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CJ The DJ
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Created by Mark Gravas
Stu Connolly
Developed by Mark Gravas
Stu Connolly
Written by Stu Connolly
Theme music composer Noel Burgess
Composer(s) Noel Burgess
Country of origin
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 52
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Tim Brooke Hunt
  • Jenny Lalor
  • Sandra Walters
  • Low Huoi Seoung
Producer(s) Sandra Walters
Editor(s) Daryl Davies
Running time 11 minutes
Production company(s) Vision Animation
Millimages
Kapow Pictures
Screen NSW
Release
Original network ABC3
Original release 4 December 2009 (2009-12-04) – 2010 (2010)

CJ the DJ is a fun animated TV show from Australia and Malaysia. It's all about a girl who dreams of becoming a famous DJ! The show was created by Mark Gravas, who also made Yakkity Yak, and writer Stu Connolly.

The first season has 52 episodes. Sometimes, two episodes are shown together. This makes it seem like there are only 26 episodes in total.

About the Show

CJ The DJ follows the exciting adventures of a 13-year-old girl named CJ. She teams up with her friends Lesley and Si. They all want to become awesome DJs! Their goal is to make it big by playing at gigs, getting their name out there, and practicing a lot. But in their town, it's tough to get people to listen to their music.

Meet the Characters

Cathleen Jones (CJ)

Cathleen Jones, also known as CJ, is a 13-year-old girl. She really wants to be a DJ. CJ loves being different and sees the world in her own special way.

Lesley Smiles

Lesley is one of CJ's best friends. She is very different from CJ. But they are great friends because they both like to be themselves.

Si

Si is CJ's best friend and neighbor. He is a natural musician. Si loves classical music. His family comes from New Zealand.

Arnis

Arnis owns a record store called "A-Trax". He gives CJ her first chances to perform. Arnis sees a lot of talent in her.

Lyle

Lyle hangs out at Arnis's store every day after school. He even works there for free! Lyle seems to secretly like CJ. But he often teases and bullies her.

The Patel Twins

The Patel Twins want to be DJs just for the fame. They usually work at their dad's convenience store. They are jealous of CJ. They often try to steal her gigs, her songs, and even her DJ name. They cause lots of problems for CJ and her friends.

Charley Jones

Charley is CJ's younger sister. She is ten years old but wishes she was sixteen. Charley loves to shop. She often makes fun of CJ's unique fashion style.

Gene Jones

Gene is CJ's father. He has a band that most people don't really like. He acts like he's still a young person.

Marsha Jones

Marsha is CJ's mother. She is the sensible grown-up in the family. She also earns most of the money. You usually see her in her business suit. But when she was younger, she was the lead guitarist and singer in an all-girl punk band!

Mr. Truman

Mr. Truman is the mean science teacher. He often appears in different episodes as a problem for the characters.

Episodes

CJ the DJ has one season with 52 episodes. The first episode, "The Set Up Gig," aired on December 4, 2009. The show finished in 2010.

Where to Watch

Digital Downloads

You can download CJ the DJ episodes online. Series 1, Volume 1 (Episodes 1-26) and Volume 2 (Episodes 27-52) are available.

International Broadcasts

CJ the DJ has been shown in many countries around the world, including:

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