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Inspector Gadget's new mission from Chief Quimby is that he has to find and arrest a gang of Dr. Claw's minions before they take over the world. He was originally planning a vacation with Penny and Brain at the Grand Canyon, but they will have to cancel their plans.
Inspector Gadget: Once again I never seem to get a break. I know I'm supposed to be always on duty, but this is ridiculous! Chief Quimby is obviously exaggerating the number of MAD agents out to get me.
Penny: And take over the world.
Inspector Gadget: The way he was describing it, you'd think that they're everywhere. Even on the highway we're on.
A car coincidentally drives next to them. The driver is wearing the standard MAD organization uniform.
Penny: Uncle Gadget, there's a MAD agent driving right next to us!
Inspector Gadget: Don't worry, Penny. I'm great at interrogation.
He opens the car window.
Inspector Gadget: Are you a MAD agent?
MAD Agent: Uh... no?
Inspector Gadget: All right then, you're free to go.
MAD Agent: Really? Thanks!
He drives away while muttering something about an appointment with Dr. Claw.
Penny: *whispers* Brain, we should follow Uncle Gadget.
Brain: *whispers* Do re raff to?
Penny: Do you really think he's competent enough to catch all of those MAD agents after seeing his "interrogation"?
Brain: Rood point.
The typical MAD agent drives into a secret hideout in a nearby cave and turns on the computer screen. Doctor Claw and his pet, MAD cat, appear.
Doctor Claw: What took you so long?
MAD Agent: Sorry, boss. I was interrogated by Inspector Gadget. He let me off scott free.
Dr. Claw: Gadget?! You know how much I hate him!
MAD Agent: Pretty much everyone knows that.
Dr. Claw: Silence! I have a mission for you.
MAD Agent: I suppose that the mission involves eliminating Gadget? Again?
Dr. Claw: Of course it does, you fool!
While Dr. Claw explains the mission, the inspector looks for a hotel.
Inspector Gadget: That looks like a great hotel and tourist spot!
The "hotel" is run down and one of the window shutters falls off. There is also a sign that says, in scrawled writing, "inspectors get in for free".
Penny: It looks kind of suspicious...
Inspector Gadget: You're almost as paranoid as the chief. This place is just rustic, that's all. And besides, I'll be able to get in for free!
When they go inside, a familiar looking hotel manager is waiting at the front desk.
"Hotel Manager": Hello. My name is Mr. Roomforrent.
Penny: Uncle Gadget, that's the MAD agent we just saw earlier!
Inspector Gadget: Hello, my good man. Don't worry about what my niece said. She's just worried about the MAD organization trying to take over the world.
"Hotel Manager": I understand. I will gladly show you to your doom, uh, rooms. Heheheh...
In Penny's room, she hears something at the window. She opens the window and sees the chief.
Chief Quimby: Penny, you and Gadget need to get out of there!
Penny: How did you get here?
Chief Quimby: I noticed Gadget's car while driving back to headquarters. I also noticed that the back of the "hotel" sign has the MAD insignia!
Penny: I knew there was something wrong with this place. I'll go warn Uncle Gadget!
Meanwhile, the evil hotel manager locks the door on Gadget as soon as he enters his room.
Mr. Roomforrent: You checked in, but you won't check out!