Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Created by	Ed Ferrara Kevin Murphy (Based on characters created by Stuart Gordon, Brian Yuzna and Ed Naha)
Starring	Peter Scolari Barbara Alyn Woods Hillary Tuck Thomas Dekker George Buza (seasons 2–3)
Composer(s)	Peter Bernstein Christopher L. Stone
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	66 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Leslie Belzberg John Landis
Camera setup	Film; Single-camera
Running time	48 minutes
Production company(s)	Plymouth Productions St. Clare Entertainment Walt Disney Television
Distributor	Buena Vista Television
Release
Original network	First-run syndication
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	September 1, 1997 (1997-09-01) – May 20, 2000 (2000-05-20)

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (truncated to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids in the show's title sequence) is an American syndicated comic science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry. It debuted in syndication on September 1, 1997 and ran for three consecutive seasons, concluding with the 66th episode on May 20, 2000.

Peter Scolari took over the role of Wayne Szalinski, the wacky inventor played by Rick Moranis in the original film. Each episode incorporates new technologies and digital effects to feature the family in various new adventures. The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, with its main studios located in Currie Barracks, a decommissioned Canadian Forces dormitory.

Episodes

List of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show episodes

Characters

The Szalinski family are the only returning characters from the films. Wayne Szalinski (Peter Scolari), the show's protagonist, is the husband of Diane and the father of Amy and Nick. The well-meaning Wayne constructs a variety of inventions, including the Shrink-Ray, Neuron Nudger and Brainiactivator among others, that often create predicaments for his family. His wife, Diane Szalinski (Barbara Alyn Woods), is a lawyer. Diane supports Wayne and is very loving, but gets fed up with his antics. The family have a dog, Quark, who is played by Matese in the first season, but by Rusty in seasons two and three.

Amy Szalinski (Hillary Tuck) is the oldest child of Wayne and Diane. She displays the normal teenage angst, but loves her family no matter what. Her younger brother, Nick (Thomas Dekker), is very much like Wayne and also enjoys inventing things. However, unlike his father, he believes in and has an extensive knowledge of the supernatural. He and Amy bicker like most siblings, but generally get along fairly well and will go out of their way for each other when one is in trouble.

The series picks up with the Szalinski household relocating to Matheson, Colorado. Next door to the Szalinskis are the McKennas. Jake McKenna (George Buza) is chief of the police force. He is usually caught up with the Szalinski's mishaps. His younger son, Joel, is one of Nick's friends. His older son, Jack, is an occasional love interest for Amy.

Cast

Main

The main characters of the TV series (from left to right), Diane, Wayne, Nick, Amy Szalinski, and the family dog, Quark (portrayed by Mattise). Photographed by Charles Bush.

Recurring

Syndication

Reruns of the series aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2004, and aired on The Hub from its launch in 2010 until 2013.

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

• 1999 – Outstanding Sound Editing – Christopher Harvengt, Kim Naves, James A. Williams, Jason W. Jennings and Tiffany S. Griffith (Nominated)
• 2000 – Outstanding Sound Mixing – Bill Thiederman, Dean Okrand, Mike Brooks and Clancy Livingston (Tied with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bear in the Big Blue House) (won)
• 2001 – Outstanding Sound Mixing – Clancy Livingston, Dean Okrand, Bill Thiederman and Mike Brooks (won)