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Mudpit
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Genre
Created by Jamie Waese
Starring Jesse Rath
Vas Saranga
Daniel Magder
Carleigh Beverly
Jeff Douglas
Robert Tinkler
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Michael Hirsh
Toper Taylor
Tom Mazza
Jamie Waese
Jeff Biederman
Producer(s) Jonah Stroh
Sarah Cutts-Rosen
Editor(s) Colin Kish
Ron Wisman Jr.
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Guru Studio
Cookie Jar Entertainment
Distributor DHX Media
Release
Original network Teletoon
Original release January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05) – April 11, 2013 (2013-04-11)

Mudpit is a cool Canadian television series that mixes CGI animation with real-life actors. It was created by Jamie Waese. The show first aired on Teletoon in Canada on January 5, 2012, and its last episode was on April 11, 2013. It was a popular part of Teletoon's "Can't Miss Thursdays" lineup. Cookie Jar Entertainment produced this fun series.

About Mudpit

The TV show Mudpit is about four teenagers who form a band called Mudpit. They want to get a recording contract. To do this, they compete in an online game called Muzika. This game is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) from Japan.

In each episode, a character named Slime gives the band a challenge. The band tries to win the challenge. Along the way, one of the band members learns something important about life. Every episode ends with the band singing a new song.

Meet the Characters

Main Band Members

  • Reese (Vas Saranga) is the leader and lead guitarist of Mudpit. He started the band after his brother kicked him out of his old band. In Muzika, his avatar name is Dodge.
  • Geneva (Carleigh Beverly) is Reese's friend since childhood. She is the band's drummer and writes most of their songs. She joined Muzika to share her music with the world. In the game, she is known as G.
  • Mikey (Daniel Magder) is Geneva's younger brother and the band's bassist. He is very good at video games. He played Muzika by himself before Mudpit formed. In the game, his avatar name is Booch.
  • Liam (Jesse Rath) is the lead singer and guitarist for Mudpit. He is a music genius but can be socially awkward. He is very supportive of his friends. In Muzika, his avatar name is Lamb.

Other Important Characters

  • Kyle (Kjartan Hewitt) is Reese's stepbrother. He used to be the lead singer of the band Tragic Ballerina. Kyle and Reese often argue and try to outdo each other. In Muzika, his avatar name is Darkrider.
  • Fitzy (Jeff Douglas) owns the "Game & Grub." This is a restaurant and smoothie bar in Toronto. It has game rooms where players can play Muzika. Fitzy used to be in a boy band in the 90s. He often helps Mudpit and other bands.
  • Slime (Robert Tinkler) is the host of Muzika. He is a computer character who judges the musical challenges. He is often tough on the bands, but he respects their achievements.

Other Bands and Characters

  • The Ava-tarts are an all-female band. Their lead singer is Sweetie (Meghan Heffern). They once tried to get Geneva to join their band.
  • Crush the Zebra is a punk rock band. They are known for not being very good at video games.
  • The Prickly Pears are a country band. Their band members look like cacti.

Episode Guide

Season 1 (2012)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Original air date
1 1 "The Show Must Go On" January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05)
Reese forms a new band called Mudpit with his friend Geneva, her brother Mikey, and talented singer Liam. They join the game Muzika to win a recording contract.
2 2 "The Avatarts" January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)
Geneva leaves Mudpit to join an all-girl band called the Avatarts. Mudpit tries to find a new drummer.
3 3 "Travellin' Band" January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)
Mudpit needs more fans in Muzika. They compete in the Muzika Marathon to gain popularity. They learn to work together.
4 4 "We Don't Need No Shreducation" January 26, 2012 (2012-01-26)
Mikey enters a shredding contest against his idol. He makes a bad bet, and Mudpit might become his idol's helpers.
5 5 "Video Killed the Muzika Star" February 2, 2012 (2012-02-02)
Slime challenges bands to make a rock video. Each Mudpit member has a different idea, making their video a mess.
6 6 "Chain Gang of Fools" February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)
Mudpit needs to learn dance moves for Muzika. When they struggle, Slime sends them to dance prison.
7 7 "Rhyme and Punishment" February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)
Reese wants to get Geneva golden drumsticks for her birthday. He must win a rap showdown to get them.
8 8 "Bug Hunt" February 23, 2012 (2012-02-23)
Liam likes a new player in Muzika, Veronica Grave. Geneva helps Liam try to impress her.
9 9 "Bad Booch Rising" March 1, 2012 (2012-03-01)
Mikey breaks his bass guitar and has to work at the Game & Grub to pay for it. Mudpit is now missing a member.
10 10 "Almost Mudpit" March 8, 2012 (2012-03-08)
Mudpit gets a spot at a music festival. But a TV interview makes it seem like Reese thinks he's better than the band.
11 11 "Viraling out of Control" March 22, 2012 (2012-03-22)
Mudpit needs to win a skateboarding challenge. Booch falls a lot, and fans love it. But the band isn't happy being clowns.
12 12 "Rasho Mudpit" March 29, 2012 (2012-03-29)
Mudpit needs a new song for a competition. They try to remember how they wrote their first hit song.
13 13 "Band Whisperer" April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)
Fitzy brings in a "Band Whisperer" to help Mudpit. The band thinks the advice is silly at first.

Season 2 (2013)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Original air date
14 1 "First Temptation of Mudpit" January 10, 2013 (2013-01-10)
A music executive offers Mudpit an easy way to become famous. The band must decide if they will sell out.
15 2 "Bro the Switch" January 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
Reese meets a player named Philippe in real life. He finds out Philippe is very different from his Muzika avatar.
16 3 "Hot Zombies in Love" February 14, 2013 (2013-02-14)
Geneva likes a horror movie promoter. She wonders if he is just using her to promote his film.
17 4 "Muzika's Most Wanted" January 24, 2013 (2013-01-24)
Reese and Kyle's rivalry causes Mudpit to become wanted in Muzika. Fitzy starts an advice booth.
18 5 "I Am Booch" January 31, 2013 (2013-01-31)
Mudpit must stop a virus from destroying Muzika. Booch is the only avatar left to save the game.
19 6 "Silence of the Liam" February 7, 2013 (2013-02-07)
Liam hires a professional gamer to control his avatar for him in Muzika.
20 7 "Play Mudpit for Me" February 21, 2013 (2013-02-21)
Mikey's biggest fan kidnaps Booch to teach Mikey a lesson about his attitude.
21 8 "Banned on the Run" February 28, 2013 (2013-02-28)
Slime starts censoring music in Muzika. Geneva decides to stand up to him, even if the band disagrees.
22 9 "Party at the G&G" March 7, 2013 (2013-03-07)
Mudpit needs to play Muzika after hours. Fitzy lets them use the café, but Kyle has other plans.
23 10 "Siren Song" March 21, 2013 (2013-03-21)
Reese befriends an avatar who uses a wheelchair. His kindness is mistaken for pity.
24 11 "Bottle of Mud" March 28, 2013 (2013-03-28)
Liam's dad threatens to stop him from playing Muzika. Mudpit tries to show him why the game is great.
25 12 "Agony of Default" April 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)
Mudpit has to balance the Muzika finals with Mikey studying for his school exams.
26 13 "Mudpit Will Rock You" April 11, 2013 (2013-04-11)
Mudpit faces the ultimate superband, Skaapp, in the Muzika finals. Can they win the competition?
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