101 Dalmatians SeriesAfter foiling Cruella DeVil's plot to make a fur coat with the puppies' skins, the Dearly Family (Roger and Anita Dearly, Nanny, Pongo, Perdita, their 15 birth puppies and 84 adopted puppies) move to a new farm home in the country. Join Pongo and Perdy's pups, brave Lucky, tubby Rolly and Cadpig the runt, together with their chicken friend Spot, as they defend their new home from Cruella DeVil (Anita's boss and now new neighbor), continually get in and out of trouble, sneak into Grutely, and have all sorts of crazy adventures around the farm. Also along for the fun is Tripod, Patch, Two-Tone, Wizzer, Dipstick, Mooch, and the rest of their barnyard friends.
WriterDodie Smith
Home is Where the Bark Is
Sep 13, 1997
When Roger and Anita's house proves to be too much trouble for the 101 dogs they own, they move to a new farm. Lucky, Cadpig, and Rolly, however, prefer the city life and are determined to return to their old home. Then, Cruella keeps the pups hostage in the old city house and forces Roger and Anita to give over the farm.
He Followed Me Home
Sep 27, 1997
A circus elephant wanders onto the Dearly Farm, which gives Cruella the idea that the Dearlys will be forced to sell the farm because their deed prohibits them from having any pets other than their 101 Dalmatians and the animals already part of the farm.
Love 'Em and Flea 'Em
Sep 27, 1997
Lucky wishes to attend a dance with Two-Tone, but ends up with fleas, and he tries to get rid of them. However, Mooch wants to make Lucky fail so Two-Tone will be his girlfriend again, so he tries to spoil Lucky's friends' attempts at getting rid of them.
Howl Noon
Oct 4, 1997
Lt. Pug's old bully rival, Persian Pete, comes back to haunt him at exactly noon, and Cadpig is determined to help him face his fear by hypnotizing him into a trance.
Easy on the Lies
Oct 4, 1997
When Rolly traps himself into hearing the Colonel tell a story he has heard very often, Lucky stretches the truth to try to get him out of it, which lands them all in trouble by forcing them to sneak into Cruella's dwelling.
Two for the Show
Oct 11, 1997
Lucky and Rolly compete on the game show Squeal of Fortune to win a bone autographed by Thunderbolt. Meanwhile, Cruella enters Scorch and Vendella into the show as well to advertise her new fashion pet wear. Then, Steven the alligator arrives and causes havoc at the show's end.
An Officer and a Gentledog
Oct 11, 1997
Lucky and Tripod compete to become Top Dog of Lt. Pug's Bark Brigade on the "Obstacle Course of Unspeakable Pain and Agony." The competition becomes more and more heated as the obstacle course goes on.
Bad to the Bone
Oct 18, 1997
Rolly joins Mooch's gang after faking a fight with Cydne the Snake, although he dumps his true friends in the process. However, later Cydne comes to confront Rolly to force him to tell the truth.
Southern Fried Cruella
Oct 18, 1997
Cruella makes her latest plans using the means of pollution, by being given responsibility of the farm while Roger and Anita are away and fooling the landlord into allowing her to build factories around the farm.
Swine Song
Oct 25, 1997
Rolly believes he has fallen in love with Dumpling and attempts to impress her. However, Dumpling doesn't seem interested in Rolly, causing him to lose hope. Lucky, Cadpig, and Spot attempt to help Rolly make an impression on Dumpling.
Watch for Falling Idols
Oct 25, 1997
A Thunderbolt executive orders the Dearly Farm be used for the next episode of Thunderbolt. Lucky is overjoyed at the news. Despite this, when Lucky learns Thunderbolt doesn't do all his own stunts, which causes him to lose faith in his hero. Meanwhile, Cruella attempts to play a part in the production.
The High Price of Fame
Nov 1, 1997
Spot embarrasses herself while the pups videotape her every move and submit it to Stupendously Embarrassing Home Videos, causing her to sign a deal with Swamp Rat to clear her name.
The Great Cat Invasion
Nov 1, 1997
Fed up of hearing about Lt. Pug's fictional cat invasion, Lucky devises a plan to get him off their backs. However, the pups later discover Cruella's latest plot and realize that Lt. Pug may have been telling the truth after all.
No Train, No Gain
Nov 8, 1997
After seeing a boy billionaire ask for a specific railway car, Cruella tries to get rich quick by stealing the one on the Dearly's farm. However, the pups and the Colonel attempt to prevent Cruella from getting her hands on it, causing them to embark on a wild mountain chase.
Rolly's Egg-Celent Adventure
Nov 15, 1997
Rolly baby-sits Spot's mother's eggs, which Scorch tries to steal. When the chicks hatch, they believe Rolly is their mother.
Wild Chick Chase
Nov 15, 1997
Spot has to baby-sit a chick, Peeps, when she really would rather go for a swim. She decides to find out if she can do both. However, Peeps the chick loves milk and keeps sneaking off to find more of it, keeping Spot on her toes.
The Dogs of DeVil
Nov 22, 1997
After watching a soap opera, Cadpig jumps to the conclusion that Cruella telling Anita to work on a Saturday and her obedience to that order means Roger and Anita are divorcing.
Dog's Best Friend
Nov 22, 1997
Lucky gets a new friend called Blaze, who has just arrived on the farm, but after a while, Rolly becomes jealous of him.
A Christmas Cruella
Dec 20, 1997
Cruella turns into Scrooge on Christmas and fires Anita. When Cruella hits her head she dreams that the pups take her on a trip through time. She goes to the past, present, and future.
Out to Launch
Jan 10, 1998
The Pups sneak into cruella's Rocket plan to launch the DeVil NCCA spaceship to destroy the earth.
Prophet and Loss
Jan 10, 1998
Cadpig plays along with the others and the farm animals as she thinks she's psychic.
Vinicius Monteiro
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Adapting a classic movie into a TV show is usually a trap that leads to cheap, soulless knock-offs. But the 90s cartoon 101 Dalmatians: The Series went a completely different route. Instead of trying to copy the original movie's magic, it fully embraced the weirdness, mixing the charm of a kids' fable with the chaotic energy of a Saturday morning cartoon. One of the smartest things the writers did was shrink the focus. Rather than trying to juggle 99 puppies, the show zeroes in on a core crew: Lucky (the fearless TV addict), Rolly (the always-hungry one), Cadpig (the tiny New Age guru), and Spot (a neurotic chicken who really wants to be a dog). This lovable group gives the writers plenty of room for great character development and hilarious everyday conflicts. Reinventing a classic villain is always risky, but the way they updated Cruella De Vil is brilliant. They dropped the creepy obsession with puppy furโwhich would have gotten old fast on TVโand turned her into a ruthless, greedy corporate tycoon obsessed with real estate. She's the ultimate 90s satire, playing both an eccentric billionaire and the "annoying neighbor," which makes for some incredibly funny moments. On top of that, the showโs writing is surprisingly sharp. It never talks down to kids, delivering fast-paced humor, pop culture parodies, and fun running gags. Itโs a great mix of visual comedy for younger viewers and subtle jokes for adults, often breaking the fourth wall and getting wonderfully weird. To match all that chaotic energy, the show ditches the sketchy, gloomy London vibe of the 1961 film for bright colors, wacky backgrounds, and bold geometric shapes. Itโs a purely expressive cartoon style that has actually aged really well. But despite all the quick jokes and crazy situations, the show never loses its heart. It perfectly captures that cozy 90s Saturday morning feel, wrapping up sweet lessons about friendship and belonging without ever feeling preachy. Ultimately, 101 Dalmatians: The Series is a brilliant, underrated spin-off. By taking bold liberties with its villain, art style, and main cast, it proves that the best way to honor a classic is to give it a fresh, exciting new voice. Do yourself a favor, pull it up on Disney+, forget about the comparisons, and just enjoy this hilarious, nostalgic ride.
