S01e01 Launchtime Re... - The Penguins Of Madagascar

(Season 1), officially premiering on , on Nickelodeon . It typically aired as a double-feature alongside the episode "Haunted Habitat". Plot Summary

: The episode establishes that Skipper "cannot set foot in Denmark" for undisclosed reasons. Pop Culture Parodies The Right Stuff The Penguins Of Madagascar S01E01 Launchtime RE...

“Kowalski, options!” Skipper barked. (Season 1), officially premiering on , on Nickelodeon

Kowalski pulled out a calculator. “We can either A) fight off thirty-seven lemurs with limited ammunition, or B) use the cheese itself as a weapon.” Pop Culture Parodies The Right Stuff “Kowalski, options

: It introduces the recurring joke that Skipper is legally barred from entering Denmark , a detail that remains a mystery for much of the series.

“Brilliant,” Skipper said. “Grate the wheel. Now!”

: After realizing the "Moon Cat" is just a hungry stray, the penguins eventually return to the zoo, deciding that even King Julien's antics are better than being eaten. Air Date : March 28, 2009.