Shaggy Busted

"Shaggy Busted" is the third episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law season one. It aired on July 7, 2002 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. It was written by Michael Ouweleer and Erik Richter, and directed by Vincent Waller. The Hanna-Barbera series ridiculed in this episode is Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

Shaggy and Scooby are put on trial for driving while under the influence of marijuana.

Memorable quotes
Harvey: There's something about you. It's a good something, though. Definitely a good something. Peanut: Thank you, Harvey.

Harvey: Don't worry. A night in the pokey never killed anyone. Builds character.

Fred: Listen, we've got a bit of a problem, the gang and I. Harvey: Gang stuff.

Convict: Rot in hell, Birdman.

George Jetson: Daddy's gonna be home real soon.

Harvey: Now, which one of you is Shaggy? Shaggy: Like, I am. Harvey: Okay, that's your street name. What's the name your mom gave you?

Old Man Bakov: Oh, I would have succeeded, too... If it hadn't been for those--. Harvey: These meddling kids.

Scrappy: Puppy power!

Characters
In order of appearance:

Mentioned and non-speaking characters are in italics


 * Shaggy Rogers (Scott Innes)
 * Scooby-Doo (Scott Innes)
 * Sheriff (Erik Richter)
 * Harvey Birdman (Gary Cole, Larry Morris)
 * Avenger (Frank Welker)
 * Debbie (Grey Delisle)
 * Peanut (Thomas Allen)
 * Barney Rubble
 * Ghost Clown/Harry the Hypnotist (Jeff Bergman)
 * Ghost of Redbeard/C.L. Magnus (Stephen Colbert)
 * Charlie the Funland Robot (Frank Welker)
 * Fred Jones (Frank Welker)
 * Velma Dinkley (BJ Ward)
 * Convicts (Scott Innes, Erik Richter)
 * Daphne Blake (Grey DeLisle)
 * George Jetson (Jeff Bergman)
 * Judy Jetson
 * Jane Jetson
 * Elroy Jetson
 * Astro
 * Mrs. Rogers
 * Guard (Erik Richter)
 * Magilla Gorilla
 * Spyro (Michael McKean)
 * William Shakespeare
 * Reducto (Stephen Colbert)
 * Ziggy
 * Judge Mightor (Gary Cole)
 * Sheriff actor
 * Scooby actor (Erik Richter)
 * Walking Tab (Bazyl Dripps)
 * Alexander
 * Old Man Bakov (Jeff Bergman)
 * Scrappy-Doo (Scott Innes)

Organizations

 * Mystery Incorporated
 * Sebben and Sebben
 * The Coca-Cola Company
 * F.E.A.R.

Locations

 * Harvey's office
 * Jail
 * Choate Rosemary Hall
 * Yale University
 * Cafeteria
 * Courthouse
 * The Bird Cage

Objects

 * American Dramaturge
 * Cocalux
 * Tab

Vehicles

 * The Mystery Machine
 * Ye Machine Machine

Filming
The police footage showing the sheriff inspecting Scooby and Shaggy in the Mystery Machine is in live-action, although it is positioned in such a way that Scooby and Shaggy are hidden from view, aside from Shaggy's arm sticking out the window.

There is also a fantasy sequence where a live-action Harvey chases after an actor in a Tab can suit. This was directed by Erik Richter.

Music
The music is composed by Michael Kohler.

Behind the scenes

 * The episode is full of jokes about Shaggy and Scooby being stoned, and Harvey mistaking the kids being in a street gang.
 * This is the first time Debbie is referred to by name by Harvey.
 * Peanut is a parody of an older version of Birdboy.
 * Stephen Colbert is uncredited as C.L. Magnus.

Errors

 * The sheriff is constantly referred to as "Officer."
 * Charlie the robot is a real robot, instead of what is depicting here with a guy trying to get his helmet off.

Home availability

 * This is free to watch on the US geo-restricted Adult Swim website.