Bubble Guppies

Bubble Guppies

title card
Genre Preschool
Created by Johnny Belt and Robert Scull
Opening theme "Bubble Guppies!"
Ending theme From all episodes
Country of origin United States
Canada (season 2)
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 40 (List of episodes)
Production
Running time 22–23 minutes
Production company(s) Wildbrain (Season 1)
Nelvana (Season 2)
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Distributor MTV Networks
Broadcast
Original channel The Play Date (2011-)
Nick Jr. (2011-)
Picture format HDTV 1080i (2011-present)
Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1 (2011–present) (NTSC)
Original run January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24) – present
External links
Website

Bubble Guppies is an American preschool children's television series produced for Nickelodeon and created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull.[1] The series revolves around the underwater adventures of a group of mermaid-like preschoolers.[2] The program premiered on Monday, January 24, 2011 as part Nickelodeon's block, The Play Date and also on iTunes.

The series also airs on Nick Jr in the UK, but revoiced with a British cast.

From January 2012 onwards, The series will also air on VSB-TV in the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda still voiced with an american cast

Contents

Plot

All the episodes generally follow the same format:

The episode starts with a sketch of Molly saying "Hi, it's me, Molly, and it's time for-" only to be stopped by Gil performing an act related to the episode's subject; such as using a jackhammer in Build Me A Building!, or sleeping in a tent in The Legend of Pinkfoot!.[3] One of the two then states "It's time for Bubble Guppies!", and the theme song plays. After the theme song, the Little Fish say the episode's name. Something occurs when a character or two who goes to school (example: Avi breaks his tail in Call a Clambulance! when Oona was going to school) the character or characters plays a major role in that plot. After that, the school day begins and the Bubble Guppies say "Good morning, Mr. Grouper!". Later, the remaining Guppie tells Mr. Grouper about what happened earlier. He states "Let's think about it," and the characters discuss the topic. The pop song focusing on the episode's main topic then begins.

One of the Guppies will go to a shop that mostly focuses on the topic (example: a doctor's office in Call a Clambulance!). The owner of the shop (played by another one of the Guppies) will asks questions about what he or she needs. Later, Mr. Grouper comes into the shop and says it's time for lunch, and the "Lunchtime" song plays. At lunch, three of the characters make a food joke about the subject of the episode (example: Molly gets pizza and a banana, Oona gets a sandwich and a cookie, and Deema gets a sandwich and an ice cream "sun"-dae in The Moon Rocks!). After lunch, another Gil and Molly sketch is shown.

The Guppies do something fun which can determine another important character and leads Mr. Grouper talking more about the topic, which leads into a dancing song; though the order of the songs varies from episode to episode. Mr. Grouper then says it's time to go outside, the "Outside" song plays, and the Guppies act out a story about the topic, interfered with Adobe Flash-animated graphics. After this, Gil and Molly do another sketch.

The Guppies go on a field trip that focuses on the topic where it sometimes focuses on a problem shown in the beginning and involves the important characters and might determine another one, and the show concludes with the last Gil and Molly sketch and a reprise of the theme song.

Location

The Guppies live in the fictional underwater city of Bubbletucky, which could possibly be a pun of Kentucky.

Production

Bubble Guppies had been in development since 2005. It was originally supposed to premiere in 2006. However, it was never finished due to work on other Wild Brain projects such as Yo Gabba Gabba!.

Finally, in summer 2007, the episode "Fishketball!" was finished, but it had a lot of differences from the version that was aired; one of them being Mr. Grouper was taller and he was voiced by Nick Babalan. In the fall, Nickelodeon said they would air the show for their 2007-2008 season.[4] But by January 2008, only two other episodes were finished; "Build Me A Building", and "The Grumpfish Special".

Wild Brain decided to give up hope of finishing the show. But when the studio's San Francisco facility was renamed Special Agent Productions, they decided to change the whole show.

Work on the show began in Spring 2010 at Wild Brain's new Los Angeles falicity, and by December, 20 episodes were finished. Nickelodeon decided to pick it up again, and it was a success.

List of characters

Episodes

Season Episodes Season premiere Season finale
1 20 January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24) October 24, 2011 (2011-10-24)
2 20 November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04T02)  January 2012 (January 2012-TBA)

Season 1 (2011)

Series # Season # Episode title Directed by Written by Original air date Production code
1 1 "Call a Clambulance!" January 24, 2011 (2011-01-24) 106

Oona's friend Avi broke a bone in his tail and has gone to see a doctor. And Oona gets worried about him.

Note: This episode is dedicated to Charlie O'Donnell.

Songs: "A Bunch of Bones", "Do The Check up"

Shop: Dr. Deema's Office

Lunch Joke: A hambulance on rye

Story: "Jungle Doctors" Characters: Gil and Deema

Field Trip: The hospital

Important Character: Oona 
2 2 "The Crayon Prix!" January 25, 2011 (2011-01-25) 116

The Bubble guppies compete in the Crayon Prix to win a big box of crayons. But when Gil, the purple racer goes too fast and crashes, it's up to Molly, the blue racer, and Deema, the red racer to make purple, go through the purple hoop, and win the race!

Songs: "A Color Just Right", "What Colors Mean"

Shop: Gil's Helmet Store

Lunch: Nonny: A Sandwich and a Box of Apple Juice Goby: A Quesadilla and a Box of Grape Juice Deema: A Pita Wrap and a Box of Crayonberry Juice

Storybook: "The Color Monster" Characters: Deema and Nonny

Field Trip: The Crayon Prix

Important Characters: Molly, Deema, and Gil 
3 3 "Bubble Puppy!" January 26, 2011 (2011-01-26) 108

Gil wants to adopt a puppy after seeing one he really likes at the adoption center, but the Bubble Guppies have to learn how to take care of a pet before he can bring it home.

Note: This episode took place before the pilot, as Bubble Puppy appears in the first 2 episodes.

Songs: "I Want A Pet Today", "The Pet Rap"

Lunch: Oona: Baby Carrots Molly: Milk Goby: A Hot Dog

Shop: Deema's Pet Supply Store

Storybook: "The Emperor and the Dragon Puppy" Characters: Goby, Deema, Mr. Grouper, and Nonny

Field Trip: The adoption center

Important Characters: Gil and Bubble Puppy 
4 4 "Build Me a Building!" January 27, 2011 (2011-01-27) 103

Goby meets a group of construction workers and soon he and the other guppies agree to make a doghouse for Bubble Puppy.

Note: The dance song comes first instead of the pop song.

Songs: "Build Me A Building", "Construct with Me"

Lunch Joke: A hammer and cheese sandwich which Goby had

Shop: Deema's Tool Shop

Storybook: "The Princess and the Graham Cracker Fortress" Characters: Deema, Molly, Oona, Gil

Field Trip: Outside

Important Characters: Goby and Bubble Puppy 
5 5 "Ducks in a Row!" January 31, 2011 (2011-01-31) 117

Nonny meets a marching band with a duck problem. A duck is in the way and they can't play their instruments. But with a little whistle, and a little help from Mr. Grouper and the Bubble Guppies, Nonny learns how to lead the marching band.

Songs: "The Band Plays On", "Everybody March"

Shop: Deema's Marching Mart

Lunch: Goby: A Turkey Sandwich Molly: A Cheese Sandwich Nonny: A Tuba Fish Sandwich

Storybook: "The Cowhands and the Marching Bandit" Characters: Molly and Goby

Field Trip: The marching band performance

Important Character: Nonny 
6 6 "The Grumpfish Special!" February 1, 2011 (2011-02-01) & June 15, 2011 (Canada) 104

Deema and Oona decide to open a pizza parlor, but when Mr. Grumpfish, a fish who doesn't like anything comes into their restaurant, can Deema and Oona cheer him up?

Songs: "The Restaurant", "Pizza Pie Dance", "Grumpy Fish"

Shop: Deema and Nonny's Fast Fruit Restaurant

Lunch: Nonny: Lasagna Extravaganza Oona: Vegetable Delight Goby: Three Chicken Surprise

Storybook: "Super Waiter and Busboy vs. Rotten Tomato" Characters: Gil, Nonny, Deema, and Molly

Field Trip: Picture Pizza Parlor Restaurant

Important Characters: Deema and Oona 
7 7 "The Moon Rocks!" February 2, 2011 (2011-02-02) & June 16, 2011 (Canada) 118

While collecting rocks, Goby meets two astronomers who are looking at the Moon, he then hopes he can get a Moon rock. The guppies then go to the planetarium where Goby is in for a big surprise from Mr. Grouper.

Note: The sea stars say "It's time for Bubble Guppies!" instead of Gil or Molly.

Songs: "Sun, Beautiful Sun (also has a reprise)", "Orbit Around"

Shop: Molly's Moon Pizzeria

Lunch Joke: Molly: Pizza and A Banana Oona: A Sandwich and a Cookie Deema: A Sandwich and an Ice Cream "sun" dae

Storybook: "Space Alien Chase" Characters: Deema and Oona

Field Trip: The planetarium

Important Characters: Goby and Mr. Grouper 
8 8 "Who's Gonna Play the Big Bad Wolf?" February 3, 2011 (2011-02-03) & June 20, 2011 (Canada) 112

The Bubble Guppies learn about plays. They see the play, The Three Little Pigs. But when one of the actors can't perform because he has a cold, it's up to Deema to put on the costume and take the stage.

Note Gil sings the pop song instead of Molly.

Songs: "Our Great Play", "If you Want To Be An Actor"

Shop: Oona's Little Actor Store

Lunch Joke: Three little figs which is made by Deema

Storybook: "Cavemen Actors" Characters: Gil and Goby

Field Trip: The play Deema saw at the beginning

Important Character: Deema 
9 9 "We Totally Rock!" February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28) 105

Gil and Goby meet a rock band and soon the guppies decide to put on a concert. But when Gil's symbol goes missing, can the guppies put on ther show? Note Gil sings the pop song instead of Molly. This is the first episode to feature 3 songs instead of 2.

Songs: "I Need To Rock!", "Gonna Rock It", "We Totally Rock!"

Shop: Deema's Music Store

Lunch: Oona: A Cream Cheese and Jelly Sandwich Deema: Chicken Tenders and a Fruit Roll Goby: Microphonie and Cheese

Storybook: "The 3 Wee Lasses and the Rock Mess Lobster" Characters: Molly, Oona, and Deema

Field Trip: The Guppies' concert

Important Characters: Gil, Goby, and Bubble Puppy 
10 10 "Fishketball!" March 1, 2011 (2011-03-01) 102

Gil meets a pair of fish playing volleybubble, but when Gil learns Nonny doesn't know how to catch a ball and the guppies prepare for a game of fishketball, Gil tries to teach him. But can Nonny win the game?

Note: At lunchtime, Oona'a tail is red in color, because she's wearing red mermaid baseball pants.

Songs: "Choose the Right Ball", "The Basketball Dance"

Shop: Deema's Big Bouncy Ball Bazzar

Lunch Joke: Spaghetti and Baseballs which is made by Nonny

Storybook: "The Pirates and the Ball hog" Characters: Oona and Deema

Field Trip: The first game of fishketball

Important Characters: Gil and Nonny 
11 11 "The Legend of Pinkfoot" March 2, 2011 (2011-03-02) 107

Deema meets a group of campers who spent the entire night outdoors. The Bubble Guppies then decide to head into the woods to camp out and make s'mores. But are Deema and the guppies prepared for Goby's scary story about the Legendary Pinkfoot?

Note: This episode is a parody of Bigfoot based on size and name. Also, Gil sings the dance song instead of Deema or Goby in this episode.

Songs: "Camping Out, Camping Outside", "What Have You Got In Your Backpack?"

Shop: Goby's Outdoors Store

Lunch Joke: A sleeping bag of chips which is made by Nonny

Storybook: "Camping in Space: The Moon Bear" Characters: Molly, Oona, and Gil

Field Trip: The woods

Important Characters: Deema and Goby 
12 12 "Gup, Gup and Away!" March 3, 2011 (2011-03-03) 119

Gil and Deema meet a pilot who is preparing to fly. The guppies then head to the airport where the pilot invites the guppies for a ride.

Songs: "We're Going On a Plane", "Hear That Engine Roar"

Shop: Shrimpy Airlines which is owned by Goby

Lunch Joke: A plane bagel made by Nonny

Storybook: "Flight to Treasure Island (The Airline Pirate)" Characters: Oona and Nonny

Field Trip: An airport

Important Characters: Gil and Deema 
13 13 "The Spring Chicken is Coming!" April 15, 2011 (2011-04-15) 113

The Spring Chicken is coming to announce the arrival of spring. Oona gets a plant from the ceremony, but it won't bloom into a flower.

Note: Gil and Baby Blue Bird are saying "It's Time for Bubble Guppies!».

Songs: "It's A Beautiful Day", "The Spring Chicken Dance"

Shop: Mother Nature Deema's Art Gallery

Lunch: Gil: An Egg Roll Oona: A Vegetable Roll Goby: A Spring Roll

Storybook: "Happy Bugs" Characters: Oona, Deema, and Goby

Field Trip: The Spring Chicken Ceremony

Important Character: Oona 
14 14 "Boy Meets Squirrel" April 22, 2011 (2011-04-22) 120

A friendly squirrel gives Nonny an acorn. And someday that acorn will grow into a big oak tree. But before that happens, the Bubble Guppies learn about animals that live in trees, fruit that grows on trees, and how they can help trees by recycling. President of the Squirrels stops by to thank the Guppies for helping the trees.

Note: This is the Earth Day special.

Songs: "Hey, Mr. Tree", "Let's Get Recycling!"

Shop: Outside Animal Shop

Lunch Joke: Macaroni and trees

Storybook: "The Tree People and the Fruit Fly" Characters: Oona, Goby, and Gil

Field Trip: The park

Important Character: Nonny 
15 15 "Have A Cow!" May 6, 2011 (2011-05-06) 111

Molly meets a farmer named Farmer Joe and his cow, Butterscotch who is going to have a baby. But will Butterscotch be ready to present her calf? And what is her name?

Note: This is the Mother's Day special. Also, Mr. Grouper sings the pop song instead of Molly or Gil.

Songs: "The Farmer's Song", "Milk the Cow"

Shop: Deema the Animal Caller

Lunch Joke: Cheese and tractors which is made by Nonny

Storybook: "The Farmer, the Farmhand, and the Robot Rabbit" Characters: Goby and Gil

Field Trip: The farm

Important Character: Molly 
16 16 "Super Shrimptennial Celebration!" September 19, 2011 (2011-09-19) 110

Goby meets a group of tourists who are going to Big Bubble City for the Super Shrimptennial Celebration.The guppies then decide to go to the city but must first learn about everything there is to see and do there.

Note: Deema sings the pop song instead of Molly or Gil. Also, Molly sings the dance song instead of Deema or Goby in this episode.

Songs: "Big Bubble City", "Get Around"

Shop: Big Bubble Bakery which is owned by Nonny

Lunch Joke: Goby: A Hot Dog Deema: A Pretzel Oona: Horn on the Cob

Storybook: "The Temple of The Golden Pretzel" Characters: Gil and Oona

Field Trip: Big Bubble City for the Super Shrimptennial Celebration

Important Character: Goby 
17 17 "Happy Clam Day!" September 20, 2011 (2011-09-20) 101

Molly and Gil meet Clam when he was trying to mail himself to his cousin, Sam. The guppies then decide to invite Sam to the school, but will Guest star: Tom Kenny as Sam

Songs: "Mail, Mail, I Got A Letter", "Stick Your Hand In"

Shop: Nonny's Post Office

Lunch Joke: A stamp-wich which is made by Nonny

Storybook: "Zip the Best Mail-Carrier in the Galaxy" Characters: Gil and Goby

Field Trip: Clam's party (at the school)

Important Characters: Molly and Gil 
18 18 "Can You Dig It?" September 21, 2011 (2011-09-21) 109

Nonny finds a bone which he first believes to be a dinosaur bone but is actually Bubble Puppy's squeaky bone. The kids then head to a dinosaur dig, but when they don't have any luck, will Nonny's allergy save the day?

Note: Gil sings the pop song instead of Molly.

Songs: "La-la-la Long Time Ago", "Can You Roar It"

Shop: Deema's Dinosaur Drive-Thru

Lunch Joke: A bananasaurus which is made by Nonny

Storybook: "Tricera-cops" Characters: Oona and Gil

Field Trip: A real dinosaur dig

Important Characters: Nonny and Bubble Puppy 
19 19 "Bubble Bites!" September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) 114

When Ms. Pinkytoe, a friendly crab gives Gil a few Bubble Bites to feed to Bubble Puppy, Bubble Puppy wants more so the guppies head to the supermarket to buy some. But when there is one box of Bubble Bites left and both Gil and Ms. Pinkytoe want it, they must compete in a Bubble Bites biathlon. Will Gil get more Bubble Bites to feed Bubble Puppy? Or will Ms. Pinkytoe get them for her dog, Bud?

Songs: "Super, Super, Supermarket", "The Shopping Dance"

Shop: Deema's Produce Party

Lunch: Goby: A Can of Baked Beans Gil: A Can of Green Beans Nonny: A Can of Jumping Beans

Storybook: " The Giant Squid's Turkey Sandwich" Characters: Deema and Goby

Field Trip: The supermarket

Important Characters: Gil and Bubble Puppy 
20 20 "Haunted House Party" October 24, 2011 (2011-10-24) 115

Gil, Goby, and Bubble Puppy come across a haunted house. The guppies then decide to head to the haunted house to throw a Halloween Party. But who's the ghost that Gil keeps seeing?

Note: Songs: "Spooky", "The Halloween Dance"

Shop: Deema's Pet Potion Shore

Lunch Joke: A sand-witch which is made by Nonny

Storybook: "The Spooky Shadow" Characters: Molly and Deema

Field Trip: The haunted house party

Important Characters: Gil, Goby and Bubble Puppy 

Season 2 (2011-2012)

Series # Season # Episode title Directed by Written by Original air date Production code
21 2 "X Marks The Spot" November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04) 201

The Bubble Guppies are going on a pirate adventure. Molly and Gil meet a friendly pirate with a problem - he can't find his pirate treasure.

Note: This is the first episode produced with clay animation, even though Flash animation is still used.

Songs: "Dig Deep Down"

Shop: Deema's Pirate Shop

Lunch: Goby: A Tomato and Cheese Sandwich Oona: A Turkey and Cheese Sandwich Nonny: Maparoni and Cheese

Storybook: "The Pirate Road Trip" Characters: Molly and Oona

Field Trip: Parrot Rock

Important Characters: Molly and Gil 
22 2 "Happy Holidays Mr Grumpfish" December 9, 2011 (2011-12-09) 202

Mr. Grouper tells the story about how Mr. Grumpfish came to like the holidays. Soon after Gil, Molly, and Bubble Puppy try to deliver a letter to Mr. Grumpfish, Molly asks his opinion on the decorations, and tells him to be at the party tonight, Mr. Grumpfish finally admits he doesn't like the holidays. However, when Molly sees a picture of him smiling while holding a gingerbread house in Mayor Grouper's office, she and the other guppies plan to turn his house into one. But when Mr. Grumpfish refuses to come out, can the guppies get him into the holiday spirit? Notes: This is a Christmas special. There is also a running pun where everytime Mr. Grumpfish slammed his door, snow is dumped on Gil's head, also there is no Molly and Gil sketches in this episode.

Songs: "Tonight Is A Holiday"

Shop: Deema's Bakery

Lunch: Oona: Matzah Ball Soup Gil: Spaghetti and Meatballs Nonny: Spaghetti and Snowballs

Storybook: "The Marshmallow Patrols and the Abominable Snowman" Characters: Molly, Oona, and Goby

Field Trip: The big holiday party

Important Characters: Molly, Gil, Bubble Puppy, and Mr. Grouper 
23 3 "Knights" TBA 203

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Songs: TBA

Shop: TBA

Lunch: TBA

Storybook: TBA

Field Trip: TBA

Important Characters: TBA 
24 4 "TBA" TBA 204

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Songs: TBA

Shop: TBA

Lunch: TBA

Storybook: TBA

Field Trip: TBA

Important Characters: TBA 

References

  1. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (January 23, 2011). "Splish Splash: Fantastical Fish Tales". New York Times. http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/arts/television/24guppies.html. 
  2. ^ Bryson, Carey. "Bubble Guppies - TV Show Review for Parents". About.com:Kids, Movies & TV. About.com. http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/BubbleGuppies/fr/Review-For-Parents.htm. Retrieved 2011-10-03. 
  3. ^ [1] Bubble Guppies Episodes & Video Clips | Bubble Guppies | Nick Jr.
  4. ^ http://superyo.nuxit.net/nickdisk/viewtopic.php?p=13911

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