| Chip and Potato | |
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| Directed by | Joel Dickie Ridd Sorensen Matt Ferguson |
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| Theme music composer | My Kite Music Productions |
| Opening theme | "Chip and Potato" |
| Ending theme | "Chip and Potato" (Instrumental) |
| Composer | My Kite Music Productions |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 63 |
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| Running time | 11 minutes[1] |
| Production companies | WildBrain Studios Darrall Macqueen |
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| Network | Family Jr. (Canada) Milkshake! (UK) |
| Release | 15 October 2018 (2018-10-15) – 24 October 2021 (2021-10-24) |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 17 May 2019 (2019-05-17) – 3 October 2022 (2022-10-03) |
Chip and Potato is an flash animated children's television series created byBilly Macqueen, Catherine Williams, and Maddy Darrall. The series is co-produced byWildBrain Studios andDarrall Macqueen.
The series follows Chip, a young 5/6-year-oldpug girl who faces challenges in kindergarten and Potato, her snuggly "toy" who is secretly a living mouse. It first premiered onFamily Jr. on October 15, 2018.[2] The first twenty episodes (released as two segments per episode) of the series were released onNetflix on May 17, 2019. The second half, labeled as a second season, was released on Netflix on November 29, 2019 and Family Jr.[3] The third season premiered on Netflix on March 8, 2022 on Netflix. The fourth season premiered on Netflix on October 3, 2022.[citation needed]
Chip and Potato takes place in the fictional town of Happyton, populated ofanthropomorphic animals. The show is about Chip, a young little 5/6-year-oldpug girl who faces big challenges and embarks on the new stages of her life. There to help and comfort Chip whenever she needs it is her best friend Potato, a toy who she snuggles in her pocket. However, Potato is actually a real, living mouse who must be kept a secret.[4][1][5]
Chip and Potato is co-produced byWildBrain Studios in Canada andDarrall Macqueen in the United Kingdom. The series' target demographic is children under seven years old.[1] Maddy Darrall, the co-founder and co-MD at Darrall Macqueen, told C21 regarding the series that "series arcs in preschool animation are simply not done; we want to prove they should be."[7]
A British dub by Adrenaline Studios was released on the same day the series debuted onNetflix.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original release date [8] | Netflix release date | |
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| 1 | "Morning Potato!" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Jason Horychun and David Wiebe | 15 October 2018 (2018-10-15) | 17 May 2019 | |
It's Chip's first day of kindergarten, and she wants to show that she is ready to get ready for school all by herself, just like her big brother Spud. | |||||||
| 2 | "Chip Starts Kindergarten" | Ridd Sorensen | Catherine Williams | Krista-Marie Porter | 16 October 2018 (2018-10-16) | 17 May 2019 | |
It's Chip's very first day at school. Chip is so excited, she wants to be first to see and do everything, but she'll have to learn to wait her turn. | |||||||
| 3 | "Chip Gets Lost" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | David Wiebe | 17 October 2018 (2018-10-17) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip volunteers to take the class attendance to the school office, but the school is a pretty big place for a little pug to navigate all on her own! | |||||||
| 4 | "Car Wash Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Catherine Williams | Joel Dickie | 18 October 2018 (2018-10-18) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip volunteers for her first ever chore: washing her neighbors' RV! The RV is huge compared to little Chip, but she's determined to finish the job. | |||||||
| 5 | "Chip Goes Rollerskating" | Joel Dickie | Simon Nicholson | Kent Webb | 19 October 2018 (2018-10-19) | 17 May 2019 | |
Mr. and Mrs. Dazzle give Chip a pair of rollerskates, and she wants to go rollerskating right away. | |||||||
| 6 | "Chip n Grandma Day" | Ridd Sorensen | Denise Cassar | Marta Demong | 20 October 2018 (2018-10-20) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip gets to spend the day with her Grandma! But when traffic and line-ups delay their plans, Chip worries they won't have time for a special treat. | |||||||
| 7 | "Nico's First Day" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Karine Charlebois | 21 October 2018 (2018-10-21) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip's new neighbour Nico is nervous about his first day at Rainbow Forest Elementary School, and Chip wants to be his First Day Buddy helper. | |||||||
| 8 | "Sporty Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Dave Ingham | Marta Demong | 22 October 2018 (2018-10-22) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip is excited for her first gym class, but she struggles to compete with the other Happy Hoppers because of her short puggy legs. | |||||||
| 9 | "Stomp and Stamp's Slide" | Joel Dickie | Miranda Larson | Sidne Marat | 23 October 2018 (2018-10-23) | 17 May 2019 | |
The Welcome Walkers want to play with Stomp and Stamp's new slide, but they have to wait for it to be built first. | |||||||
| 10 | "Show and Tell Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Denise Cassar | Kaylea Chard | 24 October 2018 (2018-10-24) | 17 May 2019 | |
It's Show and Tell day for the Happy Hoppers! But when Chip's homemade mouse house gets squished, she has to think of something else to show. | |||||||
| 11 | "Chip and Deely Bear" | Joel Dickie | Dave Ingham | Krista-Marie Porter | 25 October 2018 (2018-10-25) | 17 May 2019 | |
After taking care of the class snuggly toy, Deely Bear, for the weekend, it's the night before school, and Chip can't find Deely Bear! | |||||||
| 12 | "Chip's Piano Lesson" | Ridd Sorensen | Denise Cassar | Gerry Fournier | 3 December 2018 (2018-12-03) | 17 May 2019 | |
It's Chip's first piano lesson with her teacher Corella Cockatoo! Chip wants to play a tune just like Momma, but first she has to learn just one note. | |||||||
| 13 | "A Playdate at Nico's" | Joel Dickie | Soulla Eriksen | Kent Webb | 10 December 2018 (2018-12-10) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip goes to Nico's house all on her own for their first playdate, where Potato makes friends with baby Body and Chip learns to try new things. | |||||||
| 14 | "Roxy the Babysitter" | Ridd Sorenson | Simon Nicholson | Marta Demong | 17 December 2018 (2018-12-17) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip is nervous about having a new babysitter, Roxy the rhino, she wants bedtime to be the same as it always is with Momma and Poppa. | |||||||
| 15 | "Chip's Class Show" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Karine Charlebois | 7 January 2019 (2019-01-07) | 17 May 2019 | |
The Happy Hoppers are performing a pirate show for their families. Chip is confident about her line, until she has to go on stage without Potato. | |||||||
| 16 | "Double Playdate Chip!" | Ridd Sorensen | Chris Parker | Jason Horychun | 14 January 2019 (2019-01-14) | 17 May 2019 | |
Spud's best friend Paco and Chip's best friend Nico come over for a double play date, but they have trouble finding an activity they all enjoy. | |||||||
| 17 | "Chip's First Sleepover" | Joel Dickie | Denise Cassar | Sidne Marat | 21 January 2019 (2019-01-21) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip goes to Nico's house for her first sleepover. But bedtime is a lot different at the Panda house, and Chip isn't sure she wants to stay overnight. | |||||||
| 18 | "Doctor Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Helen Farrall | Kaylea Chard | 28 January 2019 (2019-01-28) | 17 May 2019 | |
When Potato catches a cold during a family fun day, Chip tries to help her get better. | |||||||
| 19 | "Chip's Swimming Lesson" | Joel Dickie | Dave Ingham | David Wiebe | 28 January 2019 (2019-01-28) | 17 May 2019 | |
It's time for Chip's first swimming lesson, along with the rest of the Happy Hoppers! But jumping into the pool can be pretty scary for a little pug. | |||||||
| 20 | "Spud's Homework" | Ridd Sorensen | Emma Nisbet | Simon Piniel | 11 February 2019 (2019-02-11) | 17 May 2019 | |
Chip wants to help Spud with his homework assignment even though he asked her not to. When she tries to help out anyway, she accidentally ruins it. | |||||||
| 21 | "Police Pug Chip" | Joel Dickie | Chris Parker | David Wiebe | 4 March 2019 (2019-03-04) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip joins her Poppa for Bring Your Child to Work Day, but when Potato goes missing at the Happyton Police Station, she has an emergency on her hands. | |||||||
| 22 | "Pumpkin Picking Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Lizzie Ennever | Gerry Fournier | 11 March 2019 (2019-03-11) | 29 November 2019 | |
During the annual pumpkin picking competition, Chip and Potato find the biggest pumpkin ever, but they need to get it home to win the competition. | |||||||
| 23 | "Chip's School Trip" | Joel Dickie | Dave Ingham | Steve Daye | 18 March 2019 (2019-03-18) | 29 November 2019 | |
The Happy Hoppers are going on their first school trip to the museum, but nothing goes according to plan for Chip. | |||||||
| 24 | "Big Sister Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Helen Farrall | Luke Gustafson | 25 March 2019 (2019-03-25) | 29 November 2019 | |
The new Pug baby is about to be born. While she waits for news from Momma and Poppa, Chip has a sleepover with the Pandas next door. | |||||||
| 25 | "Chip's Baby Sister" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Karine Charlebois | 1 April 2019 (2019-04-01) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip's new baby sister has come home, and Chip wants to hold her for the first time. But the baby puglet cries every time Chip tries. | |||||||
| 26 | "After School Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Catherine Williams | Jason Horychun | 8 April 2019 (2019-04-08) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip is going to the Rainbow Forest After School Club for the first time. | |||||||
| 27 | "Grandma Pug's Birthday" | Joel Dickie | Gillian Corderoy | Sidne Marat | 15 April 2019 (2019-04-15) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip has planned the best birthday party ever for Grandma Pug, but when Grandma brings an unexpected friend to the party, nothing goes as planned. | |||||||
| 28 | "Puggy House Guest" | Ridd Sorensen | Mark Robertson | Kaylea Chard | 22 April 2019 (2019-04-22) | 29 November 2019 | |
Momma's friend Fernanda introduces the family to foosball. Chip struggles to win, even with expert advice from Fernanda. | |||||||
| 29 | "Puggy Butterfly" | Joel Dickie | Simon Nicholson | David Wiebe | 29 April 2019 (2019-04-29) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip doesn't feel well at school, but she doesn't want to miss the class butterfly emerging from is chrysalis, so she tries to hide how she feels. | |||||||
| 30 | "Itchy Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Denise Cassar | Katherine De Vries | 29 April 2019 (2019-04-29) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip has the itchy puggy spots, but she isn't allowed to scratch. She'll need to get creative to stay busy and forget about her itchy spots. | |||||||
| 31 | "Back to School Chip" | Joel Dickie | Dave Ingham | Krista-Marie Porter | 13 May 2019 (2019-05-13) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip's Puggy Spots are healing so she returns to school, but it seems like everything changed while she was away. | |||||||
| 32 | "Chip's Big Bike Ride" | Ridd Sorensen | Alexandra Owen | Gerry Fourenier & Karine Charlebois | 20 May 2019 (2019-05-20) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip wants to go on a bike ride to Happyton Park with Momma and baby Tot. But first she'll have to learn to ride Spud's old big pug bike! | |||||||
| 33 | "Bye Bye Dazzles" | Joel Dickie | Chris Parker | Steve Daye | 27 May 2019 (2019-05-27) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip's neighbors, the Dazzles, are moving away. She's sad to see her beloved neighbors leave, and wants them to know how much she'll miss them! | |||||||
| 34 | "Puggy Parent-Teacher Day" | Ridd Sorensen | Chris Parker | Luke Gustafson | 3 June 2019 (2019-06-03) | 29 November 2019 | |
It's Parent-Teacher Day, and Chip has been a perfect student all year. But then she gets in trouble for talking too much, ruining her perfect record! | |||||||
| 35 | "Chip's First Piano Exam" | Joel Dickie | Denise Cassar | Jason Horychun | 10 June 2019 (2019-06-10) | 29 November 2019 | |
It's time for Chip to take her first piano exam. But every time Chip thinks about the exam, she gets scared and her paws go wobbly. | |||||||
| 36 | "Chip's Homework Project" | Ridd Sorensen | Catherine Williams | Jason Horychun | 17 June 2019 (2019-06-17) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip is having trouble with a homework project; she can't fit all her family and friends in one drawing. | |||||||
| 37 | "Hospital Trip Chip" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Sidne Marat | 24 June 2019 (2019-06-24) | 29 November 2019 | |
Chip's friend Nico must stay overnight at the hospital with a broken arm and a bump on his head. It's up to Chip and Potato to help him feel better! | |||||||
| 38 | "Chip Without Potato" | Ridd Sorensen | Catherine Williams | Kaylea Chard | 1 July 2019 (2019-07-01) | 29 November 2019 | |
It's Chip's first time without Potato. Chip misses having her friend to talk to, and she worries she won't be able to sleep without a Potato snuggle. | |||||||
| 39 | "Chip's Birthday" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | David Wiebe | 8 July 2019 (2019-07-08) | 29 November 2019 | |
It's Chip's fifth birthday but she is worried her most special friends Nico and Potato won't be home in time for her birthday party. | |||||||
| 40 | "Snow School Chip" | Ridd Sorensen | Catherine Williams | Katherine De Vries | 15 July 2019 (2019-07-15) | 29 November 2019 | |
During a snowy school day, Chip and Nico share the job of looking after Potato. | |||||||
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original release date [8] | Netflix release date | |
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| 1 | "Fairground Chip" | Matt Ferguson | Catherine Williams | Kaylea Chard | 18 September 2021 (2021-09-18) | 8 March 2022 | |
Chip and her friends spend the last day of their school vacation at the Happyton Fair. | |||||||
| 2 | "Chip, Meet Mrs. Whale" | Joel Dickie | Sam Barlow | Vincent K. Smith & Jocelan Thiessen | 18 September 2021 (2021-09-18) | 8 March 2022 | |
School's a lot different when a substitute steps in for Mr. Diggerty. | |||||||
| 3 | "Chip and Glenda" | Matt Ferguson | Emma Boucher | Erika Schnellert & Selena Marchetti | 19 September 2021 (2021-09-19) | 8 March 2022 | |
Chip is sad when it seems like Gordie's granddaughter is stealing the spotlight. | |||||||
| 4 | "Chip, the Picnic Entertainer" | Joel Dickie | Kate Scott | Pat Waind | 19 September 2021 (2021-09-19) | 8 March 2022 | |
Chip and Nico work together to make instruments for a school project. | |||||||
| 5 | "Chip's Haircut" | Matt Ferguson | Mark Robertson | Harinam Virdee | 25 September 2021 (2021-09-25) | 8 March 2022 | |
Chip's going to the groomer for the first time — but is she ready for a new style? | |||||||
| 6 | "Chip's Sleepaway T-shirt" | Joel Dickie | Dave Ingham | Airin Budiman | 25 September 2021 (2021-09-25) | 8 March 2022 | |
Chip struggles to make good choices while spending time with Howie. | |||||||
| 7 | "Tot's New Bed" | Matt Ferguson | Emma Hogan | Flora Huang | 26 September 2021 (2021-09-26) | 8 March 2022 | |
Tot's growing up... but does that mean Chip has to give up her bed? | |||||||
| 8 | "Chip's Cake Bake" | Joel Dickie | Alexandra Owen | Colleen Lofstrom | 26 September 2021 (2021-09-26) | 8 March 2022 | |
Chip runs into trouble when she tries to make a cake for Tot's first birthday. | |||||||
| 9 | "Kevin Comes to Stay" | Matt Ferguson | Chris Parker | Kaylea Chard | 2 October 2021 (2021-10-02) | 8 March 2022 | |
Poppa's police station cat is staying for the weekend and needs extra-special care. | |||||||
| 10 | "Tot's First Birthday" | Joel Dickie | Denise Cassar | Chris Johnston | 2 October 2021 (2021-10-02) | 8 March 2022 | |
It's time for Tot's birthday party — and Grandma has a big surprise! | |||||||
| 11 | "Bridespup Chip" | Matt Ferguson | Denise Cassar | Erika Schnellert | 3 October 2021 (2021-10-03) | 3 October 2022 | |
Chip gets to be part of Grandma's wedding and helps choose what she'll wear to the event. | |||||||
| 12 | "Chip and Nico's Fun Day" | Joel Dickie | Chris Parker | Pat Waind | 3 October 2021 (2021-10-03) | 3 October 2022 | |
It's Fun Day at school — but there are still rules to follow. | |||||||
| 13 | "Chip is Sorry" | Matt Ferguson | Catherine Williams | Sujan Chowdhury & Jocelan Thiessen | 9 October 2021 (2021-10-09) | 3 October 2022 | |
After accidentally getting Nico in trouble, Chip worries he doesn't want to be her best friend anymore. | |||||||
| 14 | "Grandma and Gordie's Taqueria" | Joel Dickie | Emma Hogan | Airin Budiman | 9 October 2021 (2021-10-09) | 3 October 2022 | |
Grandma and Gordie open a taco restaurant. | |||||||
| 15 | "Flingos' Show" | Matt Ferguson | Chris Parker | Flora Huang | 16 October 2021 (2021-10-16) | 3 October 2022 | |
Chip offers to take photos at the Flingos' synchronized swimming show, but it's harder than it looks! | |||||||
| 16 | "Boo-bam's School Visit" | Joel Dickie | Mark Robertson | Colleen Lofstrom | 16 October 2021 (2021-10-16) | 3 October 2022 | |
Nico brings his favorite stuffed animal to school. | |||||||
| 17 | "Tot and Potato" | Matt Ferguson | Jen Upton | Vincent K. Smith & Selena Marchetti | 17 October 2021 (2021-10-17) | 3 October 2022 | |
Potato stays home to help a teething Tot feel better, but it's hard for Chip to be at school without her. | |||||||
| 18 | "Howie Has Heart" | Joel Dickie | Dave Ingham | Renee Howerton | 17 October 2021 (2021-10-17) | 3 October 2022 | |
Chip discovers Howie has a softer side. | |||||||
| 19 | "Wedding Rehearsal Chip" | Matt Ferguson | Catherine Williams | Erika Schnellert | 23 October 2021 (2021-10-23) | 3 October 2022 | |
Chip practices where to stand — and how to be helpful — at Grandma's wedding. | |||||||
| 20 | "Grandma and Gordie's Big Puggy Wedding" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Pat Waind | 23 October 2021 (2021-10-23) | 3 October 2022 | |
But when the big day comes, she's so excited that it's hard to stay calm. | |||||||
| 21–22 | "Flying Chip" | Matt Ferguson | Catherine Williams | Renee Howerton & Carlo Marcelo | 24 October 2021 (2021-10-24) | 8 March 2022 | |
The Pug family's going on vacation — and Chip's getting on her very first airplane! Good thing she remembered to bring the most important thing: Potato! | |||||||
| 23–24 | "Chip's Holiday" | Matt Ferguson & Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Chris Johnston & Kaylea Chard | 24 October 2021 (2021-10-24) | 27 June 2022 | |
When falling coconuts keep everyone awake all night on vacation, Chip and Potato come up with a plan to help the family get a puggy good night's sleep! | |||||||
| 25–26 | "Chip's Thanksgiving" | Joel Dickie | Catherine Williams | Antonius Elkommos, Jocelan Thiessen, Ziqing Sophia Li, & Flora Huang | 10 October 2021 (2021-10-10) | 3 October 2022 | |
The Pug and Panda families work together to feed the whole neighborhood for Thanksgiving — and everyone's welcome. The more the puggier! | |||||||
Chip and Potato first premiered on Family Jr on October 15, 2018. The series was released toNetflix worldwide as a "Netflix original" on May 17, 2019.[9]