The first season of the animated television series Robloxians, created and co-directed by Angus Kennedy, aired on Children's Avast Television in the United States from January 14, to July 8, 2013, and internationally on Robloxian Educational Television from January 10, to July 4, 2014, totaling twenty-six episodes. The series follows the daily lives of protagonist Rueben Willis (David Robinson), a bashful young adult, and his friends Alex, Jake, and Douglas (George Cox, Alexander West and Thomas Tucker, respectively) in the fictional contemporary city of Olkmouth.
The season chronicles Willis' early adventures as he moves to his dream city of Olkmouth and later meets his eventual friends, Alex, Jake, and Douglas, with whom he frequently hangs out, showcasing their personalities. Other directors include Samantha Barnes, Tommy O'Neill, Spencer Stewart, and Christopher Jenkins. The writing is primarily led by screenwriters Frances Richardson, Thomas Alexander, George Mendoza and Stevie Clark. Produced by Bloxy Animation Productions, founded by Kennedy, Avast Television announced the series in January 2012, after beginning development in October 2011.
Upon release, the season received a positive reception from critics and audiences; praise was aimed at the animation, writing, characterization and its depiction of autism and ADHD, while the pacing and simplistic dialogue were criticized by some. Television ratings, among of the highest in years for the network, ranged from 1.9 to 4.0 million viewers. Three volumes, containing eight to nine episodes, were released by Avast Entertainment between December 8, 2013, to February 15, 2014.
For the first season, the opening theme is "Player" by Jackson Harrison and the ending theme is "Folks" by Elizabeth Roberts; both are written and composed by lyricist Taylor Campbell.
Production
Angus Kennedy, pictured here in 2019, pitched Robloxians in December 2010.
Creator Angus Kennedy conceived the series in December 2010, while working on the short film Robloxians with Samantha Barnes; the title was used as the series' name at Kennedy's recommendation. Working on the project for six mouths, Kennedy focused on the idea of a full-length television series with elements from the short, such as a futuristic metropolis (which became Olkmouth), robots serving as a "companion" to humans, and inspired by the Robloxan Universe. In February 2011, Kennedy contacted Barnes about developing a potential miniseries; Kennedy later stated in a 2016 interview that one of his earliest ideas was to create a miniseries, which would have been based on the short film. After reaching an agreement, Barnes and Kennedy began developing ideas for the series' plot and characters. Early on, Kennedy was focused on introducing an autistic character to the series, loosely inspired by himself after being diagnosed with autism in September 2010, as well as developing a "simple, yet complex" storyline with character arcs. Though Barnes initially viewed his ideas as too "ambitious" and "risky," particularly for children's media, and his ability to write a lengthy screenplay without the dialogue "sounding too basic," Kennedy's biggest weakness was the development of multiplex dialogue, as well as the fact that neither had researched the proposed topics, including practical skills.
Kennedy later hired Frances Richardson, who previously worked with him and Barnes on his second short film, The Apple Tree (2009). Writing started on the season as early as December 2011. From early development, Kennedy wanted to include life skills to the episodes that would appeal to both children and young adults. Following the green-lit of Robloxians, Kennedy, Richardson, and Branes focused on the characterization of the protagonist Willis. Barnes thought Willis shared both autistic and ADHD traits; the team also explored the idea of Willis being undiagnosed, which was pitched by an uncredited co-writer. Kennedy believed that the idea would be more effective if the traits were revealed "through visual body movements instead of explicitly." One example was his vestibular stimming behavior with artist Michael Carr suggested "presenting them in a way that would make sense". Alex was initially portrayed as a bossy man, but Barnes rejected the idea with Kennedy for unknown reasons. Morgan McDonald, Alex's animation director, wanted to represent people with hyperacusis. During production on the episode "Bakery - Hot-Tempered Man," Mcdonald pitched to Kennedy the idea of Alex wearing headphones and showing the symptoms to make the character more relatable to the audience. In a 2020 interview with RNN about Douglas, Kennedy stated that he was "already planned to be the good samaritan of the group," based on a woman named Elizabeth Knight, whom Barnes had met during their research trip in March 2011; the episode "Douglas" is partially inspired by her actions, which Kennedy viewed as "inspirational".
Writers Thomas Alexander and Stevie Clark, respectively, worked on gradually introducing the four protagonists. Clark stated that their goal was to "make the audience get a good understanding of the characters without creating a messy plot". During meetings, Alexander stated that the episodes should "focus on the characters' goals, traits, and emotions, how they live their daily lives, and present realistic challenges that people face in the real world". HHalf of the season's episodes were pitched already, leading to problems with writing new storylines. Richardson came up with a solution after listening to the crew's issues as young adults. From there, idea were regularly pitched by artists and storyboarders. Kennedy asked background artists Dexter Hopkins and Jonathan Pearce with having everything "look as contemporary" as possible while also featuring futuristic elements like robotics. Sophia Walsh's design was based on a cardboard box and used "human-like movement techniques".
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Animation directed by | Original air date | International air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "Start of a New Chapter" | Angus Kennedy & Samantha Barnes | Storyboarded by: Jonathan Elliott & Madison Holmes | Jude Gibson, Hayden Russell & Charlie Evans | January 13, 2013 (premiere)
January 14, 2013 |
January 10, 2014 | 1–001
S1–E1 (2012 version) |
2.6
2.3 |
| Written by: Frances Richardson, Stevie Clark & Thomas Alexander | |||||||||
Reuben Willis, a shy but kind-hearted nineteen-year-old, prepares to leave his parents' house after saving enough Robux to buy an apartment for himself and his dog Elliot in Olkmouth, a city he had always wanted to live in. Before leaving, Willis decided to spend the time with his parents at a variety of locations, including a food festival and theme park. On the big day, Willis's parents, Samantha and Bobby, hug him and express their love for him, causing Willis to get emotional. Willis ultimately gets into a rented moving truck and departs. Willis arrives at his apartment several hours later. While the movers prepare everything for him inside, Willis explores the city and is astounded by the technology. After not eating since early morning and seeing a late-night restaurant, Willis orders chicken and rice and eats alone before walking to discover more places. Later, he learns that almost everything is ready for him inside, and returns to his new apartment.
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| 2 | 2 | "Into the Apartment" | Samantha Barnes | Storyboarded by: Thomas Riley & Josh Turner | Colby Rojas | January 21, 2013 | January 17, 2014 | 1–002 | 1.9 |
| Written by: Stevie Clark & Frances Richardson | |||||||||
Willis enters his new apartment and explores each room. Despite being smaller than he expected, Willis is pleased and thanks the movers for their assistance. Willis tries to sleep in after they leave but breaks down in tears after reality hits that he is on his alone. Willis attempts to locate a cafe the following morning using a navigation app. He found one and purchased two plain buns before leaving to go for a walk. While walking, Willis realizes he is unemployed and needs to find work to avoid running out of money and being unable to pay his rent. Despite his best efforts, Willis struggles to grasp the concept and contacts his parents. They assist him with financial management. Willis thanks them and hangs up. Willis, tired, decides to watch his favorite show, "Daily Lives," for the rest of the day, but eventually falls asleep. By the time he wakes up, it is nearly midnight and he has not eaten dinner. However, a sleepy Willis returns to his bed to rest with his dog.
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| 3 | 3 | "Bakery – Hot-Tempered Man" | Tommy O'Neill | Storyboarded by: Harrison Hill, George Perry, Peter Burns & Georgina Matthews | Charlie Evans | January 28, 2013 | January 24, 2014 | 1–003 | 3.8 |
| Written by: Frances Richardson | |||||||||
After waking up, Willis goes for a walk with his dog to help him adjust to his new surroundings. Willis discovers a bakery along the way. Curious, he walks inside and is greeted by a worker named Alex. Ordering a bun, he overheard Alex arguing with a customer who claims he received the wrong order, but the former quickly calms down. Minutes later, another customer, irritated by undercooked bread, blames Alex, who becomes enraged for accusing him. Camilla, the bakery's owner, arrives and leads him away while another worker handles the situation. Willis investigates and notices Camilla conversing with Alex, who notices Willis and asks him to return, but later explains the situation as Willis becomes interested. After finishing the buns, Willis prepares to leave, but is stopped by Alex, who apologizes. To his surprise, Alex invites him to check out the kitchen. Though Willis initially declines, he accepts the offer and joins him. Alex introduces him to the various items, and Willis watches him make buns. After that, Alex takes him to a room and tells him that he has a short temper. Camilla discovers the two and chastises Alex for bringing a customer without permission, despite Alex's claim that Willis is simply looking to explore. Camila then keeps an eye on the two as they chat. When Willis sees Alex making buns, he suddenly expresses a desire to cook buns, recalling a time when his father taught him how to do so as a young teenager. Willis, excited, requests that Alex teach him how to cook.
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| 4 | 4 | "Learning to Cook" | Angus Kennedy & Spencer Stewart | Storyboarded by: Josh Turner & Rachel Smith | Oliver George | February 4, 2013 | January 31, 2014 | 1–004 | 3.1 |
| Written by: Thomas Alexander | |||||||||
When he notices Willis mistaking baking for cooking, he teaches him that cooking and baking are not the same thing. Alex then asks Camila for permission to teach Willis, to which she agrees, but only if Willis does not cause trouble. Willis and Alex then knead the dough before proofing and shaping it. After that, the buns are baked for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, Alex continues to teach Willis how to bake using the examples of two coworkers. Alex eventually believes Willis is capable of doing it on his own. Willis, who is confident, initially gets the process right before aggressively shaping the bun to speed up the process, resulting in an uneven shape. Alex calms Willis down before demonstrating the process again. While doing so, a customer becomes upset because his order is taking an unusually long time in comparison to the others. As Alex brings him the bun, Willis becomes curious about a worker making cookies and another working on a cake. After that, Alex offers him coffee, but Willis requests water instead. Shortly after, Willis realizes that the bakery is about to close and expresses gratitude to Alex and the workers for allowing him to "work" before taking his dog and leaving. Alex, seeing potential in Willis, follows him outside and requests his phone number, to which he reluctantly agrees, and the two make plans to meet again.
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| 5 | 5 | "Friends" | Angus Kennedy & Christopher Jenkins | Storyboarded by: Harrison Wiggins, Matthew Ryan & Harriet Owen | Charlie Evans | February 11, 2013 | February 7, 2014 | 1–005 | 2.5 |
| Written by: George Mendoza | |||||||||
Alex sends Willis a message asking him to visit the Last Guest's memorial site. He agrees, and after meeting, they sit on a bench and talk about their personal lives. Alex then invites him to go hiking for the weekend. Willis happily accepts the offer. The day arrives, and Willis brings Elliot with him. Elliot spotted a squirrel and began chasing it, forcing Willis and Alex to run desperately to keep Elliot safe. When the two see the squirrels climbing a tree, they laugh and smile at each other. Hours later, Alex and Willis are tired of climbing rocks on the trails and take a break. However, much to his surprise, Alex forgets his lunch and becomes upset, but calms down when Willis hands him a sandwich that he prepared. Alex apologizes and chats with Willis. When asked about the headphones he frequently wore, Alex explained that they help him with his sensory sensitivity to sounds. Willis understands him, claiming to have a friend who also has hyperacusis. Alex and Willis begin to become friends while they are both happy.
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| 6 | 6 | "Into the Woods – A Calmer Place" | Angus Kennedy | Frances Richardson | Nathan Marshall | February 18, 2013 | February 14, 2014 | 1–006 | 3.0 |
Alex notices the approaching nighttime and informs Willis, who uses the navigation app to return home. When Alex informs him that they intend to stay the night, Willis becomes irritated that he did not tell him sooner. Alex tells him about a resting place he has visited several times before and tells Willis about his experiences there. When they arrive, the two rent a tent and settle in. With Willis quickly adjusting to his surroundings, Alex takes him to a viewing area to see the stars, where he mentions that his mother took him there over ten years ago. After eating dinner with several people, Alex and Willis go to bed, but the latter uses the time to walk around by himself. The next morning, the two thank the owners before returning to the city via the trail. Willis runs into a photographer while they are on their way, looking at the mountains.
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| 7 | 7 | "The One with the Camera" | Angus Kennedy & Samantha Barnes | Storyboarded by: Jackson Newman & Josh Turner | Maddison Hopper | February 25, 2013 | February 21, 2014 | 1–007 | 3.5 |
| Written by: Bethany Griffiths, Frances Richardson & George Mendoza | |||||||||
The photographer, who introduces himself as Jake, shows Willis and Alex his high-quality camera and discusses his plans to produce a documentary one day. Alex likes his idea and wishes him well, but when he notices Willis chatting with him, he sighs. Jake shows Willis photos of him from all over the world. He then directs the two to follow him to another trail. Jake jumps on numerous rocks there, while Willis tries but becomes concerned about falling. Jake, who notices him, instructs him on proper jumping technique and invites Alex to join him. Jake begins to record videos of the two, expressing his pride. Realizing the two's potential, Jake asks them to invite him, to which Willis immediately agrees, leaving Alex perplexed yet curious about Jake.
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| 8 | 8 | "Look at Me" | Angus Kennedy | Storyboarded by: James Macdonald | Morgan Thompson | March 4, 2013 | February 28, 2014 | 1–008 | 3.8 |
| Written by: Thomas Alexander | |||||||||
Willis, Alex, and Jake start back down the trail. On their way, Alex notices a wild fox following them, and Willis tells Jake about it. Jake takes immediate action and moves the two apart, while the former attempts to avoid eye contact. The curious fox begins to walk toward them, leaving Jake to get closer. Knowing that Robloxians are not permitted to touch or feed wild foxes, Alex abruptly pulls Jake away, resulting in a disagreement between the two, while Willis watches helplessly. When Willis sees the Fox, he approaches the animal, who unexpectedly jumps on him. Taking Jake and Alex off guard, the former moves Willis away, while Alex uses the opportunity to create an escape route. Despite their efforts, the wild fox seems intrigued by the three. Jake nervously let the fox go to Willis, who hugged it. However, Alex is concerned that the Fox has rabies and demands that Jake take action. With no response, Alex has had enough and shoves the Fox himself. Much to his surprise, the fox bursts into tears. Alex backs away as Jake grabs and hands it to Willis. The three then walk down to the trail's exit, where they take it to a wildlife center. Alex is dissatisfied with the two's actions until Willis claims the Fox for himself with Jake's permission after learning that it has never had rabies. Willis looks at the animal and recognizes the fox as his new friend.
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| 9 | 9 | "Tour Guide" | Tommy O'Neill | Storyboarded by: Thomas Riley | Karsyn Francis | March 11, 2013 | March 7, 2014 | 1–009 | 2.7 |
| Written by: Stevie Clark | |||||||||
While introducing Elliot to the fox, nicknamed Tyler, Willis is unsure whether to keep Tyler, especially after Alex explains that keeping one in the city is illegal. Willis quickly begins to reconsider claiming the animal after being unable to make contact with Jake. Calling Alex, he instructs him to call Jake, which he does. Later, Jake visits Willis' apartment and talks to him about giving the animal to the wild animal center. While Willis is overthinking the situation, Jake invites his best friend James, who advises him to take it to the center anyways. He finally agrees and the next day, take it back. The worker sees Willis and promises him that they would take care of the fox. Following that, Willis prioritizes Elliot's well-being.
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| 10 | 10 | "Catch the Ball" | Angus Kennedy | Storyboarded by: Rachel Smith | Oliver George | March 18, 2013 | March 14, 2014 | 1–010 | 3.0 |
| Written by: Frances Richardson | |||||||||
Willis notices that it's sunny outside and decides to take Elliot outside to play ball, only to realize that he forgot to bring the toy from his parents' house. He goes to an animal shop to get a ball and, after paying for it, plays with Elliot at a local park. Willis realizes Elliot can catch the ball as far as he can and uses this opportunity to do so several times. When Willis throws the ball too far, it hits the head of another owner's dog, resulting in a lump. Willis apologizes to the owner for his carelessness. Willis then began walking back to his apartment. Rethinking the scene, Willis opts for the nearby parking lot. Willis recognizes Elliot's potential and trains him to perform moves after he tries a wall flip to catch the ball.
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| 11 | 11 | "Rough Day" | Christopher Jenkins | Storyboarded by: Victoria Anderson | Maddison Hopper | March 25, 2013 | March 21, 2014 | 1–011 | 2.4 |
| Written by: George Mendoza | |||||||||
Jake excitedly calls Alex to invite him to travel to the mountains, only to discover that he has the flu and that Willis is busy looking for work. Hearing this, Jake goes by himself and invites James to join him. Climbing the rocks, they notice people running down, indicating that an intense thunderstorm is approaching and they are at risk of being struck. The two make it down, but not before being drenched in heavy rain. Jake becomes stressed when he notices his camera isn't working, as it was a gift from his friend Micheal, whom he hadn't seen in years. The situation worsens when James trips and falls down a small cliff, leaving Jake yelling for help. While he is fine, Jake becomes increasingly fearful and orders him to return to the ground. Jake suddenly falls into a water pond. As James and others around him mock him, Jake loses his cool and flees. Feeling bad, James runs after him, and sees Jake about to be eaten by a wild wolf. Jake and James are rescued by nearby people after throwing the wolf off a cliff, which calms Jake, who nervously laughs. The two then return to the exit, where despite a rough day, James thanks Jake for saving him.
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| 12 | 12 | "April's Fools" | Angus Kennedy & Samantha Barnes | Storyboarded by: Rachel Smith & Harrison Dixon | Nathan Marshall | April 1, 2013 | March 28, 2014
April 1, 2014 |
1–012 | 4.1 |
| Written by: Thomas Alexander & Frances Richardson | |||||||||
As April Fools' Day approaches, Jake plans his annual pranks on his family members and considers playing tricks on his new friends. Meanwhile, Alex dreads the day and fears the humiliation he experienced as a teen. Willis and Elliot, on the other hand, plan to throw mudballs at Jake. When the day comes, a cheerful Jake and Willis begin their respective pranks and decide to trick Alex. When the two see Alex walking in their direction, they scare him and throw water, only for Alex to punch them out of fear and scream at them, before realizing he had injured Jake and Willis and fleeing with immediate regret. Alex spent the rest of the day inside before communicating with Jake and Willis and apologizing for his outburst.
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| 13 | 13 | "Douglas" | Angus Kennedy | Storyboarded by: Darien Underwood | Barbara Mendez | April 8, 2013 | April 4, 2014 | 1–013 | 2.5 |
| Written by: George Mendoza | |||||||||
Willis accidentally runs into a man named Douglas who is assisting an injured woman. Douglas reveals that he is the owner of Bystander Care, a group that helps injured people. Douglas is about to leave when he receives a call that a biker has been knocked out, inviting Willis to go with him. Douglas arrives at the scene and aids the biker while Willis watches. As the biker is being taken in, one of the workers recognizes him and hugs him, thanking him for saving his life before quickly leaving. Douglas explains that the worker was one of the first people he helped. Following that, Douglas and his team respond to a person with a broken leg; an elderly person who fell down the stairs; a boy with an injured hand; a baby who is choking, and a man who is unresponsive. Willis notices Douglas' efforts and begins to respect him more, while he privately wishes the injured well. Douglas then develops a plan to contact him. In a post-credits scene, Douglas encounters Alex and Jake, who are happy to meet him to talk about their personal lives.
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| 14 | 14 | "Into the Restaurant" | Tommy O'Neill | Storyboarded by: James Macdonald & Madeleine Newman | Jackson Palmer | April 15, 2013 | April 11, 2014 | 1–014 | 2.7 |
| Written by: Frances Richardson | |||||||||
Douglas invites Willis, Alex, and Jake to visit Señor Comensal, a family-owned restaurant where they see the managers' family working on breakfast dishes. Ewan, the youngest of them, is shocked to see the group inside the kitchen and demands that his older brother Douglas kick them out until he reveals they are his friends. Douglas informs them that the restaurant has been having challenges. Alex agrees to help, but soon realizes the situation is becoming more complex. Owners Hayden and Alisha thinks that their mothers are the best chefs; Tom believes that he works harder than the others; Tom's daughter Lexie is acting rudely toward Hayden's son Henry; and the majority of the workers are stressed out by all of the conflicts. Alisha is unsure about the restaurant's direction for the near future. Alex paired up with Jake to handle the situation with Douglas. Despite their efforts over a span of two weeks, when Hayden and Alisha get into a huge fight over financial disagreements, Alex considers giving up. However, Jake asks James to contact a well-known retired restaurant owner named Lucas and his partner Lara, who are known for solving serious situations. Lucas and Lara reach an agreement with the group to assist Alex while suggesting Willis, Alex, and Jake not to get involved. Lucas orders the first open communication meeting and establishes ground rules for difficult conversations, among other things. By the end of the month, Douglas positively informed the group that the restaurant is going well without providing any additional information, leaving the group wondering, yet glad about the restaurant's future.
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| 15 | 15 | "Pizza" | Angus Kennedy | Storyboarded by: Rachel Smith & Alexandra Newman | Maddison Hopper | April 22, 2013 | April 18, 2014 | 1–015 | 2.8 |
| Written by: George Mendoza | |||||||||
Willis notices a poster for a pizza competition event and believes Alex would be interested, but upon showing it to him, he shows an interest in joining in. After hours of training, the day of the competition arrives, and Alex is surprised to see many professionals. In the first round, Alex pulls off a major upset against five-time champion Oscar when the judges declare his pizza to be the best. However, during the second and third rounds, which includes near-impossible tricks, Alex begins to struggle and eventually loses. Alex expects the audience to mock him, but he comes across Oscar, who is very impressed with him and sees him as a potential pizzaiolo.
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| 16 | 16 | "Headphones" | Samantha Barnes | Storyboarded by: Oliver Anderson & Victoria Anderson | Gaige Rollins | April 29, 2013 | April 25, 2014 | 1–016 | 3.1 |
| Written by: Thomas Alexander | |||||||||
At a park, a curious Jake questions Alex about why he wears headphones so frequently, especially during loud moments, prompting a flashback. Alex was sensitive to sound as a child, struggling with everyday noises, prompting his parents to see an audiologist, who diagnosed him with hyperacusis. The audiologist suggests Alex wear headphones occasionally. As Alex grows older, he continues to receive sound therapy with the assistance of Camila, before proudly stating that he can now handle without headphones for longer periods of time.
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| 17 | 17 | "The Parents of a Gifted Person" | Angus Kennedy & Christopher Jenkins | Storyboarded by: Thomas Riley & Madison Holmes | Morgan Thompson | May 6, 2013 | May 2, 2014 | 1–017 | 2.7 |
| Written by: Stevie Clark | |||||||||
Douglas invites Willis to visit his parents, Lara and Aidan, before heading to speech therapy, bringing Alex along as well. Lara and Aidan greet Willis, who introduces himself to Lucy, Douglas' older sister. After heading out to speech therapy with Lucy and Alex questioning his decision, Aidan explains the reason to them. Douglas had communication problems, including speech impediments, which went unnoticed by his former parents. After adopting him, they recognized his problems and decided to have him go to speech therapy with Lucy, who also struggled with speech as a child, and Lara, while providing him with more support. In the present, Willis notices this and wishes him well in his speech therapy sessions with Aidan, who happily explains that Douglas is making significant progress.
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| 18 | 18 | "Young Worker" | Angus Kennedy | Frances Richardson & Thomas Alexander | Joseph Wright | May 13, 2013 | May 9, 2014 | 1–018 | 2.6 |
Alex visits Ewan at Señor Comensal, who greets him, before returning to work. Alex watches Ewan fry pancakes and waffles at the same time. After finishing the dishes, Alex asks him how he became such a good worker, and Ewan explains in a flashback. As a toddler, Ewan became interested in cooking with his mother Anna, and as he grew older, he helped his father, who introduced him to various tools to get an understanding. Ewan took a cooking class at school and learned the majority of the skills. After his mother died two years ago, Ewan vowed to open a restaurant named after her, leaving Alex bittersweet.
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| 19 | 19 | "Speech Therapy" | Tommy O'Neill | Storyboarded by: Josh Turner | Gaige Rollins | May 20, 2013 | May 16, 2014 | 1–019 | 3.4 |
| Written by: Bethany Griffiths & Frances Richardson | |||||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Fashion Show" | Christopher Jenkins | Stevie Clark | Nathan Johnson | May 27, 2013 | May 23, 2014 | 1–020 | 4.0 |
At a party, Jakes jokes about attending a fashion show, but Douglas discovers an event called Runway Model, which Willis immediately wants to attend, except for Alex. Jake and Willis go to the event in place of Douglas and Alex, who are both busy. The hoster, Tyrian, greets everyone before selecting Ben, Tegan and Emma as the judges, taking them by surprise as they are newcomers. The rest are led to a room as Tyrian selects the "Fantasy" category for the round. As others rush to find the perfect outfit, Willis becomes confused on deciding on his clothes. After looking around for minutes, Jake panics as the time approaches, getting dressed within four minutes. During the runway, some models receive above-average scores, but Jake receives none, devastating him, while Willis receives one of the highest scores. Willis, Francisco, and Emily are eventually declared winners, each receiving six points. Jake and Willis leave the event happy, telling Douglas and Alex everything.
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| 21 | 21 | "In a Another Language" | Angus Kennedy | Storyboarded by: Madison Holmes | Colby Rojas | June 3, 2013 | May 30, 2014 | 1–021 | 3.4 |
| Written by: Frances Richardson & Tobías Escribano | |||||||||
Willis notices a cultural celebration taking place in a park and is greeted by people from various cultures. Willis witnesses a rap battle and signs up to participate, but quickly realizes he doesn't know any of the language. Willis trains with a woman named Carmen Maria, who believes he can complete the challenge. As Alex, Douglas, and Jake get to the event, Willis raps with a similarly confused person named Brenton; the two struggle but eventually come to an understanding, rapping mostly in English. When the crowd cheers for both of them, they begin to feel happy. Brenton ultimately wins the match. Despite his disappointment, Willis starts to feel comfortable speaking in public.
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| 22 | 22 | "Double Creations" | Samantha Barnes | Thomas Alexander | Maddison Hopper | June 10, 2013 | June 6, 2014 | 1–022 | 3.7 |
Scott, an acclaimed scientist, is scheduled to visit Olkmouth. Alex, a huge fan of his work, gets excited and invites Douglas to join him, who explains that he is in speech therapy. At the event, Scott tests his latest creation: a machine that clones people. Alex is the first to try, but to everyone's horror, it malfunctions and creates a clone with the ability to speak, which begins destroying everything in its path. Alex chases the clone and dodges several objects thrown at him, with the exception of one that injures a thigh. Ultimately, Scott and Alex confront the clone, who begins to attack them. Alex is thanked for his efforts as Scott announces the event's cancellation.
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| 23 | 23 | "Melting in the Sun" | Tommy O'Neill | George Mendoza | Colby Rojas | June 17, 2013 | June 13, 2014 | 1–023 | 4.0 |
Olkmouth is expecting a severe heat wave. As the group prepares, Jake is shocked when his air conditioner fails to start, worrying himself about suffering from a heat stroke. James recognizes Jake's problem and devises a solution to deal with the heat. During the week, James asks Jake to drink more water, sleep on the floor, refresh with a washcloth, and visit air-conditioned locations. His plan is unexpectedly interrupted when a blackout impacts most of the city, forcing Willis and Douglas to meet and spend the night outside alongside others. Days later, the heat goes away and power is restored, and Jake expresses gratitude to James.
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| 24 | 24 | "Sneaky Animal" | Angus Kennedy | Frances Richardson | Hayden Russell | June 24, 2013 | June 20, 2014 | 1–024 | 3.4 |
| 25 | 25 | "As a Duo" | Samantha Barnes | George Mendoza | Charlie Evans | July 1, 2013 | June 27, 2014 | 1–025 | 4.5 |
The event's leaders, Charlie and Kai, are organizing a city-wide scavenger hunt. While Willis and Douglas, who have free time, sign up to participate, Alex viewed it as boring and refuses to go, but is forced to. They are surprised to see hundreds more sign up, and they later meet a variety of people traveling to many locations. After speaking with a group of people who led Alex to a location and talking with Mya, a fan of the duo, Alex began to enjoy the event, while Jake gained an understanding of the leaders' intentions of "bring the city together". Hours later, the group meets the duo at a local park, where they explain the event's history.
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| 26 | 26 | "Fireworks in the Sky" | Angus Kennedy | Thomas Alexander | Oliver George | July 4, 2013
July 8, 2013 (re-airing) |
July 4, 2014 | 1–026 | 3.3
3.5 |
Olkmouth's annual fireworks show is set for the next day, which excites the group, unaware that Douglas has a friend named Peter who works for the event. However, in the early morning, residents are startled by an explosion in the city's mainstream river, just to discover that all of the fireworks had gone off at the same time. Peter and the crew members are horrified, and with only fifteen hours left, they rush to get more fireworks. Alex helps Peter and the group as they attempt to avoid the crowd of citizens and journalists. Meanwhile, Harvey, the person responsible for the incident, get fired, which saddened him. Eventually, despite the chaos, the fireworks show goes on without fail. Peter thanks Douglas for his assistance as Harvey waves farewell to the members.
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Reception
The season received a generally positive reception from television critics and audiences alike. In his review of the first volume, Ashton Hamilton found the introductions of Willis, Alex, and Jake to be "entertaining" and enjoyed the writing, which he said helped him "personally connect with the characters and their personalities, the challenges that they have already faced and how they are dealing with such problems." Robert Hudson praised the voice acting and characterization, stating that they "give the characters a lot of depth within a surprising short time," though he believed that the pacing "made some scenes uninteresting, unnecessary, or drag on for too long"; Hudson also liked the episode "Double Creations" as a "prime example of how to use the length of an episode correctly."
Home media releases
English
| Vol. | Episodes | Release date | ||
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| Season One | 1 | 1–9 | December 8, 2013 | |
| 2 | 10–18 | January 6, 2014 | ||
| 3 | 19–26 | February 15, 2014 | ||