Superhero Cartoon Network: The Tick

The Show:
The Tick is a half hour cartoon. The Tick is a big loveable bulk of a superhero who is completely invulnerable (except maybe his head) in a town full of incompetent superheroes. He is totally gung ho for justice and niceness and the American way. He is joined by his slightly overweight and out of shape sidekick "Arthur" (a white moth) who gave up being an accountant to follow his life long ambition to be a superhero; although timid he is the brains of the duo. They are sometimes joined by other superheroes but mostly American Maid (the only truly competent superhero in the big city).

Background:
The Tick is an American animated television series adaptation of the New England Comics superhero, The Tick. The series debuted September 10, 1994 on the Fox network's Fox Kids block and was responsible for introducing the satirical comic book character to a mainstream audience. Lasting three successful seasons, the final episode aired on November 27, 1996.
The origin of The Tick differs from the comic book version. Rather than being an asylum escapee,the animated version crashes a superhero convention to win the "protectorship" of The City. With its emphasis on superhero parody, The Tick became a Saturday morning staple during the Fox Kids block. Its title character was voiced by the versatile Townsend Coleman and his sidekick, Arthur, by Micky Dolenz for Season 1. Rob Paulsen would take over the Arthur voice roles during Seasons 2 and 3. The series also features Die Fledermaus as a shallow, self-absorbed Batman parody; Sewer Urchin, a Rain Man-like version of Aquaman; and American Maid, a more noble superheroine featuring aspects of Wonder Woman and Captain America.
A typical episode plot would have The Tick battling a villain until Arthur devises a solution that saves the day. The Tick then declares an absurd moral regarding the previous conflict before the story comes to a close. Although the series was initially aimed primarily at children, it features an absurdist, parody style that appeals to an older audience as well.
By November 1996, after three seasons, The Tick had come to an end. The following year, FOX began talks with Sunbow Entertainment about producing a prime time Tick special, but this never came to fruition. Comedy Central syndicated The Tick during this time and subsequently help make it a cult hit with adults. In May 2000, the pilot episode for a live action series of The Tick was completed. FOX attempted to capitalize on the growing adult fan base by introducing this new incarnation in November 2001, but due to its major time slot, the series couldn't match the success of its animated predecessor.

Characters: Actors:
Townsend Coleman The Tick
Mickey Dolenz - Arthur (Season 1)
Rob Paulsen - Arthur (Season 2 and Season 3)
Cam Clarke - Die Fledermaus
Kay Lenz - American Maid
Jess Harnell - Sewer Urchin

Episodes:
Season 1 (1994-1995)
1. The Tick vs. The Idea Men (Original Air Date 9/10/1994)
2. The Tick vs. Chairface Chippendale (Original Air Date 9/17/1994)
3. The Tick vs. Dinosaur Neil (Original Air Date 9/24/1994)
4. The Tick vs. Mr. Mental (Original Air Date 10/1/1994)
5. The Tick vs. The Breadmaster (Original Air Date 10/8/1994)
6. The Tick vs. El Seed (Original Air Date 10/15/1994)
7. The Tick vs. The Tick (Original Air Date 10/22/1994)
8. The Tick vs. The Uncommon Cold (Original Air Date 10/29/1994)
9. The Tick vs. Brainchild (Original Air Date 11/5/1994)
10. The Tick vs. Pineapple Pocopo (Original Air Date 11/12/1994)
11. The Tick vs. The Mole Men (Original Air Date 11/19/1994)
12. The Tick vs. The Proto Clown (Original Air Date 2/4/1995)
13. The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account (Original Air Date 2/11/1995)

Season 2 (1995-1996)
14. The Little Wooden Boy And The Belly Of Love (Original Air Date 9/9/1995)
15. Alone Together (Original Air Date 9/16/1995)
16. Armless But Not Harmless (Original Air Date 9/23/1995)
17. Coach Fussel's Lament (Original Air Date 9/30/1995)
18. Leonardo Da Vinci And His Fightin' Genius Time Commandoes (Original Air Date 10/7/1995)
19. Bloomsday (Original Air Date 10/21/1995)
20. Evil Sits Down For A Moment (Original Air Date 11/4/1995)
21. HEROES (Original Air Date 11/11/1995)
22. Ants In Pants! (Original Air Date 11/18/1995)
23. The Tick Loves Santa (Original Air Date 11/25/1995)
24. The Tick vs. The Big Nothing (Original Air Date 2/3/1996)
25. The Tick vs. Reno, Nevada (Original Air Date 2/10/1996)
26. Grandpa Wore Tights (Original Air Date 2/17/1996)

Season 3 (1996-1997)
27. That Mustache Feeling (Original Air Date 9/14/1996)
28. The Tick vs. Dot And Neil's Wedding (Original Air Date 9/21/1996)
29. Sidekicks Don't Kiss (Original Air Date 9/28/1996)
30. The Tick vs. Arthur (Original Air Date 10/5/1996)
31. Devil In Diapers (Original Air Date 10/12/1996)
32. The Tick vs. Filth (Original Air Date 10/26/1996)
33. The Tick vs. Europe (Original Air Date 11/2/1996)
34. The Tick vs. Science (Original Air Date 11/9/1996)
35. The Tick vs. Prehistory (Original Air Date 11/16/1996)
36. The Tick vs. Education (Original Air Date 11/30/1996)

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