Series synopsis
A.N.T. Farm is an American comedy drama family television series that premiered on Disney Channel on May 6, 2011. It ended on March 28, 2014. It was created by Dan Signer. It stars China Anne McClain, Sierra McCormick, Jake Short and Stefanie Scott.
Chyna Parks, an 11 year old musical prodigy, gets into a gifted program called Advanced Natural Talents at the local high school. Along with her fellow elementary school-aged 'ANTs', she must navigate the halls of a new school of older kids who are not particularly fond of grade-skipping newbies.
Premise
Chyna Parks, an 11 year old musical prodigy, gets into a gifted program called Advanced Natural Talents at the local high school. Along with her fellow elementary school-aged 'ANTs', she must navigate the halls of a new school of older kids who are not particularly fond of grade-skipping newbies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- China Anne McClain as Chyna Parks
- Sierra McCormick as Olive Doyle
- Jake Short as Fletcher Quimby
- Stefanie Scott as Lexi Reed
- Aedin Mincks as Angus Chestnut
- Carlon Jeffery as Cameron Parks
Guest cast
- Zendaya as Sequoia Jones
- Ben Winchell as Dixon Ticonderoga
- Tom Choi as Mr. Hashimoto
- Austin North as Holland
- Cameron Palatas as Jared
- William Brent as Neville
- Piper Curda as Kennedy Van Buren
- Noah Alexander Gerry as Nigel
- Kaylee Kaneshiro as Tina Garcetti
- Vanessa Morgan as Vanessa LaFontaine
- Connor Weil as Legan
- Carrie Reichenbach as Justine
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 65 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | May 6, 2011 | April 13, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 21 | June 1, 2012 | May 3, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 18 | May 31, 2013 | March 28, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TransplANTed 11 year old Chyna starts her first day at High School as part of the Advanced Natural Talents (ANT) Program. There she meets Olive (who is smart) and Fletcher (who is a good artist and has a crush on Chyna). Chyna's two new friends help her learn the ropes of her new school. But, Chyna of course doesn't fit in. So, she decides to sneak into a party and show the High Schoolers what shes got. But, Olive, Fletcher and Cameron (Chyna's brother) might ruin her chances. |
May 6, 2011 |
| 2 |
ParticipANTs Chyna decides to get involed in some clubs and sports and joins Cheerleading. Inspired by their friend Olive and Fletcher start a lunch club. |
June 17, 2011 |
| 3 |
The PhANTom Locker The A.N.T.s get their own lockers and Olive's is next to Cameron's. But, Olive annoys Cameron. Meanwhile, Fletcher goes to great lengths to impress Chyna. |
June 24, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
creative consultANT A teen movie sensation Sequoia Jones who is playing the role of a tween musical prodigy and follows Chyna around to study for her role. But then, Chyna learns Sequoia is trying to steal her life. |
June 1, 2012 |
| 2 |
infANT A baby named Sebastian, thought to be a prodigy, is left in the care of the A.N.T.s and Chyna, Olive, Violet, and Fletcher try to uncover the baby's prodigal aptitude. They try art, music, karate, etc. Skidmore entrusts them to find its talent. But actually this was a trick Skidmore played on the ANTs. |
June 1, 2012 |
| 3 |
fANTasy girl The ANTs are in charge of arrangements for the school dance. Fletcher and Chyna go together so Fletcher doesn't have to go with Violet. Meanwhile Chyna and Olive pretend Fletcher's dead to raise money for the dance by selling his paintings. Cameron looks for a date to the dance, and finds a girl who apparently likes him, too, but it turns out she was imaginary. |
June 8, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
trANTsferred Chyna, Olive, Fletcher, Angus and Lexi audition for an exclusive school. |
May 31, 2013 |
| 2 | independANTs | June 7, 2013 |
| 3 | animal husbANTry | June 28, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 6, 2011 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2014 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |