Fresh Beat Band of Spies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fresh Beat Band of Spies |
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| Genre | Children's music Action-adventure |
| Created by | Nadine Van der Velde Scott Kraft |
| Developed by | Ian Freedman |
| Directed by | Chuck Sheetz |
| Creative director(s) | Gary Janetti |
| Voices of | Jon Beavers Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer Tommy Hobson Tara Perry Tom Kenny Keith Silverstein |
| Theme music composer | Peter Zizzo |
| Opening theme | "Fresh Beat Band of Spies Theme Song" |
| Ending theme | "Great Day Remix" |
| Composer(s) | Stuart Kollmorgen & Dan Pinella |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nelvana Limited 6point2 Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
| Distributor | Viacom Media Networks (U.S.) Corus Entertainment (international) |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon Nick Jr. |
| Original release | June 15, 2015 – February 24, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | The Fresh Beat Band |
Fresh Beat Band of Spies is a fun animated TV show that aired from 2015 to 2016. It was shown on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.. The show was created by Nadine Van der Velde and Scott Kraft. It's a spin-off from another Nickelodeon show called The Fresh Beat Band. This series has 20 episodes. Even though it's a spin-off, its stories are separate from the original show's timeline.
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About the Show
The Fresh Beat Band members are now secret spies! They work together to solve strange mysteries in their town. They use their special talents and cool gadgets to catch villains.
Meet the Characters
Main Spies
- Twist (voiced by Jon Beavers) – He is the funny disc jockey of the team. By day, he manages the Pet Daycare Center.
- Kiki (voiced by Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer) – She is the band's lead guitarist and singer. Kiki owns a local hair salon.
- Shout (voiced by Tommy Hobson) – He is the athletic keyboard player. Shout also works as a lifeguard at the swimming pool.
- Marina (voiced by Tara Perry) – She is the smart drummer of the spy team. Marina is a chemist for a cupcake bakery.
- Bo Monkey (voiced by Tom Kenny) – He is Twist's best friend and a monkey. Bo helps Twist run the pet center.
- Reed (voiced by Tom Kenny) – Reed is a computer expert who gives the Fresh Beats their gadgets. He often appears suddenly from hidden spots.
- Commissioner Goldstar (voiced by Keith Silverstein) – He is the chief of police. Commissioner Goldstar usually congratulates the spies at the end of each episode.
Other Characters
- Champ Von Champ Von Winnerchamp (voiced by Tom Kenny) – This muscular villain loves to steal things. He often takes trophies, wrestling belts, or party supplies. He has a German accent and a cheer squad that helps him steal.
- Lily (voiced by Heaven White) – She is Commissioner Goldstar's niece. Lily is a good friend to the Fresh Beats. She has a dog named Goldie and plays on Shout's baseball team.
- Lil Piggie – This pig has a hot pink mohawk. He lives at Twist's pet center and is a friend of the Fresh Beats.
- Captain Arrrgh (voiced by Tom Kenny) – A singing pirate who steals treasure. He has a chicken named Poulet and a first mate.
- Yi-Haw (voiced by Kate Higgins) – She is a cowgirl and an outlaw. Yi-Haw tries to steal buildings from all over town.
How the Show Was Made
The idea for Fresh Beat Band of Spies was first shared in March 2017. Later that year, in August, Nickelodeon announced they were making the show. It was planned to be released in 2018. From November 2017 to February 2018, some songs from the show were performed live. This happened during "The Fresh Beat Band: Greatest Hits Live" tour. Fans could also buy posters and T-shirts with the cartoon characters.
Episode Guide
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 1 | "The Wow Factor" | Chuck Sheetz | Michael Ryan | June 15, 2015 | 101 | 0.68 |
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A singer named Sindy Sauernotes tries to steal a crown at a music awards show.
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| 2 | "Trophy Trouble" | Chuck Sheetz | Evan Gore & Heather Lombard | June 17, 2015 | 104 | N/A |
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Champ Von Champ Von Winnerchamp tries to steal all the trophies in town.
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| 3 | "Mummy Mayhem" | Chuck Sheetz | Hadley Klein | June 19, 2015 | 102 | 0.61 |
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A treasure hunter named Arizona Jones wants to take an old Egyptian artifact.
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| 4 | "Rocket Ship Alien" | Chuck Sheetz | Evan Gore & Heather Lombard | June 20, 2015 | 103 | 0.48 |
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The spies find an alien from space at the amusement park.
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| 5 | "Fruit Racer Game" | Chuck Sheetz | Hadley Klein | June 22, 2015 | 105 | 0.63 |
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Kiki gets stuck inside an arcade game. Twist, Shout, and Marina must rescue her.
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| 6 | "Singing Pirate" | Chuck Sheetz | Andy Rheingold & Ray DeLaurentis | June 24, 2015 | 106 | 0.48 |
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Captain Arrrgh steals a valuable emerald.
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| 7 | "Werewolf Hairwolf" | Chuck Sheetz | Hadley Klein | June 26, 2015 | 107 | N/A |
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An evil hair stylist turns Twist, Reed, Bo, and others into werewolves.
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| 8 | "Masked Wrestler" | Chuck Sheetz | Evan Gore & Heather Lombard | June 27, 2015 | 108 | 0.65 |
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Champ Von Champ Von Winnerchamp cheats to win wrestling championship belts.
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| 9 | "Cute Crook" | Chuck Sheetz | Kevin Sullivan | June 29, 2015 | 109 | 0.58 |
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A villain named Squee Z. Dumpkins tries to steal cute pets for a viral video.
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| 10 | "Wild Outlaw" | Chuck Sheetz | Hadley Klein | July 1, 2015 | 112 | 0.56 |
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An outlaw cowgirl named Yi-Haw tries to steal buildings from the city.
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| 11 | "Bo's Birthday Bash" | Chuck Sheetz | David Lewman | July 3, 2015 | 111 | 0.39 |
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Champ Von Champ Von Winnerchamp steals Bo Monkey's birthday party and other parties.
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| 12 | "Fake Fresh Beats" | Chuck Sheetz | Evan Gore & Heather Lombard | July 27, 2015 | 113 | 0.63 |
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The Fresh Beats must prove they were framed for robberies by other villains.
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| 13 | "Dance Bots" | Chuck Sheetz | Tom Krajewski | July 29, 2015 | 114 | 0.40 |
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The Fresh Beats stop a villainous inventor and her robot from causing trouble.
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| 14 | "Band of Pirates" | Chuck Sheetz | Dave Lewman | July 31, 2015 | 115 | 0.40 |
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Captain Arrrgh searches for hidden treasure by digging holes around town.
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| 15 | "Frozen Fresh Beats" | Chuck Sheetz | Tom Krajewski | September 21, 2015 | 116 | 0.54 |
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The spies must save summer when a villainous Viking freezes the town.
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| 16 | "Bunnies Go Bananas" | Chuck Sheetz | Hadley Klein | September 23, 2015 | 117 | 0.36 |
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Many bunnies accidentally create a giant banana monster.
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| 17 | "Ghost of Rock" | Chuck Sheetz | Tom Krajewski | October 19, 2015 | 110 | 0.59 |
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The spies meet a rockstar ghost named Spooky Spooks in a haunted theater.
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| 18 | "Christmas 2.0" | Chuck Sheetz | Analise McNeill | December 15, 2015 | 118 | 0.50 |
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The spies stop a runaway present delivery machine from ruining Christmas.
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| 19 | "Sneaky Sneakers" | Ian Freedman | Gary Janetti | February 22, 2016 | 119 | N/A |
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Two basketball players trick Reed into giving them Shout's robotic sneakers.
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| 20 | "Fresh Beat Babies" | Mike Sheill | Anne Fryer | February 24, 2016 | 120 | N/A |
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The spies discover Commissioner Goldstar has been turned into a baby.
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Where It Aired
Fresh Beat Band of Spies first aired in the United States on June 15, 2015. It then premiered in Canada on Nickelodeon Canada on September 1, 2015. The show also aired on Treehouse TV. It debuted in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on Nick Jr. on January 11, 2016. It came to Italy on January 18, 2016, and the Middle East and North Africa on January 25, 2016. In Australia, it started on February 1, 2016. The series premiered on Nick Jr. UK on February 6, 2016. Channel 5 – Milkshake! also showed the series in 2017. Even after the show ended, reruns continued to air on Nick Jr.
Awards and Recognition
The episode "Singing Pirate" was nominated for a special award. It was recognized for "Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production" at the 43rd Annie Awards. The series also won a "Fun Stuff" award from the Parents' Choice Awards in 2019.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Refs |
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| 2019 | 43rd Annie Awards | Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Ernie Gilbert (for "Singing Pirate") |
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| 2019 | Parents' Choice Awards | "Fun Stuff" Award | Nickelodeon | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Fresh Beat Band of Spies para niños
