Series synopsis
Wacky Races is a British family animation comedy kids television series that premiered on Boomerang on August 14, 2017. It ended on November 24, 2019. It was created by Rebecca Himot, Tramm Wigzell. It stars Peter Woodward, Billy West, Nicole Parker and Diedrich Bader.
Wacky Races (2017) is a reboot of the classic 1968 Hanna-Barbera animated series, bringing a fresh, modern take on the original premise while retaining much of the core essence that made the original show so beloved. The 2017 version, created by Warner Bros. Animation, aired on the Boomerang network and introduced a new generation to the zany, high-speed races of the characters.
In this updated series, the characters from the original Wacky Races return, but with a more contemporary style and n ...
Premise
Wacky Races (2017) is a reboot of the classic 1968 Hanna-Barbera animated series, bringing a fresh, modern take on the original premise while retaining much of the core essence that made the original show so beloved. The 2017 version, created by Warner Bros. Animation, aired on the Boomerang network and introduced a new generation to the zany, high-speed races of the characters.
In this updated series, the characters from the original Wacky Races return, but with a more contemporary style and new backstories. The vehicles are also revamped with more advanced technology and a few new additions to the roster, though the classic ones like Dick Dastardly’s Mean Machine and Penelope Pitstop’s Compact Pussycat are still present.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Woodward as Dick Dastardly (voice)
- Billy West as Muttley / Tiny (voice)
- Nicole Parker as Penelope Pitstop (voice)
- Diedrich Bader as Peter Perfect (voice)
- Tom Kenny as Bella (voice)
- Jill Talley as IQ Ickly (voice)
- Christopher Judge as Brick Crashman (voice)
Guest cast
- Phil LaMarr as Hong Kong Phooey / Huckleberry Hound (voice)
- Michael Berger as Space Ghost (voice)
- Bob Bledsoe as Emperor Dinkus (voice)
- Jason Spisak as Patty O'Patty (voice)
- Neil Kaplan as Sheriff Longarm D. Law (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | August 14, 2017 | May 31, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 38 | November 29, 2018 | November 24, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 0 | October 21, 2019 | October 21, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ya Win Some, Ya Luge Some The Racers participate in the Wacky Winter Games. The games culminate in a final competition where Dastardly and Muttley do a very disturbing ice-skating dance. |
August 14, 2017 |
| 2 |
Mambo Itali-Go-Go Racers try to race across the idyllic Tuscan countryside, where they discover that too much hospitality isn't always a good thing. |
August 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
So Far to Mardi Gras The Wackies, joined by guest racer Pandora Pitstop, race customized watercrafts through the Louisiana Swamps. |
August 31, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dickie and the Race-onauts In the Ancient time of legendary heroes, the Wacky Races race to find the golden fleece before the terrible Pluto (Dastardly) and Cerberus (Muttley) do. |
November 29, 2018 |
| 2 |
Uncle Dickie's Happy Sunshine Children's Hour To improve his terrible image, Dick Dastardly is forced to host a morning pre-school kiddie show with the help of his friends. |
November 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Peter 2.0 When Hollywood lures Peter away to a life of fame and fortune, he is replaced on the Wacky Races by an insane, but very handsome robot. |
November 29, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catastrophe | October 21, 2019 |
| 2 | Brains Before Brawn | October 21, 2019 |
| 3 | Double the Dastardly | October 21, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Boomerang |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 14, 2017 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2019 |
| Runtime | 11 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday |