Predator

Predator
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Premiere date	September 16, 2001
Starring	Harry Goz; Erik Estrada; Brett Butler; Bill Lobley; Kate Miller; Ellis Henican; 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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"Predator" is the fifth episode of Sealab 2021 season one. It aired on September 16, 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.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut	Speaking debut	Ep. debut	No lines	Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character	Actor
Zorak	C. Martin Croker
Brak	Andy Merrill
Captain Hank Murphy	Harry Goz
Space Ghost	George Lowe
Ol' Kentucky Shark	N/A
Master Shake	Harry Goz
Meatwad	Dave Willis
Master Shake	Dana Synder
Frylock	Carey Means
Hesh Hepplewhite	MC Chris
Lieutenant Sparks	Bill Lobley
Marco	Erik Estrada
Doctor Quinn	Brett Butler
Debbie DuPree	Kate Miller
Stormy Waters	Ellis Henican
Doctor Virjay	Adam Reed
Old Gus	Unavailable
Dolphin Boy	Unavailable

Locations

Earth
- Sealab

Objects

None

Vehicles

Buggy

Production

Development

This was the sixth 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. In the bio lab, "String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No. 5 - Minuet" by Luigi Boccherini.

Crew credits

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

Release

Dates are in order of release:

United States: September 16, 2001 at 11:15 pm on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)

Behind the scenes

The episode title, along with the story itself, is a parody of the 198 7 film Predator.
At the start of the episode, Captain Murphy is flipping thru episodes of The Brak Show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast ("Kentucky Nightmare"), and Aqua Teen Hunger Force; incidentally, they are all in reality on the same channel.
A gag credit is Mike Lazzo as Melvis Lazlo.
Special thanks are given to Pat Piper.

Errors

There isn't a director's credit.
It may not be an error as such, but the Space Ghost Coast to Coast episode didn't air in full until May 7.

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