Archibald's Next Big Thing

Archibald's Next Big Thing and Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here! are American animated sitcom created by Tony Hale for Netflix and Peacock. The plot revolves around Archibald Strutter, a positive chicken who often goes astray from home, but eventually always finds his way back home.[1][2]

Archibald's Next Big Thing
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Created byTony Hale
Based onArchibald's Next Big Thing
by Tony Hale, Tony Biaggne and Victor Huckabee[1]
Developed by
  • Tony Hale
  • Drew Champion
  • Jacob Moffat
Directed byAdam Gunn
Voices of
Narrated byRosamund Pike
Theme music composerDistant Cousins
ComposerMatthew Janszen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes50 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Running time12 minutes
Production companyDreamWorks Animation Television
Original release
NetworkNetflix (Archibald's Next Big Thing)
ReleaseSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06) –
March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
NetworkPeacock (Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!)
ReleaseFebruary 18 (2021-02-18) –
October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)

The series debuted on September 6, 2019, on Netflix. Its second season was released on March 20, 2020.

On January 26, 2021, the new series was announced, which saw the series move to Peacock and rebrand as Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!, which premiered on February 18, 2021.[3] The second season premiered on April 22, 2021,[4] the third on July 15, 2021,[5] and the fourth on October 14, 2021.[6]

Voice cast

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Main Voice Cast

Recurring Voice Cast

Guest Voice Cast

Notable Guest Stars

Episodes

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Archibald's Next Big Thing

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
113September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
213March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)

Season 1 (2019)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Chicken at Sea"Eric FogelDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Keymaster"Brian HatfieldEric Fogel

Chicken at Sea: Archibald hits the high seas to help out endangered turtles.

The Keymaster: It's Archibald to the rescue when the citizens of Crackridge report a series of thefts.
22"Best in Showbot"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Secret of Madame Baroness"Steve TrenbirthJulia Prescott
33"The Oath of the Compass"Brian HatfieldDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"Garbage Fruit"Andrew CollinsKevin Kramer
44"Glide & Gobble"Steve TrenbirthDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"Wheelie, No Hands"Brian HatfieldEric Fogel
55"The Missing Piece"Steve TrenbirthDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Scotchman"Andrew CollinsJulia Prescott
66"Mountain Mayhem"Brian HatfieldKevin KramerSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Gator Spinner Max"Andrew CollinsJeff Trammel
77"Dino-Can-Do"Adam Gunn and Steve TrenbirthEric FogelSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Big Bad Bug"Brian HatfieldJulia Prescott
88"Stuck in Skates"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"Lawn Circles"
99"Lights, Camera, Crackridge!"Brian HatfieldEric FogelSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"Karaoke Dokey"Adam GunnJulia Prescott
1010"The Enchanted Mansion"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Shell Game"Brian HatfieldJen Bardekoff
1111"Strutter Sitting"Adam GunnJulia PrescottSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"Corny-O Chaos"Brian HatfieldJen Bardekoff
1212"The Chicken Has Landed"Andrew CollinsEric FogelSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Night of the Nibbler"Adam GunnBryan Belknap
1313"The Primrose Classic"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatSeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
"The Blimpateers"Brian HatfieldBenjamin Lapides

Season 2 (2020)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
141"The Mall Walkers"Adam GunnKevin KramerMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Treasured Tattoo"Nicole Belisle
152"The Compost Elf"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Meet Ya at the Stump"Brian HatfieldKatie Mattila, Drew Champion, Jacob Moffat, and Kevin Kramer
163"A Taste of Crackridge"Adam GunnCharlie ShoupMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"The Bird and The Bee"Brian HatfieldEric Fogel
174"Lake Ball Pit"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"The Poppy Corn Festival"Adam GunnNicole Belisle
185"The Paperbirds"Brian HatfieldDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Rock and Egg Roll"Andrew CollinsBenjamin Lapides
196"The Chair Museum"Adam GunnCharlie ShoupMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"The Legend of Crackerfoot"Brian HatfieldBenjamin Lapides
207"Baritone Tea"Drew Champion and Jacob MoffatMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
In the first half hour episode, Archibald drinks all the Baritone tea on the eve of his brother's big concert.
218"Déjà Flu"Brian HatfieldJennifer BardekoffMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Crackridge Live!"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat
229"House of the Future"Adam GunnEric FogelMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Dr. Buttersocks"Brian HatfieldBenjamin Lapides
2310"The Royal Strutters"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Impromptu Cruise"Adam GunnJennifer Bardekoff
2411"The Four Flamingos"Brian HatfieldDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"The Roaring Rooster"Andrew CollinsBenjamin Lapides
2512"Dang, I'm Rich!"Adam GunnKevin KramerMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"Power Play"Brian HatfieldJennifer Bardekoff
2613"Big Fun Town"Adam GunnJennifer Bardekoff and Benjamin LapidesMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
"New Crackridge"Andrew CollinsDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat

Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
16February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
26April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
36July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
46October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)

Season 1 (2021)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"A Tiny Problem"Adam SmithCharlie ShoupFebruary 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
"Changing Lanes"Steve TrenbirthDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat
22"Switched!"Derek MooreEric FogelFebruary 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
"Free-Range Chickens"Adam SmithKevin Kramer
33"The Fluffberg Method"Derek MooreCharlie ShoupFebruary 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
"Singing Tele-Grammers"Steve TrenbirthDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat
44"Farewell General Sherwood"Adam SmithDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatFebruary 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
"Zoom Boomer"Steve TrenbirthNoëlle Lara
55"Egg's Day Out"Adam SmithNoëlle LaraFebruary 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
"The Way of the Snake"Steve TrenbirthCharlie Shoup
66"Castles and Caves"Derek MooreEric Fogel
Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)

Season 2 (2021)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
71"Unpoppable"Adam SmithHaley ManciniApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
"Slumber Party Hard"Derek MooreNoëlle Lara
82"Maximum Overdue"Steve TrenbirthDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
"Gator's Giving"Charlie Shoup
93"Crazy Maze"Adam SmithCharlie ShoupApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
"Super Sneaks"Derek MooreNoëlle Lara
104"Robo Family"Adam SmithCharlie ShoupApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
"The Phantom of Pointy Peak!"Derek MooreBenjamin Siemon
115"The Tooth Pirate"Steve TrenbirthNoëlle LaraApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
"Zups"Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
126"A Star Is Hatched"Adam SmithEric FogelApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
"Say Cheese"Derek MooreDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat

Season 3 (2021)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
131"Win a Day with Nitro Ned"Steve TrenbirthCharlie ShoupJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
"Lil' Chickies"Adam SmithNoëlle Lara
142"Something Old, Something New"Derek MooreDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
"The Ghoster"Steve TrenbirthCharlie Shoup
153"The Saddle-Ridge Cup"Adam SmithNoëlle LaraJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
"Mayor Brock"Derek MooreEllie Guzman
164"Skunked!"Steve TrenbirthBenjamin SiemonJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
"Neighborhood Bird Watch"Adam SmithNicole Belisle
175"Tumbleweed Wrangler"Derek MooreNoëlle LaraJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
"The Extreme Bean Machine"Steve TrenbirthEric Fogel
186"The Undeliverables"Adam SmithCharlie ShoupJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
"Johnny Hawkstorm: Two Birds, One Stone"Derek MooreDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat

Season 4 (2021)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
191"See You Next Plursday"Adam SmithDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatOctober 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
"The Doppelganger"Steve TrenbirthNoëlle Lara
202"8-Bit of Trouble"Steve TrenbirthEric FogelOctober 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
"Found Feathers"Derek MooreCharlie Shoup
213"Primetime Wendi Powers"Ben McLaughlinNoëlle LaraOctober 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
"A Giant Problem"Derek MooreEllie Guzman
224"Earl Trappercorn"Adam SmithDrew Champion and Jacob MoffatOctober 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
"Queen Bea"Steve TrenbirthCharlie Shoup
235"King of Camp"Derek MooreNoëlle LaraOctober 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
"Dancing Zombies"Adam SmithCharlie Shoup
246"The Time Disrupter"Steve TrenbirthEric FogelOctober 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
Derek MooreDrew Champion and Jacob Moffat

References

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  1. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (July 24, 2019). "DreamWorks, Netflix Hatch Cast for Tony Hale's 'Archibald's Next Big Thing'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  2. ^ Haring, Bruce (October 15, 2018). "DreamWorks Animation TV To Bow Three New Kids and Family Series On Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  3. ^ "Tony Hale's All-Star Animated Series "Archibald" Flocks to Peacock with a New Installment of DreamWorks "Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here," Premiering February 18" (Press release). Peacock. January 26, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. ^ "Adventures Abound on Peacock with an All-New Season of Tony Hale's Animated Series DreamWorks "Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!," Premiering April 22" (Press release). Peacock. April 22, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ "ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING IS HERE | Season 3 Trailer". YouTube. 17 June 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING IS HERE | Season 4 Trailer". YouTube. 10 September 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h Ramos, Dino-Ray (July 24, 2019). "Tony Hale-Produced Animated Series 'Archibald's Next Big Thing' Sets Rosamund Pike, Adam Pally, Chelsea Kane, Jordan Fisher And Kari Wahlgren For Voice Cast".
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