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Lab Rats Challenge

TV Show

Ended

1 Season

English

Lab Rats Challenge is an Australian children's game show. The program began broadcasting on 4 August 2008 at 4pm on the Nine Network with hosts Drew Jarvis and Nicole Dixon. On 5 March 2012, the show moved to the Seven Network with Aleisha Groth replacing Dixon for the revived series. On 12 February 2013 at 10:15am The show moved to the ABC3 The show has also been broadcast on Cartoon Network In contrast to other Australian children's game shows such as Sharky's Friends, A*mazing, and Go Go Stop, which are filmed on a large set in front of a live studio audience, Lab Rats Challenge uses several smaller sets resembling an abandoned science laboratory as well as special effects sequences inserted in post-production. It is filmed in Brisbane's Channel 9 studio on Mount Coot-tha, Queensland.

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IMDb7.1/10

Director: Peter Fitzgerald•Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The original Lab Rats team is challenged by a new group of bionic teens from Mighty Med to a series of contests. As the competition heats up, Leo, Chase, Bree, and Adam must learn to work together to overcome their opponents and prove their skills. The stakes are high, as the winning team gains access to valuable technology.

Critical Reception

Lab Rats Challenge, a crossover special, was generally well-received by its target audience of young viewers and fans of both 'Lab Rats' and 'Mighty Med'. Critics noted its energetic pacing and the fun interaction between the two shows' characters, though some found the plot predictable. It served as an enjoyable spectacle for its dedicated fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its high-energy action and entertaining character crossovers.
Enjoyed by fans of both the 'Lab Rats' and 'Mighty Med' franchises.
Some found the storyline to be formulaic but still engaging for younger audiences.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings for this special are not readily available, audience feedback for the 'Lab Rats' series generally highlights its humor, action sequences, and positive messages for young viewers. Fans appreciated the integration of familiar characters and the introduction of new dynamics.