Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling

Rocko's house is accidentally launched into space, leaving Rocko, Heffer, Filburt, and Spunky adrift in orbit. They spend the next 20 years watching old videos of The Fatheads, reminiscing about their past. Their prolonged space journey begins with these nostalgic activities as they drift through the cosmos.

The rocket passing Earth, Filburt notices the stuck remote control on Heffer’s butt, allowing them to trigger re-entry. They successfully land back in O-Town after two decades, arriving to a city vastly changed. Rocko struggles to adapt to the new environment while others embrace the new customs.

Bev Bighead greets Rocko and explains that The Fatheads has been off the air for many years. Rocko's horror grows as he learns the show’s legacy has faded, emphasizing the passing of time and the loss of beloved childhood entertainment.

A clerical error caused by Rocko’s re-entry leads to Conglom-O entering bankruptcy, which results in Ed Bighead losing his job and his house being scheduled for demolition. The town’s economy suffers, highlighting the disaster triggered by the re-entry mishap.

Rocko and Ed persuade Mr. Dupette to bring back The Fatheads, promising it will save Conglom-O financially. Dupette agrees but orders a CGI-animated special, which Rocko fears will damage the show’s legacy. The attempt to revive the series is set into motion.

Concerned that the CGI special will ruin The Fatheads, Rocko embarks on a global quest to find the original creator, Ralph Bighead, who has since transitioned to Rachel. Using a drone, they travel the world but crash-land in the desert, where they find Ralph living as Rachel, running an Ice Cream Truck.

Ralph, now Rachel, agrees to return to O-Town to help revive The Fatheads, believing it will honor her family’s legacy. Her transition symbolizes themes of change and acceptance, and she begins working on a new show that reflects her true identity.

Ed Bighead rejects Ralph's transition, expressing his discomfort with change and his anger towards the new Fatheads series. His rejection leads to his departure from Conglom-O, threatening the company's future and exacerbating the town's crisis.

Inspired by support from Rocko and reflecting on fond family memories, Ralph begins working on a new Fatheads special. Meanwhile, Ed struggles with change but eventually accepts Rachel’s transition, leading to a reconciliation that restores their relationship.

The new Fatheads special premieres to huge success, featuring a new baby character that divides opinions but earns billions. Rocko disapproves of the changes, but Ed justifies embracing change as part of life, leading to their reconciliation and acceptance of evolution.

The rocket that launched Rocko's house crashes into the Conglom-O building, destroying it and launching it into space. The money from the successful show rains down on the crowd, saving the town from ruin. This event symbolizes renewal through chaos.

Filburt reunites with his wife and family at the end of the story, celebrating the happiness and stability returning to their lives. The community’s collective joy underscores themes of unity and resilience after tumultuous events.

Rachel and her parents depart in their ice cream truck to start a new life elsewhere, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter. Her journey signifies the acceptance of her identity and newfound independence.