5 'Paw Patrol' Highest-Rated Episodes Even Adults Should Watch
Not every children show has been adults’ favorite too, but Paw Patrol definitely deserves to be one just due to these top episodes with a much bigger meaning that might have gone over kids’ heads.
Launched back in 2013, Paw Patrol hasn’t lost a grain of its immense popularity ever since, getting a bigger audience with every new season now that grown-ups are certainly obsessed with the series too.
Following a team of search and rescue puppies that face major problems in every episode, Paw Patrol can sometimes offer unexpectedly clever ideas that even adults will find fascinating.
Still, only several episodes quickly pop up in fans’ minds when it comes to reflecting on Paw Patrol’s best stories with adult-themed narrative — here’s our top.
Season 8 Episode 18 — “Rescue Knights: Pups Save a Dozing Dragon”
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8.4/10 on IMDb
What It’s About: Set in medieval Barkingburg, the episode follows the Duke and Claw whose plan to use a magic cauldron on the townspeople backfires when the spell puts Sparks to sleep too. Together, the Paw Patrol members must find a way to wake up the Dragon and, well, the entire town as well.
Why Adults Will Love It: With the story revolving around medieval castles and dragons, some adults will find the episode compelling enough due to nostalgia for their own childhood years or, alternatively, will see some thematic resemblance to other movies and shows like How to Train Your Dragon and House of the Dragon.
“Paw Patrol Spooky Halloween Rescues”
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8.6/10 on IMDb
What It’s About: Paw Patrol’s Halloween special, the episode sees Adventure Bay getting into pure chaos when a spooky mischief causes strange occurrences across the city. The Paw Patrol pups now have to embark on their own investigation to catch the criminal before the upcoming Halloween celebration is disrupted.
Why Adults Will Love It: The Halloween-themed episode is actually never a bad idea for any adult, especially since it’s a lowkey detective story filled with some intrigue, evil pumpkin decorations and fall vibes.
Season 8 Episode 15 — Rescue Knights: Quest for the Dragon’s Tooth
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8.9/10 on IMDb
What It’s About: When Ryder and the pups are knighted by the Princess of Barkingburg, they decide it’s time to retrieve a legendary dragon’s tooth which will help them tame any dragon. However, the plan is soon thwarted by Claw who steals the tooth and unleashes a dragon that threatens the entire kingdom.
Why Adults Will Love It: This Paw Patrol episode will likely become something to look for among Lord of the Rings fans, especially since it’s driven by themes like medieval traditions, taming dragons and the discovery of ancient relics. Apart from that, this episode is also character-driven, with Claw’s motivation becoming the center point of his developing redemption arc.
Season 6 Episode 21 — Mighty Pups, Charged Up: Pups vs. the Copycat
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9.2/10 on IMDb
What It’s About: In this episode, a cosmic meteor gives the Paw Patrol pups superpowers, but they also come with a major problem — the Copycat, a villain who aims at stealing a piece of the meteor and the pups’ powers too. With the chaos spreading across Adventure Bay, the team must find a way to use their new abilities to stop the Copycat from destroying their home.
Why Adults Will Love It: Superhero movies fans will definitely have to check this out, as the episode clearly gives some lighthearted Avengers-styled vibe. Additionally, the Copycat’s storyline offers some thoughts on themes like self-identity and attempts to understand who you really are.
Season 9 Episode 16 — All Paws on Deck
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9.2/10 on IMDb
What It’s About: With Adventure Bay being in danger again, the pups reunite as they face Codi Gizmody, a tech-savvy young genius who aims at turning the pups’ hometown into her own high-tech vision, which means all the puppies and buildings will be teleported. The Paw Patrol team gets more members as it’s about to deal with one of the biggest attacks yet.
Why Adults Will Love It: This episode will remind some of Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame as it sees most of its characters returning or debuting now that the Paw Patrol team has to face the most dangerous villain. On top of that, the epic battle also raises questions about themes like modernisation and preservation of heritage, with the episode trying to find balance between modern and traditional lifestyles.
