Mudpit (TV series)

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Mudpit
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Genre
Created byJamie Waese
StarringCanadian version:
Jesse Rath
Vas Saranga
Daniel Magder
Carleigh Beverly
Jeff Douglas
Robert Tinkler
Brazilian version:
Davi Santos
Lino Facioli
Filipe Bragança
Giovanna Lancellotti
Alejandro Landes
Luiz Sérgio Vieira
ComposersMike Shields
Hal Beckett
Country of originCanada
Brazil
Original languagesEnglish
Portuguese
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMichael Hirsh
Toper Taylor
Tom Mazza
Jamie Waese
Jeff Biederman
ProducersJonah Stroh
Sarah Cutts-Rosen
EditorsColin Kish
Ron Wisman Jr.
Running time22 minutes
Production companies Cookie Jar Entertainment (International)
Endemol Brasil (Brazil)
Original release
Network Teletoon (Canada)
Disney Channel (Brazil)
ReleaseJanuary 5, 2012 (2012-01-05) 
April 11, 2013 (2013-04-11)

Mudpit is a Canadian-Brazilian television series created by Jamie Waese [1] that blends both CGI animation and live action formats. The series premiered on Teletoon in Canada and Disney Channel in Brazil on January 5, 2012 [2] and ended on April 11, 2013. [3] It aired as part of Teletoon's "Can't Miss Thursdays" block. The series was produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. The Brazilian version of the series was produced by Endemol Brasil.

Contents

Plot

Mudpit follows the adventures of four teens who form the eponymous band, Mudpit, as they try to earn a recording contract through competing in the Polish massively multiplayer online role-playing game Muzika. [1]

Each episode in the series consists of a challenge proposed by Slime, and the band's attempts to win the challenge; during this one of the band members learns an important life lesson. Each episode concludes with an original song sung by the band members.

Characters

Main characters

Supporting characters

Other characters

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air date
11"The Show Must Go On"January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05)
Reese and his best friend Geneva form their own band when his stepbrother Kyle throws him out of his group. Together with Geneva's little brother Mikey and awkward, but super talented singer Liam, they form the new band Mudpit to compete in the rock video game Muzika. If they can qualify, they'll compete against bands from around the world for the Muzika prize – a recording contract and world tour.
22"The Avatarts"January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)
When Geneva had enough of the boys being boys, she quits the band and joins an all-girl group called the Avatarts. Can Mudpit survive without G drumming? Enter Hobart, a monkey with some serious drumming skills!
33"Travellin' Band"January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)
With Mudpit ranking low in the Muzika standings, they need to build their fan base fast! And what better way to do that than competing in the Muzika Marathon, where bands play all night to get as many fans as they can? But to win over the fans, they'll need to learn what it means to work together as a band… and convince Fitzy to keep the G&G open all night.
44"We Don't Need No Shreducation"January 26, 2012 (2012-01-26)
Mikey is psyched for Muzika's shredding contest. It's a chance to compete against his idol, Atticus T. Rain, the greatest shredder to ever live. But, when Mikey makes an ill-advised shredding wager with the rock legend and loses, it looks like Mudpit will become Atticus' lackeys forever unless Liam's guitar skills can save the day.
55"Video Killed the Muzika Star"February 2, 2012 (2012-02-02)
Calling all directors! Slime's newest challenge has Muzika bands competing to make a rock video that best showcases the essence of their group. The winner gets their video played in Muzika City Centre, which is just the type of publicity that Mudpit needs! But when each member of Mudpit has their own directorial vision, their rock video quickly turns into a bomb. They'll need to rediscover what makes them Mudpit if they want a shot at winning this prize.
66"Chain Gang of Fools"February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)
If Mudpit wants to make it to the next level in Muzika, they'll have to bring their rock, and their roll and their BOY BAND DANCE MOVES! But when the band proves to have eight left feet, Slime zaps them to dance prison to join a new group -- the Chain Gang of Failed Muzika Dancers.
77"Rhyme and Punishment"February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)
It's Geneva's birthday, and Reese wants to get her the perfect birthday present. And nothing could be better than a pair of Muzika's golden drumsticks! But to give that gift, he'll have to beat an unbeatable gauntlet and then win a rap showdown. When the gauntlet proves impossible, it looks like Reese will have to throw in the towel… until Kyle offers him some cheat codes.
88"Bug Hunt"February 23, 2012 (2012-02-23)
Slime's newest challenge, which has a swarm of oversized insectoids battling avatars, has Lamb breaking a sweat. But what really has his heart beating is a new player in the game, goth girl Veronica Grave. When Veronica turns him down, G steps in to help Lamb go from hopeless to heartthrob.
99"Bad Booch Rising"March 1, 2012 (2012-03-01)
When Mikey's heavy metal misstep ends with a broken bass guitar, Fitzy hires him at the Game & Grub to pay off his debt. With Mikey behind the counter, Mudpit is short a team member in Muzika. But G, Lamb and Dodge aren't complaining -- a little less Booch isn't so bad… for them.
1010"Almost Mudpit"March 8, 2012 (2012-03-08)
When Mudpit beats the Spoilers for a coveted spot at the Blue Rocks Music Festival, their Muzika star is finally on the rise. They have their first ever press interview to prove it with More Muzika host Miller Williams. But G, Booch and Lamb quit the band when Miller's creative cutting makes it appear that Dodge thinks he's better than Mudpit!
1111"Viraling out of Control"March 22, 2012 (2012-03-22)
If Mudpit wants to headline at the Askew Tour, they'll have to win Muzika's skateboarding challenge. With the pressure on, Booch wipes out in a big way... to the delight of the fans. He catches on fast – the bigger his pratfall, the higher Mudpit's score with fans! But when the rest of Mudpit aren't happy being Muzika's class clowns, Booch has to choose between the band and pratfalling his way into the Askew Tour.
1212"Rasho Mudpit"March 29, 2012 (2012-03-29)
With their first big hit under their belts, Mudpit has qualified to enter a new song into the Muzika Theme Song competition. But, when a nasty case of writer's block strikes, it looks like Mudpit's shot at theme song glory is fading fast. How about a trip down memory lane? If they can repeat what they were doing when they came up with their first hit, they'll surely have another hit on their hands.
1313"Band Whisperer"April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)
With Mudpit in a band rut, Fitzy brings in the mystical Band Whisperer to put them back on the path to Muzika glory. But when the Band Whisperer's whispered advice and his band exercises seem pointless, Mudpit is ready to throw in the towel. Can Fitzy convince the band to keep on whispering, or will they miss out on an opportunity to take the band to the next level?

Season 2 (2013)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air date
141"First Temptation of Mudpit"January 10, 2013 (2013-01-10)
Manipulative music executive Big Eddie offers Mudpit the quick and easy route to become real rock stars... but will they sell out or stay true to themselves?
152"Bro the Switch"January 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
Reese hangs out with Philippe in the real world, only to discover that he isn't exactly like his avatar.
163"Hot Zombies in Love"February 14, 2013 (2013-02-14)
It's zombie fever at the G&G when Geneva falls for a handsome horror movie promoter... but is he just using her to promote his film at the café?
174"Muzika's Most Wanted"January 24, 2013 (2013-01-24)
Reese's sibling rivalry with Kyle causes Mudpit to become Muzika's most wanted! Meanwhile, Fitzy decides to open an advice booth.
185"I Am Booch"January 31, 2013 (2013-01-31)
Mudpit has to stop a virus before it destroys Muzika. But when Booch becomes the only avatar left, can he put his urge to become king of Muzika aside and do the right thing? Meanwhile, Fitzy discovers an old map in the café and hunts for buried treasure.
196"Silence of the Liam"February 7, 2013 (2013-02-07)
Liam hires a pro gamer named Marvin to control his avatar for him.
207"Play Mudpit for Me"February 21, 2013 (2013-02-21)
Everyone's had enough of Mikey's attitude, especially his most devoted fan, who decides to kidnap Booch to teach him a lesson!
218"Banned on the Run"February 28, 2013 (2013-02-28)
When Slime's musical censorship goes overboard, Geneva decides to stand up to him despite the band's misgivings. Meanwhile, Liam goes to video game training school – taught by Fitzy.
229"Party at the G&G"March 7, 2013 (2013-03-07)
Mudpit needs access to Muzika after hours, so Fitzy leaves the café in their hands. Unfortunately, Kyle has other plans... party!
2310"Siren Song"March 21, 2013 (2013-03-21)
When Reese befriends a female avatar who turns out to be in a wheelchair, his good-natured kindness is mistaken for pity. Meanwhile, Fitzy gets rich and decides to hire a replacement to run the café for him.
2411"Bottle of Mud"March 28, 2013 (2013-03-28)
When Liam's dad threatens to put an end to Liam's Muzika career, Mudpit attempts to show him why Muzika is the greatest thing ever.
2512"Agony of Default"April 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)
Can Mudpit balance the qualifying Muzika finals with helping Mikey study for his school finals?
2613"Mudpit Will Rock You"April 11, 2013 (2013-04-11)
Can Mudpit do the impossible and defeat the ultimate superband, Skaapp, to win Muzika?

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