Series synopsis
Bump in the Night is an American animation sci-fi & fantasy comedy kids television series that premiered on ABC on September 10, 1994. It ended on October 16, 1995. It was created by Ken Pontac, David Bleiman Ichioka. It stars Jim Cummings, Gail Matthius and Rob Paulsen.
Bumpy, an energetic sock-eating monster who lives under a boy's bed, is constantly getting into mischief, with his friends Squishington and Molly Coddle.
Premise
Bumpy, an energetic sock-eating monster who lives under a boy's bed, is constantly getting into mischief, with his friends Squishington and Molly Coddle.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Cummings as Mr. Bumpy (voice)
- Gail Matthius as Molly Coddle (voice)
- Rob Paulsen as Squishington (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 74 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 23 | December 22, 1995 | December 22, 1995 |
| Season 1 | 38 | September 12, 1994 | October 16, 1995 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 2, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
'Twas the Night Before Bumpy It's the night before Christmas, and Mr. Bumpy is determined to get all the presents in the world! Naturally more naughty than nice, the Bumpster resolves to travel to the North Pole and abscond with Santa's bag. Bumpy and his best pal, Squishy, embark on a zigzag world tour in their attempt to reach Santa's citadel. Will the children of the world end up presentless? Will Bumpy and Squishy survive their encounters with conquering worms, ravenous hummingbirds, and Santa's elite snowman troops? Will Bumpy get home in time to sing his number at the Holiday Pageant? |
December 22, 1995 |
| 2 | Karaoke Cafe - You Gotta Say You're Sorry... | |
| 3 | Karaoke Cafe - Why Do You Like Me? |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Made in Japan, Dr Coddle M.D. Made in Japan: Bumpy mails in a cereal box top for a free Turbo-Totro-Noid. A cute little robot arrives, disappointing Bumpy. But, Bumpy is soon to learn that this robot can grow and become a huge, kinda scary robot. The robot eventually gets Squishy to help him get back to his family in Osaka. Dr. Coddle M.D: Molly orders medical instruction books from the Easy-Does-It Doctor Correspondence Course. Bumpy accidently eats the books and replaces them with home improvement manuals. |
September 12, 1994 |
| 2 |
Gum Crazy, Baby Snail GUM CRAZY Mr. bumpy pulls gum out of his stumoch causing a black hole into his sub consience BABY SNAIL Mr. Bumpy keeps a baby snail. |
September 17, 1994 |
| 3 | Hide and Go Freak, Better Homes & Garbage, Karaoke Cafe: Bump in the Night Theme, alternate version | September 24, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Long Long Day/Destructo's Flipside LONG LONG DAY - Musical skit, set up by Destructo and the Closet Monster fighting over possesion of Mr. Bumpy. DESTRUCTO'S FLIPSIDE - Bumpy puts Destructo's battery in backwards. This reverses Destructo's ego, bringing out his gentle side. |
September 9, 1995 |
| 2 |
Love Stinks/Love's Labor Bumped LOVE STINKS - Molly falls into a trashcan and attracts the affections of a stinkbug named Odiferous J. Stench. LOVE'S LABOR BUMPED - Destructo has a crush on Molly. Bumpy dresses up like Molly (sort of) and teases Destructo |
September 16, 1995 |
| 3 |
It Sang from Beyond the Stars/Journey to the Center of the Lungfish IT SANG FROM BEYOND THE STARS - Musical skit starring Gloog and Sleemoth as musical invaders. JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE LUNGFISH - Bumpy, Squishington, and Molly are swallowed by a lungfish. Inside, they meet Captain Jetlag (a silverfish) who tries to help them sail out of the fish. |
September 23, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 10, 1994 |
| Last aired | October 16, 1995 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |