The Chicken Squad
The Chicken Squad | |
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Genre | Comedy[1] Adventure[1] |
Created by | Tom Rogers |
Based on | The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin |
Directed by | Elliot M. Bour Scott Bern |
Voices of | Yvette Nicole Brown Ramone Hamilton Gabriella Graves Maxwell Simkins |
Theme music composer | Mike Himelstein Alex Geringas |
Opening theme | "The Chicken Squad Theme" performed by Renee Sands |
Ending theme | "The Chicken Squad End Theme" |
Composer | Gregory James Jenkins |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 23 (46 segments) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Tom Rogers Richard Marlis Carmen Italia |
Producers | Rachel Ruderman Peter Anderson |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Wild Canary Animation |
Release | |
Original network | Disney Junior |
Original release | May 14, 2021 present | –
External links | |
Website |
The Chicken Squad is an American computer-animated children's television series created by Tom Rogers that premiered on Disney Junior on May 14, 2021,[2][3][1] and is based on the books written by Doreen Cronin. The series features the voices of Yvette Nicole Brown, Ramone Hamilton, Gabriella Graves and Maxwell Simkins. The series theme song is performed by former Kids Incorporated star Renee Sands.[4]
Premise[]
Inspired by Doreen Cronin's popular children’s book series, the show follows Coop, Little Boo and Sweetie – a trio of young chicken siblings – and their mentor Captain Tully, a retired search and rescue dog, who use teamwork and critical thinking skills to solve problems and keep the peace in their backyard. Whether rescuing a stranded puppy from a creek, helping a bird track down its missing food, or solving the mystery of how their mom's prized flowers got trampled, the Chicken Squad is always ready to lend a helping wing. Whenever a character thinks of something, his/her thought bubble can be seen and edited by anyone around.
Characters[]
Main[]
- Captain Tully (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) — A retired search and rescue dog with two different colored eyes (blue on a left and brown on the right), and mentor to the trio.
- Coop (voiced by Ramone Hamilton) — The tech-savvy chicken.
- Sweetie (voiced by Gabriella Graves) — The strong chicken.
- Little Boo (voiced by Maxwell Simkins) — The speedy chicken.
Recurring[]
- Frazz (voiced by Tony Hale) — A nervous squirrel.
- Dr. Dirt (voiced by Jane Lynch) — A forensic scientist snail.
- Dinah (voiced by Melissa Rauch) — The chicks' mother.
- Riley (voiced by Sean Giambrone) — A gruff pack rat.
- Lt. Scruffy (voiced by Malcolm-Jamal Warner) — A retired firehouse dog.
- Wheeze (voiced by Melissa Villaseñor) — A mischievous raccoon who is the younger sister of Snick.
- Snick (voiced by Zack Pearlman) — A mischievous raccoon who is the older brother of Wheeze.
- Maizie (voiced by Alison Fernandez) — A cute but crooked sheep.
Guests[]
- Rebeecca (voiced by Rachel Bloom) — A nervous honeybee.
- Quilla (voiced by Chrissie Fit) — A friendly porcupine.
- Cornelius (voiced by Jet Jurgensmeyer) — The Chicken Squad's cousin who paints pictures at high fidelity that anyone who sees his works could mistake them for reality.
Episodes[]
No. | Title [5][6] | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original air date [5][6] | Prod. code [7][5] | US viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Chicken Squad to the Rescue" "A Speedy Exit" | James Burks Mike Kunkel | Tom Rogers Rachel Ruderman | Bill Breneisen David Chlystek | May 14, 2021 | 101 | 0.28[8] |
2 | "The Natural" "A Dirty Job" | James Burks & Kimberly Jo Mills Monica Tomova | John N. Huss Mia Resella | Becky Cassady Jeff Gordon & Kevin Pawlak | May 14, 2021 | 103 | N/A |
3 | "Gone to the Dogs" "Coop Dreams" | Monica Tomova Arielle Yett | Mia Resella John N. Huss | John West Bill Breneisen | May 21, 2021 | 110 | N/A |
4 | "Roommate Rumble" "The Need for Speed" | Kimberly Jo Mills Monica Tomova | Karissa Valencia John N. Huss | Tamal Hanley Lauren Krieger | May 28, 2021 | 111 | N/A |
5 | "Critter Sitters" "The Problamatic Puppy" | Arielle Yett Kimberly Jo Mills | Karissa Valencia Sindy Boveda Spackman | Becky Cassady Kelly Bishop | June 4, 2021 | 109 | 0.39[9] |
6 | "The Squirrel Next Door" "The Stakeout Mistake" | Kimberly Jo Mills Arielle Yett | Mia Resella Karissa Valencia | Kristen Pileri Tamal Hanley | June 11, 2021 | 105 | 0.40[10] |
7 | "Feather Fever" "The Big Parade" | James Burks Arielle Yett & Kimberly Jo Mills | Karissa Valencia John N. Huss | John West Dave Chylstek | June 18, 2021 | TBA | 0.29[11] |
8 | "Monkey Business" "Tech Trouble" | Kimberly Jo Mills Monica Tomova | Mia Resella | Tamal Hanley Kristen Pileri | July 2, 2021 | TBA | 0.27[12] |
9 | "Tully's Troublesome Trainee" "Sweetie Undercover" | Arielle Yett Kimberly Jo Mills | Mia Resella Karissa Valencia | Rory Smith Becky Cassady & Kristen Pileri | July 16, 2021 | 112 | 0.23[13] |
10 | "A Visit from the Bearded Dragon" "The Bark Files" | Monica Tomova & Pat Pakula Arielle Yett | John N. Huss Mia Resella | Bill Breneisen Katya Bowser & John West | August 6, 2021 | TBA | 0.36[14] |
11 | "Honey Bee Boogie Woogie" "Willow in the Wild" | Kimberly Jo Mills Monica Tomova & Pat Pakula | James Eason Garcia Karissa Valencia | Lauren Krieger Kristen Pileri & Rory Smith | August 13, 2021 | TBA | 0.28[15] |
12 | "The Surprise Party Surprise" "U.F.Oh-No" | Mike Kunkel Kimberly Jo Mills | Mia Resella Karissa Valencia | Tamal Hanley Kristen Pileri | August 20, 2021 | TBA | 0.18[16] |
13 | "The Great Outdoors" "The Hogdog Show" | Arielle Yett Kimberly Jo Mills | John N. Huss Mia Resella | Tamal Hanley Becky Cassady | September 3, 2021 | 115 | 0.20[17] |
14 | "House Guest" "The Wrong Stuff" | Monica Tomova Arielle Yett | Hugh Webber John N. Huss | John West Bill Breneisen | September 10, 2021 | TBA | 0.23[18] |
15 | "The Dr. Dirt Show" "Capture the Flag" | Kimberly Jo Mills Pat Pakula | Karissa Valencia Mia Resella | Lauren Krieger & Rory Smith Kristen Pileri | September 24, 2021 | TBA | 0.23[19] |
16 | "T-Wrecks" "Trick or Eek" | Monica Tomova Arielle Yett | Karissa Valencia James Eason Garcia | Kevin Pawlak, John West & Katya Bowser Bill Breneisen | October 1, 2021 | 107 | N/A |
17 | "Hidden Treasure" "Cold Case" | Arielle Yett Kimberly Jo Mills | John N. Huss Karissa Valencia | Janice Rim Rory Smith | October 15, 2021 | 117 | 0.21[20] |
18 | "Dino Dig" "Runaway Robot" | Pat Pakula Arielle Yett | Lance Whinery John N. Huss | John West Renee Badua & Laur Uy | November 12, 2021 | 118 | 0.17[21] |
19 | "Artistic Differences" "Rush Hour" | Kimberly Jo Mills Pat Pakula | Karissa Valencia Mia Resella | Lauren Krieger Janice Rim & John West | November 19, 2021 | 119 | N/A |
20 | "Merry Chickmas" "Feed the Brrrrds" | Kimberly Jo Mills | John N. Huss | Kelly Bishop Becky Cassady | November 27, 2021 | 120 | 0.24[22] |
21 | "Sheep on the Lamb" "The Chic Chick" | Arielle Yett Kimberly Jo Mills | John N. Huss James Eason Garcia | Rory Smith Janice Rim | December 3, 2021 | 121 | 0.13[23] |
22 | "The Lemonade Letdown" "The Prankster Returns" | Pat Pakula Arielle Yett | Karissa Valencia Mia Resella | Renee Badua John West | December 10, 2021 | 122 | N/A |
23 | "Little Boo's Caper" "Out of Sight" | Elliot M. Bour Greg Rankin | James Eason Garcia John N. Huss | Janice Rim Tammy Manis (song only) John West | January 7, 2022 | 123 | TBD |
24 | "Scout Out" "A Royal Adventure" | TBA | TBA | TBA | January 28, 2022 | 124 | TBD |
References[]
- ^ a b c "Disney Junior's "The Chicken Squad," Inspired by the Popular Children's Book Series, Premieres Friday, May 14, on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW" (Press release). Disney Channel. April 5, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Production Has Begun on Disney Junior's "The Chicken Squad"" (Press release). Disney Channel. October 23, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 23, 2019). "'Chicken Squad' Gets Clucky with Disney Junior Greenlight". Animation Magazine.
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae (April 5, 2021). "THE CHICKEN SQUAD Premieres May 14 on Disney Junior". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The Chicken Squad Episodes". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Chicken Squad Episode Guide". Zap2it.
- ^ "The Chicken Squad Episodes". Walt Disney Television Press.
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