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Forky Asks a Question
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Genre Animation
Created by Bob Peterson
Written by Bob Peterson
Directed by Bob Peterson
Starring Tony Hale
Narrated by Bob Peterson
Composer(s) Jake Monaco
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s) Mark Nielsen
Running time 3–4 mins
Production company(s) Pixar Animation Studios
Distributor Disney Media Distribution
Release
Original network Disney+
Original release November 12, 2019 (2019-11-12) – January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)

Forky Asks a Question is a fun TV show made by Pixar. It's a series of short, animated films that continue the story after the movie Toy Story 4. The show is all about Forky, a homemade toy, who is very curious. He asks his friends from the Toy Story world lots of questions about how life works. This series is the third short show from Pixar, following Cars Toons and Toy Story Toons. It was shown on Disney+ from November 12, 2019, to January 10, 2020.

What Is Forky Asks a Question About?

This show takes place after the events of Toy Story 4. Forky is a toy made from a spork, and he's still learning about the world. He often gets confused by everyday things. So, he asks his toy friends from the Toy Story movies to explain them. Each short episode focuses on a different question Forky has.

Who Are the Voices Behind the Toys?

Many talented actors bring the Toy Story characters to life. Here are some of the main voices you'll hear:

  • Tony Hale is the voice of Forky. Forky is a new toy who asks many questions about life.
  • John Ratzenberger voices Hamm, the piggy bank.
  • Wallace Shawn is Rex, the toy tyrannosaurus rex.
  • Kristen Schaal plays Trixie, a toy triceratops.
  • Carol Burnett voices Chairol Burnett, a toy chair.
  • Mel Brooks is Melephant Brooks, a toy elephant.
  • Carl Reiner voices Carl Reineroceros, a toy rhino. This was his last time playing this role.
  • Betty White plays Bitey White, a toy tiger.
  • Robin Atkin Downes is Mr. Pricklepants, a stuffed hedgehog. He loves acting and theater.
  • Alan Oppenheimer voices Old Timer, an alarm clock toy.
  • Aloma Wright is Rib Tickles, a toy dog police officer.
  • Bonnie Hunt plays Dolly, a beloved toy and leader.
  • Jeff Garlin is Buttercup, a toy unicorn.
  • Addison Andrews, Mika Crespo, and Imani Prior voice Peas in a Pod.
  • Jeff Pidgeon is Mr. Spell, a toy with a keyboard.

Exploring Forky's Questions: The Episodes

Each episode of Forky Asks a Question is short and sweet. Forky learns about different topics from his friends. Here's a quick look at what he explores:

No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 "What Is Money?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson November 12, 2019 (2019-11-12)
Hamm helps Forky understand what money is and why we use it.
2 "What Is a Friend?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
Forky tries to make friends with a mug, leading to funny misunderstandings.
3 "What Is Art?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)
Mr. Pricklepants teaches Forky about acting and what makes something "art."
4 "What Is Time?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29)
Rex explains time to Forky, using dinosaurs as a fun example.
5 "What Is Love?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)
Bonnie's older toys share their ideas about what love truly means.
6 "What Is a Computer?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)
Trixie shows Forky what computers do, and they face some common tech problems.
7 "What Is a Leader?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20)
Dolly teaches Forky about being a good leader. Forky then tries to lead.
8 "What Is a Pet?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson December 27, 2019 (2019-12-27)
Forky meets Rib Tickles, a toy police officer, and learns about rules.
9 "What Is Cheese?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson January 3, 2020 (2020-01-03)
Buttercup quickly teaches Forky everything about cheese.
10 "What Is Reading?" Bob Peterson Bob Peterson January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)
The energetic Peas in a Pod teach Forky about reading with help from Mr. Spell.
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