Chickmate

Chickmate
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Premiere date	September 2, 2001
Starring	Harry Goz; Erik Estrada; Brett Butler; Bill Lobley; Kate Miller; Ellis Henican; Angela Mills; MC Chris; Adam Reed
Music composed by	Julie Stepanek
Writer(s)	Adam Reed; John J. Miller; Matt Thompson; MC Chris
Director(s)	Adam Reed; Matt Thompson
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"Chickmate" is the fourth episode of Sealab 2021 season one. It aired on September 2, 2001 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. It was written by John J. Miller, MC Chris, and series creators, Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, and produced and directed by the latter two.

With her biological clock ticking, Debbie plans for her unconceived baby, which includes screening all the men to be the father.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut	Speaking debut	Ep. debut	No lines	Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character	Actor
Debbie DuPree	Kate Miller
Black Debbie	Angela Mills
Dolphin Boy	Unavailable
Marco	Erik Estrada
Doctor Quinn	Brett Butler
Stormy Waters	Ellis Henican
Lieutenant Sparks	Bill Lobley
Captain Hank Murphy	Harry Goz
Hesh Hepplewhite	MC Chris
Space baby	Unavailable
Jonathan Swift
Dr. Dre

Locations

Earth
- Sealab

Objects

A Modest Proposal

Vehicles

None

Production

Development

This was the fourth episode produced.

Filming

The episode was copyrighted in 2000.

Music

The opening theme music was written and composed by Julie Stepanek, and performed by Calamine.

Crew credits

Executive producers: Matt Thompson, Adam Reed
Co-producers: John J. Miller, Dave Willis
Editors: Angus McLynn, Finbar McLynn
Technical director and lead animator: Chris Gelles
Assistant animator: MC Chris
Open title sequence animator: Gush
Special effects animator: Edgeworx
Audio engineer: Roy Clements
Original Sealab 2020 animators and designers: Alex Toth, Iwao Takamoto
Cartoon Network staff: Maya McClure, Vishal Roney, Natali Tesche-Ricciardi
Executive producers for Cartoon Network: Mike Lazzo, Keith Crofford

Release

Dates are in order of release:

United States: September 2, 2001 at 11:15 pm on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)

Behind the scenes

The episode title is a play on "Checkmate."
Stormy's surname is used for the first time.
A gag credit involves Mike Lazzo being credited as Like Mazzo.
Another gag credit may be the special thanks given to Mom and Dad.

Errors

There isn't a director's credit.

Critical reception

Home availability

In the United States:
- July 20, 2004: Warner Home Video releases Sealab 2021: Season One on DVD.
In Australia:
- August 15, 2007: Madman Entertainment releases Sealab 2021: Season One on DVD.
- November 28, 2012: Madman Entertainment releases Sealab 2021: Deep Pressure Complete Collection on DVD.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- June 22, 2009: Revolver Entertainment releases Sealab 2021: Season One on DVD.

References