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"Launchtime" served as the ultimate test case for a new vocal cast. While the feature films relied on high-profile Hollywood stars, the TV series successfully transitioned to veteran voice actors who defined these characters for generations:

Max is a depressed, starving feline who has given up on his survival instincts because he is entirely incapable of catching birds that fly. Just before the crash, Max had looked at the night sky and wished upon a shooting star (which was actually the plummeting Penguin One) for "flightless birds" to cross his path. Seeing the penguins emerge from the smoke, Max believes his literal wish has been granted by the universe. The Climax and "Good Neighbor" Diplomacy The Penguins Of Madagascar S01E01 Launchtime RE...

: Max, who is starving and depressed over his inability to catch flying birds, thinks his luck has changed when the universe "drops" flightless birds right onto his lap. "Launchtime" served as the ultimate test case for

: After a dramatic lift-off, the penguins believe they have successfully reached the moon. In reality, their rocket only makes it to the top of a short building located just outside the zoo. Seeing the penguins emerge from the smoke, Max

Originally aired as part of the series premiere on March 28, 2009, (Season 1, Episode 1 or 2 depending on the broadcast order) finds the penguins pushed to their tactical limit. The cause? Their neighbor, the self-proclaimed King Julien , has become an unbearable nuisance by constantly "borrowing" their possessions and raiding their lair.

In "Launchtime," the penguins are on a mission to stop Dave, an evil octopus who's trying to take over the world. Dave has created a machine that can turn ordinary sea creatures into mindless, obedient drones. The penguins must infiltrate Dave's lair, sabotage his machine, and put an end to his evil plans.