Superfriends (episode)

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Superfriends
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Premiere date June 8, 2002
Run time 22:02
Starring Catherine Cavadini
Tara Strong
E.G. Daily
Tom Kane
Tom Kenny
Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Martin
Julie Nathanson
Music composed by James L. Venable
Thomas Chase
Steve Rucker
Writer(s) Cindy Morrow
Clay Morrow
Storyboard artist(s) Cindy Morrow
Claw Morrow
Director(s) Randy Myers
Craig McCracken
Collette Sunderman (voices)
Animation director(s) Robert Alvarez
Art director(s) Don Shank
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"Superfriends" is the fourth episode of The Powerpuff Girls season four, and the seventy-eighth overall. It aired on June 8, 2002 on The WB's Kids' WB block. It was written by Cindy and Clay Morrow, directed by Randy Myers and series creator, Craig McCracken, and voice directed by Collette Sunderman.

The Powerpuff Girls make a new friend when Robin moves next door, but their superhero duties quickly get in the way, which Princess uses to drive a wedge between them.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Bubbles: This is our Dad. He made us in his laboratory on accident.
Professor: Well, what can I say?
Robin: Don't worry Professor, I was an accident, too.


Narrator: So once again, the day and their friendship is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!

Characters

Legend
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In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator (voice only) Tom Kenny
Professor Utonium Tom Kane
Blossom Utonium Catherine Cavadini
Buttercup Utonium E.G. Daily
Bubbles Utonium Tara Strong
Mr. Snyder
Mrs. Snyder
Robin Snyder Julie Nathanson
Ginger N/A
The Mayor Tom Kenny
Ms. Bellum Jennifer Martin
Mayor's wife
Daddy Morbucks N/A
Princess Morbucks Jennifer Hale
Alfred
Dirk N/A
Taylor N/A
Superhero woman Jennifer Hale
Thug Tom Kenny
Francisco
Stanley Whitfield Tom Kane
Monster N/A
Cashier N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • Princess's limo

Production

Development

Filming

It was copyrighted in 2001.

Music

The main title theme and music were composed by James L. Venable, Thomas Chase, and Steve Rucker. The end title song was performed by Bis.

Song

Crew credits

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: June 8, 2002 on The WB; August 2, 2002 at 8 pm on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title is a reference to the TV series Super Friends.
  • Robin and her family have moved into the house of The Smiths who lived their in "Just Desserts" and Supper Villain."
  • The evil kitty Bubbles mentions was in "Cat Man Do."
  • The Powerpuff Girls owned Beebo in "Pet Feud."
  • The girls play Monopoly.
  • The Mayor using the Powerpuff signal is a parody of Commissioner Gordon using the Bat Signal to summon Batman.
  • Princess and Robin are watching two performers who look like Siegfried and Roy.

Errors

  • When the girls wake up at the beginning of the episode, they are already dressed.
  • When the girls are first in their swimsuits, the two piece is a one piece with the part that should be skin is black.

Marketing and promotion

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References