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| Created by | Tom Snyder Carl W. Adams Holly Schlesinger |
| Developed by | Holly Schlesinger Matt Harrigan (episodes 1-3, 5) |
| Starring | H. Jon Benjamin Melissa Bardin Galsky Patrice O'Neal Holly Schlesinger |
| Opening theme | "O'Grady (The Diary of Abigale Colletti)" by Kelly Osbourne |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 19 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Carl W. Adams Alyssa Cooper |
| Producer(s) | Jack Ferraiolo (season 1) Will Shepard (season 2) |
| Production company(s) | Noggin LLC Soup2Nuts |
| Distributor | Viacom Media Networks |
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| Original network | The N (Noggin) |
| Original release | July 30, 2004 – April 24, 2006 |
O'Grady is an American animated TV show. It was created by Tom Snyder, Carl W. Adams, and Holly Schlesinger. The show aired on Noggin's teen block, The N. It was animated by Snyder's Soup2Nuts studio. The show features the voices of H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Patrice O'Neal, and Holly Schlesinger. They play four teenagers living in a town called O'Grady. In each episode, the characters face strange events. They also deal with normal high school challenges.
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What is O'Grady About?
The series takes place in the made-up town of O'Grady. This town often experiences a strange force called "The Weirdness." The Weirdness affects people in odd ways. Its effects usually last for a few days. For example, it might make people's private thoughts appear in bubbles above their heads. Or, it could make clones of them appear when they get angry. The main characters are four students at O'Grady High: Kevin, Abby, Harold, and Beth.
Meet the Main Characters
Get to know the four main students from O'Grady High.
Kevin Harnisch: The Lazy Teen
- Kevin Harnisch (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) is a teenager who avoids hard work. He often tries to use the Weirdness for his own benefit. He is in a band with Harold and Iris. Kevin has a crush on Abby, but he would never admit it.
Abby Wilde: The Fashionista
- Abby Wilde (voiced by Melissa Bardin Galsky) is a typical teenager who loves fashion. She tries to improve things around her. Abby and Kevin have feelings for each other, which is shown in many episodes. Abby also likes Pete Klesko, but he doesn't feel the same way.
Harold Oscar Jenkins: The Kind Friend
- Harold Oscar Jenkins (voiced by Patrice O'Neal) is Kevin's best friend. He works at Eets-A-Pizza. Harold can be a bit nerdy. He often feels uncomfortable with Kevin's plans. He is very kind and good-hearted. Harold likes spending time with Kevin because he sees the good in him.
Beth Briggs: The Eco-Warrior
- Beth Briggs (voiced by Holly Schlesinger) has blue hair and cares deeply about the environment. She is a vegetarian. Beth is Abby's best friend. She is often shown as the opposite of Kevin. Beth means well but can be a bit naive. She tends to believe everything she hears. She also often changes stories when she retells them.
Other Important Characters
Here are some other characters who appear in the show.
Phillip Demorio: The Smart Kid
- Phillip Demorio (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) is the smartest student at O'Grady High. He is wealthy and often wears a tie. He speaks with a fancy British accent. Kevin sometimes makes fun of him, but Phillip is very confident. He loves to show off his dancing skills.
Iris: The Techno Fan
- Iris (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) is a German exchange student. She loves techno music. She is part of Kevin and Harold's band. Iris speaks with an accent and is obsessed with chocolate. She often misunderstands what others say. Sometimes, she speaks whole sentences in German.
Pete Klesko: The Popular Guy
- Pete Klesko (voiced by Larry Murphy) is the most popular student. He plays on the lacrosse team. Abby has liked him for a long time, even though he can't remember her name. He has a quiet personality but is still nice.
Donald Alan Lipschitz: The Substitute Teacher
- Donald Alan Lipschitz (voiced by Larry Murphy) is a substitute teacher who speaks in a flat voice. He often says "Oh, Lord" when bad things happen. He seems to be affected by the Weirdness in the opposite way. He teaches classes when other teachers are affected.
Dr. Myers: The Principal
- Dr. Myers (voiced by Bill Braudis) is the school principal. He has braces and is losing his hair. He is not very smart or good at running the school. He and Mr. Lipschitz are friends, but they also annoy each other a little.
Guest Voices You Might Know
Many famous people lent their voices to O'Grady. Some of them include:
- Alonzo Bodden
- Amy Poehler
- Conan O'Brien
- David Cross
- Jon Glaser
- Matt Walsh
- Rachel Dratch
- Rob Corddry
- Sam Seder
- Todd Barry
- Tom Kenny
- Will Arnett
Episodes Guide
The show has two seasons with a total of 19 episodes.
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| 1 | 13 | July 30, 2004 | May 13, 2005 | |
| 2 | 6 | March 3, 2006 | April 24, 2006 | |
Season 1 (2004–05) Episodes
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Title | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Sweats" | July 30, 2004 | 101 |
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The Weirdness makes people's insecurities grow when they sweat. Kevin, Beth, and Abby film a documentary. Harold worries about a wrestling match.
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| 2 | 2 | "Clones" | August 6, 2004 | 102 |
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The Weirdness creates a clone every time someone gets angry. Harold feels lonely because he can't make a clone. Abby and Kevin are shocked when their clones like each other.
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| 3 | 3 | "Party Gong" | August 13, 2004 | 103 |
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The Weirdness causes short-term memory loss, marked by a gong sound. Kevin tricks Beth into thinking she's having a party. Harold tries to find out about a mysterious phone number.
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| 4 | 4 | "O'Grady Idol" | August 20, 2004 | 104 |
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The Weirdness makes everyone act like cats. Kevin and Abby compete in a singing contest. Beth struggles to judge them fairly.
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| 5 | 5 | "Magnets" | September 3, 2004 | 105 |
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The Weirdness makes people act like magnets, attracting or pushing away objects. Beth asks Abby for help with coffee shops. Kevin almost gets Harold fired from his job.
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| 6 | 6 | "Sign Language" | September 10, 2004 | 106 |
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The Weirdness makes public signs come to life. Abby takes dance classes with Phillip. Kevin uses the signs for his own benefit. Beth and Harold take Driver's Ed.
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| 7 | 7 | "Bubble Heads" | December 31, 2004 | 107 |
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The Weirdness makes people's thoughts appear in bubbles, so they can't lie. Beth uses this to get good deals. Kevin and Harold's friendship is tested by the truth. Abby gets to hang out with Pete Klesko.
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| 8 | 8 | "Robo-Babies" | April 1, 2005 | 108 |
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The Weirdness makes people teleport when they yawn. The class gets robot babies to care for. Abby is tired, Beth avoids Harold, and Kevin tries to make money from the assignment.
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| 9 | 9 | "Cop 'Stache (a.k.a Mall Cop)" | April 8, 2005 | 109 |
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The Weirdness makes it impossible to insult others. Abby changes her look to impress Pete. Kevin becomes a mall cop. Harold joins the popular crowd.
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| 10 | 10 | "Sugar Hill" | April 15, 2005 | 110 |
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The Weirdness creates background music for the characters' lives. O'Grady High runs out of sugar. Beth and Abby's friendship is strained. Kevin gets rich selling sugar illegally.
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| 11 | 11 | "Old Cold" | April 22, 2005 | 111 |
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The Weirdness makes people age 30 years when they sneeze. Kevin convinces Harold, Beth, and Abby to skip school. Mr. Lipschitz becomes younger and makes new memories.
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| 12 | 12 | "No Pain, No Gain" | May 6, 2005 | 112 |
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The Weirdness makes everyone immune to pain. Harold joins the football team to impress his dad. A makeover show comes to O'Grady, causing problems for Beth. Kevin tries a stunt competition.
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| 13 | 13 | "Remotes" | May 13, 2005 | 113 |
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The Weirdness makes remotes work on people. Abby joins cheerleading to get Pete's attention. Harold and Kevin open a club. Mr. Lipschitz uses his remote on Dr. Myers.
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Season 2 (2006) Episodes
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Title | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 14 | 1 | "Frenched" | March 3, 2006 | 119 |
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The Weirdness makes people float when happy and sink when mad or sad. Abby and Kevin get jobs at the pool. Beth prepares for Paris. Harold deals with Phillip. Conan O'Brien and Amy Poehler guest star.
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| 15 | 2 | "Vacation" | March 10, 2006 | 114 |
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The Weirdness makes people need to use the restroom often. Beth helps build homes. Kevin sees a chance to make money. Iris becomes obsessed with Abby. Harold gets obsessed with an old arcade game.
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| 16 | 3 | "A Stronger O'Grady" | March 17, 2006 | 115 |
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The Weirdness gives all women super strength. Beth runs for school elections. Iris uses her strength to make others listen to techno music. Abby develops feelings for her substitute teacher.
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| 17 | 4 | "The Fly" | April 10, 2006 | 116 |
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The Weirdness makes animals able to speak. Harold uses a fly to learn and spread high school gossip.
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| 18 | 5 | "Big Jerk on Campus" | April 17, 2006 | 117 |
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The Weirdness makes people invisible when they hold their breath. Kevin's older brother, Randy, visits. Abby likes an emo boy. David Cross guest stars.
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| 19 | 6 | "Cut the Cord" | April 24, 2006 | 118 |
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The Weirdness forces certain people to stay together with a glowing cord. Abby and Harold join a big brother/sister program. Beth finds out Mr. Lipschitz was a famous singer. Kevin wins a chance to be on his favorite radio show. Will Arnett guest stars.
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Where O'Grady Aired
O'Grady was shown on several TV channels around the world.
- In the US, it aired on Noggin as part of its teen block, The N.
- It was also shown on MTV in Latin America.
- In the United Kingdom, it aired on Nickelodeon.
- Canadians could watch it on Family Channel.
- In Russia, it was broadcast on 2×2.
Home Releases and Reruns
O'Grady has never been released on DVD. However, some episodes could be bought on iTunes and Amazon Video. In 2013, TeenNick showed reruns of the series. In 2014, Nick released a "Best of O'Grady" collection on iTunes.
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