Monster by Mistake facts for kids

Monster By Mistake is a cool Canadian CGI animated TV show. It was shown on YTV from September 6, 1999, to March 23, 2003. Mark Mayerson created the series. His company, Catapult Productions, worked with CCI Entertainment to make the show. They used special computer software called Houdini to create the animations.

The show also aired in other countries. You could watch it on HBO Family in the United States. It was also available on Discovery Kids in Latin America and Brazil.

Meet the Characters

This section introduces you to the main characters of Monster By Mistake.

• Warren Patterson (voiced by Julie Lemieux) is the main character. He accidentally gets a curse from a magic jewel. Now, every time he sneezes, he turns into a big blue monster!
• Tracy Patterson (voiced by Hillary Goldhar) is Warren's older sister. She's very supportive and practices witchcraft. She learned her magic from Gorgool's special book.
• Johnny B. Dead (voiced by William Colgate) is a funny ghost who plays the trumpet. He secretly lives in the Pattersons' attic. Johnny helps Warren and Tracy on their wild adventures.

Friends and Family

Here are some other characters you'll meet in the show.

• Roz and Tom Patterson (voiced by Sally Cahill and Tony Rosato) are Warren and Tracy's parents.
• Aunt Dolores (voiced by Jayne Eastwood) is Warren and Tracy's aunt. She is a police officer. She doesn't know that the monster she's always trying to catch is actually her nephew, Warren!
• Red (voiced by Megan Fahlenbock) is an orphan from Fenrath. She becomes good friends with Warren and Tracy. Red is always ready for an adventure.

Villains and Others

Watch out for these characters!

• Billy Castleman (voiced by Daniel DeSanto) is a school bully. He often makes fun of Warren. Billy really wants to prove that Warren is the monster, but he never can.
• Gorgool (voiced by Len Carlson) is a sorcerer. He wants to rule a place called Fenrath. But he's trapped inside a magic ball! He tries to get the Jewel of Fenrath and the Book of Spells.
• The Servant (voiced by Howard Jerome) works for Gorgool. He's not very smart and carries Gorgool around. His real name is never said.
• Morgool (voiced by Len Carlson) is Gorgool's evil twin brother. He is the true ruler of Fenrath. Morgool is much more dangerous than Gorgool.
• Kragon (voiced by George Buza) is a guard who works for Morgool in Fenrath. He often helps Morgool try to capture the monster.
• Wesley Whiffington III (voiced by Christopher Ralph) appears in Season Two. He is a spoiled kid who likes adult projects like business.
• Miranda Bell (voiced by Alyson Court) is a smart girl who says she became a scientist at age six.
• Ms. Gish (voiced by Barbara Franklin) is the teacher in many Season One episodes.
• Freddie Mitchell and Corum (both voiced by Susan Roman) are Warren's friends. Freddie loves jokes and soccer. Corum enjoys pogo jumping and video games.
• Keebo (voiced by Hadley Kay) is a creature from Fenrath who can change his shape.

About the Episodes

Monster By Mistake had a total of 52 episodes. These were spread across three seasons. The very first episode aired on September 6, 1999. The last episode was shown on March 23, 2003.

The Pilot Episode

Before the main series started, a special pilot episode was made in 1996. It was called "Jewel of Fenrath" on DVD. This pilot episode was often shown as a Halloween special from 1996 to 1999.

Where to Watch

You might be able to find some episodes of Monster By Mistake online!

Several episodes of the show were released on VHS tapes and DVDs. Each disc or tape usually had two episodes.

• Some DVD releases included episodes like "Monster on Purpose" and "The Jewel of Fenrath."
• Other DVDs featured "Badgering Billy" and "Haunted House," or "Sasquashed" and "Campsite Creeper."
• VHS tapes released in 1999 and 2000 had episodes like "Home Alone" and "Monster a Go-Go."

As of 2020, 29 of the 52 episodes were uploaded to the official Monster By Mistake YouTube channel. They used to upload a new episode every Thursday. It's not known if more episodes will be added. All 52 episodes were also available on Amazon Prime in America for a while.