Series synopsis
Super Why! is a Canadian animation family kids television series that premiered on PBS on September 3, 2007. It ended on May 28, 2016. It was created by Angela Santomero. It stars Tajja Isen, Johnny Orlando, Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh and T.J. McGibbon.
Super Why! or The Reading Adventures of Super Why! is a CGI animated show developed by Angela C. Santomero and Samantha Freeman Alpert. The TV series is produced by New York City-based Out of the Blue Enterprises and Toronto-based DHX Media through its Decode Entertainment division. The show debuted on PBS stations on September 3, 2007. The series airs on PBS Kids and PBS Kids Sprout in the USA, Kids' CBC in Canada. Thai PBS from Thailand broadcasts the shortened version, the episodes are 5 year ...
Premise
Super Why! or The Reading Adventures of Super Why! is a CGI animated show developed by Angela C. Santomero and Samantha Freeman Alpert. The TV series is produced by New York City-based Out of the Blue Enterprises and Toronto-based DHX Media through its Decode Entertainment division. The show debuted on PBS stations on September 3, 2007. The series airs on PBS Kids and PBS Kids Sprout in the USA, Kids' CBC in Canada. Thai PBS from Thailand broadcasts the shortened version, the episodes are 5 years behind the U.S.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tajja Isen as Princess Pea (voice)
- Johnny Orlando as Whyatt/Super Why
- Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh as Whyatt/Super Why (voice)
- T.J. McGibbon as Wonder Red (voice)
- Siera Florindo as Wonder Red (voice)
- Samuel Faraci as Alpha Pig (voice)
- Zachary Bloch as Alpha Pig (voice)
- Jo Vannicola as Woofster (voice)
Guest cast
- Graeme Jokic as Pinocchio (voice)
- Lyle Lettau as The Boy Who Drew Cats (voice)
- Samantha Weinstein as Swan Maiden (voice)
- Devan Cohen as Tilden (voice)
- Jaxon Mercey as Additional Voices (voice)
- Clarke Smith as Additional Voices (voice)
- Lucas Casale as Additional Voices (voice)
- Ariel Waller as Additional Voices (voice)
- David Huband as Additional Voices (voice)
- Devon Goyo as Additional Voices (voice)
- Catherine Disher as Additional Voices (voice)
- Millie Davis as Serena / Dot (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 150 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | May 25, 2009 | June 15, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 65 | September 3, 2007 | February 21, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 18 | September 4, 2011 | October 27, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 23 | August 2, 2015 | May 28, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 4 | September 11, 2010 | December 15, 2010 |
| Season 5 | 15 | September 10, 2011 | October 11, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 23 | August 15, 2015 | May 12, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hurray for Heroes A hero-themed marathon in which the Super Readers fly into four stories and real-life kids discuss heroism. Included: "George and the Dragon," about a knight facing his fears; the classic "Little Red Riding Hood"; "The Swiss Family Robinson," about a family stranded on an island; and "Rapunzel," in which a princess stuck in a tower learns how to rescue herself. |
May 25, 2009 |
| 2 |
Around the World Adventure With the help of their teacher, Whyatt and his friends have contacted a girl from another school over the computer, but they wonder where she lives. The super readers take a trip around the world with a wacky explorer name Wigglesbottom who is on the hunt for his friend Sophie. |
June 15, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Three Little Pigs Pig is trying to build blocks but every time he builds it, Jill keeps knocking it down. The Super Readers travel to the Three Little Pig story. They discuss the story and learns about friendship. Pig finally solved his problem with Jill. |
September 3, 2007 |
| 2 |
Hansel and Gretel Red takes one of Peter Piper's peppers. He gets very mad because Red takes his pepper without asking. The Super Readers travels into the Hansel and Gretel book. They discussion about the book and help Red learn to be more considerate. |
September 4, 2007 |
| 3 |
Humpty Dumpty Pig is at the top of the slide and he is afraid to come down. What should they do? The Super Readers travels into the Humpty Dumpty book. They discuss the book and learn about giving encouragement. |
September 5, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Woofster Finds a Home Whyatt goes to a pet adoption fair in Storybrook village where he meets a little puppy who needs a family. Whyatt promises to look in a book to help until the puppy reveals he has story of his own! As the superhero readers travel through the book Woofster Finds a Home, they find exciting ways to overcome obstacles and a new super reader joins the team! |
September 4, 2011 |
| 2 |
Webby in Bathland Red is practicing her soccer moves and kicking up dirt, when Grandma tells her it's time for lunch. Red gives her hands a quick rinse and gets ready to chow down, but Grandma says her hands aren't clean. The super readers zoom into the story Webby in Bathland and help a brave little penguin save his beloved town from the evil Squirmy Germies who are fighting down and dirty! Red finds out it takes more than water to wash away germs. |
September 10, 2011 |
| 3 |
Bedtime for Bear Baby Joy is afraid of the dark! To show her there's nothing to fear, Super Why and his literacy friends fly into Bedtime for Bear and meet Charlie - a bear who is scared of just about everything! The super readers shed a little light on the problem (literally) while Charlie discovers a bit more about the world outside his cozy cave. |
September 11, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Story of The Super Readers The Super Readers are having a party in the book club, but only Super You (the viewer) jumps into the book to find out about the history of the Super Readers. |
August 2, 2015 |
| 2 |
Roxie's Missing Music Book Whyatt can't show his comic book because it is missing! |
August 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Banana Mystery Pig's lemons are missing for his lemonade stand. Someone has stolen them....but who is it? |
August 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Swan Maiden Red hides Little Boy Blue's horn so their play date won't end, spurring Super Why and friends to fly into the story of "Swan Lake," where they help the Swan Maiden retrieve her feathers so she can return home. |
September 13, 2010 |
| 2 |
The City Mouse And The Country Mouse Whyatt will miss his brother when he goes to college, but feels better when he realizes he can visit him. |
October 18, 2010 |
| 3 |
King Midas Pig learns to appreciate what he has. |
November 15, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Woofster Finds a Home Whyatt goes to a pet adoption fair in Storybrook Village where he meets a little puppy who needs a family. |
September 12, 2011 |
| 2 |
Webby in Bathland Red is practicing her soccer moves and kicking up dirt, when Grandma tells her it's time for lunch. Red gives her hands a quick rinse and gets ready to chow down, but Grandma says her hands aren't clean. |
September 13, 2011 |
| 3 | Bedtime for Bear | September 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Story of The Super Readers The Super Readers are having a party in the book club, but only Super You jumps in to the book to find out about the history of the Super Readers. |
August 17, 2015 |
| 2 |
Roxie's Missing Music Book Whyatt can't show his comic book because it was missing. |
August 18, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Banana Mystery Pig's lemons are missing for his lemonade stand. |
August 19, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 3, 2007 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2016 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 10:00:00 |