Attack of the Alligators
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Attack of the Alligators! is an episode of the Supermarionation television series Thunderbirds.
[edit] Plot synopsis
Dr. Orchard is a scientist who lives near the Everglades. The portion of the Everglades near his home contain several alligators. One day, a businessman named Blackmer comes to visit Dr. Orchard. However, during his stay, a thunderstorm arrives, causing him to stay overnight. Blackmer shows the doctor a new growth hormone called theromene. Theromene causes the subjected animal to grow ten times its original size. That night, when they go to sleep, Culp steals the keys from Dr. Orchard's housekeeper, Mrs. Files. Using the keys, he goes down to the doctor's laboratory and finds the theromene. Unfortunately, he accidentely knocks it over into a nearby sink. However, to everyone's dismay, the contents of the sink drain out into the Everglades. The next day, Blackmer leaves with Culp for the Junction, but on their way they are attacked by three alligators who, thanks to theromene, are ten times their original size. The alligators then proceed to Dr. Orchard's house, trapping the doctor and company inside. In an attempt to get at the people inside, the alligators begin to ram the door. McGill calls International Rescue, and the first part of the episode ends there.
