I, Robot

I, Robot
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Premiere date	December 30, 2000 (preview); October 7, 2001
Run time	12:00
Starring	Harry Goz; Erik Estrada; Brett Butler; Bill Lobley; Kate Miller; Ellis Henican; Molly Charette; John J. Miller; Adam Reed; Matt Thompson; MC Chris
Music composed by	Julie Stepanek
Writer(s)	John J. Miller; Adam Reed; Matt Thompson
Director(s)	Adam Reed; Matt Thompson
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"I, Robot" is the second episode of Sealab 2021 season one. It was previewed on December 30, 2000 on Cartoon Network, before a formal airing on October 7, 2001 on the launch of their late-night programming block, Adult Swim. It was written by John J. Miller and series creators, Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, who also produced and directed.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut	Speaking debut	Ep. debut	No lines	Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character	Actor
Reporter	Unavailable
Django (photo)	N/A
Lieutenant Sparks	Bill Lobley
Captain Hank Murphy	Harry Goz
Marco	Erik Estrada
Debbie DuPree	Kate Miller
Doctor Quinn	Brett Butler
Stormy Waters	Ellis Henican
Chopper Dave	Unavailable
Hesh Hepplewhite	MC Chris
Old Gus	Unavailable

Locations

Earth
- Atlantic Ocean
- Sealab
- Rome (mentioned)

Objects

None

Vehicles

Ship

Production

Development

This was the first 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: Michael Rosado
Open title sequence animator: Gush
Special effects animator: Edgeworx
Audio engineer: Mike Fisher
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: December 30, 2000 preview on Cartoon Network; October 7, 2001 at 11:15 pm on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)

Behind the scenes

The episode title is a reference to Isaac Asimov's I, Robot short stories and essays between 1940 and 1950.
Captain Murphy wants to be an "Adrienne Barbeaubot," in tribute to the actress Adrienne Barbeau.
The transition music from Super Friends plays from when Quinn saves the day to telling the others about it.
A gag credit is crediting Mike Lazzo as Martin Lazlo.
Another gag credit is the special thanks to "the idiot."

Errors

Everlasting influence

The rest of the crew wants to be put in robot bodies in the third season episode "I, Robot, Really."

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