History TearJerker / CodenameKidsNextDoor

** Let's not forget the earlier scene: Throughout the episode, Numbuh Four showed frustration over trying to help Leona from the Delightful Children since they don't know her at all. Numbuh Five, sick of Numbuh Four's attitude, tells him in a ''rare'' sense of fury and anger, that the last time she didn't help a kid from the Delightful Children, they did [[NoodleIncident something to him]] [[ThisIsUnforgivable that she could never forgive]], which [[MyGreatestFailure lead to her stepping down as Sector V's leader]]. When Numbuh Four asks what was so bad, Numbuh One quietly says, [[WhamLine "They made me bald."]]

'''Numbuh 1:''' You know I can't pass this up, Abby. You're only a kid once right? (''takes off his sunglasses'') So this means you're in charge of Sector V again.\\
'''Numbuh 5:''' (''backing away nervously'') No no no, uh uh uh uh uh.\\

'''Numbuh 1:''' Abby, we both know [[OnlySaneMan you're the only one on this team with any real common sense]]. While I'm screaming that we're being invaded by tiny kid-eating leeches falling from the sky, you're the one telling me it's only snowing. You were a way better leader then I ever was. (''places the sunglasses in her hands'') So ''lead'' Sector V.\\

'''Numbuh 1:''' Abby, we both know [[OnlySaneMan you're the only one on this team with any real common sense]]. While I'm screaming that we're being invaded by tiny kid-eating leeches falling from the sky, you're the one telling me it's only snowing. You're a way better leader then I ever was. So ''lead'' Sector V. (''places the sunglasses in her hands'')\\
'''Numbuh 5:''' (''tearing up'') But… it won't ''be'' Sector V... without ''you''.\\
'''Numbuh 1:''' (''also in tears'') It was before, and it will be after.

'''Numbuh 5:''' Oh please, they would've found you eventually. I mean, these guys did... (''gives him a serious look'') Look… are you sure you wanna do this? You don't ''have'' to go!\\

'''Numbuh 1:''' (''walking towards her'') I'm not giving you a choice this time. Who else is gonna take care of the guys?\\
'''Numbuh 5:''' But...\\

** Let's not forget the earlier scene: Throughout the episode, Numbah Four showed frustration over trying to help Leona from the Delightful Children since they don't know her at all. Numbah Five, sick of Four's attitude, tells him in a ''rare'' sense of fury and anger, that the last time she didn't help a kid from the Delightful Children, they did [[NoodleIncident something to him]] [[ThisIsUnforgivable that she could never forgive]], which [[MyGreatestFailure lead to her stepping down as Sector V's leader]]. When Four asks what was so bad, Numbah 1 quietly says [[WhamLine "They made me bald"]].

** Let's not forget the earlier scene: Throughout the episode, Numbah Four showed frustration over trying to help Leona from the Delightful Children since they don't know her at all. Numbah Five, sick of Four's attitude, tells him in a ''rare'' sense of fury and anger, that the last time she didn't help a kid from the Delightful Children, they did [[NoodleIncident something to him that she could never forgive]], which [[MyGreatestFailure lead to her stepping down as Sector V's leader]]. When Four asks what was so bad, Numbah 1 quietly says [[WhamLine "They made me bald"]].

** At the end, the watcher hears this from Abby, “Nigel Uno... ''what have you done''?”. It is clear that she is heartbroken. And we haven't even seen the reactions of Wally, Kuki, or Hoagie yet.

* "Operation: M.A.T.A.D.O.R.": Numbuh Four is having fun in his time as a "bully fighter", playing matador to caffeinated adults who act like bulls. The heavy stuff comes when at the championship, his next adult to fight is his father (whose face is shown for the first time). Also, when he learns the dark side to the fights: adults are lured, captured and thrown into pens and [[ForceFeeding force-fed enough caffeine to make them confused, angry and crazy enough to charge at anything, even their own kids]]. Numbuh Four's Dad got roped into the whole mess because he believed he was going to a seminar... on ''being a better dad''. OUCH.

** In a meta example, the ultimate reveal that despite global fan response and even some positive prospects among CN executives, G:KND failed to be greenlit for production. Although the successful revival of ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack'' means that hope is not lost.

** [[http://smnius.deviantart.com/art/The-Last-Operation-361976252 This fanmade image]] I'm not gonna cry.. I'm not gonna cry....

* Lizzie's breakup with Nigel is unexpectedly serious. She recognizes that Nigel's duty to the Kids Next Door will never give her the boyfriend she wants and decides that breaking it off would be for the best. Might not drive someone to tears but it is a well-handled moment of drama that can inspire some empathy from the viewer. Worse, knowing what we Know later about Lizzie the whole thing might be a Cruel charade.

* Lizzie's breakup with Nigel is unexpectedly serious. She recognizes that Nigel's duty to the Kids Next Door will never give her the boyfriend she wants and decides that breaking it off would be for the best. Might not drive someone to tears but it is a well-handled moment of drama that can inspire some empathy from the viewer.

** Let's not forget the earlier scene: Throughout the episode, Numbah Four showed frustration over trying to help Leona from the Delightful Children since they don't know her at all. Numbah Five, sick of Four's attitude, tells him in a ''rare'' sense of fury and anger, that the last time she didn't help a kid from the Delightful Children, they did [[NoodleIncident something to him that he would "never forget"]], which [[MyGreatestFailure lead to her stepping down as Sector V's leader]]. When Four asks what was so bad, Numbah 1 quietly says [[WhamLine "They made me bald"]].

*** Every time Mr. Uno is saddened whenever Numbuh One angrily snaps and rejects a chance to spend time becomes HarsherInHindsight when one realizes Nigel's father is Numbuh Zero. You see in his days, Numbuh Zero and his brother didn't have such a happy childhood and lived under the (literally) tyrannical rule of Grandfather. In other words, Nigel doesn't know ''how good he has it'', growing up with a kindly, supportive father like Monty.

--> '''Numbuh Zero:''' "Hello, son. If you are watching this, then we've won. Congratulations. I bet you're wondering why the Recommissioning Module broke. Well, I broke it. I had a hunch you'd want to get Numbuh Zero back. Well...look, I'd love to stay and have lots more adventures with the super cool Numbuh One and his team, but... I'm just not a kid anymore. I'm an adult. And I need to complete the most important mission of my life -- being a good father to my son. So, you're the keeper of the Book now, Nigel. That's right. Keep a stiff upper lip and make sure everyone gets to write their own crackerjack story.

--> Mr. Uno: I say, old bean! What are you up to? Making some more 2x4 technobob thingies?
--> Numbuh One: ''(hugs him, who hugs him back)'' No, Dad. I was just playing with an old friend.

--> '''Numbuh Zero:''' "I'd love to stay and have lots more adventures with the super cool Numbuh One and his team, but... I'm just not a kid anymore. I'm an adult. And I need to complete the most important mission of my life -- being a good father to my son.

* The recent teaser is full of this and NightmareFuel: Numbuh 1 is about to unleash ''something'' on Earth, which he says is infested with adults while Chad pleads with him not to, protesting that their families and friends are down there.

--> Numbuh 5: W-What happened to us, Cree?
--> Cree Lincoln: I-I-I... I-I don't know. I got older... Things change...
--> Numbuh 5: You know, when you were in the Kids Next Door, I wanted to be just like you. You were the best, and I was ''so proud'' to be your sister.

** When, [[spoiler:after getting to know the real Sector Z, they reverted back into their Delightful form.]]

** Or later on, [[spoiler:when we see Numbuh Zero once again as Numbuh One's BumblingDad, with no memories of being a KND operative.]]

*** [[spoiler: Every time Mr. Uno is saddened whenever Numbuh One angrily snaps and rejects a chance to spend time becomes HarsherInHindsight when one realizes Nigel's father is Numbuh Zero. You see in his days, Numbuh Zero and his brother didn't have such a happy childhood and lived under the (literally) tyrannical rule of Grandfather. In other words, Nigel doesn't know ''how good he has it'', growing up with a kindly, supportive father like Monty.]]
** [[spoiler:Father's failed, rather deflated attempt at confronting Grandfather, if for no other reason than the fact that it's eerily reminiscent of RealLife abuse victims attempting to confront their abusers]].

--> '''Numbuh Zero''': "I'd love to stay and have lots more adventures with the super cool Numbuh One and his team, but... I'm just not a kid anymore. I'm an adult. And I need to complete the most important mission of my life -- being a good father to my son.
** Zero and [[spoiler:his wife]] do get recommissioned one last time, in the series finale... [[spoiler: to say goodbye to his son, as Numbuh One leaves for the Galactic Kids Next Door.]]
* In earlier episodes, the whole process of [[LaserGuidedAmnesia decommissioning]] is glossed over. Then in the opening of "Operation: M.A.U.R.I.C.E.", we're introduced to an operative, Numbuh Nine, who's a good friend of Sector V. It's his thirteenth birthday and he's willingly going to be decommissioned. The combination of his speech, his screams while getting his memories wiped and walking out as a sullen teenager with no memories is pretty damn depressing [[spoiler:even if it was all an act]]. And the Crowning Music of Sadness makes things even ''more'' emotional.

* "Operation: M.A.T.A.D.O.R.": Numbuh Four is having fun in his time as a "bully fighter", playing matador to caffeinated adults who act like bulls. The heavy stuff comes when at the championship, his next adult to fight is [[spoiler:his father (whose face is shown for the first time)]]. Also, when he learns the dark side to the fights: [[spoiler: adults are lured, captured and thrown into pens and [[ForceFeeding force-fed enough caffeine to make them confused, angry and crazy enough to charge at anything, even their own kids]]. Numbuh Four's Dad got roped into the whole mess because he believed he was going to a seminar... on ''being a better dad''. OUCH.]]

** Right before that, we have Numbuh 4 freaking out and [[CryCute crying]] upon seeing his baby brother Joey injured. [[spoiler: Joey actually faked it using ketchup]], but it can still strike a chord for some.

** For the entire episode, the two are at each other's throats. While Chad's reason for his belligerence isn't exactly clear until the finale, Nigel's reason is obvious: he wants to understand why one of his closest friends, a boy who had been mentor and ally to him, betrayed him and the KND -- a question Chad ''refuses'' to answer until his life is literally hanging in the balance. What doesn't help is that it seems Chad didn't care about all the people he hurt with his actions. [[spoiler:Even learning the truth changes nothing, in the end. While Chad wasn't a traitor, all of his geniune negative qualities have eroded whatever was left of Nigel's ideal image of him (especially since said qualities were the reason he (Chad) tried to ''kill'' him), and their relationship truly is unsalvageable]].

* The recent teaser is full of this and NightmareFuel: [[spoiler:Numbuh 1 is about to unleash ''something'' on Earth, which he says is infested with adults while Chad pleads with him not to, protesting that their families and friends are down there.]]
** [[spoiler: Nigel is willing to put everyone he loves, including Sector V, in massive danger if it means getting rid of the virus that is adults.]] The fact that [[spoiler: Chad]] of all people is [[spoiler: pleading with Nigel not to do it]] says so much. [[spoiler: We have watched one of our childhood heroes fall. Think about how Nigel's parents will feel if they ever get recommissioned. Think about how heartbroken the rest of Sector V is going to feel.]]
** [[spoiler: After the arguments between the various aliens is silenced by whomever is in charge, they say it is his decision to make, one that is not to be made lightly. After a moment of hesitation, he makes a salute while stoically shedding a single tear and proceeding to activate the device.]]
** [[spoiler: The only thing that makes Nigel pause and hesitate in the GKND teaser is Chad telling him that Abby would ''never'' let him do what he is doing. Nigel looks like he is [[HopeSpot going to change his mind for a split second,]] before the aliens in the GKND [[IgnoredEpiphany come in and ruin everything.]] The fact that he didn't even pause when Chad first mentioned Sector V's names says that he is already resigned to what is going to happen to them if he makes this choice.]]
** At the end, the watcher hears this from [[spoiler: Abby, “Nigel Uno... ''what have you done''?”]]. It is clear that she is [[spoiler: heartbroken]]. And we haven't even seen the reactions of [[spoiler: Wally, Kuki, or Hoagie yet]].
** [[spoiler: In a meta example, the ultimate reveal that despite global fan response and even some positive prospects among CN executives, G:KND failed to be greenlit for production. Although the successful revival of ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack'' means that hope is not lost.]]
* Surprisingly, "Operation: A.F.L.O.A.T." manages to become a tad upsetting as it takes a turn towards [[spoiler:''Film/{{Jaws}}''-level]] territory as Sector V winds up being [[spoiler:picked off one by one (except Number 4, who drowned in the asparagus sea)]], with it being played as seriously as possible [[spoiler:given that the Jaws equivalent is a great white asparagus monster]]. And this is despite [[spoiler:Stickybeard saving the day]] in the end.

* "Operation: M.A.T.A.D.O.R.": Numbuh Four is having fun in his time as a "bully fighter", playing matador to caffeinated adults who act like bulls. The heavy stuff comes when at the championship, his next adult to fight is [[spoiler:his father (whose face is shown for the first time)]]. Also, when he learns the dark side to the fights: [[spoiler: adults are lured, captured and thrown into pens and [[ForceFeeding force-fed enough caffeine to make them charge at anything, even their own kids]]. Numbuh Four's Dad got roped into the whole mess because he believed he was going to a seminar... on ''being a better dad''. OUCH.]]

** Or later on, [[spoiler:when we see Numbuh Zero once again as Numbuh One's BumblingDad, with no memories of being a KND operative. "Just playing with an old friend, Dad."]]

** Zero does get recommissioned one last time, in the series finale... [[spoiler: to say goodbye to his son, as Numbuh One leaves for the Galactic Kids Next Door.]]

** For the entire episode, the two are at each other's throats. While Chad's reason for his belligerence isn't exactly clear until the finale, Nigel's reason is obvious: he wants to understand why one of his closest friends, a boy who had been mentor and ally to him, betrayed him and the KND -- a question Chad ''refuses'' to answer until his life is literally hanging in the balance. What doesn't help is that it seems Chad didn't care about all the people he hurt with his actions. [[spoiler:Even learning the truth changes nothing, in the end. While Chad wasn't a traitor, all his geniune negative qualities have eroded whatever was left of Nigel's ideal image of him (especially since said qualities were the reason he (Chad) tried to ''kill'' him), and their relationship truly is unsalvageable]].

** For the entire episode, the two are at each other's throats. While Chad's reason for his belligerence isn't exactly clear until the finale, Nigel's reason is obvious: he wants to understand why one of his closest friends, a boy who had been mentor and ally to him, betrayed him and the KND -- a question Chad ''refuses'' to answer until his life is literally hanging in the balance. What doesn't help is that it seems Chad didn't care about all the people he hurt with his actions. [[spoiler:Even learning the truth changes nothing, in the end. While Chad wasn't a traitor, all his negative qualities have eroded whatever was left of Nigel's ideal image of him, and their relationship truly is unsalvageable]].

** Also that near the end it seemed Leona was going to pass away from old age

* "Operation: M.A.T.A.D.O.R.": Numbuh Four is having fun in his time as a "bully fighter", playing matador to caffeinated adults who act like bulls. The heavy stuff comes when at the championship, his next adult to fight is [[spoiler:his father (whose face is shown for the first time)]]. Also, when he learns the dark side to the fights: [[spoiler: adults are lured, captured and thrown into pens and force-fed enough caffeine to make them charge at anything, even their own kids. Numbuh Four's Dad got roped into the whole mess because he believed he was going to a seminar... on ''being a better dad''. OUCH.]]