Bunnicula (TV series)

Bunnicula
Genre
Based on Bunnicula, by James Howe and Deborah Howe
Developed by Jessica Borutski
Directed by
Voices of
Theme music composer Paul E. Francis
Composer(s) Paul E. Francis
Drew Neumann
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 40
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Sam Register
  • Jay Bastian
  • For Cartoon Network: Meghan Bradley and Nicole Rivera
Producer(s)
  • Jessica Borutski
  • Maxwell Atoms
  • James Howe (consulting producer)
  • Tony Salama (line producer)
Editor(s) Nick Reczynski
Running time 11 minutes
Production company(s) Warner Bros. Animation
Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network Cartoon Network
Boomerang
Boomerang SVOD
Original release February 6, 2016 (2016-02-06) β€“ present

Bunnicula is an American animated television series from Warner Bros. Animation developed by Jessica Borutski, produced by Borutski and Maxwell Atoms,[1] and distributed by Warner Bros. Television. It premiered on Cartoon Network and Boomerang on February 6, 2016.[2][3] It is loosely based on the children's book series by James Howe and Deborah Howe.[4] The show is a dark comedy about a vampire rabbit named Bunnicula who likes carrot juice instead of blood to strengthen up his super abilities in new paranormal adventures.[5]

New episodes aired same-day on Cartoon Network and Boomerang. On March 28, 2017, Bunnicula returned after a year-long hiatus when five new episodes aired unannounced on Boomerang in a graveyard slot.

Characters

Voice cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(in millions)
1"Mumkey Business"Jessica BorutskiMaxwell Atoms and Jessica BorutskiJessica BorutskiFebruary 6, 2016 (2016-02-06)1.24[7]
When Chester is tired of Bunnicula's ghoulish mischief, he decides to lock him back in the cellar, but this proves to be a mistake when a mummy monkey attacks the apartment.
2"Walking Fish"Jessica BorutskiJessica BorutskiJessica BorutskiFebruary 6, 2016 (2016-02-06)1.24[7]
Bunnicula and Harold plays some tunes on a mysterious harmonica that accidentally brings back all dead fish and they converge on the apartments.
3"Spider Lamb"Maxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsFebruary 13, 2016 (2016-02-13)1.12[8]
After Harold comes home from having surgery when eating a soccer ball, Chester and Bunnicula commit to helping their friend get some rest and read him a bedtime story, but after a monstrous hybrid of a spider and a lamb emerges from the book, Bunnicula and Chester afraid their immobilized friend will be eaten, so they team up to save him.
4"Alligator Tears"Jessica BorutskiMaxwell Atoms and Jessica BorutskiJessica BorutskiFebruary 13, 2016 (2016-02-13)1.12[8]
When a ghostly Southern alligator looking for her missing earring is haunting the sewers spreads a crying curse through the apartment, only Bunnicula can set things right before everyone drowns in their own waterworks.
5"Muddy Harry"Maxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsFebruary 20, 2016 (2016-02-20)1.04[9]
After Mina and her friends try to invoke Bloody Mary in the hall mirror, Harold discovers that they’ve actually conjured a mud monster that he's super excited to introduce to his friends.
6"Garlicked"Jessica BorutskiMaxwell Atoms and Jessica BorutskiMaxwell Atoms,
Jessica Borutski,
and Frank Detrano
February 27, 2016 (2016-02-27)1.06[10]
When Chester feeds Bunnicula garlic as a way to remove his vampire powers, Bunnicula fur falls off and he becomes a cute, dancing skeleton, but after Chester realizes that Mina's heart will break if she realizes Bunnicula is a real vampire, he and Harold must cover up the problem.
7"Whooo Is... the Knight Owl"Jessica BorutskiMaxwell Atoms and Jessica BorutskiJessica BorutskiMarch 5, 2016 (2016-03-05)1.24[11]
When Chester realizes that Bunnicula isn’t enough to protect the Orlock Apartments from supernatural forces, Bunnicula introduces his friends to the Knight Owl β€” a dedicated defender of the downtrodden, but the family's new protector seems to be a little too good at his job.
8"Squeaky Doom"Robert F. HughesMaxwell Atoms and Robert F. HughesRobert F. HughesMarch 12, 2016 (2016-03-12)0.98[12]
Harry the spirit of an evil Viking warrior known as Friendless Sven the Destroyer returns to life in the body of Harold's squeaky dog toy, he now wants revenge against whoever trapped him in the first place, which is Bunnicula.
9"Son of Bunnicula"Matthew WhitlockMaxwell Atoms and Matthew WhitlockIan Wasseluk and
Matthew Whitlock
March 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)N/A

After Chester assumes that an eggplant will cause Bunnicula to lay a monster egg, Bunnicula decides to pull a prank on Chester and dresses up as his own baby.


Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on April 11, 2017.
10"Evil Cat Videos"Maxwell AtomsMaxwell Atoms and Karl HadrikaKarl HadrikaMarch 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)N/A
Chester isn’t acting like himself lately, but the trouble doesn’t really start until Bunnicula realizes that Chester has been watching a possessed video cassette.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on April 11, 2017.
11"Chester's Shop of Horrors"[13]Matt WhitlockJosie Campbell and Karl HadrikaKarl HadrikaMarch 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)N/A
Chester takes a shine to a sinister Venus flytrap because the plant scares Bunnicula, but the plant has plans of its own!
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on April 11, 2017.
12"Curse of the Weredude"[13]Ian WasselukMaxwell Atoms and Ian WasselukIan WasselukMarch 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)N/A
When Chester desires to be human so he can impress Mina, he gets more than he bargained for after Bunnicula introduces him to Patches the Weredude.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on April 11, 2017.
13"Bride of Bunnicula"[13]Ian WasselukDarrick Bachman and Karl HadrikaKarl HadrikaMarch 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)N/A
Mina builds a vegetable monster for her science project, but when a blast of static electricity brings the creature to life, Bunnicula instantly falls for her charms.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on April 11, 2017.
14"Nevermoar"[13]Robert F. HuguesMaxwell Atoms and Erin KavanaghErin KavanaghMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Bunnicula and Chester go into the internet to stop a evil raven from feasting on the anger and hatred of everyone online.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
15"Vampire Rabbit Season"[13]Ian WasselukMaxwell Atoms and Lane RaichertLane RaichertMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Fluffy the Vampire Pointer sets out to vanquish Bunnicula once and for all when she suspects Mina and her pets are under his control.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
16"Hole of the Unworthy"[13]Robert F. HughesKarl Hadrika and Robert F. HughesJames Fujii and
Karl Hadrika
May 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
A disfigured guinea pig visits Bunnicula and has plans to banish Chester to the Hole of the Unworthy.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
17"Adopt a Vampire"[13]Robert F. HughesDarrick Bachman and Edward RiveraEdward RiveraMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Fed up with Bunnicula's shenangians, Chester decides to put him up for adoption, but when Harold ends up being taken away by a kooky old lady, the two must put their differences aside and save him.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
18"Haunted Dog House"[13]Robert F. HughesMaxwell Atoms and Robert F. HuguesJames FujiiMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Mina leaves the pets out overnight in the spooky old dog house, not realizing that the doghouse is haunted by the ghost of a playful puppy.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
19"Lucky Vampire's Foot"[14]Matt WhitlockBen Joseph and Matt SullivanMatt SullivanMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Chester steals Bunnicula's foot to improve his luck; Bunnicula's luck gets worse and worse.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
20"Ghost Chef"[14]Matthew WhitlockDarrick Bachman and Erin KavanaghErin KavanaghMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Bunnicula summons the ghost of Mina's cooking idol to aid her.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
21"Catula"[14]Matt WhitlockBen Joseph and Matt WhitlockMatt WhitlockMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
After Bunnicula accidentally bites Chester, the cat is convinced he's also becoming a creature of the night.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
22"Dreamcatcher"[14]Maxwell AtomsMaxwell Atoms and Erin KavanaghErin KavanaghMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Mina is plagued by nightmares, so Bunnicula pulls Chester and Harold in her dreams to help solve the problem.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
23"Ghost Pepper"[14]Maxwell AtomsJoseph Adams and Darrick BachmanJoseph AdamsMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Bunnicula consumes a spicy ghost pepper, then starts burning up everything in sight; Harold and Chester try to cool things off.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
24"Dating for Dummies"[15]Ian WasselukKarl Hadrika, Erin Kavanagh,
and Ian Wasseluk
Karl Hadrika and
Erin Kavanagh
May 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Bunnicula realizes Mina's dad has been played for a dummy when he goes on a date with a ventriloquist.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
25"Sunday Bunnday"[14]Matt WhitlockLane Raichert and Matt WhitlockLane RaichertMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Bunnicula finds himself far from the Orlock Apartments at sunrise, and desperately attempts to return home before the sun's rays turn him to ash.
Note: This episode was released on Boomerang Streaming Service on June 15, 2017.
26"Scaraoke"[14]Maxwell AtomsDarrick Bachman and Lane RaichertLane RaichertMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
After Mina performs some horrendous karaoke, Bunnicula intervenes to stop the ghost of an old blues singer from ruining Mina's life.
27"Bearshee"[14]Maxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsTBATBD
A screaming spectral bear named Shavon arrives at the apartments and Bunnicula discovers she is scared of non-supernatural creatures.
28"Beware Apartment 13!"[14]Ian WasselukKarl Hadrika and Ian WasselukKarl HadrikaTBATBD
Things begin to mysteriously disappear around the Orlock Apartments; the gang follows clues to the mysterious Mr. Molesbee in Apartment 13.
29"Puzzle Madness"[14]Maxwell AtomsMatt Sullivan and Matt WhitlockMatt SullivanTBATBD
Trapped in Bunnicula's evil puzzle box, Chester and Harold must solve three puzzles before they can escape.
30"Return of the Curse of the
Weredude"[14]
Ian WasselukKarl Hadrika and Ian WasselukKarl HadrikaTBATBD
Patches the Weredude enlists Chester to help him woo his girlfriend, but Chester falls for the same girl.
31"Collar Me Crazy"[14]Eric KnutsonJoseph Adams and H. Caldwell TannerJoseph AdamsTBATBD
The pets are thrilled when a silver collar turns Bunnicula into a kindhearted, totally normal rabbit.
32"Calendar Boys"[14]Erik KnutsonDarrick Bachman and Brandon KruseBrandon KruseTBATBD
Chester and Harold try to stop a pet calendar photo shoot that threatens to expose Bunnicula's vampire secret.
33"Brussel Boy"[14]Matt WhitlockH. Caldwell Tanner and Matt WhitlockMatt WhitlockTBATBD
Mina's new friend, Russell, has a dark secret; can Bunnicula help the poor lad or will he simply eat him?
34"Vampire Tick"[14]Matt WhitlockJessica Borutski and Matt WhitlockLane RaichertTBATBD
When a vampire tick attaches itself to Harold's butt, Bunnicula has to remove it before bad stuff goes down.
35"Chestroldcula"[14]Matt WhitlockBen Joseph and Matt WhitlockEdward RiveraTBATBD
After a magical artifact combines Chester, Harold and Bunnicula into one uberpet, they must find a way to unmesh themselves.
36"Never Been Scared"[14]Erik KnutsonErin Kavanagh and Ian WasselukErin KavanaghTBATBD
When Mina wants to see a real ghost, her pets hire one to give her a little bit of a scare.
37"Family Portrait"[14]Ian WasselukKarl Hadrika, Erin Kavanagh,
and Ian Wasseluk
Karl Hadrika and
Erin Kavanagh
TBATBD
After an evil portrait swallows up Mina and her dad, the pets must find a way to break the spell.
38"My Imaginary Friend"[14]Ian WasselukJoseph Adams and Ian WasselukJoseph AdamsTBATBD
Mina's imaginary friend returns to her life; Bunnicula is set on a collision course with a supernatural creature he's never had to face before.
39"The Juicy Problem"[14]Maxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsMaxwell AtomsTBATBD
Chester feeds Bunnicula mixed vegetable juices to get him to clean the house.
40"Uninvited"[16]Ian WasselukMaxwell Atoms and Erin KavanaghErin KavanaghTBATBD
When Tiny Troll sets its sights on eating Mina and Becky for dinner, Bunnicula must save the day.

Broadcast

In Canada, the series started airing on Teletoon on April 2, 2016.[17] The series premiered on Boomerang May 2, 2016, in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[18] The series premiered on Boomerang July 18, 2016, in Australia and New Zealand.[19]

Home media

"Night of the Vegetable", a 2-disc DVD set featuring the first 20 episodes of first season, was released on June 27, 2017. [20]

References

  1. ↑ "People seem to think you're making a Bunnicula...". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "YouTube". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  3. ↑ http://www.toonzone.net/2016/01/534242/
  4. ↑ "Boomerang Reboots With Original Bugs, Scooby, and Bunnicula". 30 June 2015. Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Turner inks original WB content deal for Boomerang". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Serrao, Nivea (February 5, 2016). "5 Things to Know About Creepy-Cute Bunnicula From Cartoon Network". TV Insider. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  7. 1 2 "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.6.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  8. 1 2 "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.13.2016 | Showbuzz Daily". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
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  10. ↑ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.27.2016 | Showbuzz Daily". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  11. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 8, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Update: 3.5.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  12. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 15, 2016). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Update: 3.12.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Bunnicula: Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 "teletoon.com". 31 October 2016. Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  15. ↑ http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/bunnicula-uninvited/EP023595160059
  16. ↑ "TV Listings Grid, TV Guide and TV Schedule, Where to Watch TV Shows - Screener". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "BUNNICULA | teletoon.com". Retrieved on 14 April 2017.
  18. ↑ "Boomerang UK And Cartoonito UK May 2016 Highlights". RegularCapital.com. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  19. ↑ "Cartoon Network Australia And Boomerang Australia July 2016 Highlights". RegularCapital: Cartoon Network International News. Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific/Eckfactor (Press Release). Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  20. ↑ http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Bunnicula-Season-1-Part-1/23220
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