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| Astroblast! | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Bob Kolar |
| Based on | Astroblast! by Bob Kolar |
| Directed by | Dan Flynn |
| Composer | Eggplant LF[a] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Deborah Forte |
| Producers | David Trexler[b] Emily Brown Jessica Wollman Jef Kaminsky |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sprout |
| Release | July 12, 2014 – February 7, 2015 |
Astroblast! is an American animated children's science fiction television series created by Bob Kolar for Sprout. The series follows Comet, an extroverted dog, Sputnik, an adventurous and loving pig, Halley, a smoothie-delivering rabbit, Radar, a bouncy monkey, and Jet, a mute alligator, who live together with an octopus named Sal in the Astroblast Space Station to the fictional smoothie café known as the Frosty Star. It is based on the book series of the same name by author and illustrator Bob Kolar.
The series was co-produced by Scholastic Entertainment[1] and Soup2Nuts and premiered on July 12, 2014. The series also started airing on NBC Kids, a Saturday morning programming block on NBC, in October 2014.[1] This was the final series produced by Soup2Nuts before the company closed on March 27, 2015.
An early promo for the series featured a variation of the theme music from The A-Team.[2]
Premise
[edit]The series follows the adventures of a group of high-spirited and fun-loving animals, Comet, Halley, Sputnik, Radar, and Jet. They live with their alien octopus friend in the Astroblast Space Station, which also houses a large library and a smoothie café called the Frosty Star.
Cast
[edit]- Comet (voiced by Vinnie Penna) is an easily excitable, easygoing, optimistic and determined red dog. Penna also voices Morg, Bloodoo, and Flash, and provides additional voices.
- Halley (voiced by Gigi Abraham) is a pink rabbit who likes smoothies and makes high-speed deliveries. Abraham also voices Zelda, Sal's GamGam, Glippi, Bippity-Bops and provides additional voices.
- Sputnik (voiced by Veronica Taylor) is a pig who has a tendency to get overly passionate about things. Taylor also voices Carly Cosmos, Bippity-Bops, and Laney, and provides additional voices.
- Radar (voiced by Joe Gaudet) is a lazy and feisty but well-meaning and practical brown monkey who loves to bounce. Gaudet also voices Bob and Cosmo Carson, and provides additional voices.
- Jet is a stoic green alligator who has a quiet disposition. He communicates via gestures and sign language.
- Sal (voiced by John Taylor) is a purple three-eyed octopus-like alien who founded the Frosty Star. He is level-headed and typically gives advice to the other characters on how to solve their problems. Taylor also voices Doobloo and provides additional voices.
The voice director of the series is Susan Blu.
Episodes
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1[3] | 26 | July 12, 2014[citation needed] | August 12, 2014[citation needed] | |
| 2[3] | 26 | October 19, 2014[citation needed] | February 7, 2015[citation needed] | |
Season 1 (2014)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Spic 'n Span" | Jack Ferraiolo | July 21, 2014[citation needed] | 101 |
| 2 | 2 | "Smoothie Operator" | Susan Kim | July 14, 2014[citation needed] | 102 |
| 3 | 3 | "Take Off!" | Susan Kim | July 15, 2014[citation needed] | 103 |
| 4 | 4 | "Oh, Brother..." | Jack Ferraiolo | July 12, 2014[citation needed] | 104 |
| 5 | 5 | "Bend It Like Radar" | Jill Cozza-Turner | July 16, 2014[citation needed] | 105 |
| 6 | 6 | "Lost and Found" | Ed Valentine | July 17, 2014[citation needed] | 106 |
| 7 | 7 | "I'll Save You!" | Frederick Stroppel | July 18, 2014[citation needed] | 107 |
| 8 | 8 | "Growin' Crazy" | Jack Ferraiolo, Susan Kim & Allan Neuwirth | July 14, 2014[citation needed] | 108 |
| 9 | 9 | "Twice the Talent" | Jonathan Greenberg | July 15, 2014[citation needed] | 109 |
| 10 | 10 | "Building the Perfect Present" | Jen Klein | July 12, 2014[citation needed] | 110 |
| 11 | 11 | "Glippi's Visit" | Ed Valentine | July 15, 2014[citation needed] | 111 |
| 12 | 12 | "Don't Touch!" | Adam Rudman | July 17, 2014[citation needed] | 112 |
| 13 | 13 | "Are You My Piffin?" | Melinda LaRose | July 18, 2014[citation needed] | 113 |
| 14 | 14 | "Halley's Wannabe" | Jill Cozza-Turner | July 19, 2014[citation needed] | 114 |
| 15 | 15 | "Sputnik the Spoiler" | Susan Kim | July 20, 2014[citation needed] | 115 |
| 16 | 16 | "Don't Fear the Surfboard" | Frederick Stroppel | July 26, 2014[citation needed] | 116 |
| 17 | 17 | "Billy Starrider" | Kacey Arnold | July 21, 2014[citation needed] | 117 |
| 18 | 18 | "Sore Loser" | Denise Brossman | July 22, 2014[citation needed] | 118 |
| 19 | 19 | "Halley Goes Solo" | Elizabeth Keyishian | July 23, 2014[citation needed] | 119 |
| 20 | 20 | "Z-Max Mania" | Rogelio Martinez | July 12, 2014[citation needed] | 120 |
| 21 | 21 | "What a Mess!" | Jen Klein | July 13, 2014[citation needed] | 121 |
| 22 | 22 | "Beck and Call" | Pamela Hickey & Dennys McCoy | July 13, 2014[citation needed] | 122 |
| 23 | 23 | "Sputnik Takes Charge" | Jonathan Greenberg | July 22, 2014[citation needed] | 123 |
| 24 | 24 | "The Clean Machine" | Susan Kim | July 23, 2014[citation needed] | 124 |
| 25 | 25 | "Comet's Gift" | Ed Valentine | July 24, 2014[citation needed] | 125 |
| 26 | 26 | "A Star Is Born" | Jill Cozza-Turner | August 12, 2014[citation needed] | 126 |
Season 2 (2014–15)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | "A Bird in the Hand" | Susan Kim | June 22, 2015[citation needed] | 127 |
| 28 | 2 | "How Do You Get to Carnegie Nebula?" | Melinda LaRose | TBA | 128 |
| 29 | 3 | "Who Let the Stuffie Out?" | Jonathan Greenberg | TBA | 129 |
| 30 | 4 | "Lights Out" | Kacey Arnold | October 19, 2014 | 130 |
| 31 | 5 | "Shape Up!" | Jack Ferraiolo | TBA | 131 |
| 32 | 6 | "Surfin' Space Safari" | Susan Kim | October 20, 2014 | 132 |
| 33 | 7 | "I Love a Parade...Sometimes" | Rogelio Martinez | November 8, 2015 or May 9, 2015 or earlier[citation needed] | 133 |
| 34 | 8 | "Radar Sleeps Over" | Denise Brossman | October 29, 2014[citation needed] | 134 |
| 35 | 9 | "Stop Booging Me!" | Jill Cozza-Turner | November 15, 2015 or May 16, 2015 or earlier[citation needed] | 135 |
| 36 | 10 | "Just Peachy" | Liz Keyishian | February 9, 2015 or May 16, 2015 or November 15, 2015[citation needed] | 136 |
| 37 | 11 | "Hole in One" | Jack Ferraiolo & Susan Kim | February 10, 2015 | 137 |
| 38 | 12 | "Treasure Hunt" | Jonathan Greenberg | February 11, 2015 | 138 |
| 39 | 13 | "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" | Susan Kim | January 19, 2015 | 139 |
| 40 | 14 | "Be Mine" | Ed Valentine | February 14, 2015 | 140 |
| 41 | 15 | "GamGam Knows Best[4] aka Gam Gam Knows Best[citation needed]" | Kacey Arnold | January 19, 2015[citation needed] or September 9, 2015[4] | 141 |
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When the crew meet Sal's GamGam, they're shocked at how fragile she seems. | |||||
| 42 | 16 | "Three's a Crowd" | Denise Brossman | January 21, 2015 | 142 |
| 43 | 17 | "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Alligator?[5] aka Big Bad Alligator[6]" | Jill Cozza-Turner | January 23, 2015[citation needed] or June 6, 2015[5] or October 1, 2015[6] | 143 |
|
A family of new customers are scared of Jet. | |||||
| 44 | 18 | "Sing Along to the Bouncing Monkey" | Susan Kim | February 2, 2015[citation needed] or June 6, 2015[5] | 144 |
| 45 | 19 | "I Feel Fine!" | Jonathan Greenberg | January 26, 2015[citation needed] | 145 |
| 46 | 20 | "Shoes Blues" | Ed Valentine | February 13, 2015[citation needed] | 146 |
| 47 | 21 | "Radar for a Day" | Susan Kim | January 28, 2015[citation needed] or November 3, 2015[7] | 147 |
|
Halley thinks Radar is taking his time fixing something for her. | |||||
| 48 | 22 | "A Gift From Halley" | Liz Keyishian | January 30, 2015[citation needed] or November 3, 2015[8] | 148 |
|
Halley gives the crew a gift–but they can't figure out what it is. | |||||
| 49 | 23 | "Best Guests" | Susan Kim | February 2, 2015[citation needed] or November 3, 2015[9] | 149 |
|
The crew can't agree on how to show their customers they care. | |||||
| 50 | 24 | "Puzzle Hunt" | Ed Valentine | February 4, 2015 | 150 |
| 51 | 25 | "Bop 'Til You Drop[10]" "Bop Til You Drop[citation needed]" | Jonathan Greenberg | February 6, 2015[citation needed] or June 27, 2015[10] | 151 |
| 52 | 26 | "Kapowsers!" | Susan Kim | February 7, 2015[citation needed] or June 27, 2015[10] | 152 |
International broadcast
[edit]The series was dubbed into different languages and has aired in other countries internationally. Finnish network Yle TV2 began broadcasting the series in November 2016, during the "Pikku Kakkonen" programming block. In Ireland, it aired on TG4, in Spain, it aired on Clan and RTVE Play, in Thailand, it aired on True Spark, in the United Arab Emirates, it aired on DKids, and in Canada, it aired on Knowledge Network.
The series was previously available on Hulu before 2019. In 2021, the FilmRise multimedia platform picked up the show for distribution,[11] and it was available on The Roku Channel,[12] Pluto TV and Tubi TV,[13] but as of March 2025, it has been removed from nearly every streaming website.
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "WorldScreen.com - Archives". worldscreen.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ "Astroblast!--SpaceRecruits". YouTube.
- ^ a b "Astroblast - Episode Guide". Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ^ a b "GamGam Knows Best". SproutOnline.Com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
When the crew meets Sal's GamGam, they're shocked at how fragile she seems. Season 1, Episode 41 09/09/2015
- ^ a b c "Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Alligator; Sing Along to the Bouncing Monkey". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
Original air date: 06-JUN-15
- ^ a b "Big Bad Alligator". SproutOnline.Com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
A family of new customers are scared of Jet. Season 1, Episode 43 10/01/2015
- ^ "Radar for a Day". SproutOnline.Com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
Halley thinks Radar is taking his time fixing something for her. Season 1, Episode 47 11/03/2015
- ^ "A Gift From Halley". SproutOnline.Com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
Halley gives Comet a gift--but he can't figure out what it is. Season 1, Episode 48 11/03/2015
- ^ "Best Guests". SproutOnline.Com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
The crew can't agree on how to show their customers they care. Season 1, Episode 49 11/03/2015
- ^ a b c "Bop 'til You Drop; Kapowser". Retrieved January 8, 2015.
Original air date: 27-JUN-15
- ^ "FilmRise picks up 9 Scholastic titles". Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "Watch Astroblast! (2014) Online for Free". Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ "Watch Astroblast! Streaming Online". tubitv.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
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Astroblast!
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Astroblast! is an American animated children's television series created by Bob Kolar and produced by Scholastic Media in collaboration with Soup2Nuts and 9 Story Media Group.[1][2] The series, based on Kolar's Scholastic book series of the same name, follows a group of anthropomorphic animal friends—Comet (a dog), Halley (a rabbit), Sputnik (a pig), Radar (a monkey), Jet (a robot), and Sal (an octopus)—who work together at the Frosty Star smoothie shop on a bustling space station, where they encounter visitors from across the galaxy and solve everyday problems through teamwork and creativity.[1][2] Premiering on the Sprout network (now Universal Kids) on July 12, 2014, the show consists of two seasons totaling 52 eleven-minute episodes and also aired on the NBC Kids block until 2016.[3][4]
Targeted at preschoolers aged 3 and up, Astroblast! emphasizes educational themes such as building positive friendships, embracing differences, adopting healthy habits like exercise and nutrition, and resolving conflicts non-violently.[2][1] The vibrant, Flash-animated style features colorful space settings and simple, rhyming dialogue inspired by the original books, making it engaging for young viewers while promoting social-emotional learning without heavy reliance on scientific facts despite the cosmic backdrop.[2] Episodes typically revolve around lighthearted adventures, such as preparing smoothies for alien guests or organizing space station events, where the characters learn to support one another and celebrate individuality.[2][1]
The series received positive feedback for its wholesome messages and appealing animation, earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from Common Sense Media for fostering empathy and cooperation in early childhood development.[2] As one of Sprout's original programs, it contributed to the network's lineup of preschool content before the channel's rebranding, and episodes remain available through Scholastic's digital platforms, including YouTube, allowing ongoing access for educational purposes.[5][2]
Overview and Premise
Series Concept
Astroblast! is an animated children's science fiction adventure series created by Bob Kolar, adapted from his Scholastic book series featuring anthropomorphic animal friends embarking on interstellar journeys.[1][6] The show centers on a crew of friends, including Comet (a salamander), Halley (a dog), Sputnik (a pig), Radar (a rabbit), Jet (a robot), and Sal (an octopus), who run the Frosty Star smoothie shop on the Astroblast Space Station and encounter challenges with visitors from across the galaxy, fostering lessons in collaboration and discovery.[4] The series premiered on July 12, 2014, on the Sprout television network (rebranded as Universal Kids in 2017), comprising 52 episodes across two seasons that concluded in February 2015.[4][7] Each episode runs approximately 11 minutes, designed specifically for preschool viewers aged 2 to 5, with an emphasis on themes of teamwork, creative problem-solving, and healthy habits in a space-themed setting.[2] Co-produced by Scholastic Entertainment, Soup2Nuts, and 9 Story Media Group, Astroblast! represented Soup2Nuts' final original series prior to the studio's closure in March 2015.[7] This collaboration brought Kolar's whimsical book illustrations to life through vibrant animation, aiming to spark young children's curiosity about friendship and community in an engaging, accessible format.[6]Setting and Themes
The primary setting of Astroblast! is the Astroblast Space Station, depicted as a vibrant cosmic clubhouse and smoothie café that serves as the central hub for the crew's adventures and interactions with visitors from distant planets.[1][2] The station features the Frosty Star smoothie shop, where the animal protagonists prepare and share nutritious blends, emphasizing the role of the location as a welcoming "hangout" for galactic explorers and fostering a sense of community in space.[1][6] Key themes in the series revolve around friendship, cooperation, and healthy habits, with episodes highlighting how the crew embraces differences, resolves conflicts through teamwork, and promotes nutrition via smoothie-making activities.[2][1] The series incorporates light space-themed elements alongside its focus on social-emotional learning.[2] These elements underscore moral lessons on empathy and responsibility, encouraging young viewers to value positive social interactions and self-care in an adventurous context.[8][1] Episodes are typically structured around everyday challenges at the space station, such as hosting guests or handling unexpected visitors, which blend lighthearted humor, upbeat songs, and resolutions that reinforce collaborative problem-solving.[2] The visual style utilizes bright, colorful 2D animation to create a playful and non-threatening depiction of outer space, making the cosmic environment accessible and engaging for preschool audiences through its lively character designs and dynamic interstellar backdrops.[2][9]Production
Development and Creation
The Astroblast! animated series originated from a series of children's books written and illustrated by Bob Kolar, first published by Scholastic beginning in 2010 with Code Blue. Titles such as Moon Stone Mystery introduced young readers to the adventures of anthropomorphic animal characters exploring space, blending humor, visual puzzles, and simple science concepts in an engaging format aimed at early learners.[10][11][12] Development of the television adaptation began in 2013 when Scholastic Media pitched the concept to Sprout, the 24-hour preschool network, leading to a commission for an original animated series to expand the book's universe for on-screen storytelling. Scholastic, leveraging its expertise in educational content, ensured the series aligned with preschool learning goals, emphasizing themes like teamwork, healthy habits, and embracing differences through intergalactic adventures. The show was created specifically for children aged 2-5, with Bob Kolar's characters and stories serving as the foundation for the episodic structure.[13][6][14] Key creative decisions focused on adapting the books' whimsical style into short, self-contained episodes to match preschoolers' attention spans, while incorporating musical elements to reinforce educational messages and enhance engagement. The production partnered with Soup2Nuts and 9 Story Media Group to bring the animation to life, marking an extension of Kolar's storytelling from print to broadcast media.[15][16][1]Animation and Music
Astroblast! utilizes 2D animation produced by Top Draw Animation for Soup2Nuts and Scholastic Entertainment, employing Adobe Animate software to craft dynamic character actions and expansive, colorful cosmic environments that enhance the interstellar setting.[17][18][19] This technique allows for fluid, exaggerated movements suited to the show's playful tone, with backgrounds featuring starry vistas and planetary motifs to immerse young viewers in space adventures.[20] The series incorporates original music composed by Terry Tompkins and Steve D'Angelo of Eggplant LF, including an upbeat theme song performed by Tompkins with backing vocals from Le Click.[21] Episodes feature integrated songs that reinforce educational themes such as cooperation and curiosity, often tied to plot resolutions like problem-solving in the space station café.[22] Sound design, handled by professionals including Bob Pepek, emphasizes immersive audio elements like whooshes and beeps evoking outer space, complementing the animation's energy and aiding narrative flow during alien encounters and musical segments.[23] Production concluded ahead of the July 2014 premiere on Sprout, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards for preschool programming.[24]Characters and Cast
Main Characters
The main characters of Astroblast! are a diverse ensemble of anthropomorphic animals operating the Astroblast Space Station, each bringing distinct personalities and skills that drive the team's intergalactic adventures and emphasize themes of collaboration.[24] Comet is the energetic dog captain and optimistic leader of the crew, frequently initiating exciting explorations and motivating the team with his boundless enthusiasm.[9] His design features a red spacesuit that underscores his command role, complete with a helmet and badge symbolizing authority.[25] Halley, a detail-oriented rabbit serving as co-pilot, manages navigation and high-speed deliveries with her organized approach, ensuring smooth operations amid the chaos of space travel.[9] She wears a pink outfit tailored for agility, reflecting her role in zipping around the station.[25] Sputnik, the inventive pig mechanic, is passionate about her creations but often clumsy in execution, repairing gadgets and devising solutions that propel the group's problem-solving efforts.[9] Her purple attire and tool belt highlight her hands-on, engineering-focused personality.[26] Radar, a bouncy monkey and resident chef, brings enthusiasm to meal preparation, specializing in nutritious smoothies that teach the crew about healthy eating habits.[9] Dressed in a green spacesuit suited for kitchen duties, he embodies playfulness and care in his contributions.[27] Jet, the laid-back robot DJ, communicates non-verbally through expressive movements and music, offering comic relief with his relaxed, unconventional perspective on challenges.[9] His orange outfit and headphones align with his musical role, adding levity to the team's dynamics.[28] Complementing the core crew is Sal, a level-headed alien octopus who serves as a recurring visitor and station overseer, injecting humor via cultural misunderstandings while guiding the animals toward better cooperation.[9] His tentacled design and authoritative presence facilitate interventions that foster growth in teamwork across episodes.[4] Throughout the series, the characters' arcs highlight personal development through interdependence, as Comet's impulsiveness tempers with Halley's planning, Sputnik's inventions succeed via Radar's support, and Jet's silence prompts collective communication, all under Sal's occasional oversight.[9]Voice Actors
The voice cast of Astroblast! consists of a core group of actors who provided voices for the main characters across the series, delivering energetic and whimsical performances suited to the show's preschool audience.[29][30] Wayne Grayson, credited in some episodes as Vinnie Penna, voices Comet, the enthusiastic red dog leader of the team, bringing his experience from roles in anime dubs like Yu-Gi-Oh! to the character's optimistic and adventurous tone.[29][30] Gigi Abraham portrays Halley, the poised pink rabbit, infusing the role with warm, maternal qualities drawn from her prior work in children's series such as VeggieTales.[29][30][31] Veronica Taylor lends her versatile voice to Sputnik, the quirky purple pig, leveraging her iconic performance as Ash Ketchum in the early seasons of Pokémon to add humorous, accented flair to the character's inventive personality.[29][30][32] Joe Gaudet voices Radar, the clever green monkey, contributing a playful and inquisitive delivery that enhances the team's problem-solving dynamics.[29][30] Matt Baranoski provides the sound effects for Jet, the mute orange robot. John Taylor rounds out the principal cast as Sal, the wise blue octopus, providing a calm, grounded contrast with his steady narration style.[29][30] Recurring and guest characters, such as various aliens and visitors encountered by the Astroblast crew, were voiced by members of the main cast or additional performers, though specific credits for these roles are limited in production records.[29]Episodes
Season 1 (2014)
Season 1 of Astroblast! consists of 26 episodes, originally broadcast on Saturdays from July 12 to December 13, 2014. The season establishes the core routines and operations of the Astroblast space station while depicting the crew's introductory adventures to nearby asteroids, emphasizing themes of teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving in a cosmic setting. Prominent writers for the season included Ed Valentine and Susan Kim, who contributed multiple scripts exploring character dynamics among the main cast, such as Comet's leadership and Sputnik's enthusiasm.[33] The episodes are detailed in the table below, with brief plot summaries highlighting key lessons and station-based escapades.| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Air Date | Brief Plot Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spic 'n Span | Jack Ferraiolo | July 21, 2014 | Comet and the crew learn the importance of teamwork when cleaning up after a group of messy customers at the Frosty Star.[34][33] |
| 2 | Smoothie Operator | Susan Kim | July 14, 2014 | A shortage of bananas challenges Comet to experiment with new smoothie flavors, ultimately embracing change.[34][33] |
| 3 | Take Off! | Susan Kim | July 15, 2014 | When a ship malfunction prevents Comet from competing, his friends recreate the event to boost his spirits.[34][33] |
| 4 | Oh, Brother… | Jack Ferraiolo | July 12, 2014 | Comet's brother Flash visits and disrupts station efficiency, prompting Comet to assert his leadership.[34][33] |
| 5 | Bend it Like Radar | Jill Cozza-Turner | July 16, 2014 | Radar's reluctance to play soccer due to insecurity nearly costs the team, but he overcomes his fears.[34][33] |
| 6 | Lost and Found | Ed Valentine | July 17, 2014 | Comet helps Halley search for her lost key but loses his own, teaching empathy for others' mistakes.[34][33] |
| 7 | I'll Save You! | Frederick Stroppel | July 18, 2014 | Comet imitates his superhero idol annoyingly until a real rescue opportunity arises.[34][33] |
| 8 | Growin' Crazy | Jack Ferraiolo, Susan Kim, Allan Neuwirth | July 14, 2014 | Comet over-fertilizes Sputnik's peach tree, causing chaos that Sputnik resolves.[34][33] |
| 9 | Twice the Talent | Jonathan Greenberg | July 15, 2014 | The crew hosts a talent show where Sputnik and Comet's partnership highlights the challenges of collaboration.[34][33] |
| 10 | Building the Perfect Present | Jen Klein | July 12, 2014 | For Sputnik's birthday, Comet strives for an elaborate gift but realizes simplicity conveys true sentiment.[34][33] |
| 11 | Glippi's Visit | Ed Valentine | July 15, 2014 | Sputnik's pen pal Glippi visits, and Comet's energetic plans clash with her preferences until compromise is reached.[34][33] |
| 12 | Don't Touch! | Adam Rudman | July 17, 2014 | Radar accidentally breaks Comet's prized toy and learns honesty after attempts to hide the damage.[34][33] |
| 13 | Are You My Piffin? | Melinda LaRose | July 18, 2014 | The crew adopts a lost baby piffin, with Radar forming a strong bond and advocating to keep it.[34][33] |
| 14 | Halley's Wannabe | Jill Cozza-Turner | July 19, 2014 | Sputnik mimics Halley after trying her surfboard, but Sal helps her appreciate her unique traits.[34][33] |
| 15 | Sputnik the Spoiler | Susan Kim | July 20, 2014 | Sputnik ruins surprises by spoiling endings, prompting the crew to teach her the joy of anticipation.[34][33] |
| 16 | Don’t Fear the Surfboard | Frederick Stroppel | July 2014 | Halley doubts her abilities after a delivery delay but regains confidence with crew support.[34][33] |
| 17 | Billy Starrider | Kacey Arnold | July 21, 2014 | Radar obsesses over a game character, learning balance from his friends' intervention.[34][33] |
| 18 | Sore Loser | Denise Brossman | July 22, 2014 | Radar struggles with defeat and victory in a game against Comet, embracing sportsmanship.[34][33] |
| 19 | Halley Goes Solo | Elizabeth Keyishian | July 23, 2014 | Halley manages the café alone with a new machine but faces a customer surge test.[34][33] |
| 20 | Z-Max Mania | Rogelio Martinez | July 12, 2014 | An addictive video game strains the crew's interactions until they reconnect.[34][33] |
| 21 | What a Mess! | Jen Klein | July 13, 2014 | Radar's messiness disrupts the station, leading him to value responsibility during a game.[34][33] |
| 22 | Beck and Call | Pamela Hickey & Dennys McCoy | July 13, 2014 | Injured Halley overindulges in attention before admitting recovery for a fun outing.[34][33] |
| 23 | Sputnik Takes Charge | Jonathan Greenberg | July 22, 2014 | Sputnik's café redesign hinders operations, resolved through honest feedback.[34][33] |
| 24 | The Clean Machine | Susan Kim | July 23, 2014 | Sal's robot cleaner malfunctions in his absence, forcing the crew to improvise fixes.[34][33] |
| 25 | Comet's Gift | Ed Valentine | July 24, 2014 | In a gift exchange, Comet hesitates to part with his item but discovers the joy of giving.[34][33] |
| 26 | A Star Is Born | Jill Cozza-Turner | July 2014 | Comet's showboating during a performance teaches him the value of team spotlight sharing.[34][33] |
Season 2 (2014–2015)
The second season of Astroblast! consists of 26 episodes that aired from January 3, 2015, to May 16, 2015. Building on the foundational adventures of Season 1, this season features escalated storytelling with deeper space travel explorations, the introduction of guest characters to challenge and support the crew, and narratives that progress toward themes of enduring friendship and teamwork. Episodes often resolve interpersonal dilemmas through collaborative problem-solving, emphasizing emotional growth among the main characters while maintaining the series' focus on educational concepts like science and healthy habits.[4] The season's episodes were written by a team including Susan Kim and others, with plots centering on everyday space station life intertwined with interstellar challenges. Representative examples from the season are detailed in the table below.| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Air Date | Brief Plot Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Bird in the Hand | Susan Kim | January 3, 2015 | Radar faces a dilemma with a lost pet bird that tests the crew's trust and observational skills.[35] |
| 2 | How Do You Get to Carnegie Nebula? | Susan Kim | January 3, 2015 | The crew attempts to navigate to a distant nebula for a performance, learning about practice and persistence in music and travel.[35] |
| 13 | Something Borrowed, Someone Blue | Susan Kim | January 19, 2015 | Halley borrows an item from a guest character, leading to lessons on responsibility during a space event.[35] |
| 26 | Kapowsers! | Susan Kim | February 7, 2015 | In the season finale, the crew confronts a cosmic threat together, reinforcing bonds of lasting friendship through heroic actions.[35] |