Series synopsis
Pelswick is a Canadian animation comedy kids television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on October 5, 2000. It ended on November 15, 2002. It was created by John Callahan. It stars David Arquette, Rob Tinkler, Chuck Campbell and David Huband.
Pelswick Eggert is just like most 13-year-olds, except that he is in a wheelchair -- or permanently seated as he prefers to call it. He doesn't let that stop him, though, as he deals with the usual obstacles that come with being a teenager.
Premise
Pelswick Eggert is just like most 13-year-olds, except that he is in a wheelchair -- or permanently seated as he prefers to call it. He doesn't let that stop him, though, as he deals with the usual obstacles that come with being a teenager.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Arquette as Mr. Jimmy (voice)
- Rob Tinkler
- Chuck Campbell
- David Huband
- Peter Oldring
- Tracey Moore
- Tony Rosato
- Kim Kuhteubl
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 5, 2000 | April 8, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 3, 2001 | November 15, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inherit the Wheeled Fearing for his safety, the school forbids Pelswick to go on a class camping trip, even though Pelswick correctly points out that ""I'm the only kid who can't get accidentally paralyzed!"" |
October 5, 2000 |
| 2 |
I Won't Run, Don't Ask Me Unable to threaten Pelswick physically, Boyd decides to humiliate him on a whole different level -- by nominating him for school president. |
October 12, 2000 |
| 3 |
Brain Suckers of Skuldeth 5 Ace and Goon lure Pelswick into particpating in the latest craze, the Brain Suckers trading card game. Soon Pelswick is totally hooked -- and Boyd has the one ultra-rare card Pelswick would do anything to get. |
October 23, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eggertggedon All of Bayview starts panicking when it appears that a nuclear-powered space station is going to plunge through the atmosphere and destroy the town. |
October 3, 2001 |
| 2 |
Wheeldini The mayor of Bayview somehow manages to lose all of the town's money, so he hires a magician to find it. Though it's obvious the magician is a sham, no one but Pelswick realizes this. Meanwhile, Gram-Gram and Agnes go searching for the missing money on their own, with some help from a mule. |
October 10, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Bird Boy of Alcatraz Pelswick is deemed terminally uncool when he takes up birdwatching to impress Julie. Meanwhile, Gram-Gram and Agnes get jobs as store detectives, and a trainee guardian angel takes over for Mr. Jimmy. |
October 17, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2000 |
| Last aired | November 15, 2002 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |