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The first season of the British-American animated comedy children's television series The Amazing World of Gumball originally aired from May 3, 2011, to March 13, 2012, on Cartoon Network, and was produced by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, in association with Boulder Media and Dandelion Studios. Consisting of 36 episodes, the season premiered with the episode "The DVD" and concluded with the episode "The Fight". The season premiere was watched by 2.120 million viewers in the United States.
The Amazing World of Gumball | |
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Season 1 | |
No. of episodes | 36 |
Release | |
Original network | Cartoon Network |
Original release | May 3, 2011[1] – March 13, 2012 |
Season chronology | |
The season focuses on the misadventures of Gumball Watterson, a blue 12-year-old cat, along with his adopted brother, Darwin, a 10-year-old goldfish. Together, they cause mischief among their family, as well as with the wide array of students at Elmore Junior High, where they attend middle school. In a behind-the-scenes video documenting the production of the second season, creator Ben Bocquelet expanded on the development of some of the characters, and how they are based on interactions from his childhood.[2]
The first season began filming on November 2, 2010, and ended filming on September 13, 2011. The first season premiered in the US on May 3, 2011, with the episode "The DVD" and ended March 12, 2012, with the episode "The Fight" almost a year later. The world premiere of the show was on May 11, 2011, on Cartoon Network UK with the episode "The Mystery".
Episodes for this season were written by Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Andrew Brenner, Mic Graves, Sam Ward, David Cadji-Newby, and Tommy Panays, and storyboarded by Ben Marsaud, Celine Gobinet, George Gendi, Dave Smith, Philip Warner, Chuck Klein, Chris Garbutt, Aurelie Charbonnier, Amandine Pécharman, Rob Latimer, Kent Osborne, Darren Vandenburg, Jacques Gauthier, Dave Needham, Tom Parkison, and Michael Gendi. Two episodes, entitled "The Mom" and "The Pizza", were written for this season, but never produced.[3] However, the concept of the former was reused in the show's third season's episode "The Mothers"; and the concept of the latter was reused in the show's second season's episode "The Job" but then, it became an episode of the show's third season with the same name "The Pizza" and the second was later produced (but with some changes) in the show's third season.[citation needed] Two episodes more never produced like the aforementioned, but their plots and titles are still unknown.[3]
The season premiere "The DVD" was watched by 2.120 million viewers in the United States, and received a 0.4 rating in the 18–49 demographic Nielsen household rating.[4] Nielsen ratings are audience measurement systems that determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States, which means that the episode was seen by 0.8 percent of all 18- to 49-year-olds at the time of the broadcast. This season had an average of 2.00 million viewers per episode in the United States. "The DVD", the first episode of the season, was broadcast on a Tuesday night at 8:30 pm. All episodes of the season from "The Responsible" to "The Club" were broadcast on Monday nights at 7:30 pm. All remaining episodes of the season, starting with "The Wand", were broadcast on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm.
The A.V. Club's Noel Murray graded the DVD release of the series' first 12 episodes a B+, writing that "what sets [The Amazing World of Gumball] apart from the many other super-silly, semi-anarchic cartoons on cable these days is that it features such a well-developed world, where even with the eclectic character designs, there are recognizable traits and tendencies."[5] "Z." of GeekDad gave the first volume DVD a positive review; he praised the season for having "genuine heart even as the plots themselves transition from well-worn TV tropes to all out madness."[6] He panned the lack of extra features on the disc, but said "[the disc] at least gives viewers the opportunity to experience the show's delightful theme song, ... often truncated during television broadcasts".[6]
Tyler Foster of DVD Talk gave the first season a lukewarm review.[7] In reviewing the first DVD volume, he praised the "knockout" visuals but felt the animation was "relatively simple, even when it's going exaggerated for a gag."[7] He was weary of the morals presented in the premiere, and found the comedy throughout the volume "anemic".[7] He criticized the lack of extra features on the disk, saying the single character gallery "was so anemic I can't even give it half a star."[7] DVD Verdict reviewer Paul Pritchard gave the first volume 88 out of 100.[8] He praised the season for its visuals, which he felt complemented the series' "anarchic nature".[8] He stated that while the moral lessons aimed toward family audiences, he stated that, "in something of a twist, such lessons are completely lost on Gumball and his pals—something I personally took great delight in."[8] However, he wrote that the lack of a selection extras was "pretty poor."[8] Mac McEntire of the same website also applauded the season's visuals but stated "laughs are hit or miss", and that the randomness of the humor was "its biggest detriment"; he gave the second volume 75 out of 100.[9] Nancy Basile of About.com favored "The Ghost" out of the third DVD volume; she praised the series as a "smart, fast-paced, hilarious cartoon."[10]
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original air date [1] | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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1 | 1 | "The DVD" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | May 3, 2011 | GB120 | 2.12[11] |
Gumball and Darwin accidentally destroy a late rental DVD and attempt to avoid the consequences, but fail when Nicole finds out. | ||||||||
2 | 2 | "The Responsible" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Andrew Brenner, Jon Foster, Mic Graves, and James Lamont | Celine Gobinet | May 9, 2011 | GB111 | 1.39[12] |
Gumball and Darwin attempt to show their responsibility by babysitting Anais while their parents are at a school meeting. | ||||||||
3 | 3 | "The Third" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Sam Ward | George Gendi | May 16, 2011 | GB109 | 1.96[13] |
Gumball and Darwin grow bored of one another and seek out a third friend to make their lives more exciting. | ||||||||
4 | 4 | "The Debt" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster and James Lamont | George Gendi, Dave Smith, Philip Warner, and Chuck Klein | May 16, 2011 | GB110 | 1.96[13] |
Believing that his life has been saved by Mr. Robinson, Gumball vows to repay his debt by saving Mr. Robinson's life. Song: I Want to Be Free | ||||||||
5 | 5 | "The End" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | May 23, 2011 | GB135 | 1.89[14] |
Gumball and Darwin think that the world will end in 24 hours. | ||||||||
6 | 6 | "The Dress" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, and David Cadji-Newby | Chris Garbutt | May 23, 2011 | GB112 | 1.89[14] |
When his clothes are accidentally shrunk in the washing machine by Richard, Gumball is forced to crossdress by wearing Nicole's wedding dress to school. Soon, everyone at his school — especially Darwin — thinks that Gumball in the dress is a beautiful girl. Song: Fine Lady | ||||||||
7 | 7 | "The Quest" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster and James Lamont | Aurelie Charbonnier and Chuck Klein | May 30, 2011 | GB118 | 1.90[15] |
Gumball and Darwin help Anais get her beloved Daisy the Donkey doll back after it is lost on the way to school and gets taken by Tina Rex. | ||||||||
8 | 8 | "The Spoon" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Ben Marsaud | May 30, 2011 | GB106 | 1.90[15] |
While buying a last-minute gift for their mom, Gumball and Darwin become unwitting accomplices in a stick-up at a gas station. | ||||||||
9 | 9 | "The Pressure" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Sam Ward | Aurelie Charbonnier | June 6, 2011 | GB115 | 2.18[16] |
When Masami claims that Darwin is her boyfriend, Gumball vows to help his friend before he gets kissed by her. | ||||||||
10 | 10 | "The Painting" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Ben Marsaud | June 13, 2011 | GB107 | 1.96[17] |
Principal Brown assumes that Anais finds her family dysfunctional after seeing a picture drawn by her, so he begins to meddle in their family life. | ||||||||
11 | 11 | "The Laziest" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | George Gendi, Ben Marsaud, and Amandine Pécharman | June 20, 2011 | GB121 | N/A |
Gumball and Darwin challenge Richard to a laziness competition, with the loser having to do the winner's chores. Songs: Sugar Rush Song, Please Do It Larry!, We Won! | ||||||||
12 | 12 | "The Ghost" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | George Gendi and Phillip Warner | June 27, 2011 | GB108 | N/A |
When Carrie possesses Gumball's body in order to eat, he must learn to say "no" to her. | ||||||||
13 | 13 | "The Mystery" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | George Gendi and Phillip Warner | July 11, 2011 | GB113 | 2.53[18] |
When his class finds Principal Brown wrapped up in toilet paper, shaved, and covered in green paint, Gumball decides to try to find the culprit or else face detention. | ||||||||
14 | 14 | "The Prank" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | George Gendi | July 18, 2011 | GB123 | 1.91[19] |
Gumball and Darwin's pranks on Richard get out of hand. Songs: I'm a Ballerina, A Music Video | ||||||||
15 | 15 | "The Gi" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Rob Latimer | July 25, 2011 | GB124 | 2.30[20] |
Gumball and Darwin are ridiculed for their martial arts costumes by their schoolmates, and Nicole tries to convince them to take them off. Songs: The Inner Warrior, No More Gi | ||||||||
16 | 16 | "The Kiss" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet and Mic Graves | George Gendi, Kent Osborne, and Darren Vandenburg | August 1, 2011 | GB119 | 2.18[21] |
A kiss from Granny Jojo traumatizes Gumball, so he tries to forget it by doing a bunch of gross things. | ||||||||
17 | 17 | "The Party" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet and Mic Graves | Aurelie Charbonnier and Rob Latimer | August 8, 2011 | GB102 | 1.85[22] |
Gumball and his friends are invited to a high-school party hosted by Tobias's sister Rachel, but they must find dates in order to attend. | ||||||||
18 | 18 | "The Refund" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | August 15, 2011 | GB126 | 2.10[23] |
Gumball and Darwin go to great lengths to get their money back from an incompatible video game, but the rental store's policy prevents them from getting it. Song: Refund the World | ||||||||
19 | 19 | "The Robot" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | August 22, 2011 | GB114 | 2.06[24] |
Gumball decides to help Bobert act like a real boy. However, it soon becomes a battle for his very identity when the robot plots to take over his life. | ||||||||
20 | 20 | "The Picnic" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Amandine Pécharman and Phillip Warner | August 29, 2011 | GB105 | 1.91[25] |
During a school field trip, Gumball and Darwin ignore their teacher's warning to go around a dangerous forest and, instead, traverse through it. Hopelessly lost, they must use what very little survival skills they have to escape. | ||||||||
21 | 21 | "The Goons" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Aurelie Charbonnier | September 5, 2011 | GB127 | 2.72[26] |
Anais tries to "dumb down" in order to have fun with her brothers and father. Gumball, feeling left out, sets up a race in order to win his father back. Song: The Dumb Song. | ||||||||
22 | 22 | "The Secret" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | George Gendi | September 26, 2011 | GB128 | 2.05[27] |
When Gumball discovers that Darwin is hiding a terrible secret that is about him, he vows to do whatever it takes to find out what it is. | ||||||||
23 | 23 | "The Sock" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Sam Ward | Chuck Klein and Rob Latimer | October 3, 2011 | GB129 | 2.00[28] |
Mr. Small teaches Gumball and Darwin various ways of becoming more honest. Song: The Honesty Rap. | ||||||||
24 | 24 | "The Genius" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Jacques Gauthier and Rob Latimer | October 10, 2011 | GB103 | 1.80[29] |
With Darwin taken to an institute for geniuses, Gumball tries to become smart (with help from his brain) in order to join him. Meanwhile, Nicole and Richard cope with the possibility of never seeing Darwin again by bringing in Rocky, the school janitor. Song: You Gotta Think Big. | ||||||||
25 | 25 | "The Poltergeist" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves, and Sam Ward | Aurelie Charbonnier, Dave Needham, and Tom Parkinson | October 17, 2011 | GB132 | 2.11[30] |
Richard believes that the house is haunted when Gumball allows Mr. Robinson to live in the attic without telling him. | ||||||||
26 | 26 | "The Mustache" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet and Mic Graves | Ben Marsaud | November 21, 2011 | GB130 | 2.08[31] |
Gumball and Darwin develop a strange growth spurt and experience the highs and lows of being adults. Song: Because We're Men Production Code: 113A. | ||||||||
27 | 27 | "The Date" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | November 28, 2011 | GB117 | 2.20[32] |
Gumball learns how to date so he can go out on a date with Penny. It later turns out, however, that he is going to a pet funeral, not a date. Song: Danny Boy | ||||||||
28 | 28 | "The Club" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Rob Latimer and Ben Marsaud | December 5, 2011 | GB122 | 2.18[33] |
When Gumball turns down an offer to join the Rejects Club, they seek to enact revenge against him. | ||||||||
29 | 29 | "The Wand" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | George Gendi and Phillip Warner | January 24, 2012 | GB125 | 1.83[34] |
After Richard finds a toy magic wand in his cereal box, Gumball and Darwin help him believe in magic again. | ||||||||
30 | 30 | "The Ape" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Chuck Klein and Rob Latimer | January 31, 2012 | GB131 | 1.79[35] |
Miss Simian cozies up to Gumball and his family in order to win an award. | ||||||||
31 | 31 | "The Car" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Ben Marsaud | February 7, 2012 | GB101 | 1.68[36] |
Gumball and Darwin are eager enough to do numerous chores at Mr. Robinson's house, until they accidentally destroy his car. | ||||||||
32 | 32 | "The Curse" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Rob Latimer and George Gendi | February 14, 2012 | GB116 | 1.91[37] |
Gumball's good day turns from bad to worse throughout his school day, much to the point where he believes he is cursed. Songs: Today's Gonna Be A Wonderful Day!, When Life Hands You Lemons. | ||||||||
33 | 33 | "The Microwave" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | February 21, 2012 | GB133 | 1.85[38] |
Gumball takes every gross thing he can find and creates a creature with a cannibalistic appetite. | ||||||||
34 | 34 | "The Meddler" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont | Ben Marsaud | February 28, 2012 | GB134 | 1.69[39] |
Seeing Gumball in need of attention, Nicole hangs out with him at school, which becomes increasingly embarrassing for her son. | ||||||||
35 | 35 | "The Helmet" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tommy Panays | Ben Marsaud | March 6, 2012 | GB136 | 1.96[40] |
The family starts to fall apart after they all think Gumball's lucky helmet is actually lucky. | ||||||||
36 | 36 | "The Fight" | Mic Graves | Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic Graves | Michael Gendi, Jacques Ganthier, and Darren Vandenburg | March 13, 2012 | GB104 | 2.10[41] |
Tina Rex demands to have a fight with Gumball. |
Volume 1: The DVD (Season 1 Volume 1) | |||||
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August 28, 2012[42] October 7, 2014 (reissue) |
N/A | October 9, 2015 (complete season) (currently unavailable) |
Volume 2: The Mystery (Season 1 Volume 2) | |||||
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January 15, 2013[43] | N/A | October 9, 2015 (complete season) (currently unavailable) |
Volume 3: The Party (Season 1 Volume 3) | |||||
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August 13, 2013[44] | N/A | October 9, 2015 (complete season) (currently unavailable) |
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