The Boys Are Back in Town
The Boys Are Back in Town | |
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Premiere date | November 6, 2003 |
Run time | 22:21 |
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 Nate Cash (clean-up) |
Director(s) | Randy Myers John McIntyre Collette Sunderman (voices) |
Animation director(s) | James Tim Walker Robert Alvarez (supervising) Jong Ho Kim (overseas) |
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"The Boys Are Back in Town" is the fifth episode of 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 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
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Organizations
- Powerpuff Girls
- Townsville Police Department
- Townsville Times (mentioned)
- Gangreen Gang
- Rowdyruff Boys
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. Venable is also credited for providing an additional score. The end title song was performed by Bis. The music editor was Joe Privitelli.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: November 6, 2003 on Cartoon Network
Behind the scenes
- The episode title card 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.
- The "Keene on Ms. Keane" song from "Substitute Creature" is mistakenly listed.
Marketing and promotion
Critical reception
In other languages
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Home availability
- In the United States:
- In Australia:
- 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.