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The Chicken Squad

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The Chicken Squad
Poster featuring characters from the show
GenreComedy[1]
Adventure[1]
Created byTom Rogers
Based onThe Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin
Voices ofYvette Nicole Brown
Ramone Hamilton
Gabriella Graves
Maxwell Simkins
Theme music composerMike Himelstein
Alex Geringas
Opening theme"The Chicken Squad Theme" performed by Renee Sands
Ending theme"The Chicken Squad End Theme"
ComposerGregory James Jenkins
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes29
Production
Executive producersTom Rogers
Richard Marlis
Carmen Italia
ProducersRachel Ruderman
Peter Anderson
Running time22 minutes
Production companyWild Canary Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney Junior
ReleaseMay 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) –
April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)

The Chicken Squad is an American animated television series created by Tom Rogers that aired on Disney Junior from May 14, 2021 to April 22, 2022. It is based on the books written by Doreen Cronin. The series features the voices of Yvette Nicole Brown, Ramone Hamilton, Gabriella Graves and Maxwell Simkins. The series theme song is performed by former Kids Incorporated star Renee Sands.[2]

Premise

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The show follows Coop, Little Boo and Sweetie – a trio of young chicken siblings and their mentor Captain Tully, a retired search and rescue dog, who use teamwork and critical thinking skills to solve problems and keep the peace in their neighborhood.

If an animal, mostly referred to as a "critter", needs the aid of the Chicken Squad, he/she can summon them through an electronic sounding device. Upon hearing that critter's report, the Chicken Squad head to their headquarters, which is their home actually, where they would don their uniforms, and gather certain equipment.

To get to certain places, the Chicken Squad has a variety of forms of transportation. One of their vehicles is a car, which they won in a basketball tournament. Coop would later build other vehicles such as a motorcycle and a helicopter.

Whenever a character thinks of something, his/her thought bubble can be seen and edited by anyone around.

Characters

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Main

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  • Captain Tully (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) is a retired search and rescue dog with two different colored eyes, and mentor to the trio. Long before getting her job, she was a stray pup until she met a dog who took her to a dog school where she received food and shelter.
  • Coop (voiced by Ramone Hamilton) is the tech-savvy chicken.
  • Sweetie (voiced by Gabriella Graves) is the strong chicken.
  • Little Boo (voiced by Maxwell Simkins) is the speedy chicken.

Others

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  • Frazz (voiced by Tony Hale) is a tea-loving squirrel.
  • Dr. Dirt (voiced by Jane Lynch) is a forensic scientist snail. She does not call other characters by name, but instead nicknames them ("Strong Chicklet" for Sweetie, "Captain Woof Woof" for Captain Tully, etc.) Whenever the view is not on her, she would quickly but mysteriously move from one location to another.
  • Pumpkin (voiced by Mimi Ryder) is a shy female cat.
  • Pinky (voiced by Serenity Reign Brown) is a female pink pig.
  • Dinah (voiced by Melissa Rauch) is the chicks' mother.
  • Riley (voiced by Sean Giambrone) is a gruff pack rat who is Frazz's roommate. And Buddy’s Brother, Before moving in with Frazz, he lived in a hollow tree with a ground level entrance which makes the place prone to flooding during rainy weather.
  • Lt. Scruffy (voiced by Malcolm-Jamal Warner) is a retired firehouse dog.
  • Snick (voiced by Zack Pearlman) and Wheeze (voiced by Melissa Villaseñor) are two mischievous brown raccoons. They live in the attic of a human house.
  • Maizie (voiced by Alison Fernandez) is a cute but crooked sheep who is the main antagonist of the series.
  • Nibbles (voiced by Jeff Bennett) is a hare with fondness for vegetables.
  • Scout (voiced by Jack Stanton) is a happy-go-lucky puppy.
  • Gizmo (voiced by Olivia Jellen) is a tech-savvy young vixen.
  • Monty (voiced by Henry Kaufman) is a black pony.
  • Ramona (voiced by Lily Sanfelippo) is a goat who is a close friend of Monty.
  • Queen Bae (voiced by Alanna Ubach) is a honeybee who runs a hive where Rebeeca resides. She has a sister who also runs a hive.
  • Endicott (voiced by Nat Faxon) is a lizard with a large vocabulary, and a passion for art.

Guests

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  • Rebeecca (voiced by Rachel Bloom) is a nervous honeybee.
  • Quilla (voiced by Chrissie Fit) is a friendly porcupine.
  • Cornelius (voiced by Jet Jurgensmeyer) is the Chicken Squad's cousin who paints pictures at high fidelity that anyone who sees his works could mistake them for reality.
  • Dash (voiced by Luke Lowe) and Chance (voiced by Addison Andrews) are two grey raccoons who are the younger cousins of Snick and Wheeze and a son and daughter of Raccoon a former leader of Liberty Park and Surly's Arch nemeses. They are committed to follow the footsteps of their older relatives.

Episodes

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No.Title [3][4]Directed byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [3][4]Prod.
code [5][3]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Chicken Squad to the Rescue"James BurksTom RogersBill BreneisenMay 14, 2021 (2021-05-14)1010.28[6]
"A Speedy Exit"Mike KunkelRachel RudermanDavid Chlystek
2"The Natural"James Burks & Kimberly Jo MillsJohn N. HussBecky CassadyMay 14, 2021 (2021-05-14)103N/A
"A Dirty Job"Monica TomovaMia ResellaJeff Gordon & Kevin Pawlak
3"Gone to the Dogs"Monica TomovaMia ResellaJohn WestMay 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)1100.44[7]
"Coop Dreams"Arielle YettJohn N. HussBill Breneisen
4"Roommate Rumble"Kimberly Jo MillsKarissa ValenciaTamal HanleyMay 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)1110.40[8]
"The Need for Speed"Monica TomovaJohn N. HussLauren Krieger
5"Critter Sitters"Arielle YettKarissa ValenciaBecky CassadyJune 4, 2021 (2021-06-04)1090.39[9]
"The Problamatic Puppy"Kimberly Jo MillsSindy Boveda SpackmanKelly Bishop
6"The Squirrel Next Door"Kimberly Jo MillsMia ResellaKristen PileriJune 11, 2021 (2021-06-11)1050.40[10]
"The Stakeout Mistake"Arielle YettKarissa ValenciaTamal Hanley
7"Feather Fever"James BurksKarissa ValenciaJohn WestJune 18, 2021 (2021-06-18)104[11]0.29[12]
"The Big Parade"Arielle Yett & Kimberly Jo MillsJohn N. HussDave Chylstek
8"Monkey Business"Kimberly Jo MillsMia ResellaTamal HanleyJuly 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)1080.27[13]
"Tech Trouble"Monica TomovaKristen Pileri
9"Tully's Troublesome Trainee"Arielle YettMia ResellaRory SmithJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)1120.23[14]
"Sweetie Undercover"Kimberly Jo MillsKarissa ValenciaBecky Cassady & Kristen Pileri
10"A Visit from the Bearded Dragon"Monica Tomova & Patrick PakulaJohn N. HussBill BreneisenAugust 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)113[15]0.36[16]
"The Bark Files"Arielle YettMia ResellaKatya Bowser & John West
11"Honey Bee Boogie Woogie"Kimberly Jo MillsJames Eason GarciaLauren KriegerAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)114[17]0.28[18]
"Willow in the Wild"Monica Tomova & Patrick PakulaKarissa ValenciaKristen Pileri & Rory Smith
12"The Surprise Party Surprise"Mike KunkelMia ResellaTamal HanleyAugust 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)102[19]0.18[20]
"U.F.Oh-No"Kimberly Jo MillsKarissa ValenciaKristen Pileri
13"The Great Outdoors"Arielle YettJohn N. HussTamal HanleySeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)1150.20[21]
"The Hogdog Show"Kimberly Jo MillsMia ResellaBecky Cassady
14"House Guest"Monica TomovaHugh WebberJohn WestSeptember 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)116[22]0.23[23]
"The Wrong Stuff"Arielle YettJohn N. HussBill Breneisen
15"The Dr. Dirt Show"Kimberly Jo MillsKarissa ValenciaLauren Krieger & Rory SmithSeptember 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)117[24]0.23[25]
"Capture the Flag"Patrick PakulaMia ResellaKristen Pileri
16"T-Wrecks"Monica TomovaKarissa ValenciaKevin Pawlak, John West & Katya BowserOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)1070.26[26]
"Trick or Eek"Arielle YettJames Eason GarciaBill Breneisen
17"Hidden Treasure"Arielle YettJohn N. HussJanice RimOctober 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)118[27]0.21[28]
"Cold Case"Kimberly Jo MillsKarissa ValenciaRory Smith
18"Dino Dig"Patrick PakulaLance WhineryJohn WestNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)119[29]0.17[30]
"Runaway Robot"Arielle YettJohn N. HussRenee Badua & Laur Uy
19"Artistic Differences"Kimberly Jo MillsKarissa ValenciaLauren KriegerNovember 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)120[31]N/A
"Rush Hour"Patrick PakulaMia ResellaJanice Rim & John West
20"Merry Chickmas"Kimberly Jo MillsJohn N. HussKelly BishopNovember 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)106[32]0.24[33]
"Feed the Brrrrds"Becky Cassady
21"Sheep on the Lamb"Arielle YettJohn N. HussRory SmithDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)1210.13[34]
"The Chic Chick"Kimberly Jo MillsJames Eason GarciaJanice Rim
22"The Lemonade Letdown"Patrick PakulaKarissa ValenciaRenee BaduaDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)1220.19[35]
"The Prankster Returns"Arielle YettMia ResellaJohn West
23"Little Boo's Caper"Elliot M. BourJames Eason GarciaJanice Rim
Tammy Manis (song only)
January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07)1230.24[36]
"Out of Sight"Greg RankinJohn N. HussJohn West
24"Scout Out"Greg RankinAndrew GuerdatRenee Badua
Tammy Manis (song only)
January 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)1240.15[37]
"A Royal Adventure"Elliot M. BourKelly Lynne D'AngeloMelissa Suber
25"Tully Trouble"Kelsey NordenJohn N. HussLila MartinezFebruary 18, 2022 (2022-02-18)1250.24[38]
"Porcu-Popper"Story by : Kelly Lynne D’Angelo
Teleplay by : Rachel Ruderman
Federico Etchegaray
Tammy Manis (song only)
26"Where In the Woods is Pinky?"Greg RankinAndrew GuerdatJanice RimFebruary 25, 2022 (2022-02-25)1260.19[39]
"Sweet as Pie"Elliot M. BourJames Eason GarciaJohn West
Tammy Manis (song only)
27"Fired Up"Roy BurdineAndrew GuerdatRenee BaduaMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)127N/A
"Picture Perfect"Kelsey NordenJames Eason GarciaKelsey Norden
28"Field Day Hooray"Greg RankinJohn N. HussLila Martinez & Federico EtchegarayApril 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)1280.26[40]
"No Calm Before the Storm"Elliot M. BourAndrew GuerdatJanice Rim
John West (song only)
29"A Hard Day for Mr. Hardshell"Roy BurdineJames Eason GarciaRenee Badua
Tammy Manis (song only)
April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)129N/A
"The Doctor is in"Kelsey NordenLizzie PrestelLila Martinez & Federico Etchegaray

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