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| The Chica Show | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Chica |
| Presented by | Kelly Vrooman |
| Starring | Forrest Harding Mario Lopez John Taylor Christopher Brasfield |
| Opening theme | "The Chica Show" |
| Ending theme | "The Chica Show" (instrumental) |
| Composer | Tim Burns |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (51 segments) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Sprout Originals |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sprout |
| Release | November 24, 2012 – May 10, 2015 |
| Related | |
| The Sunny Side Up Show | |
The Chica Show is an American live-action/animated children's television series based on the puppetry segments of The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout, which features the chicken puppet character Chica in full episodic and animated adventures rather than the traditional continuity of The Sunny Side Up Show. The program premiered on November 24, 2012, with a preview episode airing on October 31, 2012. The program began to air as part of the NBC Kids block on Comcast/NBCUniversal's sister network NBC in February 2013, and is fully compliant with E/I regulations. A second season started on July 29, 2013 and ended in 2015.
Characters
[edit]- Kelly (Kelly Vrooman) is the shopkeeper of the Costume Coop, a store selling many different costumes.
- Chica C (squeaks provided by Forrest Harding) is a chicken puppet and Mr. and Mrs. C's daughter. Chica often causes problems in the live-action segments, only for Kelly to teach her a lesson and the lesson to be demonstrated in the cartoon segment. Chica's name is roughly Spanish for "girl" or the feminine version of "small".
- Bunji (voiced by John Taylor) is a rabbit who likes carrots. He becomes anthropomorphic in the cartoon segments.
- Stitches (voiced by Mario Lopez) is a boy who seems to be a rag doll, and is a display in the Coop's window. He comes to life in the cartoon segments.
- Mr. C is a rooster who is Chica's father.
- Mrs. C (Jennifer Barnhart) is a hen who is Chica's mother. She has starred in many plays at the Coop.
- Jett (Christopher Brasfield) is a deliveryman who was so fast as the jet plane.
Format
[edit]In every episode, Kelly, Chica, Mr. C and Mrs. C tend to what the customer at the Costume Coop that episode needs. Things often go wrong in this part due to Chica, so Kelly tries to teach Chica the lesson of the episode. Then, the cuckoo clock (which is shaped like Mr. C) goes off and Kelly tells Chica that the coop is closing, but they decided to have more fun. Afterward, Mr. and Mrs. C lock up the Coop while singing a song. After, two eggs with legs hop out of the cuckoo clock and Kelly, Chica, Stitches, and Bunji magically transform into cartoon characters. Kelly then says "Time to dress up and play!" and the cartoon segment is shown, demonstrating the lesson that Chica learned. After the cartoon, Chica and Kelly immediately pack up and leave the Coop.
Episodes
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- "Captain Chica Redcomb" / "The Amazing Chicadini" (February 7, 2013): Chica loses a pirate party hat. / Chica learns to believe in herself while pretending to be a magician.
- "Chica Rocks" / "Chica Twinkle Toes" (February 16, 2013): Chica learns to keep a beat in her imaginary rock band. / Ballerina Chica learns the importance of practicing.
- "Cowgirls and Cowchicken" / "Icky, Sticky, Chicky" (February 23, 2013): Chica learns about following rules / Chica creates chaos in the coop when she doesn't want to clean up after making an icky, sticky masterpiece.
- "Chica to the Rescue" / "Chica and the Vikings" (March 2, 2013): Fire Chief Chica learns how to be a hero. / Chica learns to be polite.
- "Commander Chica Lifts Off" / "Chica the Artist" (March 9, 2013): Chica gets jittery during her imaginary space mission. / Chica discovers that everyone has their own special touch when it comes to creating art.
- "Chica Plays the Egg Games" / "Super Chica" (March 16, 2013): Chica learns to be a good sport. / Chica learns the importance of teamwork.
- "Special Delivery Chica" / "Chica's Big Comb Circus" (March 23, 2013): The cuckoo clock in the Coop breaks and makes other animal noises. / Chica acts bossy while being the ringmaster of a circus.
- "Reporting for WCLUCK" / "Doctor Chica" (March 30, 2013): Chica pretends to be a news reporter. / Chica, a fairy doctor, tries to cure Fairy Stitches of his "Wilted Wing."
- "Chica Has the Chirples" / "Chica's Jug Band Jamboree" (April 6, 2013): Chica loses her voice. / No one can play in the jug band jamboree because Chica will not share any of the instruments.
- "Chica Climbs a Mountain" / "Snow Princess Chica" (April 13, 2013): A cold wind forces Chica to cancel her luau plans, so see sets off on an icy adventure. / Chica becomes frustrated when she can't find a crown in the Coop.
- "Vroom, Vroom Chica" / "Chica the Bock-a-Doodle Builder" (April 20, 2013): Chica and her friends race off on an adventure. / Chica learns about planning buildings.
- "Farmer Chica" / "Bock-a-Doodle-Doo, I Love You" (April 27, 2013): Chica gorges on junk food. / Chica thinks that her parents don't love her anymore after she causes trouble.
- "Chica's Fashion Squeak" / "Cheerleading Chica" (January 25, 2014): Chica creates a costume for her dad. / Chica plays hide-and-squeak.
- "Can Chica Play Too?" / "Detective Chica" (February 8, 2014): Kelly's cousin Sally visits. / Chica's baby chick goes missing.
- "Chica's Checklist" / "Tippy Top Chica" (March 15, 2014): Things go topsy-turvy in the coop when Chica neglects her chores to play with Jett's new periscope. / Chica thinks she's too small to do anything.
- "Chica's Tasty Treat" / "Chica's Sense-sational Day" (March 22, 2014): Chica wins a cooking competition by using an ingredient that no one else wants to try. / Chica discovers there are other ways to see things when a blind customer enters the coop.
- "Techno-Chica" / "Chica's Comedy Of Errors" (March 29, 2014): Chica uses Kelly's smartphone without asking. / Chica misinterprets some important information, and things get very confusing, with a trip to Shakespearean times, Chica learns that it's good to ask questions when things sound strange.
- "Bock-a-Doodle-Loo Chica" / "Tweet Dreams Chica" (May 3, 2014): Chica wants to show her mom and dad how much she loves them. / Chica stays up late and realizes that she doesn't have enough energy to have fun.
- "Lights! Camera! Chica!" / "Star Struck Chica" (May 17, 2014): Chica shoots a television commercial for The Costume Coop. / Chica meets her favorite celebrity and learns about personal space.
- "All of a Kind Chica" / "Chica's Beach Party" (May 31, 2014): The coop is setting up a surprise birthday party for Jett. / Chica forgets to keep an eye out for the delivery guy.
- "Chicasaurus Rex" / "Safari Chica" (June 28, 2014): Stomping like a dinosaur, Chica accidentally ruins Dad's model city. / The search for a costume makes Chica hungry; a trip to a Savannah watering hole.
- "Chica Fancy Fish" / "Chica's Halloween Adventure" (November 1, 2014): Keeping the environment under the sea clean.
- "Dance of the Sugar Cluck Chica" (December 20, 2014): Chica wants to give her parents a snow globe for Christmas.
- "Little Red Riding Chica" / "Blue Ribbon Chica" (March 28, 2015): It's Mrs. C's big book signing day. / Chica does not tell Mrs. C about the rip in her mother's costume.
- "Chica Bugs Out" / "Chica's Parade" (May 2, 2015): Chica discovers that even creepy crawly critters are really cool.
- "Chica's Royal Choice" / "All Seasons Chica" (May 10, 2015): Chica believes that Jett doesn't like her anymore when he chooses a costume Kelly made for him over one made by Chica.
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The Chica Show
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The Chica Show is an American preschool television series that combines live-action puppetry with animation, following the daily adventures of a lively chicken puppet named Chica, her family, and human friend Kelly as they run a costume shop called the Costume Coop.[1][2]
The series premiered on November 24, 2012, on the Sprout children's network (now known as Universal Kids), with a preview episode airing on October 31, 2012, and it was designed to promote social-emotional development in young viewers through interactive storytelling and educational themes.[3][4][5] It aired as part of the NBC Kids programming block on NBC starting in February 2013 and fully complied with educational/interactive (E/I) guidelines for children's programming.[4][6]
Produced by the team behind the popular Sunny Side Up Show segments on Sprout, The Chica Show features two seasons totaling 26 episodes (51 segments), with the second season debuting on July 29, 2013; the last new episode aired in December 2014, with reruns continuing until July 2017 and occasional returns thereafter (e.g., May 2019 on Universal Kids). As of November 2025, no new episodes have been produced.[6][5][7] The format emphasizes creativity, friendship, and problem-solving, often incorporating music, costumes, and imaginative play to engage preschool audiences.[1][5]
Key characters include Chica, a curious yellow chicken puppet whose squeaks are provided by puppeteer and voice artist Forrest Harding; Kelly, the enthusiastic human shopkeeper portrayed by Kelly Vrooman; Chica's parents, Mrs. C (puppetry by Ali Eisner) and Mr. C (puppetry by John Kennedy); Stitches, a ragdoll character voiced by Mario Lopez; and Bunji, a friendly rabbit puppet performed by John Taylor.[8][2][9] Additional supporting characters, such as the deliveryman Jett and various costume-wearing friends, appear in episodes to explore themes like sharing and environmental awareness.[1][2]
Premise and Production
Premise
The Chica Show is an American children's television series centered on Chica, a four-year-old anthropomorphic chicken puppet who originated in the puppetry segments of The Sunny Side Up Show on the Sprout network.[3] The series spins off from those segments, expanding Chica's world into a full narrative focused on her daily life and imaginative escapades.[5] The primary setting is the Costume Coop, a vibrant costume shop run by Chica's parents, where Chica lives and works alongside her human friend Kelly.[5] After the shop closes each day, the space transforms into a playground for creativity, with Chica trying on various costumes that spark animated adventures in far-off lands or fantastical scenarios.[5] These episodes emphasize play-based exploration, blending live-action puppetry with animation to create an engaging environment for preschool viewers.[10] At its core, the show promotes social-emotional development through themes of friendship, sharing, problem-solving, kindness, and responsibility.[5] Each storyline revolves around Chica's costume-inspired journeys, where she navigates challenges with her family and friends, learning valuable lessons about empathy and cooperation in a supportive, imaginative context.[5] This structure encourages young audiences to use creativity as a tool for emotional growth and interpersonal skills.[10]Production
The Chica Show originated as a spin-off from the puppetry segments featuring the character Chica on Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show, with development announced on April 5, 2012, as a 20-episode series aimed at expanding the character's role in preschool programming.[11] The concept was developed by Sprout Originals to promote social-emotional learning through creative play, building on Chica's established popularity as a co-host in the morning block.[3] The series was produced by Sprout Originals, later operating under Universal Kids following the network's rebranding, utilizing a hybrid format of live-action footage with puppetry and animated sequences to depict the characters' adventures.[3] Executive producers Andrew Beecham and Lisa O'Brien, the latter serving as Sprout's vice president of original programming and development, oversaw the production, which emphasized imaginative storytelling for young audiences.[3] Directors Hugh Martin and Jack Jameson handled the live-action and puppetry elements, while head writer Bernice Vanderlaan crafted the scripts focused on everyday problem-solving.[12] Principal photography and animation work were completed in time for the series' debut, with each episode structured as two interconnected segments totaling approximately 11 minutes in length to fit preschool viewing schedules.[11] The puppetry involved hand-crafted costumes and sets to bring the chicken family and human characters to life, integrating practical effects with 2D animation for dynamic visual transitions.[12]Characters and Format
Characters
Chica is the titular main character, an energetic 4-year-old chicken puppet who embarks on imaginative adventures while learning life lessons about responsibility, creativity, and problem-solving at the family-run Costume Coop. She is voiced by puppeteer and actor Forrest Harding, who provides her distinctive squeaky vocalizations.[13] Mr. and Mrs. C serve as Chica's supportive parents, a rooster and hen who manage the daily operations of the Costume Coop alongside their daughter, offering guidance and encouragement in her explorations. Mrs. C, the nurturing mother hen, is voiced by Jennifer Barnhart, while Mr. C, the father rooster, is voiced by Muno Strong.[12][14] Kelly is the live-action human shopkeeper of the Costume Coop and Chica's closest human companion, acting as a mentor who helps Chica navigate challenges through hands-on activities and positive reinforcement. She is portrayed by Kelly Vrooman.[12] Among the supporting characters, Bunji the Bunny is Chica's playful and mischievous rabbit friend, often joining in games and antics to foster teamwork and fun. He is voiced by John Taylor. Stitches is a colorful rag doll who magically comes to life after hours, serving as a whimsical and encouraging companion that sparks Chica's imagination during animated segments. He is voiced by Mario Lopez.[5] Jett is a speedy recurring delivery worker who assists the shop with packages, adding humor and energy through his enthusiastic deliveries and interactions with the main cast. He is played by Christopher Brasfield.[12] The characters' dynamics revolve around strong family ties in the C household, where parents model cooperation and empathy, while friendships with Kelly, Bunji, Stitches, and Jett promote sharing, inclusivity, and emotional growth; these relationships occasionally incorporate cultural elements like simple Spanish phrases to encourage bilingual awareness.[5]Format
The Chica Show utilizes a hybrid production format that merges live-action puppetry with 2D animation to deliver dynamic storytelling tailored for preschool audiences. Each full episode spans 22 minutes and comprises two self-contained 11-minute segments, centering on activities at the Costume Coop where characters engage in real-world interactions using physical puppets. These segments build toward a transition point where a cuckoo clock signals the shop's closing, prompting the characters to "dress up" in costumes that trigger imaginative animated fantasy sequences. This structure allows for seamless shifts between tangible, relatable puppet interactions and fantastical adventures, keeping the pacing lively and varied.[15] Visually, the show features a bright, colorful aesthetic in its animated portions, with vibrant hues and exaggerated movements that emphasize wonder and creativity during imagination-driven scenes. The live-action elements at the Costume Coop employ practical sets filled with diverse costumes to foster a sense of playfulness and exploration. Aurally, the format integrates upbeat music, original songs, and sound effects that accompany key moments, such as costume transformations or problem resolutions, enhancing emotional engagement. Bilingual dialogue incorporates simple Spanish words and phrases naturally into conversations, aiding young viewers in building basic vocabulary while immersing them in multicultural elements.[16] Educationally, the show's format embeds lessons through repetitive phrasing, like recurring rhymes or mottos from Kelly, and clear visual cues, such as facial expressions in puppetry or symbolic animations, to teach social-emotional concepts including identifying emotions, practicing sharing, and resolving conflicts. These elements are reinforced across both live-action and animated parts of each segment, ensuring concepts are revisited in different contexts for better retention without feeling didactic. Songs often recap the lesson, using melody to make abstract ideas accessible and fun.[17] This format marks a significant expansion from the brief, improvisational puppetry skits featuring Chica on The Sunny Side Up Show, evolving into cohesive narrative arcs with defined plots, character motivations, and resolutions in every episode. By developing longer storylines, the series allows for more layered adventures that build on daily coop routines while delving into fantasy worlds, providing preschoolers with sustained engagement and progressive learning opportunities.[18]Broadcast and Release
Broadcast History
The Chica Show debuted on the Sprout preschool television network on November 24, 2012, with a preview episode airing earlier on October 31, 2012.[3] The series, consisting of two seasons and a total of 26 half-hour episodes (51 segments), primarily targeted preschool audiences through its Saturday morning slot at 11:30 a.m. ET.[3] In February 2013, the program expanded its reach by joining the NBC Kids programming block on NBC, a three-hour Saturday morning lineup programmed by Sprout and compliant with educational/informational (E/I) guidelines.[19] This addition allowed The Chica Show to air on a broadcast network, complementing its cable presence on Sprout. The second season premiered on July 29, 2013, continuing the weekly format. The final new episode aired on December 7, 2014, concluding the original run after two seasons.[20] Reruns of the series persisted on Sprout until the network's rebranding to Universal Kids on September 9, 2017, which shifted focus toward broader family programming for children aged 2–12, including more animated and live-action content for older kids.[21] This transition marked the end of dedicated preschool-exclusive scheduling that had defined the show's era on the channel. International distribution remained limited, with presentations at markets like MIP-TV but without widespread global syndication.[11]Home Media and Distribution
Home media releases for The Chica Show were primarily handled by NCircle Entertainment, which issued compilation DVD volumes starting in 2014 to cover select segments from the series' 26 half-hour episodes (51 segments overall).[22] One volume, Meet Chica, was released on March 17, 2015, containing episodes such as "Captain Chica Redcomb" and "Chica Plays the Egg Games." A holiday-themed volume, Chica's Halloween Adventure, followed in September 2015, compiling five episodes focused on costume-based fun and seasonal lessons.[23] Following the network's rebranding from Sprout to Universal Kids in 2017, digital distribution expanded to include availability on the Universal Kids app and official YouTube channels, where full episodes and mini-episodes were uploaded starting in 2017 to promote creative play and social-emotional learning.[24] Universal Kids offered video-on-demand access to episodes until approximately 2020, aligning with content migration.[25] Merchandise tie-ins emphasized educational play and were distributed through Sprout outlets and retailers like Amazon from 2012 to 2016. Key items included plush toys of Chica and supporting characters like Bunji, produced by Fiesta Toys in 2012 to encourage imaginative role-playing.[26] Books and activity sets, often featuring costume-themed stories and crafts, were sold via network stores, while costumes inspired by the show's Costume Coop were available for preschoolers to extend the learning experience at home.[19] As of November 2025, availability remains limited, with no recent DVD re-releases due to ongoing rights management under Universal Kids ownership; episodes are primarily accessible for purchase or rent on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play, starting at around $1.99 per episode or $12.99 per season.[25] Select free content persists on the Universal Kids YouTube channel, but comprehensive streaming on major services like Netflix or Disney+ is absent.[27]Episodes
Season 1
Season 1 of The Chica Show comprises 13 half-hour episodes (26 segments), each containing two 11-minute segments, which originally aired from November 24, 2012, to mid-2013 on Sprout.[3][28][29] The season establishes the series' core structure by blending live-action puppetry with animated adventures, emphasizing foundational social-emotional themes such as making friends, trying new activities, and building confidence through play.[30][10] The premiere episode, 101 ("Captain Chica Redcomb / The Amazing Chicadini"), introduces the show's signature adventure formats, with Chica embarking on a pirate quest to recover a lost hat and a circus escapade to discover the value of inspiring others rather than being bossy.[29] As the season advances, narratives progress toward themes of family cooperation, responsibility, and creativity, exemplified in later episodes where Chica learns about teamwork in building projects and sharing during musical outings.[29] These stories promote preschoolers' emotional growth by illustrating practical lessons in diverse settings like the Wild West, space, and underwater worlds.[30]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Captain Chica Redcomb / The Amazing Chicadini" | November 24, 2012 |
| 2 | 2 | "Chica Rocks / Chica Twinkle Toes" | November 24, 2012 |
| 3 | 3 | "Cowgirls and Cowchickens / Icky Sticky" | December 1, 2012 |
| 4 | 4 | "Chica's Big Clean Up / Chica's Snowy Luau" | December 8, 2012 |
| 5 | 5 | "Chica's Egg-cellent Adventure / Chica's Space Race" | December 15, 2012 |
| 6 | 6 | "Chica's Viking Adventure / Chica's Undersea Adventure" | December 22, 2012 |
| 7 | 7 | "Chica's Winter Wonderland / Chica's Big Audition" | December 29, 2012 |
| 8 | 8 | "Chica's Robot / Chica's Happy Heart" | January 5, 2013 |
| 9 | 9 | "Chica's Funny Hat / Chica's New Shoes" | January 12, 2013 |
| 10 | 10 | "Chica's Big Race / Chica's Farm Adventure" | January 19, 2013 |
| 11 | 11 | "Chica's Big Build / Chica's Big Help" | January 26, 2013 |
| 12 | 12 | "Chica's Magic Trick / Chica's Big Day Out" | February 2, 2013 |
| 13 | 13 | "Chica's Art Show / Chica's Superhero" | February 9, 2013 |
Season 2
The second season of The Chica Show premiered on July 29, 2013, on the Sprout television network and consisted of 13 half-hour episodes (26 segments), concluding with its final episode in December 2014.[7][5] This season built upon the foundational elements of the first by incorporating more nuanced social-emotional lessons, such as teamwork, inclusion, problem-solving, and self-confidence, through Chica's imaginative adventures in the Costume Coop.[31] The episodes emphasized creative play as a vehicle for preschoolers to explore these concepts, with animated segments reinforcing the live-action lessons learned during costume-based activities.[32] Key episodes in the season highlighted character growth and thematic progression, including adaptations of classic tales and explorations of everyday challenges. For instance, "Little Red Riding Chica" reimagined the fairy tale to address bravery and safety, while "Cheerleading Chica" focused on collaboration and encouragement within a group setting.[33] Later episodes provided a sense of closure, such as those involving family dynamics and farewells, underscoring themes of resilience and emotional bonds; the season finale, "Chica Bugs Out," taught acceptance by portraying insects as fascinating rather than scary.[34] Additionally, the season integrated more bilingual elements, featuring Spanish words and songs in select segments to promote language exposure alongside English content.[35] Production for Season 2 incorporated viewer feedback by adjusting pacing for shorter attention spans, allowing for quicker transitions between live-action and animation to maintain engagement.[36] Animation updates enabled more intricate scenarios, such as elaborate dream sequences and group activities, enhancing the visual storytelling for complex emotional narratives like leadership in group play.[37]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "Chica's Fashion Squeak / Cheerleading Chica" | July 29, 2013 |
| 15 | 2 | "Little Red Riding Chica / Blue Ribbon Chica" | August 5, 2013 |
| 16 | 3 | "Can Chica Play Too? / Detective Chica" | August 12, 2013 |
| 17 | 4 | "Bock-a-toodle-loo Chica! / Chica's Big Day Out" | August 19, 2013 |
| 18 | 5 | "Chica's Big Sister / Chica's Baby Chick" | August 26, 2013 |
| 19 | 6 | "Chica's New Friend / Chica's Big Move" | September 2, 2013 |
| 20 | 7 | "Chica's Funny Dance / Chica's Big Band" | September 9, 2013 |
| 21 | 8 | "Chica's Big Help / Chica's Big Race" | September 16, 2013 |
| 22 | 9 | "Chica's Big Sleepover / Chica's Big Art Show" | September 23, 2013 |
| 23 | 10 | "Chica's Big Picnic / Chica's Big Parade" | September 30, 2013 |
| 24 | 11 | "Chica's Big Book / Chica's Big Garden" | October 7, 2013 |
| 25 | 12 | "Chica's Big Show / Chica's Big Family" | October 14, 2013 |
| 26 | 13 | "Chica's Big Adventure / Chica Bugs Out" | December 2014 |