The Powerpuff Girls

Cartoon Network (ended 2009)
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Show Summary

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Created by Craig McCracken, The Powerpuff Girls has become popular with a broad audience. The Powerpuff Girls first incarnation was as a project for Craig McCracken's college class at The California Arts Institution in 1992. Three years later, the crew at Cartoon Network saw it and gave it its first pilot in 1995. Later on in the following year, The Powerpuff Girls had their second pilot, and finally a TV series in 1998.

The show is about three little girls who were created in a laboratory experiment by Professor Utonium, who combined sugar, spice, and everything nice in an effort to create the perfect little girl. However, the professor accidentally added some "Chemical X" into the mix, and the three girls were born from the resulting explosion. With their super charged powers, they challenge the forces of evil so that justice will prevail.

The Powerpuff Girls is one of Cartoon Network's original animated series and is part of the collection known as Cartoon Cartoons.

The Powerpuff Girls is one of Cartoon Network's highest rating shows.

Craig McCracken is also the creator of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.

Show Info:

Rated: TV Y-7

Show Times:

The show's schedule changes often. Check Cartoon Network for the latest schedule.

As of November 27th, 2004, the show airs on:

Saturdays

Cartoon Network @ 3:30 a.m. E & P

Characters:

Blossom - According to the closing credits' theme song, Blossom is "commander and the leader" of the Powerpuff Girls. The most intelligent and intellectual one of them all, she comes up with most of the plans to defeat the villains. She has very long red hair. At times she can be bossy but she always finds a way to keep her sisters from fighting each other. Her element is everything nice.

Bubbles - Bubbles is "the joy and the laughter" of the group. As the sweetest one of all, she is overly sensitive and just hates to fight with her sisters. Even though she may seem bubbly on the outside she really is tough on the inside and proves at times to be hardcore as her sisters. Her element is sugar.

Buttercup - Buttercup is "the toughest fighter." Her philosophy is to fight first and ask questions later. She is the most eager to defeat the villains on their missions. Though she seems tough all the time, she does have a sensitive side to her, which she rarely shows. Her element is spice.

Professor Utonium - The creator of The Powerpuff Girls, Professor Utonium is their father-figure who guides, teaches, and loves the girls.

Mojo Jojo - The most maniacal of all the villains, Mojo hates The Powerpuff Girls with a vengeance. He used to be known simply as Jojo, the Professor's lab assistant, but after The Powerpuff Girls' birth, the chemicals that created them affected him as well and mutated his brain. Ever since then, he's dedicated his life to crushing them and the world that loves them.

Him - Known as the evilest of evil, Him is a devil figure who despises The Powerpuff Girls. His plans to destroy them are typically the most psychologically twisted, but he always fails in his efforts.

Fuzzy Lumpkins - A country hillbilly. Fuzzy doesn't really care about world domination or taking over Townsville. He just wants people off his property, and turns into a dangerous monster that the girls must fight when anyone violates his personal space.

Princess Morebucks - A spoiled brat with a rotten temper. Princess is rich and gets anything she wants -- but when she meets The Powerpuff Girls, having super powers is what she wants most but can never have. She uses technology to act duplicitous, in hopes of either joining or destroying the Powerpuff Girls, but her efforts always fail.

The Mayor - The dumb, but lovable ruler of Townsville. He mindlessly watches over Townsville and when there's trouble he uses the hotline and alerts the Powerpuff Girls right away.

Ms. Bellum - The beautiful brains behind the Mayor. Whenever the Mayor does something stupid, she corrects it. He would be lost without her. She is also an important female role model for the Powerpuff Girls. In many ways, Ms. Bellum and the Powerpuff Girls are the most powerful people in Townsville.

Ms. Keane - A teacher at Pokey Oaks Kindergarten who is a mentor to The Powerpuff Girls. She is gentle and kind, and when there are problems in the oom, she shows The Powerpuff Girls a better solution without violence.

The Amoeba Boys - Three villains that desperately try to come up with crimes worthy of getting the Powerpuff Girls attention, so they can be considered super villains and go to jail. But they're just amoebas, and their efforts never really come to much.

The Gang Green Gang - A gang comprised of 5 mutated green-skinned teens. Their names are Ace, Big Billy, Grubber, Snake, and Lil' Arturo. Unlike most villains they are not that concerned about taking over Townsville. They just love to commit petty crimes.

Sedusa - Yet another villain, Sedusa is a medusa-like figure who has snake-like hair, the source of her superpowers. She is a master of disguise who uses her feminine wiles to seduce men into giving her want she wants and escaping crimes.

The Rowdyruff Boys - The evil male counterparts of The Powerpuff Girls, these three boys were originally created by Mojo Jojo, using snips, snails, and puppy-dog tails, which he mixed together in a disgusting prison toilet. Their powers are a fairly even match for the girls.



Awards & Nominations:

2005 Annie Awards - Character Design in an Animated Television Production (Nominated)

2004 Annie Awards - Outstanding Character Design in an Animated Television Production (Nominated)

2003 Annie Awards - Outstanding Character Design in an Animated Television Production (Nominated)

2001 Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Cartoon (Nominated)

2001 Annie Awards - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music Score an Animated Television Production (Won!) - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television Production (Won!)

2001 Emmy Awards - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour) (Nominated)

2000 Annie Awards - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production (Nominated)

2000 Emmy Awards - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Won!) - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) (Nominated)

1999 Annie Awards - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production (Nominated) - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television Production (Nominated) - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production (Nominated)

1999 Emmy Awards - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) (Nominated)

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Theme Lyrics:

Main Theme

(Narration) Sugar Spice and everything Nice

These are the ingredients to the perfect little girl.

But Professor Utonium accidentally added one ingredient to the concoction: Chemical X

EXPLOSION

Thus, the Powerpuff Girls were born. Using their ultra superpowers, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup have dedicated their lives to fighting crime and the forces of evil!

End Lyrics (by BiS)

Blossom, commander and the leader Bubbles, she is the joy and the laughter Buttercup, she is the toughest fighter Powerpuffs save the day!

Fighting crime, trying to save the world Here they come just in time The Powerpuff Girls!

Fighting crime, trying to save the world Here they come just in time The Powerpuff Girls!

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  • ONE OF THE GREATEST SHOWS OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    This show is one of the greates cartoons of all time along with spongebob. The characters are likeable and funny. Blossom is the smart one of the group and the leader she's just like me. Bubbles is the cute one of the group she reminds me of spongebob(both are silly, kind, and funny). Buttercup is the bada** of the group so you don't wanna f**k with her.The villians are also likeable mo jo jo jo is a steriotipical japanese monkey I love how he talks. The mayor is the funniest just because of how silly he is! The theme song is great and gets stuck in your head unlike the dumb sonic x song. I extremley recommend this show for anyone. It is a great show with adult humor, and popculture references!!!!!!!!!!!!moreless
  • Powerpuff Girls Is The Best Super Hero Fighters Ever

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    I'm a fan of The Powerpuff Girls. I really enjoy watching them. It really reminds me of Team Sonic of the Sonic Series. Sonic= Blossom, Tails= Bubbles, And Knuckles= Buttercup. They fight crime and saves the day before bedtime. The Rowdy Ruff Boys are a boy version of The Powerpuff Girls. There are two shorts of The Powerpuff Girls are: Meet Fuzzy Lumpkins, And Crime 101. They should rerun it again on Cartoon Network. I bet it's a great show. The Powerpuffgirls never lose! I give this 10 Perfect!!!
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  • THE POWERPUFF GIRLS AND ROODYRUFF BOYS NEW FUTURE HISTORY OR TIMELINE!!

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    I SAY I LOVE THE POWERPUFF GIRLS AND I ALWAYS WELL EVEN WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL I DID NOW AND REMEMBER I USTED TO PLAY PRETEND GAME OF PPG IT WAS FUN OMG THOSE WHERE THE DAYS AND IT DOES COME ON BOOMERANGE NOW MAYBE NOT CN NOMORE BUT IT IS STILL ON IT DEPENDS WHAT CABBLE YOU HAVE!! EVEN IF I LOVE THERE SHOW I STILL WATCH IT AND I STILL THINK THEY SHOULD ADD AN HISTORY TO IT !!CAUSE I LOVE IT AND THE ROODY RUFFBOYS I DO THINK THERE THE ONE'S FOR PPG!! I MEAN WHEN I SAW THOSE LITTLE BOYS FIRST BEING MADE I KNEW THEY WHERE THE ONE'S ALL ALONG FOR PPG AND I STILL DO!! SO I THINK THEY SHOULD PUT A SHOW WHEN THERE TEENS AND THEN THEY BECOME BOY FRIENDS AND GIRL FRIENDS AND THEN WHEN THERE ADULTS AND THEN THEY GET MARRIED AND THEN HAVE KIDS AND DO THE SAME WITH THERE KIDS AND THEN THERE KIDS AS THEY DID WITH PPG AND RRB !! AND THEN ONE DAY PEOPE CAN START IT ALL OVER OF THIS AND THEN SEE THE BIG HISTORY!! WHO THINKS IT IS A GOOD IDEA NOW I THINK IT IS AWESOME IDEA TO DO THAT!! AGREE WITH ME IF YOU THINK SO AND IF YOU DON'T THEN DON'T PAY ATTIENION OR PRESS DIS AGREE YOU INORGE IT OK CAUSE I DON'T CARE IF YOU ARE TH PEOPLE THAT DISLIKE THIS THEN DON'T MISS WITH IT INORGE IT I DON'T NEED YOU THOUGHTS OR DRAMA OK!! BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT LIKE LOVE AND MISS THIS SHOW TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK AND AND IF YOU LIKE MY IDEA AGREE OK!! :Dmoreless
  • One of the Classics that was cancelled due to Change and the curse of the movie....

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    I always loved to watch this show when i was younger, when i was in preschool i watched every single episode. It had good plots, sufficient comedy, and action, and this is suprising because im a male. However when McCrakken went on to make Foster\'s (a very good show) and the movie (which was terrible and led to its cancellation) it was a terrible show with the exception of Speeding Bullet. If Foster\'s gets canceled, McCrakken should come back. Quote :
    Buttercup: Squeak squeaker squeak squeak?
    Translation: Ouch! the broccoli is on the roof?
    Blossom: SqeakSqueak Squeak Squak?
    Translation: Farewell to you long Pony.moreless
  • One of the greatest on Cartoon Network. Nuff said.

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    I was such a fan of this show when I was little. Heck, I always used to watch this show more than any others on CN, when cartoons were still good. I mean, a show about three little girls who have superpowers and fight crime? Now that's something I would stick to. I was a really really huge fan; I had almost everything Powerpuff Girls!! I am also so glad that it's come to DVD, and I can't wait to get it! But for now, at least it still comes on every once in a while! My favorite characters are Bubbles, Blossom, Buttercup, Mojo, and Bunny (who died!)! I swear, this show is the best! I'm glad CN came to their senses to put it back on every now and then!moreless
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Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids

Themes

child hero, good vs. evil, last chance for hope, parents and children, siblings