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Class of 3000
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Genre Musical show
Comedy
Created by André 3000
Thomas W. Lynch
Developed by Patric M. Verrone
Directed by
  • Joe Horne
  • Allan Jacobsen (supervising director, Season 1)
  • Gordon Kent (supervising director, Season 2)
Voices of
Theme music composer André "3000" Benjamin
Opening theme "Class of 3000", written by André "3000" Benjamin and Kevin Kendrick
Composer(s)
  • André "3000" Benjamin (original songs)
  • Pat Irwin (music scores)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 28 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • André Benjamin
  • Thomas W. Lynch
  • Patric M. Verrone (co-executive producer)
Producer(s)
  • Kelly Crews
  • Joe Horne (supervising producer)
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network Cartoon Network
Original release November 3, 2006 (2006-11-03) – May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)

Class of 3000 is an exciting American animated TV show. It's all about music and comedy! The show was created by André 3000, who is famous from the hip hop group Outkast.

The story follows a music superstar named Sunny Bridges. He decides to become a music teacher. He teaches a group of talented students at the Westley School of Performing Arts in Atlanta. Sunny is a great jazz and blues artist. He helps his students learn about music and life. The show had 28 episodes in total.

Class of 3000 was made by Tom Lynch Company, Moxie Turtle, and Cartoon Network Studios. It was the last Cartoon Network show to start when Jim Samples was in charge.

Characters

Episodes

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 13 November 3, 2006 (2006-11-03) April 20, 2007 (2007-04-20)
2 15 June 7, 2007 (2007-06-07) May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)

Season 1 (2006–07)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Written by Original air date
1–2 1–2 "Home" Patric M. Verrone
Thomas W. Lynch and André Benjamin (story)
November 3, 2006 (2006-11-03)

Lil' D is sad because his music idol, Sunny Bridges, and his music teacher both disappear. He and his friends plan a concert to get a new teacher. Lil' D finds Sunny, who has quit music. The kids convince Sunny to play at their concert. He then agrees to become their new music teacher.

Songs: "Life Without Music" and "Throwdown"
3 3 "Peanuts! Get Yer Peanuts" Richard NC Portofino November 10, 2006 (2006-11-10)

Sunny teaches the kids to be free with their music. Principal Luna gives Sunny many extra duties. Sunny tells his students to make their Peanut Pageant very free. This leads to a wild and fun show.

Song: "Oh, Peanuts"
4 4 "Funky Monkey" Ed Lee November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17)

The class wants to join an older student's play. They get small jobs. Lil' D finds a drumming gorilla named Momo at the zoo. The director wants Momo for the play. Lil' D gets a starring role because of Momo. But he must choose between fame and helping his new friend.

Song: "Banana Zoo"
5 5 "The Hunt for Red Blobtober" Michael J. Prescott November 24, 2006 (2006-11-24)

The kids find a treasure map in Sunny's old yearbook. They think Sunny was a pirate. They follow the map and meet Sunny's old bandmates. The "treasure" is a giant blob monster. Sunny and his old band accidentally made it years ago. The kids learn to face their mistakes and use music to stop the blob.

Song: "Fight the Blob"
6 6 "Eddie's Money" Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio December 1, 2006 (2006-12-01)

Sunny tries to teach the blues. Eddie can't understand it because he has everything. His parents throw a huge party, but he gets bored. Sunny gives him a compass for a "greatest present." Eddie and Lil' D go on a quest to find it. They learn to value what they have.

Song: "Richer Shade of Blue"
7 7 "The Devil and Li'l D" Meghan McCarthy December 15, 2006 (2006-12-15)

A tricky record company tries to sign Sunny. He says no, but Lil' D signs up. Lil' D starts losing his artistic style. He becomes a salesperson instead of a musician. His friends help him see his mistake. Sunny helps Lil' D get out of the bad deal.

Song: "All We Want is Your Soul"
8 8 "Brotha from the Third Rock" David Wyatt January 26, 2007 (2007-01-26)

Philly Phil tries to prove aliens exist. He goes into space and returns quickly. He is mistaken for an alien by the government. Sunny and the kids must save Philly Phil from his captors.

Song: "UFO Ninja"
9 9 "Westley Side Story" Ed Lee February 2, 2007 (2007-02-02)

Kim and Kam have a big sibling rivalry. Sunny meets his old rival from another school. The rival has students who are like evil versions of Sunny's class.

Song: "Kim Kam Jam"
10 10 "Love Is in the Hair...Net" Meghan McCarthy February 9, 2007 (2007-02-09)

Madison thinks love is in the air because of her frizzy hair. Sunny and Miss Lopez like each other. Principal Luna likes the new lunch lady. Luna asks Sunny to write a song. Madison thinks Sunny likes the lunch lady. This creates a funny mix-up with dance battles and a giant meatball.

Song: "Luna Love"
11 11 "Am I Blue?" Alison Taylor February 16, 2007 (2007-02-16)

Philly Phil's invention goes wrong. It turns the kids blue right before a big show. They perform well and become famous for being blue. They think their color, not their talent, made them stars. When the blue color fades, they learn a lesson about true talent.

Song: "Crayon"
12 12 "Prank Yankers" Maiya Williams February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23)

Tamika gets blamed for a prank her popular friends did. She gets suspended. To get even, she sets up another prank. This time, her friends get caught.

Song: "Cool Kitty"
13 13 "Mini Mentors" Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio April 20, 2007 (2007-04-20)

Sunny meets a scientist who tries to stop him. Sunny also plans a concert for his old mentor. He thinks his mentor doesn't believe in him anymore.

Song: "My Mentor"

Season 2 (2007–08)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Written by Original air date
14 1 "Too Cool for School" John Tchernev June 7, 2007 (2007-06-07)

The kids love how exciting school is with Sunny. Kim thinks other celebrities could make other subjects fun too. Soon, stars take over all the classes. It's fun at first, but the stars don't really care. The real teachers get fired, and Sunny quits. Kim realizes she must fix her mistake. Song: "On the Farm"


Note: This episode was dedicated to Myrna 'Peach' Crenshaw, a friend of Outkast, who passed away.
15 2 "Nothin' to It but to Do It" Meghan McCarthy June 14, 2007 (2007-06-14)

Sunny goes on a retreat with school staff. He lets the kids use his studio if they do his chores. Lil' D throws away the instructions. The kids try to feed fish, water plants, and wash clothes. But Sunny's house is tricky! The chores become wild adventures.

Song: "Clean Up"
16 3 "Free Philly" Ed Lee June 21, 2007 (2007-06-21)

Philly Phil feels sad after his class loses awards on Field Day. He thinks he's not "normal." One of his inventions tells him to leave for a science place. Philly Phil leaves, and everyone misses him. Song: "Philly Phil Come Home"


Note: The title is a funny take on Free Willy.
17 4 "Tamika and the Beast" Dave Polsky June 28, 2007 (2007-06-28)

"The Beast," an older student, causes trouble. He charms Tamika. People think he is damaging the school. Song: "Drum Off"


Note: The title is a funny take on Beauty and the Beast.
18 5 "Safety Last" Ed Lee July 5, 2007 (2007-07-05)

Eddie is supposed to star in a Rapunzel play with Tamika. The school auditorium falls apart. Eddie's parents worry about his safety. They make big changes to the play script.

Song: "Rapunzel"
19 6 "Study Buddies" John Tchernev July 12, 2007 (2007-07-12)

Lil' D fails an exam and can't go on a field trip. He and Sunny become study buddies. They work together to help Lil' D pass.

Song: "Study Buddies"
20 7 "The Cure" Meghan McCarthy August 31, 2007 (2007-08-31)

Sunny gets a cold before Kim's fashion show. The show is to help the rainforest. The kids try to cure Sunny. While he's sick, Principal Luna tries to take his place in the spotlight.

Song: "Do your Pose"
21–22 8–9 "The Class of 3000 Christmas Special" Meghan McCarthy November 30, 2007 (2007-11-30)

Lil' D tries to get off Santa's naughty list. He wants to be good in time for Christmas.

Songs: "Gimmie Toys!", "Santa's in Trouble", and "Christmas Is Being Here Together"
23 10 "Big Robot on Campus" Dave Polsky December 14, 2007 (2007-12-14)

Philly Phil invents a robot named B.R.O.C. (Big Robot on Campus). He wants the robot to help him be popular. But B.R.O.C. gets a little out of control.

Song: "Turn of the Century"
24 11 "Take a Hike!" David Wyatt December 14, 2007 (2007-12-14)

Madison and Tamika get lost during a camping trip. They must find their way back to the class.

Song: "Beauty and the Beat"
25 12 "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yeti" Martin Pope May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)

A news station offers money for a picture of a Yeti in Atlanta. Lil' D finds the Yeti at Sunny's house. The Yeti saved Sunny's life, so Lil' D promises not to tell. But the Yeti starts taking advantage of Sunny. Lil' D and the kids find a way to help Sunny without breaking his promise.

Song: "In Search of"
26 13 "Vote Sunny" Randi Barnes May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)

The students work hard to get Sunny nominated for Teacher of the Year. Only one student can go to the awards dinner with him. Sunny sets up a "musical septathlon" to choose. But it ends in a tie, and no one goes.

Song: "Teacher of the Year"
27 14 "Kam Inc." Ed Lee and Dave Polsky May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)

Kam and Eddie start a rivalry over a girl named Zelda. They create their own companies, selling cases with their faces on them. Things get out of hand as their competition grows.

Song: "Treasure"
28 15 "Two to Tango" Dan Fiebel and Rich Rinaldi May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)

Sunny and Miss Lopez fight after their classes play pranks on each other. This causes problems for both of them. The classes must find a way to help Sunny and Lopez get along again. Song: "Two to Tango"


Note: This is the final episode of the show.

Songs

In Class of 3000, the students often play and sing songs. These songs sometimes show how they are feeling. You can also see different musical instruments in every episode.

First season CD track list

A music CD with songs from the first season was released on July 3, 2007.

No. Title
1 "Class of 3000 Theme Song" ("Touchdown")
2 "Life Without Music" ("Home")
3 "Throwdown" ("Home")
4 "Oh, Peanut" ("Peanuts! Get Yer Peanuts")
5 "We Want Your Soul" ("The Devil and Li'l D")
6 "Banana Zoo" ("Funky Monkey")
7 "A Rich Shade of Blue" ("Eddie's Money")
8 "Fight the Blob" ("The Hunt for Red Blobtober")
9 "U.F.O. Ninja" ("Brotha from the Third Rock")
10 "Kim 'n' Kam Jam" ("Westley Side Story")
11 "Luna Love" ("Love Is in the Hair...Net")
12 "The Crayon Song" ("Am I Blue?")
13 "My Mentor" ("Mini Mentors")
14 "Cool Kitty" ("Prank Yanker")
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