The Amazing World of Gumball (season 2)

The Amazing World of Gumball (season 2)
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Country of origin United Kingdom
United States
No. of episodes 40
Release
Original network Cartoon Network
Original release August 7, 2012 – December 3, 2013
Season chronology

The second season of the British-American animated television series The Amazing World of Gumball, created by Ben Bocquelet, originally aired on Cartoon Network in the United States. The season debuted on August 7, 2012 and ended on December 3, 2013. This season consists of 40 episodes. The season focuses on the misadventures of Gumball Watterson, a blue 12-year-old cat, along with his adopted brother, Darwin, a goldfish. Together, they cause mischief among their family, as well as with the wide array of students at Elmore Junior High.

Development

Concept

The season focuses on the misadventures of Gumball Watterson, a blue 12-year-old cat, along with his adopted brother, Darwin, a goldfish. Together, they cause mischief among their family, as well as with the wide array of students at Elmore Junior High, where they attend middle school. In a behind-the-scenes video documenting the production of this season, creator Ben Bocquelet expanded on the development of some of the characters, and how they are based on interactions from his childhood.[1]

Production

Before the series premiered on Cartoon Network, a second season was announced in March 2011, consisting of 40 11-minute episodes.[2] Production for the season started in June of the same year.[2] Executive producer and vice president of Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, Daniel Lennard stated his enthusiasm in the series as "one of the most exciting animation shows to launch in recent years. Commissioning a second series before the first show has aired shows our absolute commitment and belief in the series and we're hoping audiences the world over will embrace this show as much as we have."[2]

An episode entitled "The Rex", that was going to reveal Mr. Rex's (Tina Rex's father) full appearance, was written for this season but never produced for fiscal reasons.[3] The episode's script was later (apparently) rewritten for show's fourth season's episode "The Routine", although some fans recommended Bocquelet make the episode as part of the next season.[4]

The season marks a visual change from the prior season; Bocquelet states that he and his production staff had to adapt the art style from the first season in order for more complex animations to work within the 2D and 3D environments.[5] In a subsequent interview with World Screen, he retrospectively described the workflow of the season which proved just as difficult as the first for him and his team; he jokingly stated that he and his staff "went into the second series thinking that we were seasoned animation warriors. The second series proved to be quite hard."[6]

Reception and release

Ratings

The season premiered with the episode "The Remote". The episode was watched by 1.805 million viewers,[7] marking a decrease from the first season premiere, which had been viewed by 2.120 million viewers for its premiere.[8] The episode with the highest reported viewers for the season was the medial episode, "The Virus", which was watched by 2.570 million viewers.[9]

Reviews and accolades

Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly gave the season premiere "The Remote" a favorable review. In his article, he praised the visuals, namely "the sophisticated composition of the characters and the show's mastery of pop fun [appealing] to older viewers as well [as young viewers]."[10]

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleWritten byOriginal air date[11]Prod.
code[12]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
371"The Remote"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesAugust 7, 2012 (2012-08-07)GB2021.81[7]
The family fights for control of the television remote when they realize everything each of them wants to watch comes on at the same time.
382"The Colossus"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesAugust 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)GB2081.59[13]
When Gumball and Darwin upset Hector, Elmore's resident giant, they must stop him from going on a rampage across the city.
393"The Knights"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesAugust 21, 2012 (2012-08-21)GB201
N/A
Gumball and Tobias compete for Penny's affection by putting on a mock medieval duel while Penny's father wants both Gumball and Tobias to stay away from his daughter.
404"The Fridge"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesSeptember 4, 2012 (2012-09-04)GB2032.00[14]
Nicole discovers Gumball has no ambition, so she decides to push him into being a winner.
415"The Flower"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesSeptember 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)GB2071.99[15]
When Gumball sees Leslie with Penny, he is overcome with uncontrollable jealousy.
426"The Banana"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontSeptember 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)GB2091.99[15]
Darwin lends his pen to Banana Joe, but when it comes back chewed, Gumball's thoughts turn to revenge.
437"The Phone"Ben Bocquelet, Chris Garbutt, and Mic GravesSeptember 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)GB2041.83[16]
When Gumball and Darwin get their first cellphone, they foolishly give out their number to their "intense" classmate Ocho. When Darwin gets addicted to the phone, Gumball takes the phone and accidentally sends the wrong message to Ocho, getting the two into a fight.
448"The Job"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesSeptember 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)GB2061.83[16]
Richard gets a job as a pizza delivery man, which worries Nicole when, at the same time, strange things begin to occur around the neighborhood. When it becomes apparent that Richard has disrupted the balance of the universe by getting a job, his family desperately tries to get him fired.
459"Halloween"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontOctober 23, 2012 (2012-10-23)GB2051.71[17]
Carrie takes the Watterson siblings to a real haunted house party on Halloween.
4610"The Treasure"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesOctober 25, 2012 (2012-10-25)GB2111.95[17]
Gumball, Darwin and Anais uncover a secret that they think will lead them to the Wattersons' hidden family treasure.
4711"The Apology"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontNovember 6, 2012 (2012-11-06)GB2152.12[18]
Gumball and Darwin are owed apologies by Miss Simian, but she stubbornly refuses to give them and goes to great lengths to prove that they are misbehaved.
4812"The Words"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontNovember 13, 2012 (2012-11-13)GB2141.83[19]
Darwin is too polite to speak his mind, so Gumball teaches him to be more direct.
4913"The Skull"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesNovember 20, 2012 (2012-11-20)GB2121.86[20]
Clayton accidentally causes destruction in the men's locker room with Gumball and Darwin and lies about what happened to cover up for their deed. However, Gumball and Darwin soon begin to feel his influence.
5014"The Bet"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontNovember 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)GB2201.62[21]
When Bobert becomes Gumball's servant for a day, Gumball uses the fact that robots obey every single command to his advantage.
5115"Christmas"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontDecember 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)GB2171.70[22]
A homeless man (voiced by Brian Blessed), believed to be Santa Claus, gets run over by the Wattersons during a visit to Elmore, so it is up to them to save Christmas.
5216"The Watch"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontJanuary 22, 2013 (2013-01-22)GB2191.75[23]
Gumball and Darwin are forced to retrieve an old family watch from an elderly neighbor, Marvin Finklehimer.
5317"The Bumpkin"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesJanuary 29, 2013 (2013-01-29)GB2221.84[24]
Envious of his rustic lifestyle, Gumball invites Idaho over to teach the Wattersons how to live outside.
5418"The Flakers"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontFebruary 5, 2013 (2013-02-05)GB2181.65[25]
When Gumball is left by Darwin to get beaten up by Tina, Gumball decides to return the favor.
5519"The Authority"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesFebruary 12, 2013 (2013-02-12)GB2231.78[26]
After Richard is hospitalized from an accident, Granny JoJo becomes overprotective of the family, much to Nicole's disapproval. But the root of Richard's stupidity is revealed.
5620"The Virus"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontJune 5, 2013 (2013-06-05)GB2162.57[9]
An evil virus seeks vengeance on Gumball, Darwin, and Teri after they wipe out his army of bacteria.
5721"The Pony"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, and James LamontJune 12, 2013 (2013-06-12)GB2251.95[27]
Gumball and Darwin rent a film to watch with Anais, but they keep running into distractions on their way home.
5822"The Hero"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesJune 19, 2013 (2013-06-19)GB2101.37[28]
Richard gets upset when he realizes his sons think of him as a laughing stock.
5923"The Dream"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonJune 26, 2013 (2013-06-26)GB2261.59[29]
Gumball holds a grudge against Darwin after seeing him kiss Penny in a dream.
6024"The Sidekick"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonJuly 3, 2013 (2013-07-03)GB2291.76[30]
Gumball and Darwin's attempts to get a game back from Tobias are hampered when Darwin begins to feel like a mere sidekick to Gumball.
6125"The Photo"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonJuly 17, 2013 (2013-07-17)GB2281.20[31]
Gumball tries to look good in the school photo.
6226"The Tag"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonJuly 24, 2013 (2013-07-24)GB2301.42[32]
Gumball and Darwin get caught in the middle of a trash can feud between Richard and Mr. Robinson.
6327"The Storm"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Jon Foster, and James LamontJuly 31, 2013 (2013-07-31)GB2211.57[33]
A plot to improve Alan and Carmen's relationship backfires, and Gumball has to reunite them.
6428"The Lesson"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonAugust 7, 2013 (2013-08-07)GB2271.42[34]
Gumball and Darwin cheat on their math test, which results in them getting detention for spring break.
6529"The Game"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonAugust 21, 2013 (2013-08-21)GB2311.57[35]
In a parody of Jumanji, the Wattersons must survive a game of Dodj or Daar to the end.
6630"The Limit"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, Chris Garbutt, and James LamontAugust 28, 2013 (2013-08-28)GB2131.41[36]
Nicole turns into a raging monster at the supermarket after being repeatedly pestered by her family to buy candy.
6731"The Voice"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonSeptember 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)GB2241.96[37]
When Gumball and Darwin receive a threatening e-mail, everyone is a suspect—including themselves.
6832"The Promise"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonSeptember 17, 2013 (2013-09-17)GB2321.46[38]
Darwin wants to delay a promise to play video games with Gumball in order to ease tensions with Banana Joe.
6933"The Castle"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonOctober 1, 2013 (2013-10-01)GB2351.65[39]
Richard takes charge of the house in Nicole's absence, but his lack of rules soon attracts unwelcome guests.
7034"The Boombox"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonOctober 8, 2013 (2013-10-08)GB2341.46[40]
Gumball and Darwin try to understand Juke's urgent beatbox message.
7135"The Tape"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontOctober 15, 2013 (2013-10-15)GB2381.44[41]
Gumball and Darwin film a series of skits with their video camera.
7236"The Sweaters"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontNovember 5, 2013 (2013-11-05)GB2371.58[42]
To their uninterest, Gumball and Darwin's reputations are challenged by two human students from a neighboring high school, Richwood High.
7337"The Internet"Yann Benedi, Ben Bocquelet, Guillaume Cassuto, and Antoine PerezNovember 12, 2013 (2013-11-12)GB2391.50[43]
Gumball accidentally uploads a video of himself to Elmore Stream which goes viral, and he is forced to personally confront the Internet to have it taken down.
7438"The Plan"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonNovember 19, 2013 (2013-11-19)GB2401.53[44]
Thinking that their mother is being courted by a man named "Daniel Lennard", the Watterson siblings come up with a plan to save her.
7539"The World"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonNovember 26, 2013 (2013-11-26)GB2361.88[45]
The lives of the "inanimate" objects of Elmore are shown in a series of short skits.
7640"The Finale"Ben Bocquelet, Jon Brittain, Tom Crowley, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tobi WilsonDecember 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)GB2331.63[46]
The Wattersons discover that their past actions have consequences.

DVD releases

Region Set title Season(s) Aspect ratio Episode count Time length Release date
1 The Amazing World of Gumball: Volume 4[47] 2 16:9 12 144 minutes November 4, 2014

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