Calvin and Hobbes: The Series/Recap/S1/E14 The Night of the Living Television

"Calvin accidentally brings the TV to life when he tries to get every channel in the world."

Tropes:

 * Create Your Own Villain: Nice going, Calvin.
 * Shock and Awe: Electro takes over the TV, and he manages to gain control of all the electricity in Calvin's neighborhood.
 * Technopath: Electro.
 * Turned Against Their Masters: Electro manipulates all the appliances to do this to Calvin and Hobbes, including Calvin's inventions.