The Tick
After "crashing" the super hero convention in Reno, the nigh invulnerable blue-clad super hero, the Tick, is deemed the protector of "The City." On his first patrol he runs (more like "falls") into Arthur, an accountant in a moth costume. They soon strike up a partnership. When the villainous and muffled idea men threaten to flood The City, the Tick and Arthur come to the rescue. Along the way we meet Die Fledermaus, American Maid, and the Caped Chameleon. The Human Bullet cameos.
- 1994-1997
- 3 seasons
- Fox Network
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-Y7
After "crashing" the super hero convention in Reno, the nigh invulnerable blue-clad super hero, the Tick, is deemed the protector of "The City." On his first patrol he runs (more like "falls") into Arthur, an accountant in a moth costume. They soon strike up a partnership. When the villainous and muffled idea men threaten to flood The City, the Tick and Arthur come to the rescue. Along the way we meet Die Fledermaus, American Maid, and the Caped Chameleon. The Human Bullet cameos.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 1
The Tick vs. the Idea Men
Sat, Sep 10, 1994 21 mins
The Tick arrives in 'The City' and shortly after meeting Arthur, his side-kick to be, is called into action to foil the evil plans of the 'Idea Men'. Tick and Arthur manage to thwart the Idea Men's plan to blow up the City Dam.
Episode 2
The Tick vs. Chairface Chippendale
Sat, Sep 17, 1994 19 mins
The Tick and Arthur are on patrol, and spot some suspicious activity. The get involved, blowing American Maid's plan to follow the thugs. Luckily they find an invitation to Chairface Chippendale's birthday party. Unlike other criminals, Chairface doesn't want to make his mark on the world...
Episode 3
The Tick vs. Dinosaur Neil
Sat, Sep 24, 1994 22 mins
Dinosaur Neil talks about dinosaurs at his job, but when he is eating his lunch in the lab (even though a sign clearly states "Don't Eat in the Lab"), he accidentally ingests Dinosaur DNA, becomes a dinosaur, and rampages through the city.
Episode 4
The Tick vs. Mr. Mental
Sat, Oct 1, 1994 19 mins
Mr. Mental invites the Tick and Arthur to his stage show at the Evil Eye so that he can hypnotize the Tick to steal a device that will allow him to take over the world.
Episode 5
The Tick vs. the Breadmaster
Sat, Oct 8, 1994 20 mins
The Tick and Arthur try to save the city from the demented Breadmaster and his bakery-based weaponry.
Episode 6
The Tick vs. el Seed
Sat, Oct 15, 1994 21 mins
El Seed has mobilized the plants to help him take over the world. Arthur and The Tick infiltrate his army; when asked what kind of corn soldiers they are, Arthur says they are "kernels/colonels".
Episode 7
The Tick vs. the Tick
Sat, Oct 22, 1994 21 mins
The Tick, Arthur, Die Fliedermaus, and Sewer Urchin visit The Comet Club in Dot's car. Arthur is denied entry by "The Doorman", as he is a sidekick. The heroes are shocked to learn of The Tick, as they know a different The Tick, Barry. As those two fight, The Evil Midnight Bomber what Bombs at Midnight is seeding The Comet Club with bombs, which no superhero seems to notice...
Episode 8
The Tick vs. the Uncommon Cold
Sat, Oct 29, 1994 21 mins
A dimension-spanning super-villain, the Thrakkorzog, clones the Tick in a plot to take over the world.
Episode 9
The Tick vs. Brainchild
Sat, Nov 5, 1994 21 mins
Brainchild (aka Charles) wants to use his mega-multi-devastator cannon to make his mark on the earth, with the moon.
Episode 10
The Tick vs. Pineapple Pokopo
Sat, Nov 12, 1994 21 mins
Island dictator captures smart astronaut monkey, wants to use him to take over Hawaii and Wyoming.
Episode 11
The Tick vs. the Mole-Men
Sat, Nov 19, 1994 21 mins
The Tick and Arthur play host to a group of Molemen and their King.
Episode 12
The Tick vs. The Proto Clown
Sat, Feb 4, 1995 21 mins
As The Tick and Arthur return to The City from a trip, The City is too quiet. Soon, they learn that a clown is terrorizing the city. Unfortunately, The Tick is knocked into his own mind, for a journey of discovery.
Episode 13
The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account
Sat, Feb 11, 1995 21 mins
The Terror meets The Tick for the first time, and tries to take over The City.
