Simon's Cat facts for kids
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The front cover of the Simon's Cat book
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| Genre | Physical comedy, slapstick, sitcom |
| Created by | Simon Tofield |
| Developed by | Simon's Cat Ltd. |
| Directed by | Simon Tofield |
| Voices of | Simon Tofield |
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 107 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 1–3 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Simon's Cat Ltd. Tandem Films, ChannelFlip |
| Distributor | Channel Frederator Network Banijay Group |
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| Original network | YouTube |
| Picture format | 480p 4:3 SDTV (Episodes 1-4) 1080p 16:9 HDTV (Episodes 5-present) |
| Original release | 4 March 2008 – present |
Simon's Cat is a super popular animated cartoon and book series created by British animator Simon Tofield. It's all about a very hungry cat who comes up with funny and sometimes tricky ways to get his owner, Simon, to feed him!
In January 2009, after the first few cartoons became a big hit, it was announced that Simon's Cat would become a book. Canongate published the first book in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2009. Soon after, more books were released in many other countries.
In June 2012, Walt Disney Animation Studios started making special Simon's Cat shorts. From 2011 to 2013, a Simon's Cat comic strip even appeared in the Daily Mirror newspaper. In August 2015, a company called Endemol UK became a partner in Simon's Cat.
In May 2016, Simon's Cat teamed up with Sesame Street for their "Love to Learn" campaign. Later, in June 2017, a game called Simon's Cat: Crunch Time was released on Facebook. Another game, Simon's Cat Dash, came out in February 2018.
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Meet the Creator: Simon Tofield
Simon Tofield, the amazing creator of Simon's Cat, had about 13 years of experience making animated commercials before starting the series. He first came up with the idea for the cartoons to teach himself how to animate using a program called Adobe Flash.
Simon has four cats of his own: Teddy, Hugh, Jess, and Maisie. He shared that his cat Hugh was the main inspiration for the funny cat in the cartoons!
The Main Cartoon Series
The main Simon's Cat cartoons are usually black and white, but sometimes they are in color, especially for holiday specials. Here's a list of some of the episodes:
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| 1 | "Cat Man Do" | 4 March 2008 | |
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The cat goes to great lengths to wake Simon up for breakfast. This episode won "Best Comedy" at the British Animation Awards 2008.
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| 2 | "Let Me In" | 4 March 2008 | |
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The cat tries hard to get inside through a glass door until Simon lets him in.
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| 3 | "TV Dinner" | 15 July 2008 | |
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The cat won't leave Simon alone while he tries to watch TV. This episode was shown on BBC2 before YouTube.
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| 4 | "Fed Up!" | 8 December 2008 | |
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This episode was made for an animal campaign. It shows a dog eating too much at the dinner table.
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| 5 | "Fly Guy" | 24 July 2009 | |
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A game between the cat and a fly causes problems for Simon.
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| 6 | "Hot Spot" | 28 September 2009 | |
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The cat tries to get warm under Simon's drawing lamp.
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| 7 | "Snow Business" | 10 February 2010 | |
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The cat's fun day turns cold when it starts snowing. This is the first time the bird character appears.
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| 8 | "The Box" | 18 August 2010 | |
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Leaving an empty box around the cat leads to unexpected results.
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| 9 | "Cat Chat" | 7 October 2010 | |
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A hedgehog tries to talk to the cat, but the cat gets bored quickly. This is the hedgehog's first animated appearance.
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| 10 | "Lunch Break" | 12 November 2010 | |
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The cat tries to pull a tablecloth from under dishes, but it doesn't go as planned.
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| 11 | "Santa Claws" | 10 December 2010 | |
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The cat enjoys Christmas with new trees to climb and ornaments to play with. This is the first episode with music at the start and end.
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| 12 | "Sticky Tape" | 28 February 2011 | |
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The cat meets a new, clear enemy: sticky tape.
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| 13 | "Hop It!" | 21 April 2011 | |
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The cat tries to get into the Easter spirit.
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| 14 | "Hidden Treasure" | 16 June 2011 | |
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A game of catch becomes a treasure hunt when the cat's ball disappears under the fridge.
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| 15 | "Cat & Mouse" | 2 September 2011 | |
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The cat plays around with the computer mouse.
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| 16 | "Double Trouble" | 7 October 2011 | |
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The cat gets a new hungry roommate. This is the first appearance of the kitten.
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| 17 | "Catnap" | 23 November 2011 | |
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The kitten snuggles up to a sleeping cat.
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| 18 | "Fowl Play" | 14 December 2011 | |
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The cat has plans for Christmas dinner.
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| 19 | "Shelf Life" | 14 March 2012 | |
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The cat causes trouble while walking along a shelf.
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| 20 | "Tongue Tied" | 25 May 2012 | |
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The cat meets a toad.
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| 21 | "Window Pain" | 9 July 2012 | |
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The cat and kitten stop Simon from cleaning a window.
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| 22 | "Ready, Steady, Slow!" | 4 August 2012 | |
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The cat and his friends cheer on a snail race.
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| 23 | "Springtime" | 4 October 2012 | |
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The cat climbs high to find supper.
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| 24 | "Fetch" | 29 October 2012 | |
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The cat plays a messy game of fetch with an excited dog.
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| 25 | "Nut Again" | 23 November 2012 | |
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A playful but annoying squirrel bothers the cat.
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| 26 | "Icecapade" | 7 December 2012 | |
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The cat tries to catch a fish under a frozen pond, but the kitten stops him.
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| 27 | "Feed Me" | 4 February 2013 | |
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The cat can't wait to be fed.
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| 28 | "Screen Grab" | 12 April 2013 | |
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The cat and kitten play with Simon's flat-screen TV.
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| 29 | "Flower Bed" | 14 June 2013 | |
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The cat waits impatiently for food while Simon plants a flower garden.
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| 30 | "Suitcase" | 2 August 2013 | |
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The cat helps Simon pack his suitcase.
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| 31 | "Mirror Mirror" | 13 September 2013 | |
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The cat sees his own reflection in a mirror on a door.
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| 32 | "Scary Legs" | 25 October 2013 | |
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The cat tries to catch a spider that Simon is scared of, but the spider gets away. (Halloween special)
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| 33 | "Christmas Presence (Part 1)" | 7 December 2013 | |
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The cat finds a robotic singing Santa Claus toy. (Christmas special)
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| 34 | "Christmas Presence (Part 2)" | 17 December 2013 | |
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The cat uses the Santa Claus toy to get the kitten out of his bed. (Christmas special)
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| 35 | "Smitten" | 3 February 2014 | |
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The cat falls in love with another cat and tries to impress her. (Valentine's Day special)
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| 36 | "Crazy Time" | 3 April 2014 | |
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The cat makes another mess in Simon's home during a sudden burst of energy.
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| 37 | "Pawtrait" | 5 June 2014 | |
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The cat ruins Simon's attempt to take a photo of the kitten.
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| 38 | "Hot Water" | 31 July 2014 | |
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The cat causes a mess in the bathroom while Simon takes a shower.
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| 39 | "Washed Up" | 5 September 2014 | |
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The cat chases a spider into the laundry room, then tries to nap, with bad results.
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| 40 | "Scaredy Cat" | 9 October 2014 | |
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The cat manages to scare Simon during Halloween. (Halloween special)
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| 41 | "Let Me Out" | 6 November 2014 | |
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The cat wants to be fed, but messes up Simon's morning while waiting for him to leave the bathroom.
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| 42 | "Catnip" | 4 December 2014 | |
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The cat has fun with a catnip toy. (Christmas special)
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| 43 | "Butterflies" | 12 February 2015 | |
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Simon's cat tries to impress the female cat by bringing her a box of butterflies. (Valentine's Day special)
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| 44 | "April Showers" | 2 April 2015 | |
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Simon's cat tries to catch a bird on a rainy day, but the kitten scares the bird away and locks the cat outside. (April Fools' Day special)
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| 45 | "Pizza Cat" | 20 August 2015 | |
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The cat wants Simon's pizza.
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| 46 | "Box Clever" | 1 October 2015 | |
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The cat does everything to avoid a visit to the vet. This is also part of the 12-minute film, "Off to The Vet".
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| 47 | "Pug Life" | 5 November 2015 | |
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The cat has trouble eating with a cone on and is annoyed by a friendly Pug.
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| 48 | "Snow Cat" | 3 December 2015 | |
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A clever cat gets creative in the cold. (Festive special)
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| 49 | "Tough Love" | 5 February 2016 | |
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A curious cat gets into trouble when he meets another female cat. (Valentine's Day special)
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| 50 | "Fast Track" | 8 April 2016 | |
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Simon plays with slot cars, but the cat spoils the fun.
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| 51 | "Field Trip" | 13 May 2016 | |
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The cat is let loose in the wild.
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| 52 | "Muddy Paws" | 3 June 2016 | |
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Simon's cat tries to clean the kitten.
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| 53 | "Laser Toy" | 15 July 2016 | |
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Simon plays with his cat using a laser toy.
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| 54 | "Fish Tank" | 5 August 2016 | |
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Simon's cat becomes rivals with a sneaky fish.
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| 55 | "Trash Cat" | 2 September 2016 | |
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Simon's cat tries to get a discarded roast chicken from the trash.
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| 56 | "The Monster" | 21 October 2016 | |
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Simon's cat is scared by a vacuum cleaner. (Halloween special)
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| 57 | "Bed Sheets" | 2 December 2016 | |
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Simon tries to make his bed, but the cat and kitten make it impossible.
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| 58 | "Little Box" | 16 December 2016 | |
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Simon's cat finds a small box that's trouble for him, but perfect for the kitten.
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| 59 | "Dinner Date: Starters" | 10 February 2017 | |
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A helpful cat assists Simon in unpacking groceries. (Valentine's Day special part 1)
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| 60 | "Dinner Date: Main Course" | 17 March 2017 | |
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Simon's Cat is at it again, messing up Simon's dinner plans. (Valentine's Day special part 2)
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| 61 | "Dinner Date: Just Desserts" | 28 April 2017 | |
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It's time for Simon to serve dinner to his date, but Simon's Cat has other ideas. (Valentine's Day special part 3)
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| 62 | "Copy Cat" | 2 June 2017 | |
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A curious kitten learns "how to cat". Simon's Cat tries to trick the kitten in a game of Simon Says.
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| 63 | "Waiting Game" | 30 June 2017 | |
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A curious cat keeps going through different weather conditions.
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| 64 | "Bed Head" | 4 August 2017 | |
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When Simon is sick, a caring cat tries to help him feel better.
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| 65 | "Scratch Post" | 1 September 2017 | |
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The cats fight over a scratch post.
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| 66 | "Spider Cat" | 6 October 2017 | |
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Simon's Cat finally gets into the attic and gives Simon a spooky surprise. (Halloween special)
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| 67 | "Hambush" | 2 November 2017 | |
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Simon makes a ham sandwich, but Simon's Cat gets in the way.
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| 68 | "D.I.Y." | 16 November 2017 | |
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A curious cat helps his owner with home improvements.
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| 69 | "Fast Food" | 23 November 2017 | |
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Simon's cat and kitten work together to eat a festive meal. (Thanksgiving special)
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| 70 | "Kitten Crazy Time" | 30 November 2017 | |
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Simon's cat discovers the kitten has his own "crazy time" too.
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| 71 | "Fireworks" | 8 December 2017 | |
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An anxious cat tries to hide from the loud festive celebrations.
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| 72 | "Christmas Yarn" | 15 December 2017 | |
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A playful cat leaves his owner out in the cold.
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| 73 | "Head Over Heels" | 9 February 2018 | |
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In this Valentine's Day special, Simon's Cat falls in love with Chloe again.
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| 74 | "Purrthday Cake" | 2 March 2018 | |
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Simon gives his cat a special birthday cake made of cat food. This episode celebrates the show's 10th anniversary.
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| 75 | "The Tree" | 16 March 2018 | |
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Simon rescues his cat from a tree after hearing him meow for help.
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| 76 | "Polished Paws" | 6 April 2018 | |
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Simon polishes his dining table, but Simon's Cat slides right onto it.
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| 77 | "Stretched Out" | 4 May 2018 | |
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Simon's cat takes his time stretching, even when offered food.
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| 78 | "Crow" | 27 May 2018 | |
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A cawing crow tries to disturb Simon's Cat's peace and quiet.
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| 79 | "Armchair Fan" | 15 June 2018 | |
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Simon's plan to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup is ruined by his four-legged armchair fan.
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| 80 | "The Snip" | 29 June 2018 | |
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An unprepared cat learns what "the snip" means. This short encourages people to spay and neuter their pets.
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| 81 | "Borderline (Jazz Trilogy, Part 1/3)" | 10 August 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat faces off against a cat who wants his territory.
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| 82 | "On the Fence (Jazz Trilogy, Part 2/3)" | 17 August 2018 | |
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A stubborn enemy cat doesn't know when to give up.
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| 83 | "Showdown (Jazz Trilogy, Part 3/3)" | 24 August 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat and the Kitten have a final battle with Jazz.
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| 84 | "Spooked!" | 12 October 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat is really scared by something in Simon's bedroom.
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| 85 | "Kitten vs. Snake" | 2 November 2018 | |
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The Kitten meets something "slithery"... but it's just a plush toy.
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| 86 | "Festive Feast" | 16 November 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat tries to eat more than he can handle. (Thanksgiving special)
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| 87 | "Winter Games" | 16 December 2018 | |
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A competitive cat tries out some Winter Games. (Christmas special)
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| 88 | "Staircase" | 27 January 2019 | |
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A mischievous cat plays a risky game with Simon on the stairs.
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| 89 | "Blind Date" | 10 February 2019 | |
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A romantic cat climbs high to find a date. (Valentine's Day special)
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| 90 | "Bathtime (Missing Cat, Part 1/4)" | 29 March 2019 | |
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A cute, messy cat has a bad bathtime experience.
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| 91 | "Hide and Seek (Missing Cat, Part 2/4)" | 17 May 2019 | |
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A sulking cat plays hide and seek with his cute cat crush, Chloe.
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| 92 | "Lost (Missing Cat, Part 3/4)" | 14 June 2019 | |
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A lost cat looks for shelter as his owner searches everywhere for him.
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| 93 | "Found (Missing Cat, Part 4/4)" | 12 July 2019 | |
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Simon tries to find his cat, who is struggling to find shelter and food in the rain. All 4 parts were later released as one full-color film.
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| 94 | "Sunny Spot" | 16 August 2019 | |
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The cat's favorite sunny spot is interrupted by his enemy, Jazz.
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| 95 | "It's a Dog's Life" | 4 October 2019 | |
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The cat's curiosity leads him to meet some dogs. The title is based on Simon Tofield's book.
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| 96 | "Bat Cat" | 11 October 2019 | |
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Simon is scared of a moth and asks the cat to get rid of it. Then, bats invade Simon's flat. (Halloween special)
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| 97 | "Kitten vs. Birds" | 15 November 2019 | |
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The kitten meets three birds who make fun of him. (Thanksgiving special)
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| 98 | "Christmas Crow" | 15 December 2019 | |
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The cat tries to decorate a Christmas tree, but a crow makes it difficult. (Christmas special)
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| 99 | "Lovestruck" | 7 February 2020 | |
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Simon's cat prepares a feast for Chloe, but the kitten ruins the preparations. (Valentine's Day special)
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| 100 | "Ambush" | 17 April 2020 | |
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The cat is tired of Simon being home all the time. (This special was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.)
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| 101 | "The Beginning (Origin Story, Part 1/3)" | 29 May 2020 | |
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Simon and baby Simon's Cat first met. It wasn't love at first sight, but they were meant to be together.
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| 102 | "Baby Steps (Origin Story, Part 2/3)" | 26 June 2020 | |
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Baby Simon's Cat is finally home and ready to explore his new surroundings.
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| 103 | "S.O.S. (Origin Story, Part 3/3)" | 24 July 2020 | |
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Baby Simon's Cat is here to stay!
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| 104 | "Scary Stories" | 9 October 2020 | |
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Simon's Cat and the Hedgehog have fun scaring each other! (Halloween special)
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| 105 | "Paws for Thought" | 20 November 2020 | |
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Simon's Cat helps a new friend who needs help! (Thanksgiving special)
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| 106 | "Little Angel" | 4 December 2020 | |
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Simon's Cat finds the perfect gift for an old friend. (Christmas special)
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| 107 | "Perfect Pitch" | 5 February 2021 | |
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Chloe gets an earful when both Simon's Cat and Jazz try to sing to her! (Valentine's Day special)
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Off to the Vet: A Special Episode
In the summer of 2015, a special fundraising campaign was started. The goal was to raise money for Simon and his team to make a longer, 13-minute color episode of Simon's Cat. People who gave at least £5 got to see the clip early and received other cool rewards.
The campaign was a big success! The special clip was released to supporters in August 2015. In January 2017, "Off to the Vet" became available for purchase. Unlike other episodes, it wasn't free at first. However, it was finally released for free viewing on October 26, 2017. Later, on April 26, 2018, it was re-released in black and white because fans wanted to see it in the classic Simon's Cat style.
Simon's Cat Logic: Learning About Cats
"Simon's Cat Logic" is a series of animated cartoons that also include real-life videos. These episodes explain why cats act the way they do and how to keep them happy and healthy. Simon Tofield introduces and narrates the series, and cat expert Nicky Trevorrow shares her knowledge. Each episode uses Simon's Cat animations and clips, plus behind-the-scenes footage, to show how cats behave.
| No. | Title (Simon's Cat Logic) | Original YouTube airdate | |
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| 1 | "Why Do Cats Have A 'Crazy Time'?" | 28 January 2016 | |
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Learn why cats run wildly around the house and jump on furniture.
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| 2 | "Do Cats Fall In Love?" | 12 February 2016 | |
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Find out if cats form strong, lasting relationships.
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| 3 | "In or Out? Why Are Cats So Indecisive?!" | 21 April 2016 | |
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Discover why cats seem to dislike closed doors but lose interest once they are open.
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| 4 | "Why Do Cats Love Boxes?!" | 19 May 2016 | |
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Explore why cats enjoy getting into empty boxes and other small spaces.
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| 5 | "Why Do Cats Sleep in Unusual Places?!" | 16 June 2016 | |
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Learn what makes cats sleep in strange spots and if they have dreams.
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| 6 | "How Do Cats Stay So Clean!?" | 21 July 2016 | |
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See the ways cats keep themselves clean.
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| 7 | "Things You Didn't Know About Feeding Time!" | 18 August 2016 | |
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Tips on how to make feeding time easier for humans and more appealing for cats.
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| 8 | "Things You Didn't Know About Ragdolls!" | 16 September 2016 | |
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All about ragdoll cats.
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| 9 | "Why Do Cats Like Hunting?" | 20 December 2016 | |
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Understand how much wild cats hunt and why even well-fed house cats still hunt.
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| 10 | "Do Cats Really Hate Water?" | 10 March 2017 | |
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Find out if cats truly avoid water. Also, get advice on the best water bowl for your cat.
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| 11 | "Is Your Cat Talking To you?" | 16 June 2017 | |
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Learn how cats communicate using their body language.
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| 12 | "Learn To Speak Cat" | 28 July 2017 | |
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Ever wonder what cats are trying to say when they meow? This episode helps you understand!
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| 13 | "How can I entertain my cat?" | 22 September 2017 | |
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This episode gives tips on how cats play and fun ways for owners to play with their cats.
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| 14 | "Are Black Cats Unlucky?" | 27 October 2017 | |
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Simon introduces his new kitten, Poppy. Nicky explains why myths about black cats being unlucky are not true.
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| 15 | "What do cats want for Christmas?" | 24 November 2017 | |
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This episode offers safety tips for cats during the holidays and ideas for Christmas gifts for your cat.
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| 16 | "Why do cats go crazy for Catnip?" | 22 December 2017 | |
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Find out why many cats react strongly to catnip.
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| 17 | "Territorial Behaviour!" | 16 February 2018 | |
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Simon and Nicki share advice on how cats protect their territories and how owners can help them stay safe.
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| 18 | "When Your Cat Goes Missing" | 10 June 2018 | |
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Nicky gives advice on what to do if your cat goes missing. Simon talks about when his cat Teddy disappeared.
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| 19 | "Cats on the Move" | 5 October 2018 | |
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Nicky and Simon offer tips to make moving less stressful for cats and their owners.
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Simon's Cat – Sketches: New Adventures
Simon Tofield also creates a new series called Simon's Cat – Sketches. These episodes are made faster, so they have a more relaxed look and feel. But they still have the same funny humor and relatable situations! This series features new jokes, exciting characters, and different places.
| No. | Title (Simon's Cat Presents...) | Original YouTube airdate | |
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| 1 | "UFO" | 5 August 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat has a close encounter with a UFO (an Unidentified Fluttering Object).
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| 2 | "Primal Instinct" | 9 September 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat uses his natural hunting skills.
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| 3 | "Windy Day" | 23 November 2018 | |
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Simon's Cat gets ready for a very windy day.
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Awards and Recognition
Simon's Cat has won several awards for its funny and creative animations!
| Date | Award | Episode | Category |
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| March 2008 | British Animation Awards | Cat Man Do | Best Comedy |
| 2008 | Festival international des Très Courts | Prix Animation | |
| 2008 | Leicester Short Film Festival | Best Animation | |
| 2008 | Bradford Animation Festival | Special Jury Prize | |
| September 2008 | Animae Caribe | Let Me In | Most Outstanding Animation |
Two Simon's Cat video games have also been recognized! Simon's Cat: Pop Time, a game for iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle, was nominated for "Best Casual Game" and "Best Puzzle Game" at The Independent Game Developers' Association Awards in 2018. Another game, Simon's Cat Dash, for iOS and Android, was nominated for the "Heritage" award.
See also
In Spanish: Simon's Cat para niños
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