RoboRoach facts for kids

Quick facts for kids RoboRoach
Genre	Animated television series
Created by	J.D. Smith Lila Rose Carolyn Hay
Developed by	Andy Knight
Directed by	Drew Edwards
Voices of	Scott Thompson Ted Dykstra
Theme music composer	Paul Koffman Tim Foy
Composer(s)	Pure West
Country of origin	Canada
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	52
Production
Executive producer(s)	Lisa Olfman Joy Rosen
Producer(s)	Julie Stall
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Portfolio Entertainment
Release
Original network	Teletoon
Original release	January 8, 2002 (2002-01-08) – June 14, 2004 (2004-06-14)

RoboRoach is a fun Canadian animated TV show. It aired on Teletoon in Canada and Fox Kids in other countries. The show is about two cockroach brothers, Rube and Reg.

One day, while looking for food, Rube gets caught. Scientists experiment on him. His brother Reg saves him, but something amazing happens! They jump into an electrical outlet. This turns Rube into a "roboroach." He becomes a cyborg, which means he is part robot and part cockroach. After this, Rube promises to use his new powers only to help others. He never uses them for himself, which often makes Reg unhappy!

The idea for the show came from real stories. Japanese scientists actually put cameras and tiny computers on cockroaches. They sent them into disaster areas to look for signs of life.

Meet the RoboRoach Characters

Our Main Heroes

• Ruben "Rube" Roach is the main hero. He became a "super-bug" after his accident. Now, he protects the town of Vexberg. Rube always thinks of others first. He never takes rewards for his good deeds. This is why he and Reg are often poor. Rube is also a bit childish and believes almost anything. He has three pet lice and a special "larvy" doll. He can't sleep without it! His robot powers let him change into almost anything. He can become a washing machine, a plane, or even a toilet! Scott Thompson provides his voice.

• Reginald "Reg" Roach is Rube's older brother. He is shorter than Rube. Reg always tries to get rich, but he never succeeds. He only cares about himself and wants money. Reg often tries to use Rube's powers to get rich. But Rube always says no to rewards. He believes "A good deed is its own reward!" This makes Reg very angry. He is selfish and gets mad easily. This often causes him trouble. But deep down, Reg really cares about Rube. He sometimes puts his greed aside for his younger brother. His famous line is "Why me? why me? Why all the time me?" Ted Dykstra is his voice actor.

• Mayor Mierworm is the mayor of Vexburg. She doesn't like Rube or Reg. She thinks they cause problems. Once, she even tried to blame them for a crime they didn't do. She just wanted them gone! She isn't a great leader, but she often gets re-elected.

• Skeeter Jettings is the main news reporter. You can often see him on Rube and Reg's TV. His name sounds like a famous news anchor.

• The Police Chief is a friend of Roboroach. He is the head of the police station. He is known for his funny giggle.

• Doc is the Roach brothers' personal doctor.

• Sterling Überbucks is a very rich businessman. He owns a company called "Überbucks Dynamic Concerns." He and his helper, Toadie, always try to get richer. They don't care what it costs! Sterling has a nephew named Stewie Jr. He also has an evil twin brother, Carling. And a very old relative named Sterling Überrucks The Very 1st.

Who Are the Villains?

• Mandible Lecter is a tricky bug. He captures other innocent bugs.
• Widow Black is a black widow spider. She tricks bugs into marrying her.
• The Exterminator is a bug catcher. He loves war and has a German accent. He works for money.
• F. Lee Brain is a mad scientist. He wants to take over the world. His helper is Slug.
• The Disciplinarian/Ms.Conduct used to be a teacher for Rube and Reg.

Episode Adventures

The show sometimes makes fun of other TV shows. For example, the episode "Battling For Uberbucks / Death of a Salesbug" is like the reality show Survivor. The episode "Revenge of the Fleabrain" makes fun of Superman.

Here are the episodes, with their first air dates in Canada:

Season 1 (2002)

1. Reg Bugs Out / Little Big Mouth (January 8, 2002 (2002-01-08))
2. Pains, Drains, and Robomobiles / Jungle Bugs (January 15, 2002 (2002-01-15))
3. Fitness Bug / Runaway Roaches (January 22, 2002 (2002-01-22))
4. Popsicle Pest / Weakened Gladiators (January 29, 2002 (2002-01-29))
5. Sugar Mommy / X-Pet (February 5, 2002 (2002-02-05))
6. Bed- Ridden Bug / Robo Roach: The Movie (February 12, 2002 (2002-02-12))
7. Two Bugs and a Baby / Überland (February 19, 2002 (2002-02-19))
8. Santa's Bitter Helper / Flushed-Aways (February 26, 2002 (2002-02-26))
9. Robo Watch / Sins of the Teacher (March 5, 2002 (2002-03-05))
10. Rube Awakenings / Battling For Uberbucks (March 12, 2002 (2002-03-12))
11. Bug Tusslers / Death of a Salesbug (March 19, 2002 (2002-03-19))
12. Revenge of the Fleabrain / Ghost Bunglers (April 9, 2002 (2002-04-09))
13. Mite Makes Wrong / Good Deed Day (April 16, 2002 (2002-04-16))
14. The Flying Roachinis / Cowbugs (September 2, 2002 (2002-09-02))
15. Political Partying / Bugfoot Tetish (September 6, 2002 (2002-09-06))
16. Bugs With Gas / Insectizoids (September 9, 2002 (2002-09-09))
17. Vexburg 500 / Guilty Please (September 13, 2002 (2002-09-13))
18. Family Feud / Robo Reg (September 16, 2002 (2002-09-16))
19. Under The Rainbow / Bed Bug Walking (September 20, 2002 (2002-09-20))
20. Sluggies / Delivery Bugs (September 23, 2002 (2002-09-23))
21. Jockey Shorts / The RoboRoach Show (September 27, 2002 (2002-09-27))
22. The Big Bug Sleep / Prehistoric Pest (September 30, 2002 (2002-09-30))
23. Ruby's Slippers / The President's Brain Is Missing (October 4, 2002 (2002-10-04))
24. Club Dead / Omega Mites (October 7, 2002 (2002-10-07))
25. The Great Reginini / Dustmites Come Home (October 11, 2002 (2002-10-11))
26. The High Cost Of Laughing / Loco Hero (October 14, 2002 (2002-10-14))

Season 2 (2003–2004)

1. Shuttle Bugs / Rememberizing Rube (September 6, 2003 (2003-09-06))
2. Ship Of Foods / Pipe Reams (September 7, 2003 (2003-09-07))
3. CopRoach Academy / Tooth For A Tooth (September 14, 2003 (2003-09-14))
4. Überpops / Ballwashers Championship (September 21, 2003 (2003-09-21))
5. Office Hours / Miss Vexburg (September 28, 2003 (2003-09-28))
6. The Dapper Dandies Of Dusty Gulch / Of Lice And A Men (October 5, 2003 (2003-10-05))
7. Spelunkheads / Giggling Island (October 12, 2003 (2003-10-12))
8. Reggie's Hero / Gourmet Rude (October 19, 2003 (2003-10-19))
9. Mystic Warbugs / X Hits The Spot (October 26, 2003 (2003-10-26))
10. The Miracle Of Girth / The Purse Of The Mummy (November 2, 2003 (2003-11-02))
11. A Pair Au Pairs / Shocking Tales (November 9, 2003 (2003-11-09))
12. Reality Bytes / Debonairhead (November 23, 2003 (2003-11-23))
13. Elves' Night Off / Loose Sleuths (November 30, 2003 (2003-11-30))
14. Death Takes A Half Day / Übertrain (January 3, 2004 (2004-01-03))
15. The Sacrificial Ham / Bug Brother Is Watching (January 4, 2004 (2004-01-04))
16. Space Cadets / Love Bugs (January 11, 2004 (2004-01-11))
17. WereRoach / Remote Control Roach (January 18, 2004 (2004-01-18))
18. No Pain No Weight Gain / El Regidente (January 25, 2004 (2004-01-25))
19. Sins Of The Teacher II / Robo Reunion (February 1, 2004 (2004-02-01))
20. Opposites Detract / Robo Nurse (February 8, 2004 (2004-02-08))
21. Night Of The Living Beds / Superhero Sampler (March 7, 2004 (2004-03-07))
22. Reggie's Eleven / Easter Charade (March 14, 2004 (2004-03-14))
23. It's A Mad Mad Mad Reg / Gold Fever (March 21, 2004 (2004-03-21))
24. Spitting Images / Youth Juice (June 12, 2004 (2004-06-12))
25. The Living Bro / The Fly Who Loved Me (June 13, 2004 (2004-06-13))
26. Road To Ubugme / Ticking Time Bug (June 14, 2004 (2004-06-14))