Ep. 86: Laura's Grandpa Brings Robo-Joe, Who Malfunctions and Causes Chaos in the City
Aired on February 22, 2002

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Laura's grandfather visits with a new invention called Robo-Joe. Hamtaro introduces the mechanical hamster to his friends, the Ham-Hams. However, the robot begins to malfunction and escapes into the city. It causes significant trouble as it runs loose. The situation becomes chaotic due to the device's erratic behavior. The Ham-Hams must deal with the consequences of the invention going wrong. The episode focuses on the disruption caused by the faulty machine. No other characters or events are mentioned in the source material. The narrative centers on the interaction between the hamsters and the defective robot.
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