The Stinky & Dirty Show

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The Stinky & Dirty Show
Based on
the I Stink! books
by
Developed byGuy Toubes
Voices of
Opening themeThe Stinky & Dirty Show! by Dan Bern
ComposerDan Bern
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Ireland
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes39 (78 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Guy Toubes
  • Cathal Gaffney
  • Gillian Higgins
  • Darrahh O'Connell
Running time22 minutes
Production companies Amazon Studios
Brown Bag Films
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
ReleaseJanuary 15, 2015 (2015-01-15) 
August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)

The Stinky & Dirty Show is an animated television series that premiered on January 15, 2015 on Amazon Prime Video. It is a show about vehicles, and is aimed at teaching kids creative methods for solving problems. A preview was shown alongside two other potential series; Sara Solves It and Buddy: Tech Detective. It ultimately won in view, and the other two shows were scrapped. The series premiered in 2015 with its first season, and ended with an extended second season lasting until summer 2019.

Contents

Plot

The adventures of best friends and unlikely heroes, Stinky the garbage truck and Dirty the backhoe loader, a dynamic and hilarious duo of resourcefulness anthropomorphic trucks that learn that when things don't go as expected, asking "what if?" can lead to success. The series is based on the books by Jim and Kate McMullan.

Characters

Episodes

Season 1 (2015–2016)

Episode no.Segment no.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11a"Jump at the Dump"David McCamleyGuy ToubesJanuary 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)
Jumpy's gear is stuck in the stadium while it's still getting remodeled, so Stinky and Dirty help her set up a new course at the Go City Dump.
11b"Road Block"Darragh O'ConnellGuy ToubesJanuary 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)

Stinky and Dirty meet for the first time and combine their talents to save the day when a large boulder falls and blocks the Cloverfield Intersection.

Note: This episode was previewed with a different title sequence, end credits, and different voices for Stinky and Dirty, plus other factors in 2015. This is also the only time is season one where Jonathan Adams voices Big Ben.
22a"Mighty Night"David McCamleyGuy ToubesSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After Mighty cracks his lamp on Moby Dee's anchor, Stinky and Dirty have to help him guide the larger ship into the harbor.
22b"Water Ways"David McCamleyKati RockySeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
The two set off to deliver a birthday present to Go City Island after Chopper accidentally leaves it behind. The only problem is trying to get across the water when they can't float or fly.
33a"Can You Dig It?"David McCamley Adam Beechen September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After Dirty gets his rear shovel stuck in a pile of dirt, Stinky must figure out how to free him.
33b"Dirty, the Garbage Truck"David Mc CamleyRick SuvalleSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Stinky's hopper gets jammed shut, forcing Dirty to help him with his morning trash route.
44a"Running on Empty"David McCamleyDavid ShayneSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty has to help remove a boulder from a construction site, but he has to find alternative propulsion methods after both he and Stinky run out of fuel.
44b"Rolling Blunder"David McCamleyLucas MillsSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After Dumper accidentally loses an entire load of bowling balls at the bottom of a hill, Stinky and Dirty have to find a way to transport the heavy and rolly objects to the bowling alley downhill.
55a"Concrete Plans"David Mc CamleyCate LieuwenSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Stinky and Dirty accidentally mess up a wet patch of concrete and have to try and smooth it before Mixy returns.
55b"The Art of Trash"David McCamleyKati RockySeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty enlists Stinky's help to clean up a park site, but the garbage truck is more interested in keeping some things instead of throwing them away, which come in handy when the last three things that have to be cleaned up are stuck in concrete. But Stinky's lessons about the art of trash leads to a creative solution.
66a"Brave's New Siren"David Mc CamleyAlex Fox & Rachel LewisSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
The 2 have to find another way for Brave to alert others when his lightbar and siren accidentally break.
66b"Demolition Dust-Up"David McCamleyRaye LankfordSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty, Stinky, Chip and Dumper have to figure how to work in synchronization while clearing up the rubble of a burnt building.
77a"Lost!"David McCamleyDavid ShayneSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
When Dirty joins Stinky on a trip to the ranger station, they have to use their other senses when they get lost in fog.
77b"Squeak"David McCamleyDavid ShayneSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty's squeaking shovel is keeping everyone awake, so he and Stinky set off to fix it.
88a"Landlocked"David McCamleyGuy ToubesSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After the canal gets filled by a landslide, Stinky and Dirty have to find a way to get Mighty and his buoys to the other side.
88b"Buoy Ya!"David McCamleyRick SuvalleSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After the buoys get blown out to sea, Stinky and Dirty have to guide ships with homemade versions until Mighty returns with the real ones.
99a"Follow That Line!"David McCamleyRaye LankfordSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)

Stinky and Dirty join the racers of the Go City Grand Prix and help them find and follow the purple line marking the racecourse.

Note: This is the first episode where Rick D. Wasserman voices Big Ben.
99b"Seeing Red"David McCamleyKati RockySeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Red keeps getting denied access to a car show due to looking different and enlists Stinky and Dirty to help her stay clean for easy recognition.
1010a"Detour"David McCamleyRick SuvalleSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
The 2 help Chill on his way to the park for an ice cream party.
1010b"Heat & Ice"David McCamleyLucas MillsSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Big Ben has to take an ice sculpture to the Go City Stadium, but the hot summer sun is making it melt. How will Stinky and Dirty fix this jam?

Season 2 (2017–2019)

Episode no.Segment no.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
111a"Snow Problems"David McCamleyLucas MillsNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
111b"Sleigh Riders"David McCamley Adam Beechen November 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
122a"Sweepy Clean"David McCamleyAlex Fox & Rachel LewisNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
122b"The Broken Road"David McCamleyGuy ToubesNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
133a"Tree Amigos"David McCamleyRick SuvalleNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
133b"Tower Topper"David McCamleyGuy ToubesNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
144a"Silent But Stinky"David McCamley & Shane CollinsGuy ToubesNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
144b"Make Way For Sweepy"David McCamley & Maurizio ParimbelliScott GrayNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
155a"Red Light, Red Light"David McCamley & Shane CollinsGuy Toubes and Rick SuvalleNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
155b"Missing Pieces"David McCamley & Maurizio ParimbelliRick SuvalleNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
166a"Ha Ha Higher"David McCamley & Shane CollinsRick SuvalleNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
166b"The Waiting Games"David McCamley & Maurizio ParimbelliGuy ToubesNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
177a"Garbage Barge Goodbye!"David McCamley & Shane CollinsDavid ShayneNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
177b"Up! Up! Parade!"David McCamley & Maurizio ParimbelliBrian Swenlin and Guy ToubesNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
188a"Screen Clean"David McCamley & Maurizio ParimbelliBecky FriedmanNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
188b"Drive-In Movers"David McCamley & Shane CollinsGuy ToubesNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
199a"Going Nowhere Fast"David McCamley & Shane Collins Jeff Goode November 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
199b"The Missing Stink"David McCamley & Maurizio ParimbelliRick SuvalleNovember 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
2010a"Love Notes"Shane CollinsBecky FriedmanFebruary 12, 2018 (2018-02-12)
2010b"Love Is In The Air"Maurizio ParimbelliDavid ShayneFebruary 12, 2018 (2018-02-12)
2111a"Miles and Miles of Go City Smiles"Shane CollinsPatrick RiegerAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2111b"Fast Track"Maurizio ParimbelliAdam BeechenAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2212a"Lunch Spot"Shane CollinsZac AtkinsonAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2212b"No Rest For Red"Maurizio ParimbelliGuy ToubesAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2313a"Runaway Rover"Shane CollinsJeff GoodeAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2313b"The Great Spacey Chase"Maurizio ParimbelliBrian SwenlinAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2414a"The Big Splat"Shane CollinsDavid ShayneAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2414b"Finding Ding Ding"Maurizio ParimbelliLisa KettleAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2515a"Traffic Jam-Boree"Shane CollinsBecky FriedmanAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2515b"Late Night With Monster Truck"Maurizio ParimbelliRick SuvalleAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2616a"Missed On My List"Shane CollinsLucas MillsAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2616b"Clean Up Catastrophe"Maurizio ParimbelliZac AtkinsonAugust 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)
2717a"The Last Melon"Shane CollinsRick SuvalleMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
2717b"Little Big Dirty"Maurizio ParimbelliAdam BeechenMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
2818a"A Sweepy Surprise"Shane CollinsLisa KettleMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
2818b"Radio Free Stinky"Shane CollinsRick SuvalleMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
2919a"Scaredy Brave"Shane CollinsBecky FriedmanMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
2919b"Movie Makeover"Maurizio ParimbelliJeff GoodeMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3020a"The Never Ending Race"Shane CollinsRhonda Smiley & James HerethMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3020b"Unburied Treasure"Maurizio ParimbelliZac AtkinsonMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3121a"The Stinky and Shmirty Show"Shane CollinsRon HolseyMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3121b"Moon Chasers"Maurizio ParimbelliGuy ToubesMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3222a"Honk, You're It"Shane CollinsAdam BeechenMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3222b"Smashalot"Maurizio ParimbelliPatrick RiegerMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3323a"Seeing Eye Stinky"Shane CollinsRick SuvalleMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3323b"Rover All Over"Maurizio ParimbelliAmy WolframMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
3424a"A Case of The Sputters"Shane Collins & David McCamleyRhonda Smiley & James HerethAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3424b"Smash Trash Crash"Maurizio ParimbelliJeff GoodeAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3525a"Forklifted"UnknownZac AtkinsonAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3525b"New Car Class"Maurizio ParimbelliDavid ShayneAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3626a"Soap Opera"UnknownPatrick RiegerAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3626b"Rock And Rollin"Maurizio ParimbelliJeff GoodeAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3727a"Sno Cone Sliders"UnknownAlex Fox & Rachel LewisAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3727b"Trading Wheels"Maurizio ParimbelliLisa KettleAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3828a"Down Under"UnknownLisa KettleAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3828b"Monster Breakthrough"Maurizio ParimbelliDavid Shayne (story)
Rhonda Smiley & James Hereth (teleplay)
August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3929a"Fire Away"Maurizio ParimbelliDavid ShayneAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
3929b"Save Brave"Maurizio ParimbelliGuy ToubesAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)

Reception

Common Sense Media gave the show an overall 5 of 5 stars, noting the positive messaging and role models as providing "inspiring reminders about individual potential". [1]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2019Kidscreen AwardsBest Animated SeriesNominated
Daytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated ProgramNominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated ProgramNominated

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References

  1. Emily Ashby. "The Stinky & Dirty Show TV Review" . Retrieved 5 August 2022.