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Planet Sheen
Also known asRed Acres (original working title)
Genre
Created by
Based onJimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
by John Davis
Developed bySteven Banks
Voices of
ComposerMichael Tavera
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26 (50 segments)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerPaul Marshal
Running time11 minutes (short-length episodes only)
22 minutes (long-length specials only)
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseOctober 2, 2010 (2010-10-02) –
February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)
Related
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002–06)

Planet Sheen is an American animated television series created by Keith Alcorn and Steve Oedekerk. It is a spin-off series of the Jimmy Neutron franchise, the second sequel television series of the film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and also a sequel to the television series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius.[1] The series was picked up for 26 episodes by Nickelodeon for its only season.[2] Jeffrey Garcia returns as the voice of Sheen, and Bob Joles and Rob Paulsen are the voices of Nesmith and Doppy. The series was originally animated by C.O.R.E. in Toronto, but animation production moved to Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver after C.O.R.E closed down. At that time, Chris Neuhahn took over as Supervising Producer. Planet Sheen premiered on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010 (along with T.U.F.F. Puppy, which premiered a half hour later) in the United States, and then aired its final episode on February 15, 2013.

Plot

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One day, after sneaking into Jimmy's laboratory and finding his new rocket ship, Sheen accidentally blasts himself into outer space when he disobeys Jimmy's warning note, "Sheen, do not push this button", and pushes the button Jimmy mentioned in his note. After soaring through the cosmos for an unspecified amount of time, Sheen eventually crashes onto a distant alien planet four trillion and one light-years away from Earth known as "Zeenu" where he meets the planet's emperor, who firmly believes Sheen is a supernatural creature that will bring joy.

Much of the show is centered around Sheen fixing his rocket so he could go home, working for the Emperor as his new supreme royal adviser, and annoying an evil sorcerer named Dorkus with his antics and wild destruction. Furious that Sheen not only destroyed his home when he first arrived on the planet but also took his job from him, Dorkus and his minion Pinter scheme to destroy him but fail at every turn.

While on Zeenu, Sheen makes many new friends, some of which include: Doppy Doppweiler, a green slug-like creature who resembles Sheen's friend Carl; Nesmith, an intelligent chimpanzee from Earth who excels in subjects such as math and engineering; the Emperor's daughter Princess Oomlout, who develops a crush on Sheen that he does not appreciate; Aseefa, a girl who becomes Sheen's crush and knows how to yodel; and Chock Chock, Aseefa's pet Choctow who's regarded as the most feared and dangerous creature on Zeenu.

Characters

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Production

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During production of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius, much of DNA Productions staff were pitching new titles for development for when Jimmy Neutron would eventually end. From this, Keith Alcorn and Mike Gasaway developed "Red Acres", which was set to be a CGI series about an adult astronaut who finds a planet filled with dimwitted aliens. The two (alongside Ben Gilberg) pitched the idea to Nickelodeon (at their parent company Viacom's headquarters in New York City), who reportedly loved the concept, yet refused to greenlight it on the stance of it breaking the network's rule of the main character not being a child. They then subsequently pitched the idea to Kids' WB, Cartoon Network, and Disney, yet got rejected each time.

They then redeveloped their main character so that instead of focusing on an adult, they focus on Carl and Sheen from Jimmy Neutron. However, after presenting their idea, a Nickelodeon executive said that the series should focus just on Sheen. Though it was hard for the team to fully accept, they reached a compromise by introducing an alien character who resembled and acted like Carl.

After pitching the idea to Nickelodeon Animation in LA, it was put into immediate development, with Steven Banks joining the crew to help develop the show even further.[3]

Broadcast

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Planet Sheen premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010, and continued to air there until August 18, 2011. The series was moved to Nicktoons on May 4, 2012, to air the remaining episodes until February 15, 2013. Planet Sheen continued to air reruns on Nicktoons until May 5, 2015. Nickelodeon Canada aired a sneak peek of the series on January 2, 2011, which was followed by an official premiere on January 5, 2011. On July 21, 2011, the series debuted in Australia and New Zealand on Nickelodeon. Planet Sheen also aired on Nickelodeon in the UK and Ireland, with a sneak peek on May 2, 2011, and an official premiere aired on June 6, 2011.

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
126October 2, 2010 (2010-10-02)February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Nickelodeon
1"Planet Sheen"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope and Steven BanksOctober 2, 2010 (2010-10-02)1013.54[4]
Note: Special double-length episode and lacks the official name of the series. Otis and Pig from Barnyard make non-speaking cameos in Sheen’s flashback.
2a"Is This Cute?"Mike GasawayJim Hope and Steven BanksOctober 9, 2010 (2010-10-09)102aN/A
Boh-Rok the Destroyer, who is considered the most powerful being on Zeenu, visits the Zeenuians. Beforehand, the Emperor wants Sheen to be prepared for the visit, but Dorkus tries to sabotage Sheen. Chaos ensues.
2b"The Boy Next Dorkus"Keith Alcorn and Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 9, 2010 (2010-10-09)102bN/A
Both Sheen and Dorkus host parties at their houses. The Zeenuians choose to go to Sheen's party. This enrages Dorkus, and he seeks revenge.
3a"What's Up Chock?"Bert RingJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 16, 2010 (2010-10-16)103aN/A
3b"Joust Friends"Keith Alcorn and Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 16, 2010 (2010-10-16)103bN/A
Princess Oom's ex-boyfriend, "Grish the Beautiful," is jealous of her crush on Sheen. Grish challenges Sheen to a battle to fight for her. Sheen attempts to avoid battling him.
4a"Torzilla"Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 23, 2010 (2010-10-23)106b4.24[5]
Sheen misses the kinds of food he ate on Earth, so he tries to grow some Earth food. When he tries to grow tortillas, he inadvertently grows a tortilla monster. Sheen and his friends need to stop it from causing trouble.
4b"There's Something About Scary"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 23, 2010 (2010-10-23)105b4.24[5]
Aseefa shows Sheen her scary face. However, Princess Oom happens to see it too and is terrified. Later, she is caught making the scary face again, and the Emperor locks her away. The Emperor also starts to imprison other Zeenuians that accidentally make a scary face. Sheen has to rescue them.
5a"Keeping Up with the Gronzes"Tom MorganJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)106aN/A
5b"Thanksgetting"T.J. SullivanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)105aN/A
Sheen invents a holiday called Thanksgetting, and it involves everyone giving Sheen gifts without anything in return. This ends up backfiring on him.
6a"Cutting the Ultra-Cord"Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)107aN/A
Sheen is acting strangely, and Nesmith and Doppy are worried about him. Dorkus says that spending time with a Fusterbeest, a ferocious dinosaur-like creature, will help him.
6b"Trial by Jerry"Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)107bN/A
The Emperor accuses Nesmith of eating his pet. As a result, a trial is held. Sheen defends Nesmith, and he tries to prove his innocence.
7a"Act I, Sheen I"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)108aN/A
Dorkus notices Sheen's crush on Aseefa. Dorkus then gets the idea to create a play for both of them to star in. Dorkus sets up traps for Sheen on the stage.
7b"Money Suits Sheen"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)108bN/A
Sheen wants to build a money suit, similar to the one the Emperor wears in this episode. Sheen makes money by selling a fake item called the "perma-hap," and he says it will make users permanently happy. However, trouble arises later when the customers visit Sheen to receive the product.
8a"Chock Around the Clock"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesKeith AlcornFebruary 12, 2011 (2011-02-12)109aN/A
Sheen watches Aseefa's pet Chocktow, "Chock Chock," while she is away. However, her pet is inadvertently taken by animal control. Then Sheen and his friends must rescue him before Aseefa comes back.
8b"The Oomlick Maneuver"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperFebruary 12, 2011 (2011-02-12)109bN/A
Sheen is tired of dealing with Princess Oom, so Sheen tries to get Oom to date her ex-boyfriend Grish. Sheen tries to make Grish more like himself.
9a"Ooze on First"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesSindy Boveda-SpackmanFebruary 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)114aN/A
Sheen teaches Zeenu about baseball, and then a baseball game is held. Dorkus wants to beat Sheen in the game. Meanwhile, an asteroid is hurtling toward Zeenu.
9b"Monster Fighting Combat Strike Force"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperFebruary 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)114bN/A
There is a Gwaltney outbreak in Zeenu, and the Emperor puts Sheen and Doppy in charge of stopping them. Sheen distracts the creatures while Doppy makes them slip with his slime. However, Doppy's parents discover this, and they are worried for Doppy's safety.
10a"To Chill a Mocking Blurg"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 17, 2011 (2011-08-17)111aN/A
The Royal Ball of Compliments event is held. Dorkus decides to release a Mocking Blurg, a bird-like creature, into the event to make Sheen look bad. More Mocking Blurgs arrive, and they mock and insult the Zeenuians at the event. Sheen must find a way to stop them.
10b"Now You Sheen It"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 17, 2011 (2011-08-17)111bN/A
Sheen performs a magic show. Sheen is able to perform magical effects by combining certain ship parts from Nesmith's rocket repair. However, unexpected problems occur during the magic show.
11a"Desperate Houseguests"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 18, 2011 (2011-08-18)112aN/A
Sheen helps Doppy and his parents (Mr. and Mrs. Doppweiller) remove a mysterious monster from their home. Dorkus says that his potion will help calm the monster.
11b"Nesvidanya"Tom MorganJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 18, 2011 (2011-08-18)112bN/A
The Emperor asks Sheen to show him proof of the mythical, white-haired Boopenfoofer's existence. During their search, the creature takes Nesmith. Sheen has to save him and solve the mystery behind the creature.
Nicktoons
12a"ExpreSheenism"Jeff Allen and Chad Van De KeereJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 4, 2012 (2012-05-04)115aN/A
12b"Gotta Go"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 4, 2012 (2012-05-04)115bN/A
While Sheen is hanging out with Aseefa, he has to use the restroom. He goes to great lengths to keep her from finding out. Sheen has trouble finding a place to use the restroom in this situation.
13a"Sheen Racer"Chad Van De KeereSindy Boveda-SpackmanMay 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)116aN/A
Sheen enters a race against other Zeenuians, and he teams up with Doppy. Dorkus and Pinter also enter the race, and they try to cheat and sabotage Sheen.
13b"QuaranSheen"Francisco Avalos, Mike Gasaway, and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)116bN/A
Sheen pretends he is sick so he doesn't have to deal with Princess Oom at a dance. Sheen says he has "dance fever," and he says it is a sickness that causes him to dance badly. However, other Zeenuians start to believe that the sickness is spreading to them too. Anyone who has symptoms is locked away in quarantine.
14a"Washing My Sheen"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)110aN/A
14b"Stuck in the Riddle with You"Ken MitchroneyJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)110bN/A
A Brain Flower appears and challenges Zeenuians to a battle of intelligence. He threatens to eat the participants if they do not answer his questions correctly. Sheen and his friends must stop him.
15a"He Went Hataway"Chad Van De KeereSindy Boveda-SpackmanMay 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)118aN/A
Nesmith's hat has gone missing. Sheen acts like a detective to find the hat.
15b"Tongue-Tied"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)118bN/A
Sheen gets stuck to Princess Oom's tongue. Sheen and Oom have to figure out how to free themselves.
16a"A Well Oiled Fighting Ma-Sheen"Craig GeorgeJohn MoreyJune 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)119aN/A
The Emperor has Sheen help his guards prepare for the appearance of a creature called the Londar.
16b"Dorkus in Chains"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperJune 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)119bN/A
Sheen and Dorkus become inadvertently chained together. They are also stuck underground. Sheen and Dorkus are forced to work together to escape.
17a"Sheen Says"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)113aN/A
Sheen is temporarily put in charge when the Emperor leaves.
17b"Hippocratic Oaf"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)113bN/A
18a"Scape Doat"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)120aN/A
18b"Haute CuiSheen"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)120bN/A
19a"Raging Belle"Chad Van De KeereJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)122aN/A
19b"Breath Wish"Francisco AvalosPhilip VaughnSeptember 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)122bN/A
20a"Sheen for a Day"Keith Alcorn and Mike GasawayJeff Goode and Anthony CharmanSeptember 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)104aN/A
20b"Well Bread Man"Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)104bN/A
21a"Nesmith is Spoken For"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)121aN/A
Nesmith wants to prove to the Emperor and Zeenu that he is not Sheen's pet. Nesmith decides to plan a science presentation for them, but then he loses his ability to speak! Sheen must help him by hiding his inability to speak during his presentation.
21b"Feeling Roovy"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)121bN/A
Aseefa loses her Roove, a creature that lives in Glimmorian's throats that helps them function (such as allowing for balance and the ability to yodel). Sheen and his friends help her look for it.
22a"Shave the Last Dance for Me"Chad Van De KeereKeith AlcornOctober 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)124aN/A
22b"MetamorphoSheen"Chad Van De KeereJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)125aN/A
Sheen plans on participating in the Celebration of Legs Parade. However, Sheen has been using a mysterious oil, and he seems to be turning into an eel-like creature. Sheen must figure out a way to still participate in the celebration with this condition.
23a"Berry Big Trouble"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)124bN/A
Sheen eats an odd berry, despite Aseefa's warnings not to eat it. He ends up experiencing various side effects such as becoming giant. Sheen then ends up having to face a tar monster.
23b"MiSheen Impossible"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)125bN/A
24a"Blunderlings"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)117aN/A
24b"Dawn of the Wedge"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)117bN/A
25a"Nightmare Sheenario"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)123aN/A
Note: With Guest Voice Fran Drescher as The Empress
25b"Drak a Bye Baby"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)123bN/A
26"Banana Quest"Craig George and Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperFebruary 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)126N/A
Note: Special double-length episode.

Home media

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Main

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  • The Complete Series (September 25, 2014)[6]
  • The Complete Series (Reprint) (February 9, 2021)[7]

Episodes on other DVDs

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Reception

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The show received generally negative reviews. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series 3 out of 5 stars; saying that, "While there isn't any content that's overtly problematic, there's equally little of any real value to kids."[8]

References

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  1. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 467. ISBN 978-1538103739.
  2. ^ Ed Liu (June 10, 2009). "Nick Announces "Planet Sheen," "TUFF Puppy," 3 Pilots; Promotes Rawlings". Toon Zone. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  3. ^ "Day 275 – Red Acres aka Planet Sheen". 30 May 2015.
  4. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 5, 2010). "Cable Top 25: Monday Night Football, Jersey Shore, Wizards of Waverly Place, Phineas and Ferb Top Week's Cable Viewing". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Cable Top 25: 'Monday Night Football,' Heat/Celtics & 'The Walking Dead' Top Week's Cable Viewing – Ratings | TVbytheNumbers. Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-27.
  6. ^ "Planet Sheen: The Complete Series". Amazon. 25 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Robot or human?".
  8. ^ Ashby, Emily (2 October 2010). "Planet Sheen review". Common Sense Media.
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