Series synopsis
The Emperor's New School is an American comedy kids animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Disney Channel on January 27, 2006. It ended on November 20, 2008. It was created by Mark Dindal. It stars Fred Tatasciore, J.P. Manoux, John Goodman and Patrick Warburton.
It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.
Premise
It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Fred Tatasciore as Pacha (voice)
- J.P. Manoux as Kuzco (voice)
- John Goodman as Pacha (voice)
- Patrick Warburton as Kronk (voice)
- Curtis Armstrong as Mr. Moleguaco (voice)
- Justin Cowden as Guaca (voice)
- Rip Taylor as The Royal Record Keeper (voice)
- Shane Baumel as Tipo (voice)
Supporting cast
- Bob Bergen as Bucky (voice)
- Jessica DiCicco as Malina (voice)
Guest cast
- Eartha Kitt as Yzma (voice)
- Brenda Song as Dancing Queen (voice)
- Cole Sprouse as Zim (voice)
- Miley Cyrus as Mudka (voice)
- Gabriel Iglesias as Yu / Tu (voice; uncredited)
- Candi Milo as Ms. Oopatral (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Kavo (voice; uncredited)
- Patti Deutsch as Mata (voice)
- Tress MacNeille as Mrs. Upachal (voice)
- Tom Kenny as Narrator (voice)
- Courtney Peldon as Cuxi / Curi / Cuca (voice)
- Michaela Jill Murphy as Chaca (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 90 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 33 | January 27, 2006 | November 11, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 57 | June 23, 2007 | November 20, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rabbit Face Kuzco faces his first threat of losing his position as Emperor when he struggles in P.E. and his teacher threatens to flunk him if he can't win a race with Kronk. However, Principal Amzy (who is really Yzma) tells Kronk to turn Kuzco into a turtle so he has no chance of beating Kronk, but instead, Kronk gives Kuzco the wrong potion and he ends up as a rabbit. |
January 27, 2006 |
| 2 |
Squeakend at Bucky's After failing his "squirrel speak" quiz, Kuzco is forced to get tutored by Bucky the Squirrel, whom he really dislikes. |
January 28, 2006 |
| 3 |
Kuzco Fever Kuzco wants to buy a new bike that is really expensive, but he finds out that he can't dip into the Royal Funds unless he's sick, so he decides to fake sick by coloring orange spots on his face with Chaca's orange crayon. |
January 28, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Emperor's New Tuber While waiting to be seated at a restaurant, Kuzco discovers Malina's competitive side. A waiter fills them in on a potato growing contest. Malina enters the contest, but can not grow a potato, so Kuzco offers her some of Yzma's super grow potion. Meanwhile, Yzma and Kronk try to think of new ways the destroy Kuzco, including bringing a statue of him to life. |
June 23, 2007 |
| 2 |
Room for Improvement Kuzco misses all of the room at the palace and is sick of sharing a room with Chaca and Tipo, so he puts them up for sale outside. Kronk comes by and offers to clean the house for them. However, this is a plan by Yzma. She wants Kronk to to find Kuzco's Emperor permit so that she can change it to make her Empress. |
June 23, 2007 |
| 3 |
Cool Summer Kuzco and Pacha's family goes on vacation to the beach. When Kuzco thinks they are taking away his coolness, he starts hanging out with a girl named Yasmine, who just happens to be a young Yzma in disguise. |
June 30, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 27, 2006 |
| Last aired | November 20, 2008 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | at 17:00:00 |