Series synopsis
Beat Bugs is an Australian animation family television series that premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2016. It was created by Josh Wakely. It stars Lili Beaudoin, Charles Demers, Ashleigh Ball and Rebecca Husain.
Jay, Kumi, Crick, Buzz, and Walter are best friends who band together to explore and learn in an overgrown suburban backyard, which to them is their entire universe. Each episode of this animated series features songs by The Beatles performed by artists including Daniel Johns, Robbie Williams and Pink to tell uplifting and life-affirming stories filled with hope and melody.
Premise
Jay, Kumi, Crick, Buzz, and Walter are best friends who band together to explore and learn in an overgrown suburban backyard, which to them is their entire universe. Each episode of this animated series features songs by The Beatles performed by artists including Daniel Johns, Robbie Williams and Pink to tell uplifting and life-affirming stories filled with hope and melody.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lili Beaudoin as Crick
- Charles Demers as Walter
- Ashleigh Ball as Jay
- Rebecca Husain as Buzz
- Erin Mathews as Kumi
- Michael Caton as Mr. Sun
- Peter Kelamis as Uncle Wilbur
- Andrew Hansen as The Announcer
Supporting cast
- Andrew Toth as Uncle Tusk
- Britt McKillip as Katter
- Colin Murdock as Bulldog
- Erin Matthews as Julia's Mom
- Kyle Rideout as Ants
- Gwynyth Walsh as Doris
Guest cast
- Michael Caton as Mr. Sun
- Peter Kelamis as Uncle Wilbur
- Andrew Hansen as The Announcer
- Andrew Toth as Uncle Tusk
- Britt McKillip as Katter
- Colin Murdock as Bulldog
- Erin Matthews as Julia's Mom
- Kyle Rideout as Ants
- Gwynyth Walsh as Doris
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 80 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 29, 2016 | November 21, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 26 | July 25, 2016 | July 25, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 26 | November 18, 2016 | November 18, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 26 | November 9, 2018 | November 9, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Year's Eve Countdown The Beat Bugs have been working hard to get the garden prepped for a New Year's Eve dance party -- and it won't be long till it's time to celebrate! |
December 29, 2016 |
| 2 |
All Together Now After winning a local talent show, the Beat Bugs journey to compete on "The Bug Factor," a televised singing contest held in faraway Rocket Ship Park. |
November 21, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Help When a stubborn Jay becomes trapped in a jam jar, he has to rely on the help of his friends to get him out of the sticky situation. |
July 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds When Buzz has trouble sleeping, Crick's scientific logic is challenged as the bugs seek the help of an alternative sleep doctor called Lucy the Dragonfly. |
July 25, 2016 |
| 3 |
I Am the Walrus Walter tells Buzz the story of how he met the Beat Bugs. It's a story about believing in yourself, facing your fears and an egg-man. |
July 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yellow Submarine When the garden floods, the Beat Bugs turn an old bottle into a submarine. Jay and Walter butt heads over a game of Bug ball. |
November 18, 2016 |
| 2 |
I Call Your Name After a game of bugball, Walter and Jay have an argument about their gameplay, and refuse to talk to each other. The others stage an elaborate ruse to help them make amends. The pair resolve their differences and learn to play as a team. |
November 18, 2016 |
| 3 |
With a Little Help From My Friends Buzz is inspired by Walter to create a stage spectacular of her own, designed for all of the Beat Bugs to enjoy. However, when she won't accept help from anyone, the show doesn't go as planned. Buzz learns the importance of getting help from friends when they help her stage an even better performance. |
November 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Day in the Life After Jay bonks his head and loses his memory, Lucy and the Beat Bugs work together to try and help him remember who he is. |
November 9, 2018 |
| 2 |
Paperback Writer Self-Conscious Kumi doesn't want anyone to see the book she's been working on. But the secrets out when a breeze blows he pages everywhere. |
November 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da After something mysterious wafts through the garden, the Beat Bugs are "cursed" and can't stop speaking in rhyming verse. |
November 9, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 25, 2016 |
| Last aired | November 9, 2018 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 16:00:00 |