Doc McStuffins facts for kids
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| Created by | Chris Nee |
| Written by | Shea Fontana |
| Voices of | Kiara Muhammad (seasons 1–2) Laya DeLeon Hayes (seasons 3–5) Lara Jill Miller Robbie Rist Ben Schwartz (spin-off) Jess Harnell Loretta Devine Jaden Isaiah Betts (seasons 1–2) Andre Robinson (seasons 3–5) Kimberly Brooks Gary Anthony Williams |
| Opening theme | "The Doc is In" by China Anne McClain (seasons 1–3) Amber Riley (seasons 4–5) |
| Ending theme | "The Doc is In" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Stuart Kollmorgen (score) Kay Hanley (songs) Michelle Lewis (songs) |
| Country of origin | United States Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 136 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Chris Nee Darragh O'Connell Cathal Gaffney |
| Running time | 11 minutes (seasons 1–4) 22-23 minutes (special episodes in seasons 2–4 and season 5) |
| Production company(s) | Brown Bag Films |
| Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
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| Original network | Disney Junior |
| Picture format | 720p (HDTV) |
| Original release | March 23, 2012 – April 18, 2020 |
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| Related shows | The Doc Files Vampirina |
Doc McStuffins is a popular animated TV show for kids. It was made in the United States and Ireland by Brown Bag Films. The show was created by Chris Nee and first aired on March 23, 2012, on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
The series is about a young girl named Doc who can "fix" toys. She gets help from her amazing toy friends. The show features fun songs written by Kay Hanley and Michelle Lewis.
Many people loved the show for its unique idea and its main character. It also received praise for showing African Americans in a Disney series. Chris Nee, the creator, said that Disney suggested Doc be African American. The show ran for five seasons and ended on April 18, 2020. You can still watch reruns on Disney Junior.
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What is Doc McStuffins About?
The show follows Dottie "Doc" McStuffins, a seven-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a doctor. She wants to be just like her mom, who is a real doctor for children. Doc practices her dream by helping her toys and dolls when they are "sick."
Doc's Magical Stethoscope
When Doc uses her special magic stethoscope, amazing things happen! She can make toys, dolls, and stuffed animals come to life. They can move, talk, hear, see, and even smell. This lets Doc talk to them and understand their problems.
Doc's Helpful Friends
Doc has a team of loyal stuffed friends who help her. They include:
- Stuffy the Dragon
- Hallie the Hippo
- Lambie the Lamb
- Chilly the Snowman
Together, they help toys get better. Doc gives them check-ups and figures out what's wrong. She uses her special books, "The Big Book of Boo Boos" and "The Big Vet Book," to diagnose their "illnesses." In later seasons, these books even become high-tech tablets!
Changes Through the Seasons
Each episode is about 11 minutes long and includes original songs.
- In Season 3, Doc opens a vet clinic to help toy pets.
- In Season 4, Doc's Grandma reveals her own magic stethoscope. She takes Doc to McStuffinsville, a city full of living toys, and puts Doc in charge of the hospital there.
- In Season 5, Doc forms the McStuffinsville Pet Rescue Team. She and her toys rescue pets that need help.
Main Characters
Doc McStuffins and Her Family
- Jessica "Doc" McStuffins (voiced by Kiara Muhammad and Laya DeLeon Hayes) – Doc is the main character. She is a seven-year-old girl who loves to fix toys. She wants to be a doctor like her mom. Doc has long, dark brown hair in braided pigtails. She wears a lab coat over a purple and white striped T-shirt.
- Donny McStuffins (voiced by Jaden Betts and Andre Robinson) – Donny is Doc's four-year-old brother. He loves playing with his toy cars and friends.
- Dr. Maisha McStuffins / Mom (voiced by Kimberly Brooks) – Doc and Donny's mother. She is a doctor at a clinic and hopes Doc will become a doctor too.
- Mr. Marcus McStuffins / Dad (voiced by Gary Anthony Williams) – Doc and Donny's father. He often stays home and cooks dinner while his wife is at work.
Doc's Toy Friends
- Lambie (voiced by Lara Jill Miller) – A sweet stuffed lamb. She is one of Doc's best friends and loves to give hugs. Lambie is also a great dancer and wears a pink bow and tutu.
- Stuffy Philbert McStuffins (voiced by Robbie Rist and Ben Schwartz) – A blue stuffed dragon. He tries to be brave but sometimes gets scared, especially of spiders. Stuffy can also be a bit clumsy.
- Chilly (voiced by Jess Harnell) – A stuffed snowman. He worries a lot and sometimes isn't sure if he's a real snowman. Chilly is sweet and wears a black top hat and a blue scarf.
- Hallie (voiced by Loretta Devine) – A stuffed hippo and Doc's nurse assistant. She is friendly and takes good care of Doc's patients. Hallie often knows what Doc needs during an exam, calling it a "Hippo Hunch."
Episodes
You can find a full list of all the episodes here: List of Doc McStuffins episodes
DVD Releases
You can buy collections of Doc McStuffins episodes on DVD. They are released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
| Collection | Included episodes | Release date |
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| Friendship is the Best Medicine | "Engine Nine, Feelin' Fine!" and "The Right Stuff", "Caught Blue-Handed" and "To Squeak, or Not to Squeak", "Ben/Anna Split!" and "That's Just Claw-Ful", "The Rip Heard Round the World" and "Walkie-Talkie Time", "Dark Knight" and "Hallie Gets an Earful" | August 21, 2012 |
| Time for Your Check Up | "Gulpy, Gulpy Gators!" and "One Note Wonder", "Tea Party Tantrum" and "Blast Off!", "Arcade Escapade" and "Starry, Starry Night", "Bronto Boo-Boos" and "Brontosaurus Breath", "Doctoring The Doc" and "Hot Pursuit" | May 7, 2013 |
| Mobile Clinic | "Doc McStuffins Goes McMobile" and "Chip Off the Ol' Box", "Doc to the Rescue" and "Don't Knock the Noggin", "Out of the Box" and "Run Down Race Car", "Rescue Ronda, Ready for Take off" and "All Washed Up", "Rest Your Rotors, Ronda!" and "Keep on Truckin'" | March 18, 2014 |
| School of Medicine | "Chilly Gets Chilly" and "Through The Reading Glasses", "Hallie's Happy Birthday" and "Shark-Style Toothache", "Think Pink" and "You Foose, You Lose", "Disco Dress Up Daisy" and "The Glider Brothers", "Celestial Celeste" and "Run Doc, Run!" | September 9, 2014 |
| Cuddle Me Lambie | "My Huggy Valentine" and "Dusty Bear", "Awesome Guy's Awesome Arm" and "Lamb in a Jam", "Kirby and the King" and "Bubble Monkey, Blow Your Nose!", "A Day Without Cuddles" and "Collide-o-scope", "Mirror, Mirror On My Penguin" and "Hide and Eek!" | February 3, 2015 |
| Pet Vet | "Fetchin Findo" and "Twin Tweaks", "Three Goats A Cuddlin'" and "Swimmer's Belly", "A Dragon's Best Friend", "Stuffy & Squibbles" and "Queen Of Thrones", "Take Your Pet To The Vet" and "Master And Commander" | November 3, 2015 |
| Toy Hospital | "Welcome To McStuffinsville", "Baby McStuffins and Selfless Snowman", "Runaway Love and Tour De McStuffins", "Bringing Home Baby", "Baby Names and Night Night, Lala!" | October 18, 2016 |
Awards and Recognition
Doc McStuffins has won several awards for being a great children's show.
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | British Academy Children's Awards | International | Norton Virgien, Theresa Mayer, Chris Nee | Nominated | |
| 2018 | International Pre-School | Chris Nee, Norton Virgien, Colm Tyrrell | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | GLAAD Award | Outstanding Kids & Family Programming | Emergency Family Plan | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Kidscreen Awards | Best Animated Series | Tied with Sarah & Duck (Family Jr.) | Won | |
| 2015 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Children's Program | Doc McStuffins | Won | |
| 2021 | Outstanding Animated Series | Doc McStuffins | Pending | ||
| Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) | Laya DeLeon Hayes | Pending | |||
| 2014 | Peabody Award | Peabody Award | Doc McStuffins | Won | |
Video Games
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet is a video game available on iOS and Android devices.
There are also other fun games based on the series, including:
- Big Air Adventure (a crossover game with other Disney Junior characters)
- Doc McStuffins Sticker Book
- Doc Me
- Doc's Seek and Find
- Doc's Snowman Rollup
- Doc's Summertime Clinic
- Frost Magic
- Sparkly Ball Sports
- Stuffy's Scramble
- The Doc Mobile
Impact of the Show
The show had a positive impact in the real world. An organization called the Artemis Medical Society was created because of Doc McStuffins. This group supports women of color who are medical doctors. It was formed on June 28, 2012.
