Milo Murphy's Law facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milo Murphy's Law
Genre	Comedy Science fiction
Created by	Dan Povenmire Jeff "Swampy" Marsh
Directed by	Dan Povenmire Robert F. Hughes Bob Bowen
Voices of	"Weird Al" Yankovic Sabrina Carpenter Mekai Curtis
Ending theme	"It's My World (And We're All Living in It)"
Composer(s)	Danny Jacob
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	40 (73 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Dan Povenmire Jeff "Swampy" Marsh
Producer(s)	Robert F. Hughes
Editor(s)	Anne Harting
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Disney Television Animation
Release
Original network	Disney XD (2016-2019) Disney Channel (2019)
Picture format	HDTV (1080p)
Audio format	Dolby Digital
Original release	October 3, 2016 (2016-10-03) – May 18, 2019 (2019-05-18)

Milo Murphy's Law is an exciting American animated TV show. It was created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh. The show first aired on October 3, 2016, on Disney XD.

The story is about a boy named Milo Murphy. He is a descendant of Edward A. Murphy Jr.. Edward Murphy is famous for "Murphy's Law." This law says that if anything can go wrong, it probably will!

Milo's life is full of unexpected problems. But he always stays positive and finds a way to make things work. The show takes place in the same world as Povenmire and Marsh's other popular series, Phineas and Ferb. You'll find many nods to Phineas and Ferb throughout the first season. There's even a big crossover episode in season two!

Fans really want more Milo Murphy's Law. The creators, Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, have said they would love to make more episodes. A possible third season depends on how many people watch the show on Disney+. On October 4, 2020, fans even started a Twitter trend called #RenewMML to show their support.

The show is doing well on Disney+. In February 2021, it was very popular. Disney has even apologized for not promoting the show much before. They are now thinking about making special episodes because of its success.

Meet the Characters

This show has many fun and interesting characters. Let's meet some of them!

Main Characters

• "Weird Al" Yankovic voices Milo Murphy. He is the main character of the show. Milo is known for having incredibly bad luck. This is because of his family's connection to Murphy's Law. Even with all the chaos, Milo is always optimistic. He carries a special backpack that seems to have everything he needs.
• Sabrina Carpenter voices Melissa Chase. She is Milo's best friend. Melissa is brave and enjoys hanging out with Milo, even with his bad luck. Her dad is the local fire chief.
• Mekai Curtis voices Zack Underwood. He is the new kid in town. Zack quickly becomes best friends with Milo. He sticks by Milo no matter what strange things happen. Zack used to be the lead singer of a boy band called "The Lumberzacks."

Supporting Characters

These characters help make Milo's world even more exciting!

At the Murphy House

• Diedrich Bader voices Martin Murphy. He is Milo's father. Martin also has a lot of bad luck, just like Milo. He works as a safety inspector.
• Pamela Adlon voices Brigette Murphy. She is Milo's mother and an architect.
• Kate Micucci voices Sara Murphy. She is Milo's older sister. Sara loves her brother despite his constant bad luck. She is also a big fan of the show "Dr. Zone."
• Dee Bradley Baker voices Diogee Ex Machina Murphy. This is Milo's dog. Diogee often follows Milo everywhere. His name sounds like "D-O-G." He often appears at just the right moment to help Milo.
• Dan Povenmire voices Dr. Heinz "Doof" Doofenshmirtz / Professor Time. He was once an evil scientist. Milo meets him while looking for Professor Time. After his house is destroyed, Doofenshmirtz moves in with the Murphy family.

School Friends and Teachers

• Chrissie Fit voices Amanda Lopez. She is a student in Milo's class. Amanda likes everything to be perfect.
• Vincent Martella voices Bradley Nicholson. He is a pessimistic student. Bradley gets jealous of the attention Milo receives.
• Greg Cipes voices Mort Schaeffer. He is a strong and spiritual student. Mort is Bradley's best friend. He is also the drummer in Milo's band.
• Django Marsh voices Chad Van Coff. He is a classmate who thinks Mr. Drako is a vampire.
• Alyson Stoner voices Lydia. She is a classmate and Amanda's best friend.
• Michael Culross voices Kyle Drako. He is a middle school teacher. He has a slight Romanian accent. He often acts in ways that make him seem like a vampire.
• Christian Slater voices Elliot Decker. He is the school crossing guard. He calls himself the "Safety Czar." He tries to protect the city from Milo's bad luck.
• Mackenzie Phillips voices Elizabeth Milder. She is the principal of Jefferson County Middle School.
• Kevin Michael Richardson voices Nolan Mitchell. He is the football coach.
• Sarah Chalke voices Mrs. Murawski. She is the science teacher. She really loves her desk.
• Laraine Newman voices Ms. White. She is another middle school teacher.

Time Travel Agents

• Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh voice Vinnie Dakota and Balthazar Cavendish. They are time travelers. Their job is to prevent pistachios from going extinct. They are often seen as a joke by other time agents. They become friends with Milo after learning about Murphy's Law.
• Mark Hamill voices Mr. Block. He is Dakota and Cavendish's boss. He also voices Bob Block, who hires them later as janitors.
• Ming-Na Wen and Brett Dalton voice Savannah and Brick. They are other time agents. They look like secret agents from spy movies. Their characters are based on their voice actors.

O.W.C.A. Agents

• Dee Bradley Baker voices Perry the Platypus. He is also known as "Agent P." He is a platypus secret agent. Perry becomes a regular character after the crossover episode.
• Jeff "Swampy" Marsh voices Major Monogram. He is Perry's boss at O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym).
• Tyler Alexander Mann voices Carl. He is Major Monogram's assistant.

Alien Visitors

• Joanna Hausmann voices the Alien Commander. She leads an alien fleet. She wants to capture Milo.
• Odessa Adlon voices Orgaluth. She is the Alien Commander's daughter.
• Brock Powell voices the Alien Pilot. He is the Alien Commander's second-in-command.
• John Ross Bowie and Cedric Yarbrough voice Loab and Khone. They are the Alien Commander's favorite field agents.
• Al Yankovic, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, and Brock Powell voice Beek, Mantel, and Dorsal. They are other alien field agents.

Other Friends and Family

• Vanessa Williams voices Eileen Underwood. She is Zack's mother and a surgeon.
• Phil LaMarr voices Marcus Underwood. He is Zack's father.
• Adrian Pasdar voices Richard Chase. He is Melissa's father and a fireman.
• Jemaine Clement voices Doctor Zone. He is the main character of a show within the show. He travels through time, like the character from Doctor Who.
• Sophie Winkleman voices Time Ape. He is Dr. Zone's sidekick.
• Scott D. Peterson voices Scott. He is an "Undergrounder" who lives beneath Danville.
• Vincent Martella voices Phineas Flynn. He is a cheerful boy who teams up with Milo and his friends.
• David Errigo, Jr. voices Ferb Fletcher. He is a quiet boy who helps Milo and his friends.
• Ashley Tisdale voices Candace Flynn. She is Phineas's sister.
• Maulik Pancholy voices Baljeet Tjinder. He is a smart friend of Phineas and Ferb.
• Bobby Gaylor voices Buford van Stomm. He is a "bully" friend of Phineas and Ferb.
• Alyson Stoner voices Isabella Garcia-Shapiro. She is Phineas and Ferb's neighbor.
• Recurring Raccoon and Zippy: the World’s Fastest Koala are funny characters. They cause a lot of chaos in season two.
• Dan Povenmire voices Colonel Niblet. He is the head of a mysterious government agency.
• Jeff "Swampy" Marsh voices Lieutenant Tennant. He works under Colonel Niblet.
• John Viener voices the disembodied head of Norm. He was once Doof's giant robot.
• Olivia Olson voices Vanessa Doofenshmirtz. She is Doof's daughter.
• Mitchell Musso voices Jeremy Johnson. He is Candace Flynn's boyfriend.
• Maulik Pancholy voices "Neal From the Comic Shop." He is Sara's love interest.

Episodes and Seasons

Milo Murphy's Law has two seasons so far. Each season has 20 episodes. The creators have said that a third season depends on how many people watch the show on Disney+.

Milo Murphy's Law is a fun American animated TV show created by the same people who made Phineas and Ferb, Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh. It first aired on October 3, 2016. The show is all about a boy named Milo Murphy, who is a descendant of Edward A. Murphy Jr.. Edward Murphy is famous for "Murphy's law", which basically means that if something can go wrong, it probably will! So, Milo's life is full of unexpected and often hilarious disasters.

About the Show's Seasons

The show has two exciting seasons, packed with Milo's adventures and all the crazy things that happen because of Murphy's Law.

Season 1 (2016–2017)

The first season of Milo Murphy's Law had 20 episodes. It started on October 3, 2016, and finished on December 2, 2017. Many of these episodes first aired on Disney XD.

Here are some of the cool episodes from Season 1:

• Going the Extra Milo: This was the very first episode! A new kid named Zack Underwood moves to town and quickly learns about Milo's super bad luck. They miss the school bus and have to find a "shortcut" that involves wolves, bees, fire, and even aliens! Meanwhile, Milo's friend Melissa bets on whether they'll make it to school on time.
• The Undergrounders: Milo, Zack, and Melissa get stuck on a subway car during a field trip. They end up meeting a secret group of construction workers who have been trapped underground for a long time.
• Sunny Side Up: For a science project, Milo, Zack, and Melissa have to protect an egg. This is super hard with Murphy's Law always causing trouble!
• The Doctor Zone Files: Milo and his sister, Sara, love a sci-fi show called The Doctor Zone Files. They take Zack and Melissa to see the new movie, but Sara is very worried about Murphy's Law messing things up.
• Party of Peril: Melissa and Zack plan a surprise birthday party for Milo at a go-kart track. As you can guess, it doesn't go quite as planned!
• Worked Day: On career day, Milo tries to figure out what job he should have. He visits a water plant, a fire station, and a hospital, but everything goes wrong. Also, two time travelers, Vinnie Dakota and Balthazar Cavendish, try to make sure a truck full of pistachios gets to its warehouse.
• Missing Milo: Cavendish and Dakota accidentally take Milo to the year 2175! This leaves Zack and Melissa to deal with strange pistachio monsters while trying to find their friend.
• Fungus Among Us: Milo, Cavendish, and Dakota travel back to 1965 to help create The Doctor Zone Files. But they find out that a villain named Derek has taken over everyone's bodies in the area! They need help from an unlikely hero to fix things.
• Milo's Halloween Scream-a-Torium: Milo builds a haunted house in a truck for Halloween. Zack thinks he's too old to be scared, but Milo's luck (or unluck) changes his mind. Dakota and Cavendish also get involved in the Halloween fun.

Season 2 (2019)

The second season also had 20 episodes and started on January 5, 2019, ending on May 18, 2019. These episodes mostly aired on Disney Channel. This season also brought in characters from Phineas and Ferb!

Here are some highlights from Season 2:

• The Phineas and Ferb Effect: This special episode brings Milo and his friends together with Phineas Flynn, Ferb Fletcher, Candace Flynn, Buford van Stomm, Baljeet Tjinder, and Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz! They team up to fight a swarm of pistachio monsters.
• Snow Way Out: Milo and Zack try to get to school on a very cold, snowy day, dealing with all the usual Murphy's Law chaos. Meanwhile, Cavendish and Dakota get into trouble with the Time Council.
• Picture Day: Melissa and Zack want to get a good school picture of Milo, since he's never had one. But Chad thinks Milo is a vampire! Cavendish and Dakota get new jobs and try to find a Yeti.
• Agee Ientee Diogee: Dr. Doofenshmirtz moves in with the Murphy family. He remembers a past adventure with Milo's dog, Diogee, who got caught up in a secret agent mission.
• Game Night: Milo and his family try to finish a board game, even with Murphy's Law making it super difficult.
• Cake 'Splosion!: Milo and Amanda get to be on a crazy kids' cooking show called Cake 'Splosion!.
• Doof's Day Out: Sara gets annoyed with Doofenshmirtz always being in her space, so he goes out with the rest of the Murphy family to try new things.
• The Ticking Clock: Milo and his friends try to save an old clock at City Hall. Doof tries to help the city by removing gum from sidewalks, with Agent P watching him.
• Milo's Shadow: Doof follows Milo around to see how he handles all the bad luck from Murphy's Law.
• Abducting Murphy's Law: Milo gets taken by shapeshifting aliens! Melissa, Zack, and Doof try to find him. Cavendish and Dakota's partnership breaks up because of this.
• The Goulash Legacy: Milo, his friends, and Doof try to protect Mrs. Murphy's special goulash from Murphy's Law and Doof's inventions.
• Milo in Space: Milo and his friends, along with Cavendish, Agent P, and a "Cavenpus" clone, arrive at a crashed UFO. But the shapeshifting aliens take Milo again!
• Sphere and Loathing in Outer Space: Milo is taken to an alien planet to face a huge space storm. His friends, Cavendish, Dakota, Agent P, and Doof, work together to save him.

Shorts

There were also some short videos called Disney Theme Song Takeover. In these, characters from different shows sang the theme song of their own series.

• Dr. Doofenshmirtz Theme Song Takeover: Dr. Doofenshmirtz tries to sing the Milo Murphy's Law theme song, but it's much harder than he thought!

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Episodios de La ley de Milo de Murphy para niños

Exciting Crossovers

On July 21, 2017, it was announced that Milo Murphy's Law would have a crossover episode. This special episode was with the popular show Phineas and Ferb. It was called "The Phineas and Ferb Effect."

Almost all the original voice actors from Phineas and Ferb returned for this special. David Errigo, Jr. voiced Ferb because the original actor was busy. In the episode before the crossover, Milo and his friends met Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz. After the crossover, characters like Doofenshmirtz, Perry the Platypus, Major Monogram, and Carl became regular characters on Milo Murphy's Law.

A character from Milo Murphy's Law, Trucker Ted, also appeared in the Disney+ movie Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe.

Awards and Recognition

Milo Murphy's Law has been nominated for several awards. These nominations recognize the show's great storytelling, animation, and writing.

See also

In Spanish: La ley de Milo Murphy para niños