Let’s face it, when science is used for good, it gives us fancy medicine, electric cars and bacon-flavored mayonnaise. But when science is used for Evil, that is when the excrements hit the proverbial oscillator. To honor all those demented scientists in lab coats who cackle maniacally while lightning frames their posture, we’ve rounded up some primo animated films that feature them.
The Muppets featuring Dr. Bunsen and Beaker in Germ Enlarger / Jim Henson
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew unveils his Germ Enlarger, with dire consequences for Beaker.
The Penguins of Madagascar: Roger Dodger / Bret Haaland
The penguins help a pacifist crocodile with a brain-switching contraption.
The 3D Machine by Ka-Ching Cartoons
A lab assistant loses control over the doomsday device in the lab of a mad scientist.
The Power Puff Girls: Mr. Mojo's Rising / Craig McCracken
Mojo Jojo reveals he was once the Professor's assistant, then kidnaps him and forces him to give Mojo the same superpowers as the Girls.
The Animaniacs: I'm Mad / Tom Ruegger
A car ride with Dr. Scratchansniff turns into a hectic affair as Yakko, Wakko and Dot can’t stop bickering.
My Life as a Teenage Robot: Pest Control / Rob Renzetti
Dr. Wakeman's lab rats, led by Vladimir, have sworn to destroy their "oppressor" by turning Jenny into their literal vehicle of revenge.
Best Present Ever by Krystal Georgiou
Little Clarabelle is the luckiest girl in the world when she receives a real live stegosaurus!
Dexter's Laboratory: Dexter's Rival / Genndy Tartakovsky
Dexter is trumped when a competing genius enters is life. But Mandark has a weak spot…