The Chicken Squad

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The Chicken Squad
The Chicken Squad.jpg
Poster featuring characters from the show
GenreComedy[1]
Adventure[1]
Created byTom Rogers
Based onThe Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin
Directed byElliot M. Bour
Scott Bern
Voices ofYvette Nicole Brown
Ramone Hamilton
Gabriella Graves
Maxwell Simkins
Theme music composerMike Himelstein
Alex Geringas
Opening theme"The Chicken Squad Theme" performed by Renee Sands
Ending theme"The Chicken Squad End Theme"
ComposerGregory James Jenkins
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes23 (46 segments)
Production
Executive producersTom Rogers
Richard Marlis
Carmen Italia
ProducersRachel Ruderman
Peter Anderson
Running time22 minutes
Production companyWild Canary Animation
Release
Original networkDisney Junior
Original releaseMay 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) –
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 byWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date [5][6]Prod.
code [7][5]
US viewers
(millions)
1"Chicken Squad to the Rescue"
"A Speedy Exit"
James Burks
Mike Kunkel
Tom Rogers
Rachel Ruderman
Bill Breneisen
David Chlystek
May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14)1010.28[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 (2021-05-14)103N/A
3"Gone to the Dogs"
"Coop Dreams"
Monica Tomova
Arielle Yett
Mia Resella
John N. Huss
John West
Bill Breneisen
May 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)110N/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 (2021-05-28)111N/A
5"Critter Sitters"
"The Problamatic Puppy"
Arielle Yett
Kimberly Jo Mills
Karissa Valencia
Sindy Boveda Spackman
Becky Cassady
Kelly Bishop
June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04)1090.39[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 (2021-06-11)1050.40[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 (2021-06-18)TBA0.29[11]
8"Monkey Business"
"Tech Trouble"
Kimberly Jo Mills
Monica Tomova
Mia ResellaTamal Hanley
Kristen Pileri
July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)TBA0.27[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 (2021-07-16)1120.23[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 (2021-08-06)TBA0.36[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 (2021-08-13)TBA0.28[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 (2021-08-20)TBA0.18[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 (2021-09-03)1150.20[17]
14"House Guest"
"The Wrong Stuff"
Monica Tomova
Arielle Yett
Hugh Webber
John N. Huss
John West
Bill Breneisen
September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)TBA0.23[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 (2021-09-24)TBA0.23[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 (2021-10-01)107N/A
17"Hidden Treasure"
"Cold Case"
Arielle Yett
Kimberly Jo Mills
John N. Huss
Karissa Valencia
Janice Rim
Rory Smith
October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)1170.21[20]
18"Dino Dig"
"Runaway Robot"
Pat Pakula
Arielle Yett
Lance Whinery
John N. Huss
John West
Renee Badua & Laur Uy
November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)1180.17[21]
19"Artistic Differences"
"Rush Hour"
Kimberly Jo Mills
Pat Pakula
Karissa Valencia
Mia Resella
Lauren Krieger
Janice Rim & John West
November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)119N/A
20"Merry Chickmas"
"Feed the Brrrrds"
Kimberly Jo MillsJohn N. HussKelly Bishop
Becky Cassady
November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)1200.24[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 (2021-12-03)1210.13[23]
22"The Lemonade Letdown"
"The Prankster Returns"
Pat Pakula
Arielle Yett
Karissa Valencia
Mia Resella
Renee Badua
John West
December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)122N/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 (2022-01-07)123TBD
24"Scout Out"
"A Royal Adventure"
TBATBATBAJanuary 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)124TBD

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