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| Numb Chucks | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by |
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| Developed by | Jono Howard |
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| Voices of |
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| Theme music composer | Graeme Cornies |
| Opening theme | "Numb Chucks!" |
| Ending theme | "Numb Chucks!" (instrumental) |
| Composer | Matt Davis |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (104 segments) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Tristan Homer |
| Running time | 22 minutes (11 minutes per segment) |
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| Original release | |
| Network | YTV |
| Release | January 7, 2014 – December 1, 2016 |
Numb Chucks is a Canadian animated television series that was created by Phil LaFrance and Jamie LeClaire and premiered on YTV in Canada on January 7, 2014.[1][2] The series focuses on Dilweed and Fungus, a pair of woodchucks with big hearts, who are obsessed with using their bungling kung-fu skills to protect the lives of the citizens in their town of Ding-a-Ling Springs. The series aired its final episode on December 1, 2016. 52 episodes were produced over two seasons.[3]
Plot
[edit]Before one night changed their lives, woodchuck brothers Dilweed and Fungus never saw themselves as heroes. But during a late-night-TV infomercial, they ordered a Woodchuck Morris kung-fu video. Now, they have made it their mission to become just as awesome as their kung-fu mentor. Misguided but with good intentions, the brothers become obsessed with using their newfound skills to protect the citizens in their town of Ding-a-Ling Springs. Dilweed and Fungus take on a never-ending quest to fight off danger with Morris' guidance.
Characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Dilweed Chuck (voiced by Terry McGurrin) is a yellow woodchuck and the co-protagonist of the series. He likes to get along with the Ding-a-Ling Springs civilians and learn about kung fu fighting. "Age of Ignorance" reveals that Dilweed is the older twin by 15 seconds. He has a yellow belt.
- Fungus Chuck (voiced by Lou Attia in season 1 and Cory Doran in season 2) is a brown woodchuck and the co-protagonist. He's just as silly as Dilweed, but even more sillier. He has a white belt and no visible ears.
Supporting
[edit]- Quills (voiced by Bryn McAuley) is a blue porcupine who owns a bowling alley called Pinheads. She is good friends with Dilweed and Fungus unlike Hooves and Buford.
- Buford G. Butternut (voiced by Andrew Jackson) is a blue sheep with white wool and wears white sports socks. As the main antagonist, he despises the Numb Chucks due to their dim-witted immaturity and calls them "chuckleheads".
- Grandma Butternut (voiced by Julie Lemieux) is a yellow sheep and Buford's grandmother.
- Sir Rupert Van Der Hooves (voiced by Robert Tinkler) is a neurotic yellow moose who also lives next door to Dilweed and Fungus.
- Woodchuck Morris (voiced by Joris Jarsky) is a golden woodchuck who is the master of Dilweed and Fungus.
Minor
[edit]- Dawn Dingledash is a pink cougar who works as the reporter in Ding-a-Ling Springs.
- Scientist Bob is a brown scientist rabbit.
- Agnes "Granny" Sweetcorn is an old chicken and Grandma Butternut's enemy.
- Mr. Mayor is a blue wolf and the mayor of Ding-a-Ling Springs.
- Dr. Noodle is a kangaroo doctor who appears in the second season.
- Little Timmy is a young rodent kid who has a British accent and is very misfortunate.
Other voices
[edit]- Emilie-Claire Barlow
- David Berni as Reckless Randall, Additional Voices
- Seán Cullen
- Catherine Disher
- Laurie Elliott
- Dwayne Hill
- Howard Jerome
- Linda Kash
- Hadley Kay
- Ron Pardo
- Robert Tinkler
- Adrian Truss
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 26 | January 7, 2014 | December 9, 2014 | |
| 2 | 26 | March 17, 2015 | December 9, 2016 | |
Season 1 (2014)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original release date [4][5] | Prod. code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Chuck Be a Lady" / "Couch Potato" | Jono Howard | January 7, 2014 | 101 |
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Dilweed and Fungus sneak into a school reunion attended by their friend Hooves to find their hero, Woodchuck Morris. The Chucks start a potato charity to impress some kids. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Granny's Gone Wild" / "Mummies 'n Dummies" | Jono Howard | January 14, 2014 | 102 |
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The Chucks take Grandma Butternut grocery shopping, but soon she starts stealing from the shop. The Chucks decorate Pin Heads for a party, but they also must fight a mummy who wandered in there. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Jar of Power" / "The Legend of Snacky Chan" | Brandon Lane Miles Smith | January 21, 2014 | 103 |
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The Chucks buy a fake Woodchuck Morris fart in a jar from Buford, and the Chucks' new item makes them popular. The Chucks go on a rescue mission to save a vending machine from getting destroyed. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Up with the Chucks" / "Attack of Hammer Fist Man" | Mike Kubat Robin J. Stein | January 28, 2014 | 104 |
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Buford reluctantly aids Quills in throwing a surprise party for the Chucks. The Chucks believe that a villain known as the Hammer Fist Man is going to attack Hooves. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Adventures in Bufordsitting" / "Enter the Sheep" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll Mike Dratch | February 4, 2014 | 105 |
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Buford is forced to be babysat by the Chucks while Granny's away. Buford acquires a black kung fu belt, which makes him invincible. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "A Toast to Love" / "Dr. Sinister" | Miles Smith | February 11, 2014 | 106 |
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Fungus falls in love with a toaster, which makes Dilweed jealous. A new neighbor arrives, who has a secret evil identity that only the Chucks know about. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Driving Mr. Buford" / "Who Put the Ding in Ding-a-Ling?" | Jeremy Winkles Mike Kubat | February 18, 2014 | 107 |
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The Chucks help Buford get to the video game store after the latter breaks his leg. Buford disguises himself as the town's new mascot to do cruel things to the Chucks when no one is watching. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "D.E.R.P." / "Intelligence Not Included" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll | February 25, 2014 | 108 |
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Hooves buys a home security robot to keep the Chucks away from him. The Chucks' talking Woodchuck Morris doll gets reprogramed by Buford. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Smell the Knowledge" / "Les Fancy Chucks" | Brandon Lane Mike Frolick | March 4, 2014 | 110 |
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Dilweed thinks he's lost his kung fu abilities after Buford washes his headband. The Chucks try to get Hooves into a fancy club, but the club finds the obnoxious acts of the Chucks fancy. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Breaking Badge" / "Wind Beneath My Wig" | Robin J. Stein Steve Western | March 11, 2014 | 111 |
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Fungus finds a "number one" badge in his cereal box, and anything it touches becomes praised by the Chucks. The Chucks teach Granny kung fu, which leads to her going on a rampage through Ding-a-Ling Springs. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "The Butt-Kick List" / "Hunk-o-Chuck" | Mike Drach Emil Sher | March 18, 2014 | 113 |
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Fungus makes a list of things to do before a tree grows out of him at sundown. Fungus' new hair stands in the way of both his kung fu dreams and his brother. | |||||
| 12 | 12 | "Swimming Fools" / "Fly Shui" | Emil Sher Mike Kubat | March 25, 2014 | 112 |
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The Chucks invite themselves over to Hooves' new backyard pool. Fungus takes a liking to flies and uses his own house as a sanctuary for them. | |||||
| 13 | 13 | "Chocolate Dipped Chucks" / "Beach Blanket Bozos" | Terry Saltsman Andrew Healey | April 1, 2014 | 114 |
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A new chocolate business is stealing customers from Pin Heads. Buford wants Quills to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on him, but he keeps getting distracted by the Chucks. | |||||
| 14 | 14 | "Chucky See, Chucky Do" / "Heartsy Fartsy" | Evan Thaler Hickey Allen Markuze | April 8, 2014 | 115 |
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The Chucks blindfold themselves for an entire day. Granny's valentine is stolen, so the Chucks try to get it back. | |||||
| 15 | 15 | "Old's Well That Ends Well" / "Quills Unleashed" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll Amy Cole | April 15, 2014 | 116 |
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Fungus is checked into a retirement home after a long bath makes his skin wrinkly. Quills unintentionally masters the Way of the Chuck. | |||||
| 16 | 16 | "Evacuation Situation" / "Just Chucklax" | Steve Western Hollis Ludlow-Carroll | April 22, 2014 | 117 |
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The Chucks try to rid a bug infestation in their town after accidentally eating the bug repellent. Granny opens a new hotel, and the Chucks decide to pay a visit. | |||||
| 17 | 17 | "Sock and Awe" / "Recipe for Destruction" | Brandon Lane Hollis Ludlow-Carroll | May 13, 2014 | 118 |
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Buford trains the duo for a match against two wrestlers they insulted. Granny Sweetcorn, a rival of Granny, steals a pie for a baking contest from her, and the Chucks must retrieve it. | |||||
| 18 | 18 | "Cast Blast" / "Sleeping Hoovesy" | Terry McGurrin Emir Sher | May 27, 2014 | 119 |
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The Chucks learn Woodchuck Morris is being hospitalized. The Chucks bring a sleeping Hooves to a family reunion. | |||||
| 19 | 19 | "New Improved Chucks" / "Moosetaken Identity" | Aron Dunn Hollis Ludlow-Carroll | June 10, 2014 | 120 |
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Pin Heads needs a promotion, and the Chucks try to think up of a campaign. The Chucks confuse Hooves with a similar looking robber. | |||||
| 20 | 20 | "Hug-o-War" / "Fan Boy" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll Miles Smith | June 24, 2014 | 121 |
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Buford agrees to be Fungus' replacement in a pageant. Fungus befriends a kid, who attempts to kidnap him. | |||||
| 21 | 21 | "Chucks Ahoy" / "Camp Chipper Chuck" | Andrew Healey | August 5, 2014 | 122 |
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The Chucks and Buford find a treasure map and search for buried treasure. Dilweed and Fungus try to make Buford happy by taking him to camp. | |||||
| 22 | 22 | "Huh Brother, Where Art You?" / "Moment of Tooth" | Andrew Healey Miles Smith | August 26, 2014 | 123 |
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When Dilweed goes missing, Fungus clings on to Hooves. Dilweed is turned into a mindless minion by Dr. Sinister. | |||||
| 23 | 23 | "Kung Fear" / "Tour Evildoer" | Hollis Ludlow-Carrol | September 9, 2014 | 124 |
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Buford finds out that the Chucks are afraid of dryer lint. The Chucks take over a tour bus, believing that someone there is a villain. | |||||
| 24 | 24 | "Big Foot Fungus" / "Far Encounters of the Dumb Kind" | Andrew Harrison Brandon Lane | September 23, 2014 | 125 |
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Fungus and a baby Bigfoot swap positions. Aliens invade the town, and complications ensue when Fungus gets abducted. | |||||
| 25 | 25 | "Mop of Majesty" / "Bubble Bubble Witchy Trouble" | Miles Smith | October 28, 2014 | 126 |
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The Chucks clean the town with the Mop of Majesty. Everyone grows tired of the Chucks' pranks on Halloween. | |||||
| 26 | 26 | "Deck the Hooves" / "A Buford Carol" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll Steve Dylan | December 9, 2014 | 109 |
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When Hooves is mistaken for the real Santa Claus, the Chucks turn his life into a North Pole nightmare. After Buford doesn't go to the Chucks' holiday party again, he finds himself in his own "Christmas Carol". | |||||
Season 2 (2015–16)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original release date [6] | Prod. code |
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| 27 | 1 | "Age of Ignorance" / "Orange Is the New Black Belt" | Andrew Harrison Ben Joseph | March 17, 2015 | 201 |
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Fungus thinks he's older than Dilweed by fifteen seconds. Buford is granted a wish to ban kung fu in Ding-a-Ling Springs. | |||||
| 28 | 2 | "The Ballad of Flappy Joe" / "Chucky Charms" | Josh Gal Shawn Kalb | March 24, 2015 | 202 |
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Quills attempts to take the Chucks to Pin Heads to show them a new addition to the alley. The Chucks believe that Dilweed has a lucky foot. | |||||
| 29 | 3 | "As the Worm Turns" / "Beaver Fever" | Mark Steinberg Shawn Kalb | April 7, 2015 | 203 |
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Fungus completely changes in personality when a tapeworm takes refuge in him. After getting his tail flattened, Fungus ends up looking like a beaver. | |||||
| 30 | 4 | "The Birds and the Trees" / "Good Quill Hunting" | Andrew Harrison Emer Connon | April 21, 2015 | 204 |
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An army of birds invade Ding-a-Ling Springs after their trees are chopped down. After getting the hiccups scared from her, Quills loses her quills. | |||||
| 31 | 5 | "From Dusk 'Til Dawn" / "Quills and Present Danger" | Ben Joseph Josh Saltzman | May 12, 2015 | 205 |
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Dawn Dingledash is fired from news reporting and moves in with the Chucks. Quills is annoyed by the Chucks constantly trying to save her. | |||||
| 32 | 6 | "Germs of Endearment" / "Artificial Dumbness" | Evan Thaler Hickey Mark Steinberg | May 26, 2015 | 206 |
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Dilweed and Fungus accidentally create a snot monster that infects the town. Dilweed and Fungus obtain a robot version of Woodchuck Morris. | |||||
| 33 | 7 | "Woodchuck Boris" / "Sheepover Party" | Josh Gal Andrew Harrison | July 14, 2015 | 207 |
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The Chucks mistake a guy dressed as Woodchuck Morris for the real one. The Chucks have a sleepover party with the mayor's son, while Buford tries to break in. | |||||
| 34 | 8 | "Hooves Line Is It Anyways?" / "End of the Vine" | Ben Joseph Andrew Harrison | July 28, 2015 | 208 |
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The Chucks and Hooves discover suspicious behaviour from a game show host. The Chucks attempt to cook up a meal for Woodchuck Morris. | |||||
| 35 | 9 | "Up Chuck" / "You Snooze You Bruise" | Josh Gal Evan Thaler Hickey | August 11, 2015 | 209 |
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The Chucks search for a bunch of Hooves' missing belongings after misplacing them. The Chucks train kids to protect themselves while babysitting them. | |||||
| 36 | 10 | "Tough Love" / "The Iceman Dumb-Eth" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll Andrew Harrison | August 25, 2015 | 210 |
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The Chucks attempt to get Hooves and Granny together. The duo unfreeze a caveman, who then kidnaps Quills. | |||||
| 37 | 11 | "A Flock of Steven Seagulls" / "The Chuck Stops Here" | Josh Gal Mark Steinberg | October 6, 2015 | 211 |
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Buford joins forces with a mysterious hero to scam the Chucks. After injuring the crossing guard, the Chucks vow to take his place. | |||||
| 38 | 12 | "Back to the Kung Future" / "Witless to the Prosecution" | Shawn Kalb Evan Thaler Hickey | October 20, 2015 | 212 |
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The Chucks are convinced by Buford that they woke up in the future. Dilweed and Fungus act as Buford's lawyers. | |||||
| 39 | 13 | "Numbsicles" / "Are You Smarter Than a Woodchuck?" | Ben Joseph Andrew Harrison | November 3, 2015 | 213 |
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Dilweed and Fungus mistake Buford's insult as a great nickname. Fungus wears an old pair of glasses, which causes him to act more intelligent. | |||||
| 40 | 14 | "The Place Beyond the Porcupines" / "What About Winky?" | Andrew Harrison Ben Joseph | November 17, 2015 | 214 |
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A group of bears arrive and start asking absurd questions, bringing up clues on Quills' identity. The Chucks become TV stars after attending a taping of their favorite show. | |||||
| 41 | 15 | "When a Stranger Calls... and Calls... and Calls..." / "Dazed and Contused" | Laurie Elliot Evan Thaler Hickey | January 16, 2016 | 215 |
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Dilweed and Fungus think Woodchuck Morris is trying to give them directions. Buford gets amnesia, which causes him to see the Chucks as friends. | |||||
| 42 | 16 | "Bling-a-Ling Springs" / "Night Hooves" | Evan Thaler Hickey Andrew Harrison | January 30, 2016 | 216 |
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Dilweed and Fungus become rich by accident. The Chucks discover Hooves is a member of a bizarre moose club. | |||||
| 43 | 17 | "Dilligan's Island" / "Enter the Kraken" | Ben Joseph Andrew Harrison | April 2, 2016 | 217 |
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Everyone in Ding-a-Ling Springs gets stranded on a deserted island. Continuing from "Dilligan's Island", the Chucks befriend a weird creature while escaping the island. | |||||
| 44 | 18 | "Six More Weeks of Dumbness" / "The Verminator" | Hollis Ludlow-Carroll Josh Gal | April 9, 2016 | 218 |
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Groundhog Day goes horribly wrong when Ding-a-Ling Springs is sentenced to six more weeks of winter. Dilweed is mistaken for a robot and gains electrical powers. | |||||
| 45 | 19 | "Children of the Sweetcorn" / "Chuck It Forward" | Ben Joseph Josh Gal | April 16, 2016 | 220 |
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The Chucks believe that Woodchuck Morris likes Granny Sweetcorn. The Chucks try to entertain a bunch of motorists on the road. | |||||
| 46 | 20 | "Tongue Fu" / "Gum Fu Hustle" | Josh Gal Andrew Harrison | April 23, 2016 | 221 |
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Fungus decides to start using his tongue after breaking every bone in his body. The Chucks have a misadventure with some gum. | |||||
| 47 | 21 | "Chucks on a Plane" / "The Choptor Is In" | Andrew Harrison Ben Joseph | April 30, 2016 | 222 |
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The Chucks help Quills overcome her fear of flying. Dilweed replaces Dr. Noodle because of his healing abilities. | |||||
| 48 | 22 | "Skid Varks" / "Zen Fu" | Andrew Harrison Ben Joseph | May 7, 2016 | 223 |
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The Chucks find aardvark rip-offs of themselves on TV. The Chucks try to find Woodchuck Morris' punching bag. | |||||
| 49 | 23 | "Chucky Con Carny" / "Buford Protection Program" | Andrew Harrison Laurie Elliot | November 28, 2016 | 224 |
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The Chucks get competitive at the carnival. The Chucks are hired to protect Buford from danger at all costs. | |||||
| 50 | 24 | "The Chucks Get Stuck In a Hole" / "Ding-a-Ling's Toughest" | Josh Gal Stephen Senders | November 29, 2016 | 225 |
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Everyone thinks that the Chucks are trapped in a hole and do everything they can to rescue them. After a good workout, the Chucks become stronger and bulkier. | |||||
| 51 | 25 | "Spit-uation Critical" / "Get Him to Ding-a-Ling Springs" | Mark Steinberg | November 30, 2016 | 226 |
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Buford is low on saliva and the Chucks try to get some donors to help him survive. Continuing from "Spit-uation Critical", the Chucks finally meet up with Woodchuck Morris and ask him to help Buford. | |||||
| 52 | 26 | "'Twas the Fight Before Christmas" / "O Evil Tree, O Evil Tree" | Mark Steinberg Josh Saltzman | December 1, 2016 | 219 |
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The Chucks must save Christmas after beating up Santa by mistake. The Chucks get themselves a Christmas tree that may have strange effects on the world around it. | |||||
Production
[edit]The series was produced by Jam Filled Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group, in association with YTV, and was produced with the participation of The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, The Canada Media Fund, Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit, Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit and with the financial participation of The Shaw Rocket Fund.[7] On June 9, 2014, the series was renewed for a second and final season, which began airing on March 17, 2015,[8] and ended on December 1, 2016.
Telecast and home media
[edit]Numb Chucks premiered on YTV in Canada on January 7, 2014, until its final episode aired on December 1, 2016. The series formerly aired repeats on YTV, Teletoon (now Cartoon Network) and Nickelodeon.[9]
On March 10, 2014, Cartoon Network announced the series as part of its 2014–15 season to air on the network in the United States.[10] However, it was later moved to Boomerang and ran from January 10 to July 12, 2015.
Numb Chucks has also been sold to Cartoon Network (Latin America), ABC (Australia), Disney Channels (Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia, Israel and Benelux), TG4 (Ireland), Cartoon Network (Italy), Canal+ Family (France) and Super RTL (Germany).[11] The series also aired on TVNZ 2 in New Zealand.[12] The series premiered in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2015, on Pop and Pop Max, several months after Boomerang in the US dumped it.[13]
In Israel, the series premiered on Disney Channel on May 7, 2014, to 2016. There were 26 episodes dubbed in Hebrew.
In Italy, the series premiered on Boing on October 20, 2014.
Currently, the series is now streaming on Tubi.
It also aired on Sony YAY! in India.
It is currently airing on ETB 3 in Basque Country.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Known as 9 Story Entertainment for the first season.
References
[edit]- ^ "Numb Chucks to hit YTV in January". Kidscreen. December 6, 2013.
- ^ "YTV debuts wacky animated comedy Numb Chucks on Tuesday, January 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT" (Press release). Corus Entertainment. December 5, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 220. ISBN 9781476672939.
- ^ "Numb Chucks — Season 1 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Numb Chucks — Episode Guide". Zap2it. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ^ "Numb Chucks — Season 1 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Numb Chucks - 9 Story Media Group". www.9story.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019.
- ^ "Corus Announces a Robust Slate of New and Returning Original Productions for YTV and TELETOON with 18 Commissioned Shows". corusent.com. Corus Entertainment. June 9, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "YTV debuts wacky animated comedy Numb Chucks on Tuesday, January 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT". Corus Entertainment.
- ^ "Cartoon Network Unveils Upfront Slate For 2014–15". Deadline Hollywood. March 10, 2014.
- ^ Wolfe, Jennifer (May 19, 2014). "9 Story Secures Multiple Sales for 'Numb Chucks'". Animation World Network. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ "Watch Numb Chucks Episodes - TVNZ OnDemand". Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "Games | Pop Max". Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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Numb Chucks
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Numb Chucks is a Canadian animated comedy television series created by Phil LaFrance and Jamie LeClaire, focusing on the bumbling adventures of two woodchuck brothers who fancy themselves as kung-fu fighting vigilantes.[1] The series premiered on YTV in Canada on January 7, 2014, and follows the protagonists Dilweed and Fungus as they ineptly attempt to safeguard their anthropomorphic town of Ding-a-Ling Springs from various threats using their comically poor martial arts skills, often under the guidance of their sensei, Woodchuck Morris.[2][3]
Produced by Jam Filled Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group as an original property from its co-founders LaFrance and LeClaire, the show features animation contributions from studios including Brown Bag Films and emphasizes slapstick humor in a world of funny animals.[1][4] It aired for two seasons, comprising 52 episodes of approximately 22 minutes each, with the series concluding on December 1, 2016.[5] The voice cast includes notable Canadian talents such as Terry McGurrin as Dilweed, Lou Attia and Cory Doran as Fungus (across seasons), and Bryn McAuley as Quills in a supporting role, contributing to the show's energetic and chaotic tone.[2]
Numb Chucks received recognition for its animation and writing, earning nominations and winning two Canadian Screen Awards in 2016: one for Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series (Julie Lemieux) and one for Best Writing in an Animated Program or Series (Mark Steinberg).[4] Despite mixed critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 4.9/10 based on 190 user reviews as of 2025, the series gained a cult following among young audiences for its absurd humor and distinctive character designs.[2] Episodes typically pair two 11-minute stories, blending action parody with everyday mishaps in the woodchuck duo's quest to be heroes.[5]
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Overview
Premise
Numb Chucks is an animated comedy series centered on the misadventures of two woodchuck brothers, Dilweed and Fungus, who fancy themselves as kung-fu vigilantes in the small town of Ding-a-Ling Springs. Inspired by a kung-fu instructional video from their idol, the martial arts master Woodchuck Morris, the duo embarks on a quest to protect their fellow animal residents from everyday perils, such as runaway shopping carts or pesky squirrels, despite their complete lack of skill and coordination. Their bungled attempts at heroism often escalate minor incidents into chaotic spectacles, highlighting the core premise of well-intentioned but utterly incompetent guardianship.[6][7][8] The setting of Ding-a-Ling Springs is a whimsical, anthropomorphic community populated by various woodland animals engaged in ordinary small-town activities, which the protagonists disrupt with their overzealous interventions. This backdrop amplifies the show's absurd humor, as the brothers' "kung-fu" maneuvers—drawn from misinterpreted lessons—clash hilariously with the mundane routines of their neighbors, turning routine chores into slapstick disasters. The narrative framework emphasizes themes of perseverance and the value of trying one's best, even in the face of repeated failure, delivering lighthearted messages wrapped in physical comedy and parody of martial arts tropes.[6][8][9] Episodes are structured as self-contained 11-minute stories, typically featuring two segments per half-hour installment, where Dilweed and Fungus tackle a new "threat" with predictable yet entertaining incompetence. This format allows for quick resolutions that reinforce the show's comedic focus on bungled action sequences reminiscent of ninja and kung-fu films, while avoiding deeper continuity to keep the content accessible and replayable for young viewers. The series targets children, promoting resilience through the protagonists' unyielding optimism amid constant mishaps.[6][8]Production details
Numb Chucks was created by Phil Lafrance and Jamie Leclaire, co-founders of Jam Filled Entertainment, who drew inspiration from woodchuck folklore and parodied kung-fu tropes in developing the concept for the series.[10] The show was produced primarily by Jam Filled Entertainment as the animation studio, in co-production with 9 Story Media Group, which handled distribution.[10][6] Development began at Jam Filled Entertainment, leading to the series being greenlit by Corus Entertainment's YTV in 2013, with production on the first season commencing that year ahead of its premiere.[11] On June 9, 2014, Corus Entertainment announced the renewal for a second season, bringing the total to 52 half-hour episodes, each comprising two 11-minute segments for 104 segments overall.[12][6] The creative team, led by creators Lafrance and Leclaire in oversight roles, included writers who crafted scripts centered on comedic physical gags and slapstick humor.[10] The series employed low-budget 2D animation techniques, emphasizing exaggerated action and visual comedy reminiscent of classic cartoons, to deliver its wild, board-splitting antics.[10]Characters
Main characters
Dilweed is the optimistic yet dim-witted leader of the Numb Chucks duo, a yellow-furred woodchuck characterized by his overconfident and stubborn nature, often relying on improvised and ineffective "kung-fu" moves to tackle perceived threats in Ding-a-Ling Springs.[13] As the elder brother by a mere 15 seconds, he drives the pair's vigilante efforts with unyielding focus, though his leadership frequently amplifies their mishaps. He is voiced by Terry McGurrin throughout the series.[14] Fungus serves as Dilweed's brown-furred younger brother and sarcastic sidekick, exhibiting a more cautious demeanor while attempting to act as the voice of reason; however, his emotional and overzealous tendencies render him equally incompetent in their adventures.[13] Happy-go-lucky and easily distracted, Fungus idolizes his sibling and enthusiastically participates in their bungled martial arts escapades, often escalating the chaos with his unfocused energy. He is voiced by Lou Attia in season 1 and Cory Doran in season 2.[15] Woodchuck Morris functions as the elderly mentor and inspirational sensei to the brothers, portrayed as a wise yet absent-minded figure whose flawed kung-fu techniques—delivered via instructional videos—form the basis of the duo's misguided training.[7] As their idol and a former Ding-a-Ling Springs native, he embodies the unattainable ideal of martial prowess that motivates their heroism, though his methods contribute to their comedic failures. He is voiced by Joris Jarsky.[15] The core dynamics between Dilweed, Fungus, and their mentor revolve around brotherly rivalry tempered by reluctant teamwork, where Dilweed's bold directives clash with Fungus's hesitant sarcasm, resulting in repeated bungled heroism—such as accidentally demolishing town landmarks while "defeating" minor nuisances or misapplying Morris's video lessons to everyday problems like lost pets.[16] These interactions highlight their sibling yin-yang contrast, driving the series' humor through incompetence rather than malice, occasionally foiled by antagonists like the scheming Buford.[6]Supporting characters
Quills is a periwinkle-colored porcupine and the best friend of the protagonists, often participating in their chaotic escapades while running the Pinheads bowling alley in Ding-a-Ling Springs.[16] She embodies a helpful and easygoing personality, providing comic support through her involvement in the group's misguided adventures. Quills is voiced by Bryn McAuley.[17] Buford G. Butternut serves as the primary antagonist, a lazy and irritable blue sheep who lives with his grandmother and harbors ambitions to dominate the town of Ding-a-Ling Springs.[6] His dim-witted schemes and unrequited rivalry with the Numb Chucks drive much of the series' conflict, positioning him as the main source of comic relief through failed villainy. Buford is voiced by Andrew Jackson.[18] Sir Rupert Van Der Hooves, commonly known as Hooves, is a high-strung and neurotic yellow moose who resides next door to the protagonists and frequently endures their disruptive antics.[16] His delicate nature and exasperation add humorous tension, often hindering the Chucks' plans while highlighting animal stereotypes of moose as overly sensitive. Hooves is voiced by Robert Tinkler.[19] Grandma Butternut is Buford's elderly yellow sheep grandmother, characterized by her polite yet mischievous demeanor that occasionally amplifies her grandson's troublesome plots.[16] She contributes to the ensemble's dynamics by enabling chaos in the household, tying into sheep stereotypes of flock-like loyalty gone awry. Grandma Butternut is voiced by Julie Lemieux.[20] Additional recurring characters include Mr. Mayor, a blue wolf who oversees town affairs and sporadically intervenes in local events, as well as minor animal figures like the moose Randall, who appear to expand the world of Ding-a-Ling Springs.[21] These supporting roles collectively advance storylines by either assisting the protagonists in their bungled heroism or obstructing them with personal agendas, often exaggerating animal traits for comedic effect in interactions with Dilweed and Fungus.Episodes
Series overview
Numb Chucks is structured as 52 half-hour episodes, each comprising two 11-minute animated segments, yielding a total of 104 standalone stories across the series.[22] These segments typically follow a comedic format involving an initial setup of a problem in the town of Ding-a-Ling Springs, the protagonists' bungled attempts at resolution using their inept kung-fu skills, and a humorous wrap-up that often conveys a simple moral lesson.[23] The episodic nature emphasizes self-contained adventures with recurring humorous motifs, such as failed kung-fu poses and over-the-top ninja aspirations. The series premiered on Canada's YTV network on January 7, 2014, and ran for two seasons, concluding with its final episode on December 1, 2016.[5] It maintained a consistent weekly airing schedule, typically on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., allowing for regular viewing among its target audience of children.[5] Across seasons, Numb Chucks exhibits a loose thematic progression while preserving its primarily episodic structure: Season 1 focuses on basic training mishaps and introductory threats to the town, whereas Season 2 escalates to more elaborate challenges, including environmental and community-wide perils, all resolved through the woodchuck brothers' characteristic incompetence.[24] This evolution adds variety to the adventures without deviating from the core formula of slapstick humor and light-hearted heroism.Season 1 (2014)
Season 1 of Numb Chucks consists of 26 half-hour episodes, each comprising two 11-minute segments, and aired weekly on YTV in Canada from January 7 to December 9, 2014, with occasional gaps in the schedule. The season establishes the whimsical world of Ding-a-Ling Springs, a town populated by anthropomorphic animals, where woodchuck brothers Dilweed and Fungus first embark on their ill-fated quest to become kung-fu heroes after watching an instructional video; guided haphazardly by their sensei Morris, they navigate initial training mishaps like botched martial arts practice and clumsy attempts at vigilance, while confronting simple town threats such as lost artifacts, mischievous pranks, or minor villains disrupting daily life. These introductory adventures highlight basic heroics, often resulting in comedic failures that underscore the brothers' enthusiasm despite their incompetence, and introduce core supporting characters including Sheriff Hooves, the porcupine Quills, and town elders like Grandma Butternut.[25][26][6] Production for Season 1 was led by 9 Story Media Group and Jam Filled Entertainment, which handled the flash animation style suited to the show's slapstick humor; initial voice recording sessions featured a Canadian cast, with Terry McGurrin voicing Dilweed, Lou Attia as Fungus, and other actors including Rob Tinkler and Dwayne Hill for key roles. Animation pilots emphasized the show's vibrant, exaggerated designs to capture the chaotic energy of the protagonists' antics.[27][26][28] The season's positive reception prompted a renewal announcement on June 9, 2014, greenlighting production for Season 2.[29]Episode list
| No. overall | No. in season | Segment A title | Segment B title | Original Canadian air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Chuck Be a Lady | Couch Potato | January 7, 2014 |
| 2 | 2 | Granny's Gone Wild | Mummies' Dummies | January 14, 2014 |
| 3 | 3 | Jar of Power | Legend of Snacky Chan | January 21, 2014 |
| 4 | 4 | Up With The Chucks | Attack Of Hammerfist Man | January 28, 2014 |
| 5 | 5 | Adventures In Bufordsitting | Enter The Sheep | February 4, 2014 |
| 6 | 6 | A Toast To Love | Dr. Sinister | February 11, 2014 |
| 7 | 7 | Driving Mr Buford | Who Put the Ding in Ding-a-Ling? | February 18, 2014 |
| 8 | 8 | D.E.R.P. | Intelligence Not Included | February 25, 2014 |
| 9 | 9 | Smell The Knowledge | Les Fancy Chucks | March 4, 2014 |
| 10 | 10 | Breaking Badge | Wind Beneath My Wig | March 11, 2014 |
| 11 | 11 | The Butt-Kick List | Swimming Fools | March 18, 2014 |
| 12 | 12 | Hunk O Chuck | Fly Shui | March 25, 2014 |
| 13 | 13 | Chocolate Dipped Chucks | Beach Blanket Bozos | April 1, 2014 |
| 14 | 14 | Chucky See Chucky Doo | Heartsy Fartsy | April 8, 2014 |
| 15 | 15 | Old’s Well That Ends Well | Quills Unleashed | April 15, 2014 |
| 16 | 16 | Evaluation Situation | Just Chucklax | April 22, 2014 |
| 17 | 17 | Sock & Awe | Recipe For Destruction | May 13, 2014 |
| 18 | 18 | Cast Blast | Sleeping Hoovesy | May 27, 2014 |
| 19 | 19 | New Improved Chucks | Moosetaken Identity | June 10, 2014 |
| 20 | 20 | Hug-O-War | Fan Boy | June 24, 2014 |
| 21 | 21 | Chucks Ahoy | Camp Chipper Chuck | August 5, 2014 |
| 22 | 22 | Huh Brother Where Art Thou? | The Moment of Tooth | August 26, 2014 |
| 23 | 23 | Kung Fear | Tour Evil Doer | September 9, 2014 |
| 24 | 24 | Big Foot Fungus | Far Encounters of the Dumb Kind | September 23, 2014 |
| 25 | 25 | Mop of Majesty | Bubble Bubble Witchy Trouble | October 28, 2014 |
| 26 | 26 | Deck the Hooves | A Buford Carol | December 9, 2014 |
Season 2 (2015–2016)
The second and final season of Numb Chucks premiered on YTV in Canada on March 17, 2015, and ran until December 1, 2016, comprising 26 half-hour episodes divided into 52 individual segments. Building on their basic training from season 1, Dilweed and Fungus attempt more advanced (yet still disastrously bungled) kung fu maneuvers while facing escalated threats from recurring antagonists like Buford, who devises increasingly elaborate schemes to undermine the heroes. The season emphasizes character growth through team-ups with supporting cast members such as Quills, Hooves, and Granny Sweetcorn, culminating in wrap-up elements that affirm the Chucks' enduring, if inept, legacy as Ding-a-Ling Springs' protectors without leaving unresolved series arcs.| No. overall | No. in season | Segment titles | Original air date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | "Age of Ignorance" / "Orange Is the New Black Belt" | March 17, 2015 | The Chucks grapple with sibling rivalry upon discovering Fungus is fifteen seconds older than Dilweed, straining their partnership; meanwhile, Buford campaigns to ban kung fu in Ding-a-Ling Springs, forcing the duo to improvise non-martial defenses against his plot. |
| 28 | 2 | "The Ballad of Flappy Joe" / "Chucky Charms" | March 24, 2015 | Quills' oversized promotional balloon terrorizes the town, prompting the Chucks to intervene in a bungled takedown that highlights their growing reliance on allies; the pair then mistakenly believes Dilweed's foot possesses wish-granting powers after a lucky kick, leading to chaotic "miracles" that expose Buford's manipulative schemes. |
| 29 | 3 | "As the Worm Turns" / "Beaver Fever" | April 7, 2015 | Fungus' tapeworm gains control, turning him into an unwitting antagonist whose antics the Chucks must counter, showcasing Fungus' internal growth through self-reflection; Buford tricks Fungus into fearing a transformation into a beaver, escalating the villain's psychological tactics against the heroes' team dynamic. |
| 30 | 4 | "The Birds and the Trees" / "Good Quill Hunting" | April 21, 2015 | The Chucks declare war on encroaching trees, inadvertently displacing homeless birds and requiring a team-up with Quills to resolve the environmental mess; attempting to cure Quills' hiccups, they accidentally dislodge her quills, forcing a collaborative hunt that strengthens their bond with the supporting cast. |
| 31 | 5 | "From Dusk 'Til Dawn" / "Quills and Present Danger" | May 12, 2015 | The Chucks derail newscaster Dawn Dingledash's career, leading her to move in and complicate their heroics with media scrutiny; when Quills risks her life saving them, the duo reciprocates in a high-stakes rescue, emphasizing reciprocal loyalty among the ensemble. |
| 32 | 6 | "Germs of Endearment" / "Artificial Dumbness" | May 26, 2015 | Desperate for lollipops, the Chucks feign illness, summoning a snot monster that tests their resilience and hints at maturing hygiene awareness; they acquire a robot version of Woodchuck Morris, whose malfunctions mirror their own flaws and force reliance on human allies like Hooves. |
| 33 | 7 | "Woodchuck Boris" / "Sheepover Party" | July 14, 2015 | Mistaking a mall actor for Woodchuck Morris, the Chucks embark on a deceptive adventure that underscores their idolization and need for guidance; hosting the mayor's son turns their home into a chaotic fortress, revealing growth in responsibility through interactions with young characters. |
| 34 | 8 | "Hooves Line Is It Anyway?" / "End of the Vine" | July 28, 2015 | The Chucks' interference causes Hooves to lose his home on a game show, prompting a redemptive team-up that deepens their alliance; using corn from Fungus' ear for a Morris-inspired meal leads to absurd agricultural mishaps, highlighting antagonists' exploitation of the heroes' gullibility. |
| 35 | 9 | "Up Chuck" / "You Snooze You Bruise" | August 11, 2015 | After losing a competition, the Chucks attempt to retrieve Hooves' prized kite, demonstrating improved coordination in aerial antics; they train toddlers against "sleep robbers," evolving their mentorship role while foiling Buford's sleep-disruption plot. |
| 36 | 10 | "Tough Love" / "The Iceman Dumbeth" | August 25, 2015 | Setting up Hooves on a date with Granny exposes romantic subplots and the Chucks' meddling growth; discovering a caveman in ice unleashes prehistoric chaos, requiring ensemble intervention that ties into the town's historical legacy. |
| 37 | 11 | "A Flock of Steven Seagulls" / "The Chuck Stops Here" | October 6, 2015 | Buford allies with a mysterious figure to steal the Chucks' Key to the City, showcasing his most intricate con yet and their defensive evolution; injuring a crossing goose binds them to guard duty, fostering patience and community ties. |
| 38 | 12 | "Back to the Kung Future" / "Witless to the Prosecution" | October 20, 2015 | Buford deceives the Chucks into believing a dystopian future without Woodchuck Morris, prompting time-themed heroics that bungle hilariously; defending Buford in court for stealing the Salmon of Justice reveals layers to his villainy and the duo's courtroom growth. |
| 39 | 13 | "Numbsicles" / "Are You Smarter Than a Woodchuck?" | November 3, 2015 | Turning an insult into a profitable nickname boosts the Chucks' confidence, but invites Buford's sabotage; Fungus gains temporary genius via Granny's glasses, leading to overcomplicated plans that affirm the value of their simple heroism. |
| 40 | 14 | "The Place Beyond the Porcupines" / "What About Winky?" | November 17, 2015 | Russian bears disclose Quills' backstory at a pinhead convention, enriching her arc through Chucks' supportive quest; becoming stars on a mole show tests their fame-handling, with team-ups preventing ego-driven falls. |
| 41 | 15 | "When a Stranger Calls And Calls And Calls..." / "Dazed and Contused" | January 16, 2016 | Mistaking Hooves' calls for Woodchuck Morris leads to prank wars that strengthen inter-character bonds; Buford's amnesia makes him an ally, subverting his antagonist role and allowing the Chucks to reflect on unlikely friendships. |
| 42 | 16 | "Bling-a-Ling Springs" / "Night Hooves" | January 30, 2016 | Accidental wealth corrupts the Chucks temporarily, but Hooves' guidance restores their values amid Buford's greed schemes; uncovering Hooves' secret moose club life integrates him deeper into the hero ensemble. |
| 43 | 17 | "Dilligan’s Island (1)" / "Enter the Kraken (2)" | April 2, 2016 | Stranding the town on a deserted island sparks survival antics that test the Chucks' leadership growth; encountering a bizarre sea creature demands collective problem-solving, wrapping minor isolation threads. |
| 44 | 18 | "Six More Weeks of Dumbness" / "The Verminator" | April 9, 2016 | Promising to end a harsh winter involves weather-themed bungles with supporting cast aid; Dilweed mistaken for a robot future self prompts identity exploration against tech-based threats. |
| 45 | 19 | "Children of the Sweetcorn" / "Chuck It Forward" | April 16, 2016 | Woodchuck Morris honors Granny for shaping his legacy, tying into the Chucks' inspirational role; installing a stop sign to aid drivers evolves their civic heroism through small acts. |
| 46 | 20 | "Tongue Fu" / "Gum Fu Hustle" | April 23, 2016 | Fungus invents "tongue fu" post-injury, advancing his combat creativity despite failures; glued by gum, the duo's separation struggles highlight partnership's irreplaceability. |
| 47 | 21 | "Chucks on a Plane" / "The Choptor Is In" | April 30, 2016 | Helping Quills conquer flight phobia involves aerial team-ups against Buford's sabotage; Dilweed's chops substitute for medical care, underscoring makeshift alliances in crises. |
| 48 | 22 | "Skidvarks" / "Zen Fu" | May 7, 2016 | Discovering a parody show of their lives prompts meta-reflection on their bungled fame; finding Morris' punching bag leads to zen training attempts, bungled yet growth-oriented. |
| 49 | 23 | "Chucky Con Carny" / "Buford Protection Program" | November 28, 2016 | Tricked at a carnival, the Chucks expose rigged games with Hooves' help, countering Buford's festive scams; Buford enters witness protection to evade them, flipping dynamics for humorous reconciliation hints. |
| 50 | 24 | "The Chucks Get Stuck in a Hole" / "Ding-a-Ling’s Toughest" | November 29, 2016 | Trapped in a hole, the ensemble's rescue efforts affirm community bonds and the Chucks' inspirational legacy; a workout bulks them up, symbolizing physical maturation amid ongoing ineptitude. |
| 51 | 25 | "Spit-uation Critical" / "Get Him to Ding-A-Ling Springs" | November 30, 2016 | Buford exhausts his spit from constant yelling, requiring the Chucks to secure donors for his survival in a donor quest that subverts his antagonism; they urgently transport him back to town for treatment, resolving the immediate crisis through reluctant teamwork.[30] |
| 52 | 26 | "'Twas the Fight Before Christmas" / "O Evil Tree, O Evil Tree" | December 1, 2016 | Mistaking Santa for an intruder, the Chucks injure him and scramble to save Christmas, tying up seasonal goodwill themes with supporting cast aid; confronting an evil Christmas tree threatens holiday festivities, allowing a final bungled victory that celebrates their persistent heroism without loose ends.[21] |