Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean

"Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean" is the ninth episode in the first season of The Venture Bros. The Monarch has at long last somehow captured Team Venture. Bound by ropes, they hang over the Amazon River, into which The Monarch prepares to lower them. He provides a loving description of the candiru (a real fish, despite Dr. Venture's accusations) that populate the waters when suddenly Dean begins to squirm and yelp in extreme pain. Dr. Venture ... more

"Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean" is the ninth episode in the first season of The Venture Bros. The Monarch has at long last somehow captured Team Venture. Bound by ropes, they hang over the Amazon River, into which The Monarch prepares to lower them. He provides a loving description of the candiru (a real fish, despite Dr. Venture's accusations) that populate the waters when suddenly Dean begins to squirm and yelp in extreme pain. Dr. Venture spouts off a Guild of Calamitous Intent law stating that any captive that needs time to recuperate may do so, and insists that he and Dean be released to find out what's wrong. The Monarch agrees, but insists upon taking Hank as a prisoner to ensure Venture's return. Brock accompanies Hank (after initially refusing to go as The Monarch's prisoner, as he "has his orders" as Dr. Venture's bodyguard) to ensure his safety. Dean proves too shy and squeamish to allow Dr. Venture to examine him, so Venture enlists the aid of Master Billy Quizboy and... less