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 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 1996
Episode 1
That Mustache Feeling
Sat, Sep 14, 1996 20 mins
The Tick wakes up with a full-grown mustache that has its own agenda. The Tick is pleased with the change and adopts a new, hipper attitude, but a group of specialists are tracking the mustache and cause problems at the bachelor party for Dinosaur Neil's upcoming nuptials. The mustache changes hosts and escapes the party, only to meet its destiny.
Episode 2
The Tick vs. Dot and Neil's Wedding
Sat, Sep 21, 1996 20 mins
Dot and Dinosaur Neil are to get married, but Chairface messes with Neil's medication, so he becomes a dinosaur again.
Episode 3
Sidekicks Don't Kiss
Sat, Sep 28, 1996
While on a date with Carmelita, Arthur is kidnapped by "Aztecs". The Tick teams up with Carmelita to find and rescue Arthur and, in the process, gets a pet.
Episode 4
The Tick vs. Arthur
Sat, Oct 5, 1996
Arthur confiscates a belt from a new super-villain which allows him to become bigger, stronger and not so nice.
Episode 5
Devil in Diapers
Sat, Oct 12, 1996 20 mins
An old enemy hides in the Tick and Arthur's apartment while working on a super-weapon.
Episode 6
The Tick vs. Filth
Sat, Oct 26, 1996
The Tick and Arthur gain a newfound respect for the Sewer Urchin, who shines beneath the streets of The City as a super villain unleashes an army of intelligent filth.
Episode 7
Tick vs. Europe
Sat, Nov 2, 1996
The Tick is sent to Antwerp, Belgium on a superhero exchange program to sip flavored coffees, dance until dawn and... oh, yeah... contend with Octopaganini and the Eastern Bloc Robot Cowboy while his Belgian counterpart Eclair helps Arthur deal with the Breadmaster.
Episode 8
The Tick vs. Science
Sat, Nov 9, 1996
The mad scientists have a science fair to show off their work. A personality swapper is used to cover a theft. Arthur manages to kiss Carmelilta, only to find out that The Tick is still in Carmelita's body.
Episode 9
The Tick vs. Prehistory
Sat, Nov 16, 1996 20 mins
The Tick and Arthur travel back in time over 3 million years, join a tribe of Australopithecines and work in a restaurant for time travelers from the distant, distant future.
Episode 10
The Tick vs. Education
Sat, Nov 30, 1996 20 mins
The Tick and Arthur become teacher and teacher's aid at an Extension Class for people who want to become Superheroes. While on a field trip, they encounter Mr. Creamy, a disgruntled former employee of an ice cream company on a mission.