The Hand That Rocks the Mabel

"The Hand That Rocks the Mabel" is the fourth episode in Season 1 of Gravity Falls. It will debut on July 6, 2012.

Overview
Dipper and Mabel discover their seemingly cherubic new neighbor, Lil’ Gideon, happens to be the town’s adored psychic. But when Dipper convinces Mabel to go on a date with Gideon to question his authenticity, she soon learns that his cuteness can fade all too quickly.Mabel does not like him but she doesnt want to break his heart in front of other people.Then Gideon soon is revealed to have the #2 book.

Credits

 * Written by:
 * Zach Paez
 * Alex Hirsch


 * Directed by:
 * John Aoshima


 * Storyboards by:
 * Matt Braly
 * Luke Brookshier
 * Alonso Ramirez Ramos


 * With the Voice Talents of:
 * Kristen Schaal - Mabel Pines
 * Jason Ritter - Dipper Pines
 * Alex Hirsch - Grunkle Stan and Soos
 * Linda Cardellini - Wendy
 * Will Forte - Tyler the Cute Biker
 * Kevin Michael Richardson - Sheriff Blubs
 * Stephen Root - Bud Gleeful
 * Gregg Turkington - Toby Determined
 * Thurop Van Orman - 'Lil Gideon


 * Additional Voices:
 * Eric Bauza
 * Grey DeLisle
 * Alex Hirsch
 * Stephen Root
 * April Winchell

Series continuity

 * Dipper apologizes to Toby Determined for accusing him of being a murderer in the last episode.
 * Mabel is seen wearing the llama sweater that Wax Larry suggested she wear in the previous episode.

Character revelations

 * It is revealed that 'Lil Gideon has the same book Dipper has, but his book is labeled 2. He also had an amulet that gave him powers.

Songs featured

 * 'Lil Ol' Me

Goofs

 * When Dipper and Mabel are playing with Soos, Mabel is wearing a seafoam green-colored headband, but when Dipper hears the phone ring, her headband changes to red, then back to seafoam green.

Trivia

 * On the outside of the Mystery Shack at the 6:07 time frame, the sign says "World Papov" instead of "World Famous."
 * This episode title is based on the 1917 silent film, Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
 * During the end credits of this episode, there was a cryptogram that read "FDUOD, ZKB ZROW BRY FDOO PH?" Once decoded, it reads "CARLA, WHY WONT YOU CALL ME?"