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|image= [[File:Supersized Rowdyruff Boys.png|300px]]
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|premiere= [[November 6]], [[2003]]
|premiere= [[November 6]], [[2003]]
|run_time= 22:21
|run_time= 22:21
|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Strong]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kane]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Rob Paulsen]]<br />[[Roger L. Jackson]]
|music= [[James L. Venable]]<br />[[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]
|music= [[James L. Venable]]<br />[[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]
|story= [[Lauren Faust]]<br />[[Craig Lewis]]<br />[[Craig McCracken]]<br />[[Amy Keating Rogers]]
|story= [[Lauren Faust]]<br />[[Craig Lewis]]<br />[[Craig McCracken]]<br />[[Amy Keating Rogers]]
|writers= [[Brian Larson]]<br />[[Chris Reccardi]]
|writers= [[Brian Larson]]<br />[[Chris Reccardi]]
|storyboards= Brian Larson<br />Chris Reccardi<br />[[Nate Cash]] (clean-up)
|storyboards= Brian Larson<br />Chris Reccardi
|directors= [[Randy Myers]]<br />[[John McIntyre]]<br />[[Collette Sunderman]] (voices)
|directors= [[Randy Myers]]<br />[[John McIntyre]]<br />[[Collette Sunderman]] (voices)
|animation_directors= [[James Tim Walker]]<br />[[Robert Alvarez]] (supervising)<br />[[Jong Ho Kim]] (overseas)
|animation_directors= [[James Tim Walker]]
|art_directors= [[Paul Stec]]
|previous= Substitute Creature
|previous= Substitute Creature
|next= See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey
|next= See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey
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'''"The Boys Are Back in Town"''' is the eighth episode of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season five, and the fifty-sixth overall. It aired on [[November 6]], [[2003]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Lauren Faust]], [[Craig Lewis]], series creator, [[Craig McCracken]], [[Amy Keating Rogers]], [[Brian Larson]] and [[Chris Reccardi]], directed by [[Randy Myers]] and [[John McIntyre]], and voiced directed by [[Collette Sunderman]].
'''"The Boys Are Back in Town"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season five, and the ninety-sixth episode overall. It aired on [[November 6]], [[2003]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Brian Larson]] and [[Chris Reccardi]], directed by [[Randy Myers]] and [[John McIntyre]], and voice directed by [[Collette Sunderman]].
 
The Rowdyruff Boys return, courtesy of Him, who has made their only weakness their new strength.


The Rowdyruff Boys return, courtesy of Him, who has not only removed their only weakness
==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
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|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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**** [[Townsville]]
**** [[Townsville]]
***** Bank
***** Bank
***** [[Mojo Jojo's residence|Mojo's residence]]
***** [[Townsville Park]]
****** Townsville Central Park
******* [[Townsville Volcano Mountain]]
******** [[Mojo's residence]]
***** [[Townsville Jail]]
***** [[Townsville Jail]]
***** [[Fuzzy Lumpkin's residence]]
***** [[Townsville Forest]]
****** [[Fuzzy's residence]]
***** [[The Olive]]
***** [[The Olive]]
***** [[Malph's]]
***** [[Malph's]]
***** [[The Dunby]]
***** [[The Dunby]]
* [[Him's residence]]
***** [[Him's dimension]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
This episode was adapted from the featured story in [[DC Comics]]' [[The Powerpuff Girls (DC Comics)/Issue 1|''The Powerpuff Girls'' #1]] called "Squirrelly Burly." It was written by [[Sean Carolan]] and [[Jennifer Moore]] who were given a "story concept" credit in this episode.
===Filming===
===Filming===
The episode was copyrighted in 2003.
The episode was copyrighted in 2003.


==Music==
==Music==
The main title theme and the music were composed by [[James L. Venable]], [[Thomas Chase]], and [[Steve Rucker]]. Venable is also credited for providing an additional score. The end title song was performed by [[Bis]]. The music editor was [[Joe Privitelli]].
The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and the music were composed by [[James L. Venable]], [[Thomas Chase]], and [[Steve Rucker]]. Additional music was also composed by Venable. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end title song]] was performed by [[Bis]]. The music editor was [[Joe Privitelli]].
 
==Crew credits==
* Storyboard artist: Mike O'Hare
* Art director: [[Paul Stec]]
* Producer: [[Chris Savino]]
* Supervising director: [[Lauren Faust]]
* Line producers: [[Vincent Aniceto]], [[Kelly Crews]]
* Production coordinators: [[Brian A. Marshall]], [[Carolyn Shaushkin]], [[Jackie Buscarino]]
* Production assistant: [[Erik Elizarrez]]
* Supervising animation director: [[Robert Alvarez]]
* Animation director: [[James Tim Walker]]
* Overseas animation director: [[Jong Ho Kim]]
* Outline editor: [[Amy Keating Rogers]]
* Story by: Lauren Faust, [[Craig Lewis]], [[Craig McCracken]], Amy Keating Rogers
* Character supervisor: [[Andrew Bialk]]
* Character designer: [[Stef Choi]]
* Prop designer: [[Christopher Battle]]
* Clean-up artists: [[Dana Jo Granger]], [[Cathlin Hidalgo]], [[Robert Lacko]]
* Storyboard clean-up artist: [[Nate Cash]]
* Background design supervisor: [[Justin Thompson]]
* Background designer: [[Todd Frederikson]]
* Background paint supervisor: [[Christopher Roszak]]
* Background painter: [[Kit Boyce]]
* Color stylists: [[Karen Greslie]], [[Roger Webb]]
* Animation checker: [[Sandra J. Benenati]]
* Digital effects artist: [[Stephen Jennings]]
* Casting director: Collette Sunderman
* Talent coordinator: [[Karie Gima Pham]]
* Recording engineer: [[Robert Serda]]
* Track reader: [[Slightly Off-Track]]
* Overseas production facility: [[Rough Draft Studios]]
* Picture editor: [[Robert Gibis]]
* Dialogue editor: [[Jim Hearn]]
* Sound editor: [[Twenty-First Century Entertainment]]
* Re-recording mixers: [[Timothy J. Borquez]], [[Eric Freeman]], [[Hacienda Post]]
* Post production coordinator: [[Alicia Parkinson]]
* Production estimator: [[Cecilia Rheins]]
* Supervising producer for Cartoon Network Studios: [[Brian A. Miller]]
* Director of production for Cartoon Network Studios: [[Jennifer Pelphrey]]
* Executives in charge of production at Cartoon Network: [[Linda Simensky]], [[Mike Lazzo]]
* Executive producer: Craig McCracken


==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The episode title is a reference to the [[1976]] song "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy.
* This is a sequel to "[[The Rowdyruff Boys]]."
* This is a sequel to "[[The Rowdyruff Boys]]."


==Errors==
==Errors==
* There's an "Animation Directors" credit, despite there only being one.
* There's an "Animation Directors" credit, despite there only being one.
* The "[[Keene on Ms. Keane]]" song from "[[Substitute Creature]]" is mistakenly listed.
* There's a "Background Painters" credit, despite there only being one.
* The "[[Keen Ms. Keane]]" song from "[[Substitute Creature]]" is mistakenly listed.


==Marketing and promotion==
==Marketing and promotion==
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Latest revision as of 09:45, 28 November 2023

The Boys Are Back in Town
Supersized Rowdyruff Boys.png
Premiere date November 6, 2003
Run time 22:21
Starring Catherine Cavadini
Tara Strong
E.G. Daily
Tom Kane
Tom Kenny
Rob Paulsen
Roger L. Jackson
Music composed by James L. Venable
Thomas Chase
Steve Rucker
Story by Lauren Faust
Craig Lewis
Craig McCracken
Amy Keating Rogers
Writer(s) Brian Larson
Chris Reccardi
Storyboard artist(s) Brian Larson
Chris Reccardi
Director(s) Randy Myers
John McIntyre
Collette Sunderman (voices)
Animation director(s) James Tim Walker
Art director(s) Paul Stec
Episode navigation
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"The Boys Are Back in Town" is the fifth episode of The Powerpuff Girls season five, and the ninety-sixth episode overall. It aired on November 6, 2003 on Cartoon Network. It was written by Brian Larson and Chris Reccardi, directed by Randy Myers and John McIntyre, and voice directed by Collette Sunderman.

The Rowdyruff Boys return, courtesy of Him, who has made their only weakness their new strength.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Narrator: It seems the battle of the sexes has begun. Let's just hope that the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator (voice only) Tom Kenny
Buttercup Utonium E.G. Daily
Blossom Utonium Catherine Cavadini
Bubbles Utonium Tara Strong
Mojo Jojo N/A
Princess Morbucks N/A
Ace N/A
Big Billy N/A
Lil' Arturo N/A
Slither N/A
Grubber N/A
Old woman Tara Strong
Fuzzy Lumpkins N/A
Him Tom Kane
Monster #1 Unavailable
Monster #2 N/A
Monster #3 N/A
Monster #4 N/A
Brick Rob Paulsen
Boomer Rob Paulsen
Butch Roger L. Jackson
Painter Roger L. Jackson


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Townsville Times newspaper

Vehicles

  • Nothing of importance

Production

Development

Filming

The episode was copyrighted in 2003.

Music

The main title theme and the music were composed by James L. Venable, Thomas Chase, and Steve Rucker. Additional music was also composed by Venable. The end title song was performed by Bis. The music editor was Joe Privitelli.

Crew credits

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: November 6, 2003 on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title is a reference to the 1976 song "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy.
  • This is a sequel to "The Rowdyruff Boys."

Errors

  • There's an "Animation Directors" credit, despite there only being one.
  • There's a "Background Painters" credit, despite there only being one.
  • The "Keen Ms. Keane" song from "Substitute Creature" is mistakenly listed.

Marketing and promotion

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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