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(I don't know if Top Cat being in an alley automatically means it's Hoagy's Alley like it's a Tardis, but it's a cool cameo I had never realized until now)
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:''This article is about ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' episode. For the ''[[Wacky Races (2017 TV series)|Wacky Races]]'' episode, see "[[Catastrophe (Wacky Races)|Catastrophe]]."''
{{Infobox episode
{{Infobox episode
|name= Catastrophe
|image= [[File:PPG left with cat cleanup.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:PPG left with cat cleanup.png|300px]]
|caption= That's the last time they take a vacation in [[Townsville]].
|caption= That's the last time they take a vacation in [[Townsville]].
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|premiere= [[November 10]], [[2000]]
|premiere= [[November 10]], [[2000]]
|run_time=  
|run_time=  
|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Charendoff]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Kevin M. Richardson]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|writers= [[Clay Morrow]]<br />[[Steven Fonti]]
|writers= [[Steven Fonti]]
|storyboards= Steven Fonti<br />[[Shellie Kvilvang]] (assistant)
|storyboards= Steven Fonti
|directors= [[John McIntyre]]<br />[[Craig McCracken]]<br />[[Genndy Tartakovsky]] (voices)<br />[[Collette Sunderman]] (voices)
|directors= [[John McIntyre]]<br />[[Craig McCracken]]<br />[[Genndy Tartakovsky]] (voices)<br />[[Collette Sunderman]] (voices)
|animation_directors= [[Robert Alvarez]]
|animation_directors= [[Robert Alvarez]]
|art_directors= [[Don Shank]]
|previous= Candy is Dandy
|previous= Candy is Dandy
|next= Hot Air Buffoon
|next= Hot Air Buffoon
|title_card= [[File:PPG 1998 308B title card.png|300px]]
|title_card= [[File:PPG 1998 308B title card.png|300px]]
}}
}}
'''"Catastrophe"''' is the eighth episode (part two) of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season three, and the thirty-third overall. It aired on [[November 10]], [[2000]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Clay Morrow]] and [[Steven Fonti]], and directed by [[Randy Myers]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]], and voice directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and [[Collette Sunderman]].
'''"Catastrophe"''' is the second part of episode eight of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season three, and the sixty-fifth episode overall. It aired on [[November 10]], [[2000]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Steven Fonti]], and directed by [[Randy Myers]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]], and voice directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and [[Collette Sunderman]].


The girls try to figure out which cat belongs to the giant blob-like monster who's tearing up the city to find it.
The girls try to figure out which cat belongs to the giant blob-like monster who's tearing up the city to find it.
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==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Narrator:''' So, once again, the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!
'''Narrator:''' So, once again, the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!<br>
'''Cats:''' Meow. Meow. Meow. Meow. Meow.
'''Cats:''' Meow. Meow. Meow. Meow. Meow.


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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[List of unnamed Powerpuff Girls characters|Narrator]] (voice only)
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Narrator (Powerpuff Girls)|Narrator]] (voice only)
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Tom Kenny]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Tom Kenny]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[E.G. Daily]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[E.G. Daily]]
|-
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[List of unnamed Powerpuff characters|Talking Dog]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Talking Dog]]
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Benny the Ball]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Benny the Ball]]
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Spook]]
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
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* [[Earth]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[United States]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[Townsville]]
*** [[Pokey Oaks County]]
**** [[Townsville Hall]]
**** [[Townsville]]
**** [[Hoagy's Alley]]
***** [[Townsville Hall]]
***** [[Hoagy's Alley]]
* [[Sun|The Sun]]
* [[Sun|The Sun]]


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==Music==
==Music==
The main title theme and the music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The end title song was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited by [[Glenwood Editorial]].
The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and the music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end title song]] was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited by [[Glenwood Editorial]].
 
==Crew credits==
* Storyboard artist: Steven Fonti
* Art director: [[Don Shank]]
* Supervising producer: Genndy Tartakovsky
* Associate producer: [[Vincent Aniceto]]
* Production manager: [[Charlie Desrochers]]
* Production coordinators: [[Shareena Carlson]], [[Dayla Corcoran]]
* Head writer: [[Amy Keating Rogers]]
* Animation director: [[Robert Alvarez]]
* Storyboard assistant: [[Shellie Kvilvang]]
* Model artists: [[Lynne Naylor-Reccardi]], [[Andrew Bialk]], [[Carey Yost]], [[Chris Mitchell]]
* Clean-up artists: [[Barbara Krueger]], [[Robert Lacko]]
* Layout key artists: [[Dan Krall]], [[Fred Gardner]]
* Background color artists: [[Martin Ansolabehere]], [[Sue Mondt]], [[Ruben Chavez]]
* Casting director: [[Collette Sunderman]]
* Supervising recording engineer: [[Ed Collins]]
* Recording engineer: [[Jeff O. Collins]]
* Color stylists: [[Karen Greslie]], [[Roger Webb]]
* Final checker: [[Nelda Ridley]]
* Xerography: [[Star Wirth]], [[Martin Crossley]]
* Animation checker: [[Sandra Benenati]]
* Track readers: [[Carol Iverson]], [[Fred Salinas]], [[Joe Trueba]]
* Overseas production facility: [[Rough Draft Studios]]
* Supervising film editor: [[Paul Douglas]]
* Dialogue editors: [[James Hearn]], [[Kerry Iverson]]
* Negative cutter: [[William DeBoer, Jr.]]
* Telecine/Online facility: [[Matchframe Video]]
* Telecine operator: [[Rick Taylor]]
* Online operator: [[Craig Price]]
* Sound editor: [[Twenty-First Century Entertainment]]
* Post production sound services: [[Pacifica Digital]]
* Supervising re-recording mixer: [[Timothy J. Borquez]]
* Re-recording mixer: [[Eric Freeman]]
* Post production coordinator: [[Julianne Lins]]
* Talent coordinator: [[Sharra Gage]]
* Production assistant: [[Linda Moore]]
* Production accountant: [[Joanne Halcon]]
* Supervising producer for Cartoon Network: [[Brian A. Miller]]
* Director of production: [[Jennifer Pelphrey]]
* Executives in charge of production at Cartoon Network: [[Mike Lazzo]], [[Linda Simensky]]
* Executive producer: Craig McCracken


==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The episode title is a play on the word "Catastrophe" with it referring to the cat problem the girls have.
* Among the cats of Townsville is Top Cat and his gang from the TV series ''[[Top Cat (TV series)|Top Cat]]''.
* Among the cats of Townsville is Top Cat and his gang from the TV series ''[[Top Cat (TV series)|Top Cat]]''.


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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In [[Japan]]:
** [[March 27]], [[2002]]: ??? releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Volume 7]]'' on DVD.
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** [[January 20]], [[2009]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection]]'' on DVD.
** [[January 20]], [[2009]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection]]'' on DVD.
* In [[Australia]]:
* In [[Australia]]:
** [[April 9]], [[2008]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Season 2]]'' on DVD.
** [[June 3]], 2009: [[Madman Entertainment]] releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Season 3]]'' on DVD.
** December 2, 2015: [[Madman Entertainment]] releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** [[December 2]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** October 17, 2018: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD.
** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Directed by Collette Sunderman]]
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[[Category:Directed by Craig McCracken]]
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Latest revision as of 14:32, 25 November 2023

This article is about The Powerpuff Girls episode. For the Wacky Races episode, see "Catastrophe."
Catastrophe
PPG left with cat cleanup.png
That's the last time they take a vacation in Townsville.
Premiere date November 10, 2000
Starring Catherine Cavadini
Tara Charendoff
E.G. Daily
Tom Kenny
Kevin M. Richardson
Music composed by Thomas Chase
Steve Rucker
James L. Venable
Writer(s) Steven Fonti
Storyboard artist(s) Steven Fonti
Director(s) John McIntyre
Craig McCracken
Genndy Tartakovsky (voices)
Collette Sunderman (voices)
Animation director(s) Robert Alvarez
Art director(s) Don Shank
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"Catastrophe" is the second part of episode eight of The Powerpuff Girls season three, and the sixty-fifth episode overall. It aired on November 10, 2000 on Cartoon Network. It was written by Steven Fonti, and directed by Randy Myers and series creator, Craig McCracken, and voice directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and Collette Sunderman.

The girls try to figure out which cat belongs to the giant blob-like monster who's tearing up the city to find it.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Narrator: So, once again, the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!
Cats: Meow. Meow. Meow. Meow. Meow.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator (voice only) Tom Kenny
Blob Kevin M. Richardson
The Mayor Tom Kenny
Blossom Utonium Catherine Cavadini
Bubbles Utonium Tara Charendoff
Buttercup Utonium E.G. Daily
Talking Dog N/A
Ms. Keane N/A
Top Cat N/A
Brain N/A
Choo Choo N/A
Fancy Fancy N/A
Pet store owner Tom Kenny
Monster's kitty Kevin M. Richardson
Benny the Ball N/A
Spook N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Powerpuff Girls statue

Vehicles

  • None

Production

Development

Filming

It was copyrighted in 2000.

Music

The main title theme and the music were composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker, and James L. Venable. The end title song was performed by Bis. The music was edited by Glenwood Editorial.

Crew credits

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: November 10, 2000 on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title is a play on the word "Catastrophe" with it referring to the cat problem the girls have.
  • Among the cats of Townsville is Top Cat and his gang from the TV series Top Cat.

Errors

  • One of the citizens who sees the Powerpuff Girls smash into the building is the Mayor, but he's semi-naked and wearing a turban.

Everlasting influence

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References