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Out of Jimmy's Head
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Genre Comedy
Teen Sitcom
Created by Tim McKeon
Adam Pava
Based on Re-Animated (2006)
Starring
  • Bil Dwyer
  • Jon Kent Ethridge II
  • Dominic Janes
  • Tinashe Kachingwe
  • Matt Knudsen
  • Rhea Lando
Voices of
Theme music composer Paul Buckley
Opening theme "Out of Jimmy's Head"
Ending theme "Out of Jimmy's Head" (instrumental)
Composer(s) Paul Buckley
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 20 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Eric Kaplan
  • Sean McNamara
  • David Brookwell
  • Adam Pava
  • Tim McKeon
  • Bruce Hurwit
  • Eric Horsted and David Buelow (co-executive producers)
Producer(s)
  • Pixie Wespiser
  • Christina Lambert and Frank Merwald (co-producers)
  • Matt Danner (supervising producer)
Production location(s) Downey, California
Cinematography Bob Hayes
Editor(s)
  • Bill Lowe
  • Jan Lucas
  • Clayton Woodhull
  • Andy Zall
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Brookwell McNamara Entertainment
Cartoon Network Studios
Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network Cartoon Network
Picture format 1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Original release September 14, 2007 (2007-09-14) – May 29, 2008 (2008-05-29)

Out of Jimmy's Head (abbreviated as OOJH), is an American live-action animated television series. It was advertised as the first Cartoon Network original series in its genre, and is based on the network’s 2006 movie Re-Animated. The series was produced by Cartoon Network Studios and Brookwell McNamara Entertainment (the latter known for shows such as Even Stevens and That's So Raven). It was created by Tim McKeon and Adam Pava, who were originally the writers for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, as well as the creators of Weighty Decisions short on Cartoon Network's Sunday Pants anthology series.

The series premiered on Cartoon Network on September 14, 2007, to coincide with the release of the Re-Animated movie on DVD, and was the only network show to be affected by the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike. Then made its Canadian premiere on Teletoon on Saturday, September 6, 2008. It also aired on Boomerang in Australia. The U.S. run of the show ended with the airing of the show's final episode on May 29, 2008.

Cartoon Network did not acknowledge the series again until 2018, where Golly had a cameo role in the OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes crossover special "Crossover Nexus," alongside a small cameo with Dolly in the 20th-anniversary mural from 2012.

Premise

The series follows the back-story established by the film. After receiving a brain transplant from a celebrated cartoonist following an accident, 13-year-old Jimmy Roberts finds himself inexplicably capable of seeing and communicating with the famed animated characters created by the cartoonist, resulting in a variety of odd predicaments or situations at the hands of Jimmy's interactions with these hallucinations. However, he also must handle the deceased cartoonist's conspiring and scheming son, Sonny Appleday, with intentions of murdering Jimmy and obtaining his father's brain so he may gain notoriety as a cartoonist, and take over the world.

Cast

Main

  • Dominic Janes as Jimmy Roberts
  • Tinashe Kachingwe as Robin Wheeler
  • Bil Dwyer as Ken Roberts
  • Jon Kent Ethridge II as Craig Wheeler
  • Rhea Lando as Yancy Roberts
  • Matt Knudsen as Sonny Appleday
  • Carlos Alazraqui as voice of Golly Gopher
  • Ellen Greene as voice of Dolly Gopher
  • Tom Kenny as voice of Tux the Penguin
  • Brian Posehn as voice of Crocco the Alligator

Recurring

  • Rachel Quaintance as Louisa Roberts
  • Jonina Gable as Becky
  • Christian Vandal as Logan
  • Austin Rogers as Animal Loving Kevin
  • Terrence Hardy, Jr. as Easily Excited Kid
  • Caden Michael Gray as Crazy Jake
  • Katelin Petersen as Hildy Jeffries
  • Nicole Smolen as Young Yancy
  • Nolan Gould as Young Jimmy
  • Ryan Eggold as Mike Werewolfowitz

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
Pilot December 8, 2006 (2006-12-08)
1 20 September 14, 2007 (2007-09-14) May 29, 2008 (2008-05-29)

Pilot film (2006)

Title Directed by Written by Original air date
Re-Animated Bruce Hurwit Tim McKeon & Adam Pava December 8, 2006 (2006-12-08)

Jimmy Roberts, a 12-year-old boy, requires a brain transplant after a tragic accident in Gollyworld. Not only is he granted a new life, but his new brain allows him to see cartoon characters in real life.

First appearance of: Jimmy Roberts, Robin, Sonny and Craig.

Season 1 (2007–08)

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Talent Show" Sean McNamara Tim McKeon & Adam Pava September 14, 2007 (2007-09-14)

Jimmy offends Tux after he refuses to use the penguin's jokes in a school talent show.

Guest Stars: Courtney Hope as Humorless Teen Girl, and John Bliss as Gramps
2 "Friends" Sean McNamara Tim McKeon & Adam Pava September 21, 2007 (2007-09-21)

An evil principal obsessed with spitballs drives a wedge between Jimmy and Craig's friendship, and threatens to kick Robin out of school. Meanwhile, Crocco shocks Golly when he tells him he's not his best friend.

Guest Stars: Becky Thyre as Principal Fairplay, and George Frangides as The Janitor

Absent: Matt Knudsen as Sonny Appleday, and Rhea Lando as Yancy Roberts
3 "Sleepover" Jonathan Judge Tim McKeon & Adam Pava September 28, 2007 (2007-09-28)

Yancy holds a boy-bashing sleepover, which upsets Jimmy after Robin shows up. Elsewhere, Jimmy's dad takes a space joyride and Dolly loses touch with her feminine side.

Guest Stars: Jenn Shagrin as Humorless Teen Girl, and Courtney Hope as Angry Teen Girl
4 "Mascot" Jonathan Winfrey Tim McKeon & Adam Pava October 5, 2007 (2007-10-05)

Jimmy becomes the school mascot by assuming Crocco's look, but it soon changes his behavior. Elsewhere, Yancy spends a day at work with her mother.

Guest Stars: Amy Tolsky as Coach, and Shop 'til You Drop's Pat Finn as Daryl
5 "Ghosts" Gregory Hobson Tom Martin October 12, 2007 (2007-10-12)

In the Halloween-themed episode Jimmy thinks he sees ghosts in an attic classroom, which Craig spots as a moneymaking opportunity. Elsewhere, Sonny hatches a new plan to get into Jimmy's brain.

Note: This episode was aired in 3-D.

Guest Stars: David Reynolds as Frankenstein's Monster, Jane Sibbett as Ms. Shank, Irene Roseen as Carol Ann, Grey DeLisle as Ghost Mouth/Misshapen Moose, and Katelin Petersen as Hildy Jeffries
6 "Sick Day" Jonathan Judge Kevin Seccia November 2, 2007 (2007-11-02)

Jimmy and Robin skip school to ride a rollercoaster. Also, Sonny creates a robot version of Jimmy.

Guest Star: Adam Conway as Jimbotron
7 "Bully" Savage Steve Holland Tim McKeon & Adam Pava November 9, 2007 (2007-11-09)

A bully with a secret lair targets Jimmy and tries to steal Robin. Elsewhere, Sonny snatches a baseball player's brain.

Guest Stars: Annie O'Donnell as CKW's Mom, Adam Cagley as Sergei, E.J. Callahan as CKW's Dad, Reed Alexander as C. Kingsley Weatherhead, and Michael Cornaccia as Junior
8 "Skate Night" Savage Steve Holland Tim McKeon & Adam Pava November 16, 2007 (2007-11-16)

Robin organizes a fundraising event at the local skating rink, and in hopes to win her over another skater, Jimmy learns to skate while Sonny gets a new job.

Note: This was the first episode with a laugh track, which was a decision that was panned by critics.

Guest Stars: Shadoe Stevens from the John Davidson version of Hollywood Squares as D.J. Cashew, Tom Kenny as Animated Logan Ogre, and Aviva as Employee Emily
9 "Soda" Jonathan Winfrey Sarah Peters November 30, 2007 (2007-11-30)

A reporter for the school newspaper does a story on Jimmy, but she's secretly investigating Craig and his bootleg soda operation. Elsewhere, Yancy gives Sonny romantic advice.

Guest Stars: Kieran Newton as The Editor, Katelin Petersen as Hildy Jeffries, and Mary Birdsong as Cosima Von Darkness
10 "Detention" Jim Drake Kevin Seccia & Sarah Peters December 7, 2007 (2007-12-07)

Jimmy and Craig have to get out of detention to prevent Robin from finding out Jimmy's most embarrassing secret.

Guest Stars: Eve Brent as Rita, and Helen Slayton-Hughes as Doris
11 "Ambush" Sean McNamara Conrad Klein December 14, 2007 (2007-12-14)

After Robin blames Jimmy for ruining her rock opera, she looks for revenge during the school's annual game of Ambush.

Guest Stars: Carlos Alazraqui as Officer Akita, and Charlie Stewart as Zeus
12 "Cartoons Drive" Sean McNamara Michael Yank February 18, 2008 (2008-02-18)

Jimmy helps Robin with her campaign for school president, but when she refuses to use his plan to save the old school parking lot tree, he decides to run against her. Meanwhile, Golly, Dolly, Crocco and Tux accidentally release Jimmy's most embarrassing memories inside his brain.

Guest Stars: Carlos Alazraqui as Memory 1, Brian Posehn as Memory 2, and Tom Kenny as Memory 3

Absent: Jon Kent Ethridge II as Craig Wheeler
13 "Outdoors" Jim Drake Kevin Seccia March 7, 2008 (2008-03-07)

Jimmy goes into the wilderness with a cartoon owl to verify his dad's accomplishments.

Guest Stars: Michael Pataki as Hoots Burly, Nicole Smolen as Young Yancy, Nolan Gould as Young Jimmy, and Dave Florek as Ranger Millican
14 "Craig Steals Dad" Sean McNamara Michael Yank March 14, 2008 (2008-03-14)

Jimmy becomes wary of his dad's growing friendship with Craig. Elsewhere, Crocco and Yancy connect.

Guest Stars: Gregg Binkley as Notary, Keith Diamond as Mr. Wheeler, and Sybil Azur as Mrs. Wheeler
15 "Stunt" Lawrence Guterman Michael Yank March 21, 2008 (2008-03-21)

Craig and Jimmy devise an over-the-top stunt in hopes of one-upping an Internet video star. Elsewhere, Robin works with Jimmy's dad.

Guest Stars: Ryan Pinkston as Donny Ironsides, Jordi Caballero as Mexican Newscaster, Ryan Alvarez as Larry Wasserman, Patrick Warburton as Moonbounce #1, April Winchell as Moonbounce #2, Tabitha St. Germain as Moonbounce #3, and Charlie Adler as Moonbounce #4
16 "Princess" David Brookwell Eric Kaplan March 28, 2008 (2008-03-28)

Jimmy is jealous when Robin has a date for movie night at the Roberts residence, so he uses Sonny's new invention to make a cartoon princess come to life as his own date. Sonny, meanwhile, decides to fill the princess' spot and learns what animated life is really like.

Guest Stars: Austin Butler as Lance, Peter Marr as Prince Lochinvar, April Bowlby as Princess Gugulfa, Selwyn Miller as Troll, Rose Abdoo as Witch, Carlos Alazraqui as Pigeon, Tom Kenny as Squirrel, Brian Posehn as Foot, and Sean McNamara as King
17 "Movie" Lawrence Guterman Eric Kaplan May 8, 2008 (2008-05-08)

The boys make an alien-invasion movie and trick Yancy into the starring role. The plan backfires, however, when Yancy's extraterrestrial ex-boyfriend wants a part in the film as well.

Guest Stars: Brian Posehn as Warthog, Tom Kenny as Doc/Female Gopher, Carlos Alazraqui as Female Tornado, Jenn Shagrin as Humorless Teen Girl, and Mitch Silpa as Durzagon
18 "Bad Fad" Lawrence Guterman Michael Yank May 15, 2008 (2008-05-15)

Stressed by debate practice and other activities, Jimmy regresses to childhood after falling in with an immature clique. Meanwhile, in an effort to score money for a new video game, Craig works as a babysitter.

Note: Blake from Fried Dynamite guest stars in this episode.

Guest Stars: Chloe Suazo as Undine, Sterling Knight as Brad, Blake Michael as Stop Light Kid, Atticus Shaffer as Aaron, Khamani Griffin as Cody, Tom Virtue as Main Judge, Carlos Alazraqui as Cruxie, Tom Kenny as Nuxie, and Brian Posehn as Luxie
19 "Out of Jimmy's Body" Lawrence Guterman Eric Kaplan May 22, 2008 (2008-05-22)

In order to take Robin to see a movie, Jimmy asks Sonny for help to make him look older. However, instead of making him look older, Sonny switches bodies with Jimmy so he can see the Appleday cartoons. Meanwhile, Jimmy's dad, a parrot, Robin and her piano teacher also switch bodies.

Guest Star: Ellen Albertini Dow as Miss Plattner
20 "Lunch Tables" Bruce Hurwit Kenny Byerly May 29, 2008 (2008-05-29)

Jimmy earns a spot at the cool kids' table. Elsewhere, Craig finds love and Dolly tries to accept better cartoons.

Guest Stars: Christopher David as Desperate Kid, Lil' Romeo as Himself, Patricia Belcher as Lunchlady Edna, and Tom Kenny as Getalong Gary

See also

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