Prank Patrol (Australian TV series) facts for kids
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Scotty and the Ninjas
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| Created by | David Hansen |
| Based on | Prank Patrol (Canadian TV series) by David Hansen |
| Starring | Scott Tweedie The Ninjas (Abbey Black and Ella Camp) |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 86 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Active Television |
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| Original network | ABC3 |
| Original release | 4 December 2009 – 14 October 2013 |
Prank Patrol is an exciting Australian TV show where kids get to pull off amazing pranks! It was also known as Prank Patrol: Road Trip for its third season. In the UK, it was called Prank Patrol Down Under. This show is the Australian version of the original Prank Patrol from Canada.
The series was made for the new ABC3 channel, which is now called ABC ME. This channel focuses on shows just for kids. The host of Prank Patrol is Scott “Scotty” Tweedie. The ABC produced the show.
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What is Prank Patrol About?
Prank Patrol is all about helping kids create epic pranks! Scotty and his team of mysterious Ninjas work with a child to plan a prank. The target is usually someone they know, like a parent or a friend.
Planning the Perfect Prank
First, Scotty takes the child, who becomes the "new recruit," to a secret "HQ." Here, they come up with a clever plan for the prank. Scotty also connects with real experts. These experts might be special effects wizards or talented makeup artists. They help make the prank look super real!
The Big Reveal
Once the plan is ready, the new recruit calls their target. They try to trick them into walking right into the prank. The prank builds up to a big moment. Then, everyone involved shouts the famous catchphrase: "You've been pranked by the Prank Patrol!"
Fun Segments in the Show
Besides the main pranks, Prank Patrol also features some cool short segments. These are often called "fillers."
Recipe for a Prank
This segment is an animated cartoon. It's similar to the one in the original Canadian Prank Patrol. "Recipe for a Prank" shows you how to set up your very own simple prank at home. It gives you fun ideas and steps to follow.
Ninjas on the Loose
In this segment, the Ninjas go out into public places. They perform small, funny pranks on unsuspecting people. For the first two seasons of the Australian show, some of these segments were actually reused from the UK version of the show.
Prank Patrol Seasons and Episodes
Prank Patrol aired for three exciting seasons. Each season had many episodes filled with creative pranks.
| Season | Episodes | Original Air Date | ||
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| 1 | 26 | 4 December 2009 | 12 January 2010 | |
| 2 | 39 | 19 September 2011 | 23 November 2012 | |
| 3 | 21 | 16 September 2013 | 14 October 2013 | |
How Prank Patrol Was Made
The ABC produced the Prank Patrol show. It was inspired by the original Canadian series.
The first season had 25 episodes, each lasting about 25 minutes. On April 15, 2010, the ABC announced that a second season was coming! This new season would have even more episodes, with a total of 39. Filming for season two began on August 2, 2010. They filmed twenty-six episodes in Melbourne and thirteen episodes in Brisbane.
