Toad Patrol facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toad Patrol
Genre	Adventure Fantasy Comedy-drama
Created by	George Sarson Peggy Sarson
Developed by	Rob Hudnut Thomas LaPierre Funbag Animation Studios Edward Sarson Productions
Written by	Patricia Lewis Clive Endersby
Directed by	Nelson Shin (season one) Jerry Popowich
Voices of	Dawn Ford Terrence Scammell Sonja Ball Nancy Neilson Neil Shee Rick Jones Bryn McAuley Brady Moffatt Michael O'Reilly Long John Baldry
Composer(s)	Ian Tamblyn
Country of origin	Canada
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Executive producer(s)	Peggy Sarson George Sarson Firdaus Kharas (season two)
Producer(s)	Rick Morrison
Production company(s)	Toadbag Productions Edward Sarson Productions Vision Entertainment (US) Funbag Animation Studios Helix Animation Universal Pictures International (season one) AKOM (season one) RME LLC. (season two) (US)
Distributor	Portfolio Entertainment Vision Entertainment
Release
Original network	Teletoon
Original release	October 2, 1999 (1999-10-02) – November 24, 2002 (2002-11-24)

Toad Patrol is a Canadian animated TV show created by George and Peggy Sarson. It first aired on October 2, 1999, on Teletoon in Canada. Later, it also showed on Toon Disney in the United States starting September 7, 2002.

Even though the show was made for younger kids, many pre-teens and young adults also enjoyed it. This was because, despite its fun and light look, the show often had deeper, more serious themes. The idea for Toad Patrol began way back in 1985. The creators even sold special chocolates and cream pops to help raise money for the show!

Toad Patrol was animated in different countries. The first season was made in Korea by AKOM. For the second season, extra work was done in India by UTV Toons. Some animation work was also done in Canada at Funbag and Helix studios. The show was also popular in other languages. It was called La Petite Patrouille on French-language Télétoon and Patrulla de Sapitos on the Spanish-language TeleFutura. In Italy, it aired as La pattuglia dei ranocchi on Rai 2.

Discover the Story of Toad Patrol

The main story of Toad Patrol is about eight young "Toadlet" siblings. They are tiny toads who must survive in a huge place called The Great Forest.

The Ancients and Toad Hollow

Long ago, powerful and wise beings called the Ancients lived in the forest. They used a type of magic similar to shamanism. Legend says they created a safe place called Toad Hollow. They left many signs of their existence before disappearing. Now, for reasons unknown, all the toads in the forest must leave and move to Toad Hollow.

Toad Hollow is a giant, safe home for many toads. The only way to enter it is through a special gate called the Fairy Ring. If a toad misses the Fairy Ring before it closes, they turn into a toadstool! This magical gate appears in different parts of the forest each year.

The Toadlets' Journey Begins

The main characters of the show are young toadlets who were born late. This meant they missed the big migration to Toad Hollow. They didn't know what to do until a wise old toad named Mistle Toad found them. He told them about the Fairy Ring and how to find it. The problem is, its location changes every year.

Soon, they discover that Panther Cap, the youngest toadlet, has a special gift. He can hear what certain "Lightning Oaks" (which the toadlets call Thunder Trees) are saying. He can also use an acorn to connect with these trees using his mind.

Special Skills and New Friends

As the toadlets travel, each one develops a unique skill. They use these skills to help the group survive. On their journey, they also meet Earth Star. He is a young toadlet musician who was part of an earlier group that failed to find the Fairy Ring in time. Sadly, all his friends turned into toadstools.

The series has two seasons, with 13 episodes in each. The first season follows the toadlets as they search for the Fairy Ring. In the second season, after reaching Toad Hollow, Panther Cap hears Mistle Toad calling for help. He tells the others, and they set out on a new adventure to find and rescue him.

Meet the Characters

Here are the main characters you'll meet in Toad Patrol:

• Fur Foot
• Beauty Stem
• Elf Cup
• Shaggy Mane
• Puff Ball
• Oyster
• Slippery Jack
• Panther Cap
• Earth Star
• Mistle Toad

Explore the Episodes

The show has two exciting seasons, each with 13 episodes.

Season 1: The Quest for the Fairy Ring (1999–2000)

The first season follows the toadlets' difficult journey to find the Fairy Ring. They face many dangers and learn to work together.

• One for All: Eight new toadlets are alone in the forest. They meet a snake, Erebus, and try to stay together. Panther Cap hears strange voices. They meet Mistle Toad, who tells them about the Fairy Ring.
• The Giver of Names: Panther Cap gets a magic acorn to find Thunder Trees. Shaggy Mane causes trouble but learns he's important to the group. They meet Earth Star.
• The Fire: A friendly Tunnel Toad guides them. Some toadlets get trapped in a forest fire. Puff Ball helps put out the fire and gains a special item.
• The Crystal Caverns: The toadlets get lost and find strange, glowing crystals that make them act strangely. Puff Ball helps them escape a flood and the crystals.
• Scooped: Oyster and Slippery Jack are captured by a "little stomper" (human). With help from two mice, they escape and reunite with their friends.
• The Stay Away Place: They find a scary toadstool graveyard. Earth Star explains his past here. They help Mistle Toad and face their fears.
• Trojan Duck: The patrol saves a frog named Barnaby. They use a duck decoy to cross a marsh safely, avoiding Medea.
• Night Fright: Elf Cup explores the dark forest alone and faces a fox, seeing something unusual.
• Trapped: A mole named Digger tells Erebus about the patrol's plans. Erebus traps Panther Cap, but Digger later helps him escape.
• Bird's Eye View: The toadlets get trapped in a birdhouse. A woodpecker steals Panther Cap's hat and acorn. They get help from a porcupine to get them back.
• The Cure: Beauty Stem gets sick from polluted water. Mistle Toad, Earth Star, and the patrol search for a cure from an Ancient healer.
• The Temple of Bufonidae: They explore an old temple and are trapped by bats led by Belisarius. They find ancient toad scratches.
• The Fairy Ring: In the final episode, the patrol races to the Fairy Ring. They face Erebus and Medea. Everyone, including Earth Star, makes it to Toad Hollow.

Season 2: Rescue Mission (2002)

In the second season, the toadlets are safe in Toad Hollow. But a new adventure begins when Panther Cap hears Mistle Toad calling for help.

• Cry For Help: Panther Cap hears Mistle Toad in danger. The toadlets decide to leave Toad Hollow to rescue him, entering a new, snowy forest.
• The Healer: They cross a frozen lake and meet Loki the otter. Panther Cap falls into icy water and gets sick. Beauty Stem must find a way to help him.
• Winter Woes: A blizzard separates some toadlets. Elf Cup takes charge, learning that leadership is tough.
• The Castle of the Ancients: They reach the "big climb" and find the Castle of the Ancients. They rescue Mistle Toad, who shares important information.
• Castaway: Some toadlets are stranded on a melting ice island. Panther Cap connects with the Ancients, gaining new powers.
• Lost & Found: Shaggy Mane and Panther Cap get lost but receive help from The Outsider. She shows Panther Cap how to use his gift in a new way.
• Choices: Oyster wants to try a risky plan. The group meets a frog named Calypso and learns to overcome their fears.
• Invasion: Two weasels, Snout and Ollie, chase the toadlets. The group also learns why the Ancients stopped playing music.
• The Lost Symphony: Earth Star tries to turn toadstools back into toadlets using ancient music. They need to find more instruments before spring melts the ice.
• Good Day: The ice is melting, and Medea is a threat. Panther Cap makes a new friend, Artie the goose. Beauty Stem considers becoming a healer.
• The Sacrifice: Panther Cap worries he's lost his powers. Puff Ball and Oyster meet Sigmund, the guardian of the toadstools. Earth Star makes a big sacrifice.
• The Bridge: The toadlets continue their journey without Earth Star. They get help from old friends like Daphne and Barnaby.
• Journey's End: In the final episode, friends and enemies appear. The toadlets race to play the instruments to save the toadstools. They find a broken instrument but find a way to finish their quest.