
Well, at least let
me grab your, your...
No, no, no.
I, I can get it myself.
Actually, I, I do think
I need some help up.
Yeah, yeah, of
course, of course.
Thank you, thank you.
So, how are you?
Fine, fine.
When did, when did
you get back in town?
Last night.
We're here for the summer.
Avery, you remember
my wife Avery?
She's here doing some of
her star map documentation.
Obviously, as you know, the
skies here are perfect for that.
Yes.
Yes, yes.
Well, well, welcome back, John.
I must, I must be going.
I see you're still doing
your, your alien thing.
It's called ufology, okay?
And it's a real thing.
Yeah, of course, of course.
I'm, I'm happy for you.
I, it was great to see you.
We should, we should
get together sometime.
Not sure I can.
I'm very busy.
I got a big lead.
Very, very, very
top, top secret.
Oh.
Tell Avery I said hello.
Yeah, will do.
Take care, Marvin.
Good old Marvin the Martian.
Emergency
power initiated.
Are we dead?
It doesn't look like it.
You have
successfully landed on Earth.
Your definition of
successful is very different
than mine, Computer.
Damage report.
Significant
damages detected.
Hex, what can you make of it?
Well, we aren't
getting home like this.
But you can fix it, right?
Of course.
Great.
After we collect all the parts
that fell off during entry.
Uh, what parts?
These parts.
And thankfully, they aren't
too far away from this area.
Well, let's go get 'em.
Aye, aye, Captain.
Um, Hex, you probably
shouldn't go out there
looking like you do.
And why not?
We don't know if this
planet is friendly.
She's right.
This planet isn't a part
of the explored areas
of the Alliance.
Computer, what do
Earthlings think of aliens?
Searching.
Running research now.
We're gonna end up
someone's science experiment!
Okay, calm down.
We can figure this out.
How?
This planet doesn't
exactly welcome aliens.
What if we weren't aliens?
Say what now?
Computer, is the
morphing tube operational?
Affirmative.
We're gonna blend
in as something else.
Ace, you're a genius!
That's Captain Genius.
We're too small to
pass as Earthlings.
Computer, run a search
on the creatures in
this sector, please.
Wow, there's so many.
What about those?
Naked mole rats.
Oh, they are so cute.
Uh, no.
Computer, what is this
region's most popular creature?
Something cute and adorable.
This region's
most popular creature is known
as a dog or canine.
Also known as man's best friend.
Man's best friend?
They're perfect.
We'll change into them.
Kids, breakfast!
You guys are going
to love this food.
Sandy's is the best.
This is good.
Don't talk with
your mouth full.
Yeah, don't talk
with your mouth full.
Don't encourage him.
Fine.
Oh, I have missed
Sandy's so much.
Mom!
Don't talk with your mouth full.
Sorry.
What do you guys
got going on today?
Nothing.
My phone is dead.
Good, you can
take me exploring.
Where?
In the woods.
That sounds fun.
It does?
Here, give this a sh*t.
What's this?
A solar powered charger?
Yeah, well, with
the power out,
figured this would
help charge your stuff.
Cool.
- Thanks, Dad.
- Yeah.
Wait for me!
Is that really helpful?
Baby steps.
Plus, have you ever seen him
that excited to go outside?
No.
Oh, you know who I saw today?
Who?
Marvin.
Yeah.
Remember, the kids used to
call him Marvin the Martian?
You used to call him that too.
All right, maybe I did.
Yeah.
How's he doing?
He's fine.
He's still doing
the alien thing.
Anyway, he said to say hi.
Oh, that's so sweet.
Oh, this is so good.
Come on, Sam.
Hang on, I'm trying to get
some sun to charge my stuff.
But we have to go this way.
What's that way?
You'll see.
Initiating.
How do I look?
Amazing.
How do you feel?
Furry, smaller,
and a little itchy.
Your turn, Arcee.
How's everything feel?
Everything good?
A little strange, but yeah.
Whoa.
Look at this tail!
Ah, I can't stop wagging it.
Cute.
It's gotta be
around here somewhere.
Yes.
How about you keep
looking around?
I'm gonna stay here for a
few minutes, charge my phone.
Fine, but you're
gonna miss it.
Don't go too far.
Where are you?
There you are.
Are you sure you
don't need me to go too?
I already have my
dog form picked out.
I think it's better
that you stay here
and continue to repair the ship.
No one does it
better than you.
You got it.
Good luck, Hex.
You too.
All right, team, listen up.
The quicker we can collect
the pieces we need,
the quicker we can get home.
All right, let's go.
Watch out for Earthlings!
Cassie!
Earthling!
Ow!
Cassie?
I have to say, I'm really
enjoying this dog form.
Oh, watch this.
- Woo!
- Hey.
Sorry.
Huh, that was interesting.
Let me try.
Wow!
Woo-hoo!
Great job.
Hide.
I found this over there.
It's an Earthling child.
What do we do?
I don't know.
Stay put.
Maybe she can't see us.
I can see your tails.
Quick, what do
dogs sound like?
I don't remember.
Wait, I think I got it.
Meow?
Meow, meow, meow, meow.
Um, dogs don't meow.
Oh.
Moo.
That's a cow.
Ribbit?
Frogs.
Oh.
You're an alien, aren't you?
No.
We are just highly trained dogs.
I don't think so.
Pretty sure she's
on to us, Ace.
Maybe not.
I saw your ship land last
night, but don't worry,
your secret's safe with me.
I'm Cassie.
I'm Renkanavi Cion.
But you can call me Arcee.
Well, I guess there's no use
in the charade any longer, huh?
Captain Ace Beadlock
of the Briox Alliance.
Nice to meet you.
Just so you know,
dogs don't talk.
They bark.
Oh, that's right.
Bark?
I think this is yours.
The flex ionizer?
You found it?
Whoa!
Thank you.
Well, at least we
recovered one of the pieces.
Do you need help finding more?
Yes.
We lost several
pieces of our ship
when we entered your
planet's atmosphere.
We need to recover them
so we can return home.
My brother and I
would love to help you.
Your brother?
Sibling unit, sir.
Cassie?
Yes, perhaps we could
keep our presence a secret
from your brother.
The less your kind knows
about us, the better.
Okay, I won't tell him.
Cassie, Cassie.
Sam?
Cassie, we are in danger.
Why?
Where did these
dogs come from?
I found them in the forest.
They're my new friends.
Captain, Captain!
An Earthling saw me!
Hex?
I mean, bark.
Uh, oops.
Is he dead?
No.
Well, what happened to him?
I think he fainted.
Fascinating.
Do all Earthlings just
fall down like that?
Sam?
Sam, are you okay?
What happened?
You fainted.
It was amazing.
Oh, oh, is he gonna do it again?
Hex.
What?
Aliens!
Looks like the
cat's outta the bag.
I thought we were dogs.
I'm calling Mom and Dad.
You can't.
Why not?
Because they're
our friends, Sam!
How do you know that?
It's true, Sam.
We are friends.
I'm Arcee and this is Ace.
Captain Ace.
I'm Hex.
We met back at the ship.
That was you?
You look different.
Yeah, that was my true form.
We became dogs
to try to blend in.
It's not working very well.
They need our help.
Help with what?
To take over the world?
No, no, nothing like that.
Actually, a bunch of
pieces fell off our ship
and we have to find them.
Do you know where they are?
Yes.
Our collars are locked onto
their last known trajectories.
Do you know
these locations?
No, we just moved here.
But hang on.
Maybe if I...
Yeah, there we go!
It seems like a lot of
your pieces are close by.
Two of them are
right by our house.
Your house?
As in your dwelling?
Yeah.
Yeah, do you wanna see it?
Yeah, I would love to.
We should probably keep them
outta sight of Mom and Dad.
Mom and Dad?
Parental units.
No problem.
I was the top of my class
in stealth abilities.
I will be as quiet as a vop.
It sounds like vops
aren't very quiet.
That was my stomach.
We haven't eaten
for several cycles.
Oh.
Sorry.
That one was me.
Mom can make us lunch.
Let's go.
Yeah, hello?
Yes.
Power's out.
Oh, is that the power company?
Yeah, I'm on hold.
I've got lunch.
Nice.
Okay.
It looks like Mom has some food.
Great, I'm starving.
You three stay
here in the garage.
The garage?
Yes, just try not
to touch anything.
We'll bring you back
some food when we can.
Sorry.
We will anxiously
await your return.
What do you think
all this stuff is for?
I believe they are the
Earthlings' version of tools.
How do they fix
anything with these?
Look!
It's the missing
rotator coupling.
Oh, I'm still on hold.
Come on, is lunch ready yet?
It is actually.
I got us barbecue.
Yum.
Guys, save
some of that for us.
Oh, watch out, that's spicy.
Hey, we're gonna
go eat outside.
Bye!
Outside?
Country's great.
Love you, Mom, bye.
Would you look at that?
What, you don't
think that's weird?
I think it's two kids
enjoying the great outdoors.
Mm-hmm.
I think they're up to something.
Oh, they're 100%
up to something,
but at least they're
doing it outside.
Whew!
That's spicy.
I told you.
Yep.
I'm still here.
I think I got it.
Wait!
Hex, are you okay?
Mission accomplished.
Kids?
Dad's coming, hide!
Kids?
Oh.
Yeah, sorry, I thought I
heard a noise in my garage.
Yeah, yeah.
The box is over here.
Yep, I see the switch.
It's in the off position.
Uh oh.
Uh oh?
What do you mean, uh oh?
Oh no, the food's too spicy.
Something is
wrong with my mouth.
You're gonna give
away our position.
Turning it on now.
Hot, hot.
Hot, hot, hot, hot!
Yes, I'm fine.
The power is on.
Thank you.
Somebody there?
Hey, honey?
In here!
The power's back on.
I know.
I fixed it.
Fire!
My mouth is on fire!
Here, drink this.
Better?
Yes.
Excellent.
Shall we eat?
Yes.
And do you have any more
of that spicy sauce?
Is there something I
can help you with, fella?
Hello.
Hello,
sir, sorry to bother you.
Marvin Skerety.
I'm with the AIA and I
have a few readings here
that suggest you may have
some extraterrestrials.
Extra what?
Terrestrials.
No, sir.
I don't know what
that fancy piece
of equipment is telling you,
but I can assure you we
don't have any terrestrials,
let alone extras.
I've got a couple chickens.
You know, I've got a cat.
No, no, no, I think
you're confused, sir.
The AIA is the Alien
Intelligence Agency.
You know, the little green men.
Little green men?
Don't you think there could
be little green women too?
What?
You never thought about that?
I, I don't, I...
Sorry, sorry.
Look, can we rewind?
I believe something
alien may have landed
on your property last night
and I'm trying to recover it.
Oh.
Follow me.
When I woke up this morning,
there was a hole in my roof
and this thing was
laying in the dirt.
I didn't touch it or nothing
because I'm afraid of
radiation or something.
Oh, it is definitely alien.
Hmm.
Well, Mr. Anderson,
thank you for your time.
As a member of the AIA,
it is my duty to take
this off of your hands.
Whoa.
You like the FBI?
Sort of.
We just aren't a bunch
of hacks held back
by a bunch of red tape
and bureaucratic nonsense.
They wouldn't hire you, right?
No.
But they will, once I
prove that aliens exist.
Good luck with that.
You have done a great
deal for your planet, sir.
Unfortunately, you are going
to forget that I was ever here.
What was that
light supposed to do?
It was supposed
to make you forget.
Did it work?
No, sir.
Darn it.
The internet these days.
What about 40 bucks?
Would that make you forget?
Forget what?
It is only a matter of time
before your owner
comes looking for you.
I can't say I've ever
eaten anything quite like...
What do you call that again?
Barbecue.
Barbecue, yes.
It was rather delicious.
The item should be right
around here, Captain.
Is that it?
Yeah, good eye.
I'll get it.
He must do that a lot.
I've never seen him climb
a tree before in my life.
You're doing great, Sam!
Thanks.
Whoa.
Whose idea was this?
You're almost there.
Be careful!
Yeah, I know.
Got it.
What just happened?
We caught you
with our collars.
They manipulate
electromagnetic waves.
Oh, cool, cool.
Yeah, cool.
Oh, he did it again!
Sam.
Sam, are you all right?
Come on.
What happened?
You fainted again.
Oh, I thought I was done for.
Wait, couldn't you just
have grabbed this thing
using your collars?
Yes, but you climbed the
tree before we could use them.
You seemed happy to do it too.
I thought it was fun to watch.
Yeah, next time when you
have some amazing powers
that can avoid my
impending doom,
please feel free to stop me.
This request
has been received.
Perhaps we should
begin the repairs
with the parts we have.
A fine idea.
Would you like to see our ship?
Yeah.
Here we are.
I don't see anything.
Computer, deactivate
cloaking device.
Whoa.
Welcome to the X76.
This is crazy.
Would you like to come inside?
Yes.
Sure.
Wow.
Wow.
Hello, Computer.
Welcome
back, Captain.
I see you've brought guests.
Yes, and some parts.
I'm gonna start working
on some repairs.
These are our new Earth
friends, Sam and Cassie.
Greetings,
Sam and Cassie.
Hello.
Hi.
This is the bridge.
That's where Arcee
pilots the ship.
And this is where I sit
to command the ship.
Awesome.
Well, is there anything
we can do to help?
Yeah.
Let me show you.
All right, baby.
Come to Papa.
Is everything
ready, Hex?
Yes, Captain.
We have installed all the
parts that have been found.
Okay, what's next?
Commencing hover test now.
Hover test?
Initiating hover mode.
It's so quiet.
That's because it's riding
electromagnetic waves.
Well, thanks to you, our
hover systems are back online.
So you can go home now?
No.
It's enough for us
to move the ship,
but not enough to leave
the planet's atmosphere.
But it's a start.
It's Mom and Dad.
We have to go.
- Bye, Computer.
- Bye, Computer.
Nice meeting
you, Sam and Cassie.
We really appreciate
your help today.
If you want, we could
take you guys to town
and find the rest of your parts.
If it isn't any trouble.
No, we wanna help you.
Perfect.
Let's make it so.
Warning,
unidentified human approaching.
Initiating security protocol.
Oh, hello there.
I thought I heard voices.
Walking your dogs?
Oh, yeah.
Sorry to bother you,
but you haven't by chance seen
any strange things out here,
have you?
Strange man with
a strange device?
What?
Oh, no, no, no,
I'm cool with that.
I'm just looking for some
unusual metal pieces.
Have you seen any?
Nope.
Nope, just some
garbage here and there.
Hmm, anything like this?
You mean like alien pieces?
Cassie.
What, what makes you
think this is alien?
It's glowing, just like-
Cassie.
Just like what?
Just like his video games.
Yep, yeah, just like
my alien video games.
Looks like I...
Looks like I have something.
What?
What was that?
Did you feel that?
Yeah, crazy wind, right?
What, what in the world?
Well, we better get going.
Good luck with your alien stuff.
Hey!
Just curious, I thought I heard
some other voices out here.
Excuse me?
You know, like adult voices?
Oh.
Uh...
My brother was on the
phone with our parents.
They want us to go home,
so we better listen.
Yeah.
Yeah, don't wanna
get in any trouble.
Bye.
Hey, if you happen to find
any, you know, alien pieces,
give me a call.
I'll even pay you.
Yeah.
Sounds good.
Thank you.
Come on, dogs.
Sam, slow down!
We can't!
He might be following us.
Did you see that, Captain?
He had our gyroscope stabilizer.
Indeed.
But we have to get
them back to their ship.
Captain, I don't
know who that guy is,
but I think you should
spend the night with us.
I agree with this plan.
But what about
Mommy and Daddy?
Yes, but what about
Mommy and Daddy?
You let me worry about them.
Whoa.
We're staying in an
Earthling house tonight?
Yes, so you'd better
behave yourself.
Hey, I always behave myself.
What about that
time on Meko 50?
That wasn't my fault.
And the time with
those throttle trops?
They started it.
Two words, urchin arena.
Oh yeah.
That was totally my fault.
Sam,
Cassie, is that you?
Yeah, Mom!
Perfect timing.
Come eat dinner.
Mm, dinner.
Hex, shh.
What?
You three just
wait here for a bit.
I'll bring you dinner later.
Approximately
how long is later?
I don't know, whenever
we finish dinner?
Kids, you heard your mom.
Come on.
Oh, there you kids are.
Come on.
Mm, looks really good.
A lot easier now that
the power's back on.
Where were you two today?
Just out.
We met some new friends.
New friends?
That's great.
How old are they?
Um, we don't know, but
they're really funny and nice.
Aha.
Hex, what are you doing?
I am making us dinner.
Sam told us to wait.
He doesn't need to know.
Hex, I order you to stop.
Okay.
But try this first.
Oh.
Hex, I order you
to keep cooking.
Captain!
I can't help
it, it's delicious.
What was that?
Just the wind?
Mice?
I'll go check it out.
Me too.
Now I really know
they're up to something.
Definitely.
What are you doing?
What is going on in here?
Let me guess.
Your new friends?
Yeah.
Oh, the father figure
looks pretty upset.
What's he saying?
Hang on, hang on.
I'm an expert at reading mouths.
I really like dancing
around the lake
with noodles on my head.
That's not what he's saying.
Yes, it is.
Step aside, okay?
Your mouth reading skills
are not as in tune as mine.
Tomorrow, I want you
to go to Casablanca
where you will find
the odors of the dudes.
No way.
Mine made more sense.
Really?
Dancing around the lake
with noodles on my head?
That made more sense?
Yeah, maybe that's his thing.
I don't judge.
Um, pardon me, Captain.
But the biological makeup
of this dog form has
very acute hearing, so I've
been using it to listen in.
Mr. Griffin is very upset
that the children tried
to hide us from them.
But good news is he said
that we can stay here
for the evening.
Oh, well, that's great.
And tomorrow, Sam and
Cassie have to go into town
to find our owners.
Wait, they're coming.
All right, everybody in.
All right, you three.
We've decided that you can stay,
but no more craziness like we
just saw in the kitchen, okay?
Pretty smart dog.
You two make sure you find
their owner tomorrow, okay?
- Okay, Mom.
- Okay, Mom.
All right, go
ahead, head up to bed.
Good night.
Come on, pups.
Is that us?
Yes, you.
Come on.
I made a nice little
place for you to sleep.
Thank you, Cassie.
Ooh, it's so soft.
So tomorrow, Mom and Dad
are going to take us to town
to find your owners.
But this is perfect
'cause it gives us time
to find the rest of
your ship pieces.
Excellent.
I like this plan.
Shh, they're coming.
All ready for bed?
- Mm-hmm.
- Mm-hmm.
John, don't you think maybe
you should take the dogs out
for a little walk
before we go to bed?
Yeah, okay.
Pups, come on.
Mush, mush, this...
Come on, this way.
Let's go.
Goodnight, kids.
All right, dogs.
Do your business.
Come on.
It's getting, getting late.
Do your thing.
Come on.
Go ahead.
Come on, let's go.
You better do this now.
I'm not gonna get up in
the middle of the night
to take you out again.
I give up.
You were gone for
like 30 minutes.
They did not go
to the bathroom.
They just stared at me.
Maybe they didn't have
to go to the bathroom.
It was the weirdest thing.
It was like they
didn't know what to do.
He wanted us to what?
Go to the bathroom.
Outside?
Is that how humans do it?
Ew.
I'm gonna have to
watch where I step.
No, we do it inside
in the toilets.
But dogs do it outside.
If you don't mind,
I will not be going outside.
Me neither.
Uh-uh, nope.
Hey, you guys need to
keep it down in here.
I can hear you
through the walls.
Sorry.
We have a big day tomorrow.
Get some rest.
Sam's right.
Everyone, let's get some sleep.
Good night.
- Good night.
- Night.
Oh!
Sorry, sorry, sorry,
sorry, sorry, sorry.
No more snacking before bed.
Okay, you put up flyers
so that Mom and Dad
think we're looking
for the owners of the dogs.
It looks like there are a
couple of ship pieces nearby,
so let's go.
What?
The aldidinator should
have been right here.
Maybe someone took it?
Yeah, maybe that weird
guy from yesterday.
We gotta find the
other parts fast.
It looks like it's over there?
Perfect.
Should be around here somewhere.
I don't see it.
I think
it's up on the roof.
I see it.
I got it.
Wow, it's really stuck.
Here, let me help.
Help.
What's happening?
Let me down, please.
Let me down.
Put him down!
What's, what's happening?
Okay.
He dropped it.
How did you do that?
How did...
Hey, hey, kids.
Hey, where, where are you going?
Kids, wait, wait.
Hey, kids, come back!
Hey, kids, kids.
Come back here.
Kids, where you going?
Come back.
In here.
I just wanna talk to you!
What is this magical place?
It's an ice cream shop.
Do you wanna try some?
Does a mildridop
have eight arms?
Uh, yes?
That was the most pleasant
experience of my life.
Agreed.
What was your favorite flavor?
Oh, the one at the bottom.
You mean the cone?
Yes, the cone was delightful.
Wait, wait, where you going?
Kids, wait, wait.
Hey, kids, come back!
He's chasing us!
Marvin.
Was that Marvin?
Yeah, it was.
You know that guy?
Yeah, we went to
high school with him.
Do you know him?
- No.
- No.
He had a huge
crush on your mom.
No, he did not.
Yes, he did.
Why do you think you guys were
in all the same
classes together?
Because we both loved space.
Mom, can we take the
dogs out for a walk?
Sure.
Be back before dark.
Come on, doggies.
Good luck with that.
We're not gonna see
them for a while.
Those dogs don't go to
the bathroom outside.
They're trained
to use the toilet.
You are talking nonsense.
I saw it with my own eyes.
Like that?
That ought to do it.
Okay, Arcee, try it now.
Computer, initiate
flight systems.
Initiating
flight systems.
Systems initiation failure.
It's no use.
Without the pieces Marvin has,
we aren't gonna be
able to make it home.
Too bad we can't distract
him for a few hours.
Wait, I got it.
All we have to do is
convince Mom and Dad
to invite Marvin
over for dinner.
While he's over at our
house, you'll go to his house
and collect all of
your spaceship pieces.
Isn't that stealing, Sam?
Not when he took something
that was already yours.
I like this plan.
So I downloaded the
blueprints from Marvin's lab.
It seems that this is
the best way going in
through the air duct here.
So Arcee, if you could go
here and just go through here
and get about here, you
could use your collars
to float down and
get all your pieces.
That doesn't sound too bad.
It shouldn't be.
We'll stall as much as we can,
but don't spend too much
time looking around.
Get in and get out.
Got it?
Got it.
Now all we have to do
is convince Mom and Dad
to invite Marvin
over for dinner.
Okay, here's the plan.
I will go search up some alien
websites on Dad's computer
to get Marvin's
AIA ads popping up.
Cassie, you will go ask
Mom about her space classes
in high school with Marvin.
Marvin, Marvin, Marvin.
And Hex, you will drop
Marvin's business card
where Dad can find it.
Everybody good?
Good.
Hey guys, hope you don't mind,
but your mom and I invited
our friend Marvin over
for dinner tonight.
Oh, you did?
Yeah.
So we're gonna need you guys
to be on your best
behavior, okay?
- Okay.
- Okay.
Oh, and maybe leave
the dogs in the garage?
Thanks.
So do I still need
to bring the card in?
Marvin,
so good to see you.
- Oh yeah.
- Come on in.
Absolutely.
Yeah.
All right, Marvin's here.
Go, go, go.
Come on.
John.
Marvin, how are you?
- Good, good.
- Good to see you.
Kids!
Our guest is...
We're right here, Mom.
You snuck up on me.
Marvin, these are our
children, Sam and Cassie.
Hello.
Nice to...
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
Shall we eat?
Yes.
Whoa.
Somebody lives in this place?
Captain, do we
have to go in there?
Yes, we have to go in there.
Come on, guys, we can do this.
All right.
Gotta fit.
Oh, excuse me.
That's my home alarm.
Oh.
Everything okay?
Yes.
Yes, it looks like a
few raccoons are trying
to get into my trash, yes.
Thankfully, I have
a few traps set up
for situations like this.
Look, there's the
opening up there.
I'm on it.
Okay, Hex, keep watch.
Once we're in, we'll
open the door for you.
You got it, Captain.
Which way was it?
Two lefts, then a right.
That's right.
Everything's going as planned.
Hey, looks like you
left the door open.
How about that?
Are you sure
everything's okay?
Hmm?
Yep, yep, everything's
going according to plan.
So Marvin, where
are you living now?
Oh.
Do you remember the
old science facility?
Oh, those dome buildings?
Yes, yes.
I live out there.
Wow, I loved those buildings.
Yeah, you know,
after it closed down,
I got it really cheap.
You know, it's really secluded.
Lots of space.
That's so you.
I'm gonna get the dessert.
- Let me help.
- Okay.
Hey, kids.
Wanna see what I'm watching?
Let's see here.
Oh, there's our parts.
Hey, Arcee!
Hey, Captain!
Hex, how'd you get in here?
The door was open.
And look, it's all of our stuff.
No, Hex, wait!
Uh oh.
Yes.
All that work
for nothing, huh?
Oh, yeah?
Uh oh.
What's that?
Got it.
Whoa!
Oh no, Arcee!
I, I can't hold on!
Hold on, Arcee, maybe
I can push you up.
I got her.
Oh no, my collar isn't working.
What happened?
I figured out
your friends were manipulating
electromagnetic waves.
My buildings were
made to block EMPs,
so now they're
pretty much helpless.
They're going to get hurt!
Maybe.
But you all chose to
break into my house
instead of just asking me
for the metal pieces back.
Why are you doing this?
Because all my life
people have laughed at me,
saying that aliens don't exist.
Well, I'm going to
prove them all wrong.
And soon people will
finally believe me
when I tell them that
there are aliens out there.
What makes you think
they'll believe you this time?
Because this time I'm calling
my contact from the FBI.
Oh, it's breaking.
Arcee, hold on!
No!
No!
What?
I didn't mean for
that to happen.
Who wants dessert?
Cassie, wait!
Actually I'm...
I'm pretty, pretty stuffed.
I better get going and take
care of those intruders.
Thanks for dinner.
Sure.
Dessert doesn't look
that bad, does it?
Well...
Skerety.
Didn't I tell you if you
ever call my phone again,
I'd have you arrested?
Yes, yes.
You did, Agent Bridger.
So I must have a good
reason to be calling you.
You always claim to
have a good reason.
Ah, but this time is
a really good reason.
I am sending you
videos right now.
Lemme guess,
more alien conspiracy videos.
Oh, I knew you still
watched my videos.
What can I say, Skerety?
My kids think you're hilarious.
This isn't a joke!
I just apprehended three
ETs disguised as dogs
and they have the ability
to manipulate
electromagnetic waves.
There are aliens among
us, Agent Bridger.
These videos are proof.
So you either do something
or I call the CIA.
All right, now
calm down, Skerety.
I'll have my crew
take a look at it.
We'll be in touch.
Yes sir.
Yes, yes!
Oh, my time is finally here.
FBI, here I come.
Agent Dawes.
Yes sir.
Get ready to move out.
Everything good, sir?
Yeah, everything's fine.
Looks like Skerety
finally paid off.
Marvin the Martian, huh?
Who knew?
Oh, and Dawes.
Have a dissection
crew on hand too.
It looks like he has some
live specimens for us.
Roger that.
Let's move out!
Cassie, you all right?
No, we have to do something.
I know.
But what?
We could tell Mommy and Daddy.
Tell 'em what?
That our dogs were
secretly aliens
and their weird
friend kidnapped them,
so now we have to go to
his house to save them?
Yeah.
You know what?
I guess it doesn't
sound that weird
when you say it out loud.
All right, let's go.
Arcee, Captain?
Arcee!
Hex!
Where's Ace?
Did anyone get the name
of the ship that hit us?
Ace, you're okay!
So are you.
Oh, wow.
How are you, Hex?
I'm fine, but I'm pretty
sure Marvin will be back soon,
so you two better
get out of here.
No, Hex, we aren't
leaving without you.
It's okay, Captain.
Please, you take the
pieces, get to the ship.
I'll be fine.
Go!
Don't worry about me.
We'll be back.
I know you will.
Hi there.
And how is our little guest?
Yes, very cute,
but the jig is up.
I already know
your little secret
and soon the whole
world will know it too.
So there's no use in
continuing with the charade.
Uh, what's a charade?
I knew it, I knew
you could talk!
I knew it.
You got me.
But what's a charade?
It means pretending
to be something you're not,
like an alien
pretending to be a dog.
Oh, you mean charade.
Oh, I understand.
I don't need English
lessons from you.
Actually, I think it's French.
Okay, enough of that.
Let's check in on your
friends, shall we?
Where are your friends?
I dunno.
It's fine, it's
fine, I only need you.
And that, that fancy
collar of yours.
That's what lets you manipulate
electromagnetic waves,
right?
Maybe.
Let's document this, shall we?
All right, world, the moment
you've all been waiting for,
proof that I am not a quack!
No.
Should I have told you
that was gonna happen?
Sorry, not sorry.
So let me get this straight.
The three dogs that you
brought into our home are
really aliens from
another planet?
- Yes!
- Yes!
And now we have to go to
Marvin's science complex
to save them.
- Yes!
- Yes!
Even if this story is true,
you came up with a plan
to break into another
person's house.
Do you have any idea
how bad that is?
It's really bad.
Really, really bad.
I know.
And it's my fault, not
Cassie's, but we need to go.
You two aren't going anywhere.
I'll go over to Marvin's house
and ask if he has my kids'...
Alien dogs?
Hey, look, he fainted.
Like father, like son.
You're okay!
Yes, we're fine.
But Marvin still has Hex.
We need to get him.
I'm pretty sure Marvin
already called the FBI.
The FBI?
The FBI hurts aliens.
We better hurry.
Shall we, Mrs. Griffin?
Uh, sure?
Okay, let's go.
Come on, honey.
What's going on?
We're helping alien dogs.
- We are?
- Uh huh.
Yes, and we really
appreciate this.
Captain Ace, at your service.
Arcee.
Nice to officially meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Is this a dream?
Uh, not unless we're
having the same dream.
No more letting the
kids play outside.
Wanna try for three?
Ow.
What the...
Where are the ship pieces?
Did your, did your
friends take them?
We're not finished here, mister.
Agent Bridger, hello.
My crew's validated your intel
and we are headed
to your location.
Really?
I mean, perfect, perfect,
I'll see you there.
I mean, here.
And Skerety,
don't mess this up.
No, sir.
No, sir, absolutely not.
I've got it all...
Hello?
He hung up.
Okay, Arcee, Sam,
and Mrs. Griffin,
you head to the ship and
finish with the repairs.
Mr. Griffin, Cassie, and I
will go to Marvin's complex
to save Hex.
Got it?
Got it.
Whoa, isn't this a bit much?
John, it's gonna be fine.
You save their friend, I'll
meet you back here later.
Are you sure?
I have been staring at
the stars my whole life,
waiting for a moment like this.
It's gonna be fine.
All right, good enough for me.
Let's go.
All right, time for us to go.
Oh.
You mean I don't
get to stay here
in these fancy accommodations?
No, I have something
even fancier.
And before you get any ideas,
I've added a few upgrades
to this here carrier
so you can't use your
little superpower.
So don't even think about it.
Come on, little doggy.
How you doing with
that stabilizer, Sam?
Almost got it.
Oh, is there anything
I can do to help?
You're doing
great, Mrs. Griffin.
Got it.
Hello, Computer.
Hello.
Hey, Computer.
Welcome back, Sam.
This is Mrs. Griffin.
Greetings,
Mrs. Griffin.
Hi.
You can call me Avery.
Greetings, Avery.
I am Computer.
This is amazing.
It is not too far from
what I always imagined.
Computer, status report.
Systems check.
Stabilizers are online.
Ship is ready for operation.
Ha!
We did it.
Although.
What do you mean, although?
A short
has caused some loss
to the star charts,
and we still don't have full
access to the power core,
making it impossible
to leave this planet's
gravitational pull.
Oh no.
We're gonna need Hex
for the power core,
and I don't know
what we're gonna do
about these star charts.
Star charts?
I am the queen of star charts.
Computer, what are you missing?
Calculating.
They're beautiful.
As you can see,
I am missing several sections
of this galaxy's charts.
That's all?
This is what I do.
Sam, my boy, watch
your mama work.
Yeah, way to go, Mom.
Any moment now, my
life is going to change.
Yep.
And mine is too.
I sure hope it was worth it.
You know how many doctors
my parents brought me to
because they didn't
believe I saw aliens?
I don't know, two?
A lot.
It was a lot.
But I thought none
of this matters
because the aliens
promised they'd come back
and when they did, it
would make it all better.
But they didn't.
They didn't come back.
So...
So, I'm sorry you
have to be the one
to make it all worth it.
But that's just the
way it has to be.
You know, there's a
lot of us out there.
Some aren't as
advanced as others
and space travel
takes a long time.
It's possible they just
haven't made it back here yet.
Or maybe they just got lost.
The universe is a big place.
Yeah, well, it's too late now.
All right.
Let's go save your friend.
Roger that.
Hey, Marvin.
What, what
are you doing here?
Relax.
We're just here to talk.
Don't come any closer!
Do you think we're just gonna
let you give Hex to the FBI?
Who's going to stop me?
I am.
I wouldn't do
that if I were you.
Oh yeah?
Why?
You didn't think
I planned ahead?
One push and your
friend gets zapped.
Don't hurt him!
Then tell your little
alien friend to put me down.
Put him down, Captain.
Now, everybody,
everybody back up, please.
Yeah, that's right,
that's more like it.
Get outta here,
there's nothing to see!
Leave, go home.
Yeah, I'll give you 10 seconds
or I'll push the button.
Get out.
Mr. Martin?
I'm really sorry we
broke into your home.
And you were right, we should
have just asked for your help.
Please don't be mad
at our alien friends?
They just wanna go home.
It's okay.
Let's go, come on.
Cassie, I'm sorry.
She gave you Rumpelstiltskin.
That's so nice.
And that button you
were going to push.
Wasn't that just
your car remote?
Quiet, you.
There he is.
Showtime.
Well.
Nice to see you, Skerety.
You too.
You
have what we came for?
Yes sir.
Go for dissection team.
What?
You, you brought
a dissection team?
Just a precautionary measure.
See what you have.
What is this, Skerety?
What?
What happened?
It must have transformed
into a stuffed animal.
What is this,
some kind of joke?
Sir, we have a vehicle
leaving the perimeter.
That's them!
Hold on to your cowboy hats.
Yeehaw.
I'm not
wearing a cowboy hat!
Move out!
Cancel dissection team.
You're done, Skerety.
Oh, I was hoping that
wouldn't be your response,
but I understand.
All right, Sam, do
you see some tubes?
Yes, tubes, got it.
Connect those into the goo.
How far?
Until it lights up.
Got it.
Okay, now what?
Now do that five more times.
Come on.
What you get on those plates?
I found an address, but
it's in New York City.
All right, see what
else you can find.
Come on, can't
you go any faster?
Yes sir.
But is the point to catch them
or follow them to
the destination?
Odds are they're headed
to the alien ship.
Well, if you catch them,
I can force 'em to tell
me where their ship is.
Yes sir.
Oh, they're gaining on us.
Captain, I've got an idea.
Would you mind if
I tried something?
Go for it.
Whoa.
Okay, everyone, hold on.
Agent Bridger,
I found a local address
for those plates.
Let me hear it.
That was awesome.
Those guys gonna be okay?
Oh yeah.
It's only temporary.
They'll grow back
in a few minutes.
Good, because I can't
have the FBI after me.
Hurry, to the ship.
To the ship.
Okay, last one.
Okay, it worked.
Sam, you did it!
Main
power core activated.
Thank you for fixing
the maps, Mrs. Griffin.
Glad to help.
Yeah.
Computer, set a course home.
Setting course.
Course complete.
Captain Ace approaching.
They're back.
Oh, honey.
Hey, guys.
Hex!
All right, we
better make this fast.
Is everything good to go?
Yes, Captain.
Thank you all so
much for your help.
Yes, thank you.
We really couldn't have done
any of this without all of you.
Sam.
Captain.
You're quite the leader.
Your plan saved the
day several times.
Who knows, maybe one day you'll
become a captain yourself.
Are you hearing this?
Hear this?
I saw it.
Thank you, Captain Ace.
I learned a lot from you.
Bye, Arcee.
Bye, Cassie.
Oh, I'm gonna miss you.
Bye, Sam.
Oh, I'm sure gonna
miss all that food.
Bye, buddy.
Take care, everyone.
Bye, Cassie.
Be good.
I will.
Bye, Mrs. Griffin.
Bye, Sam.
Hex, I'm gonna
miss you so much.
Wait!
Marvin?
Is it okay if I
say goodbye too?
Of course.
I'm sorry I was
going to turn you in.
I...
I know you are.
And I knew you weren't
gonna go through with it.
You did?
Yep.
So, this is your ship?
Yep.
Was it here the whole time?
Uh, yep.
I knew
I wasn't crazy.
And you never were.
Always remember that.
I will.
Is now a good time
to remind everybody
that the feds are gonna
be here any minute?
Ah, yeah, that's more like it.
Bye!
Bye.
Thank you!
Bye!
Bye.
Stop them, stop them!
I'm not sure how, sir!
You all are in
so much trouble.
Oh, no, we aren't.
What are you
gonna do with that?
My alien friends left me
this shrinking technology.
So if you mess with me
or this family again,
I will shrink you.
This time, permanently.
You wouldn't.
Try me.
You haven't seen the
last of me, Skerety.
Let's go.
I look forward to our next
encounter, Agent Bridger.
Marvin, you really came
through for us today.
Yes, you did.
Thank you.
It's nice to have
people believe in you.
And kids, my wish came true.
What's that?
My wish on the sh**ting star.
Yeah?
I wished that you guys
would have a good summer.
I think that came true.
- We did.
- Mm-hmm.
Ah, quite an adventure.
Yes, it was.
Do you think we'll
ever see them again?
You never know.
I hope so.
Me too, Arcee, me too.
Computer, take us home.
Affirmative, Captain.
Little
Marvin, is that you?
You came back,
after all these years.
You finally came back.
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