[gong rings]
[kids grunting]
[Ellie humming]
[theme music plays]
♪ Go, go, go, go ♪
♪ Team Zenko Go ♪
♪ Go, go, go, go ♪
♪ Zenko Go Team Zenko Go ♪
[bird coos]
[Niah grunts]
[birds chirp]
Looks like the bird feeder's all set
and ready to feed hungry customers.
Yeah, it's kind of like a noodle truck for birds.
[grunts]
Minus the noodles and the truck.
Hi, Sam! Hi, Fawna!
'Sup guys? Welcome to the Harmony Harbor Pet Rescue Adoption Fair.
All our groovy little pups got adopted today!
- [barking] - Well, except one.
[barks]
Wow! Look at him go!
Yeah, that's Scruffy. He's got a big heart.
And mad energy.
I can't believe he didn't get adopted.
- I'd adopt him, but my mom says... - [whimpering]
...my snake, iguana, and cat would get jealous.
Yeah, Scruffy's been adopted before,
but he keeps getting returned.
Why would anyone give up this guy?
- [gasps] Whoops! - Whoa!
- [kids grunt] - [Scruffy growls]
- Okay, now I see why. - Ugh! Scruffy!
Not again. My bad!
- I got him. Oof! - [grunts]
[laughs]
[grunts]
[growls]
[grunts, laughs]
Hey, kids. Hi, Fawna.
How'd the adoption go?
Great! Just one dog left.
- Cute little Scruffy. - [barks]
Maybe you could take him, Mr. Tanaka?
Gosh, I have thought about getting a dog.
And he does look like the pup I had when I was a boy. Herman.
But I'm not sure I can keep up with this little fella.
It's just that he's been penned up all day.
He wants to go out and play.
And you love the outdoors!
There's a trial period.
If it doesn't work, you can bring him back.
- Well... - Look, he likes you.
I mean, he's running circles around you.
[sniffs, whines]
[chuckles] Okay, let's do it!
Thanks, Mr. Tanaka. This is Scruffy's lucky day.
And yours.
Here you go, Mr. T.
You and Scruffy are gonna have so much fun together.
I hope so.
- [barks] - Whoa!
- Ahh! - [barks]
Oh, I hope it works out for Scruffy this time.
Let's send good vibes.
[chanting] Happy puppy!
Just how many times has he been adopted and returned?
Twenty-seven.
- [barks] - [Mr. Tanaka screams]
You know what, Ari? I just got super hungry for noodles.
Me, too.
Maybe we should head over to Auntie Yuki's truck.
Just what I was thinking.
[chanting] Happy puppy!
Hyah! [grunts]
[gong sounds]
[beeping]
[grunts]
Ponzu, mission mode.
[beeping and whirring]
♪ Go, go, go, go ♪
Whoo!
Yeah!
[vocalizes]
Hah!
[beeping]
[Team] Niah!
Ari!
Ellie!
Jax!
[all] Team Zenko Go!
We heard the gong. What's gone wrong?
Sam talked Mr. Tanaka into adopting a dog.
And we might have helped a little, too.
- But the dog is kinda wild. - [Mr. Tanaka screaming]
- I like wild. - [chitters, growls]
Scruffy really needs a forever home,
but this pup might be too much for Mr. Tanaka.
- Animals are like noodles. - [chitters]
To make a bowl that's just right for you,
you've gotta add your own sauce.
Uh, we should put sauce on Scruffy?
[chuckles] No, I mean pets need training.
With a little bit of help,
Scruffy might be the perfect pet for Mr. Tanaka.
Of course! And we can train Scruffy to be the perfect pet.
Yeah! Those pet training tips I gave you worked on Ponzu, didn't they?
[chuckles] Oh, for sure. Watch. Ponzu, sit.
- Relax. - [yawns]
[Yuki] Don't do anything helpful. He's a quick learner.
[chitters]
All right! Let's teach Scruffy how to be the best dog ever.
- Zenko... - [all] Go!
[barks]
Scruffy, quiet.
Scruffy, Stop!
It's just the pottery class letting out.
Which means I've got some clay blobs to clean up.
You be good while I'm gone.
[pants, barks]
- [barks] - Whoa!
According to the pet-training webinar I took,
we need to give Scruffy a treat every time he doesn't bark at somebody.
But how do we do it without being seen?
I know! The slide!
Here, I'll take the treats.
[barks]
Shh!
[barks]
- [pants] - [yelps]
[chomps]
[Niah] Hey, he stopped barking.
[licks, chomps]
[barks]
It worked!
[Scruffy barks]
[barks]
[pants]
[munches]
Looks like Scruffy's getting the hang of the no barking thing.
This pup's gonna get his forever home after all.
Yeah, that method always--
- [all gasp] - [Niah] Oh, no! Shoe chew at five o'clock!
[growling]
[gasps] Scruffy, no!
- Lay off that loafer, Scruffy. - [growls]
[grunts]
Suddenly the world just got a lot darker.
[sniffs] And stinkier.
[barks]
What am I gonna do with you, Scruffy?
Maybe you need a walk.
Mr. Tanaka...
Uh, is there supposed to be a fountain in the upstairs bathroom?
[gasps] Stay here and be good, Scruffy!
I'll be right back!
- [growls] - [grunts]
We can't let Mr. T come back and see this!
It's okay, don't panic. We'll fix it.
And we'll work on Scruffy.
Dogs love to chew, but they need to do it the right way.
Aha! That jump rope will do.
[grunts]
Scruffy's gonna chew while playing Double Dutch?
No! I mean chew the right thing.
[grunts]
- [grunts] - [barks]
[growls]
Someone's having a good time.
[sighs] Note to self, next time call a plumber.
- [barks] - There's my little fella.
- How about a walk, Scruffy? - [barks]
- Whoa!
[all sigh]
- [barks] - Ahh!
Scruffy, slow down!
- [barks] - Ahh!
- Whoa! - [barks]
No! Come back, Scruffy!
[barks]
I'll keep eyes on Scruffy.
[gasps] You okay, Mr. T?
Yup. But Scruffy ran off.
I'll help you find him.
I've got dog treats we can use to get his attention.
- Come on. - Let's definitely find him.
But, Sam, I don't know.
Scruffy might not be the right dog for me.
Please don't say that, Mr. T.
You just need to get to know him better.
We can't let Mr. Tanaka give up on Scruffy.
And we won't. Niah, what's the latest?
[barks]
[birds squawk]
Scruffy's scaring away our customers.
- Huh? - [chuckles] Follow me.
- [barks] - Scruffy, no! Whoa!
Wahh!
[Ellie and Jax grunt]
[barks]
Ahh!
[barks]
Scruffy, chill out.
How do we calm him down?
Uh... Wait! It's like Yuki said.
We need to train him.
Huh? But we've been doing that all this time.
And it's not working.
Well, with dogs you've gotta be patient and keep trying.
Now, first things first.
Dogs listen to a strong commanding voice.
[clears throat]
Scruffy, listen to my strong commanding voice.
Sit!
- [pants] - [gasps]
- [barks] - Whaa! [grunts]
[Niah] Keep the dog you're trying to train
on a short leash.
- [barks] - Whoa! Dizzy!
[Niah] When the dog pulls on the leash,
stop in your tracks until they stop pulling.
- [barks] - Whoa!
[Niah] And if doesn't work,
pick yourself up and try again.
Scruffy, sit!
Aw!
[grunts]
[barks]
[chomps]
[gasps]
Good boy.
Is he maybe, sorta getting it?
[whines, pants]
Scruffy!
[gasps] Scruffy!
[pants, barks]
Sit!
[pants]
Is this really my Scruffy?
Look! No yanking, no running.
- How did-- - I told ya Scruffy was a good boy.
Yes, you are, my Scruffy-Wuffy.
What a good little boy!
Baby talk. He's a goner.
Nice pup you got there, Mr. Tanaka!
[barks, whines]
[all gasp]
- [growls] - It's okay, Scruffy.
Training takes time but I'm up for the challenge.
[laughs]
That's right, Mr. Tanaka.
And it's super worth it.
Now, how about some peanut butter and beef jerky noodles?
With extra banana?
- Uh... - [retches]
[all] Eww!
Not for you guys. For Scruffy!
[barks]
It's... it's beautiful.
You like it? Really?
Maria, you are an amazing artist!
Now let's get it to the Community Center right away.
The deadline for the art show is in five minutes
I can't wait for the show tonight!
I've learned so much about art lately.
Did you know that cubism has nothing to do with ice cubes?
This is called "Happiness?"
Uh, looks like a bunch of runny eggs.
That's what's so great about art.
Everybody sees something different.
I'm off to pick up some snacks for the art show,
so I've got to close up for a bit.
Hey, I can keep watch.
I am a cadet in the Junior Security Guard Club.
Okay. I'll put you in charge, Rodney.
But remember, with great power comes...
a key ring, a flashlight, and a walkie-talkie.
Yes, sir! Ow!
[sighs] I mean, Rodney J. Dinkle is on the job.
One more thing. The show opens at six
and the deadline for art to be delivered is five.
Got it. You can count on me, sir.
Hmm...
Oh, I see the runny eggs.
Okay, Niah, we are closed till six. Let's clear the area.
But I'm helping set up.
You heard Mr. Tanaka.
I'm in charge and I say no early birds.
Ugh!
[Ellie] Wait!
[panting]
[both grunt]
Sorry, you're 38 seconds late.
You missed the deadline.
"38 seconds"?
Rules are rules and I'm in charge, so buh-bye.
- Seriously? - [sighs]
Are you okay, Maria?
I worked so hard on this and now nobody's gonna see it.
Maria?
This statue deserves to be seen.
And Maria deserves our next Zenko! Come on!
[grunts]
[gong sounds]
[beeping]
[grunts]
Ponzu, mission mode.
[beeping and whirring]
♪ Go, go, go, go ♪
Whoo!
Yeah!
[vocalizes]
Hah!
[beeping]
[Team] Niah!
Ari!
Ellie!
Jax!
Team Zenko Go!
We heard the gong. What's gone wrong?
My friend Maria is an amazing artist.
But thanks to Rodney, she can't be in the art show.
[Niah] Yeah, Mr. Tanaka put him in charge.
And he turned Maria away just because she was 38 seconds late.
Wow! Rodney can really take things too far sometimes.
Team, your good deed is to get Maria's statue
into the Community Center without Rodney knowing.
Not gonna be easy.
When it comes to rules, Rodney is a tough customer.
Yes, but even the toughest customer can be won over with the right dish.
Especially if you throw in free wasabi peas!
[laughs, chitters]
Ugh! You got fur all over my peas.
How am I supposed to serve these now?
[chitters, chomps]
All right, Operation Butterfly Bust In is on!
Team Zenko!
[all] Go!
[squawks]
[all grunt]
Okay, what do we got?
Open window. We lower ourselves down to the fire escape
and put Maria's statue in the show. Easy peasy.
Noodle ropes.
Whoo!
[grunts]
- Wait! - Huh?
What are those?
Laser trip wires.
I didn't know Rodney was so high tech.
So, how do we get past them and get Maria's masterpiece inside?
[coos]
Yolanda, shoo, shoo. Get away.
[coos]
[all] Whoa!
This is Securinator 3000 checking out a disturbance in sector five.
[grunts]
Whoa! [grunts]
Phew!
This is Command to Securinator. Do you need back up?
Back up? Ha! You know I always work alone.
I'm on to you, perp!
Prepared to be securinated!
- [Yolanda coos] - [gasp]
Hey, gotcha!
- [coos] - Ahh!
Oh! [groans]
[grunts] Intruder has been securinated.
[all sigh]
Hmm... Perimeter is secured.
What? Those lasers weren't even connected to an alarm.
They're just regular laser pointers.
I can't believe we fell for it.
And now we're locked out.
How are we supposed to get in now?
Why did Mr. Tanaka have to leave Rodney in charge?
I wish he was here instead.
Maybe Mr. Tanaka can be here.
Whoa!
[grunts] Slide is secure.
[Mr. Tanaka on radio] Securinator Three Thousand, status report!
Whoa! Security Officer Rodney J. Dinkle reporting.
All sectors secure, sir!
[Mr. Tanaka on radio] Good. I just had a box delivered.
Could you please bring it inside?
Copy that, Mr. T. Will initiate security maneuvers for the drop zone.
[strains]
[grunts, sighs]
I have eyes on the package, sir.
[Mr. Tanaka on radio] Good job, Securinator!
Now take a well-deserved break.
- But, Mr. T-- - That's an order!
Sir, yes, sir!
Ow!
Guess I could take
a quick video game break since it was an order.
[video game narrator] Astro Security Guards, Level Nine:
Protect The Moon Mall!
[zapping and blasting]
[beeping]
[video game narrator] You cratered! Turn in your badge, Earth Man!
No fair! I tripped on that chunk of moon cheese!
We're in! I'll put the keys back.
And I'll get Niah and Ari.
- Okay, lower down the statue. - Hmm.
I got the food-court power up!
[chuckles] And no way I can lose now.
[video game narrator] You cratered! Turn in your badge, Earth Man!
Not again!
This game cheats! It cheats so hard.
[grunts]
Whoa!
[groans]
[splutters]
Flashlight, check. The keys. Huh?
Where are the keys? [snivels]
Uh... Phew!
That was too close. No more playing around.
Keep your eyes on the prize, Dinkle.
Rodney's going outside!
We need more time!
[door closes]
Securing exterior.
[whines]
Hmm.
[whimpers, pants]
I've got an idea.
It's like Yuki said,
"All you have to do is figure out what the customer likes."
So if we figure out what Rodney likes, we can distract him.
Hmm... Oh, got it!
In kindergarten, Rodney was voted
"Most likely to open a doughnut shop and then eat all his own doughnuts."
Got it! So Rodney is a doughnut nut.
But where can we get some?
[chiming]
You want powdered, glazed, jelly, cream-filled,
or Yuki's Amazing-not-to-be-believed Atomic Bear Claw?
Left side, clear. Right side, clear.
Downside, clear. Which only leaves...
[gasps]
[sniffs] Huh. Checking out delicious--
I--I mean, suspicious scent.
Okay, now!
[chomps, chews]
You know, I was once voted mostly likely to own a doughnut shop.
Is that so?
[chitters]
- [rope strains] - [both gasp]
- [chitters] - [Ari] Whoa!
[Ellie and Jax sigh]
- [chitters] - What's wrong with him?
Oh, nothing! You just ate his favorite kind.
Rainbow sprinkled.
[chomps, gulps]
[sighs] I better get back to my rounds.
[chews]
[gasps] Ellie! My statue! It's here!
Yep, right where it belongs.
I came to check out the show, but I didn't expect-- How did it--
Maria, this is a masterpiece!
Thank you. I'm just happy that everyone finally gets to see it.
Huh? Hey! How did that get in here?
Mr. Tanaka, I need to report something.
Maria's statue was 38 seconds late.
And you still let her in?
- Well, I-- - Good call, Rodney!
Rules are important, but so is being fair.
Yep, that's me. Tough, but fair.
- [Ponzu chitters] - What is this?
I call it "Squirrel Congratulating Kids on a Job Well Done."
Now who wants victory doughnuts?
[all] Me!
[closing theme plays]
♪ Go, go, go, go ♪
♪ Team Zenko Go ♪
♪ Zenko Go ♪
♪ Team Zenko Go ♪