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Milo Murphy's Law
GenreComedy
Created by
Directed byDan Povenmire
Voices of
Opening theme"It's My World (And We're All Living in It)"
by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Ending theme"It's My World (And We're All Living in It)"
ComposerDanny Jacob
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12 (23 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerRobert F. Hughes
EditorAnne Harting
Running time22 minutes
Production companyDisney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney XD
ReleaseOctober 3, 2016 (2016-10-03) –
present

Milo Murphy's Law (previously titled Mikey Murphy's Law) is an American animated television series which premiered on October 3, 2016[1] on Disney XD. The series revolves around the title character, Milo Murphy, who is a descendant of Edward A. Murphy Jr., the namesake of Murphy's law, which states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.[2]

Cast and characters

Main

  • "Weird Al" Yankovic as Milo Murphy, the title character of the series. He has a reputation for having extreme misfortune, but he is always optimistic and finds ways to overcome it. He carries a backpack with him that always seems to have what he needs for any given situation. It was given to him by his old babysitter, Veronica, who was the only one able to handle Murphy's Law.
  • Sabrina Carpenter as Melissa Chase,[3] a long-time friend of Milo's who likes to hang out with him despite his bad luck. Her father is the local fire chief. She has had a secret fear of rollercoasters since one nearly fell on her.
  • Mekai Curtis as Zack Underwood,[3] the new kid in Swamp City[4] who becomes best friends with Milo and sticks by Milo even though he is a jinx. He is on the football team. He was once the lead singer of a boy band called "The Lumberzacks". He also has a fear of fish. He is often the straight man of the series.

Recurring

Murphy family

  • Diedrich Bader as Martin Murphy, Milo's father. Just like his son, he has extreme misfortune. He works as the Swamp City Safety Inspector, mostly due to the fact that when he's around, safety contingencies are pushed to the limit.
  • Pamela Adlon as Brigette Murphy, Milo's mother, and an architect.
  • Kate Micucci as Sara Murphy, Milo's older sister and fellow Dr. Zone fan who loves her brother despite his recurring bad luck.
  • Dee Bradley Baker as Diogee Ex Machina Murphy, Milo's dog. He regularly follows Milo, who keeps telling him to go home as he is almost always not allowed to be wherever Milo is at the moment. His name is pronounced "D-O-G," as if spelling out the word "dog."

Time travel agents

  • Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh as Vinnie Dakota and Balthazar Cavendish, respectively, time travelers given the assignment to prevent the extinction of the pistachio. They are considered a joke by their fellow time agents because their job is considered inconsequential and was only given to them because their boss likes pistachios. Dakota dresses in 1970s Disco style, while Cavendish dresses in 1870s formal style. In "Missing Milo", it is revealed that they were the inspirations for Time Ape and Doctor Zone, respectively.
  • Mark Hamill as Mr. Block, Cavendish and Dakota's superior.
  • Ming-Na Wen as Savannah, an attractive time travel agent who Vinnie has a crush on.[1]
  • Brett Dalton as Brick, another time travel agent and Savannah's partner.[1]

Jefferson County Middle School

  • Chrissie Fit as Amanda Lopez,[5] a student in Milo's class who is a perfectionist. It is hinted in "Smooth Opera-tor" that Milo has a crush on her.
  • Vincent Martella as Bradley Nicholson,[5] a pessimistic but arrogant student who is jealous of the attention Milo always gets. In "Sunny Side Up", it is hinted that he has a crush on Melissa; this continues through other episodes, though he seems insecure about his affection and lets Melissa's friendship with Milo deter him.
  • Greg Cipes as Mort Schaeffer, a burly-looking student in Milo's class. He is Bradley's friend, but is annoyed over Bradley's arrogance and tends to be civil with Milo.
  • Django Marsh as Chad, a classmate of Milo's who is convinced that Mr. Drako is a vampire.
  • Michael Culross as Kyle Drako, a middle school teacher with a slight Romanian accent. He seems to act like a vampire.
  • Christian Slater as Elliot Decker, the school crossing guard and self-described "Safety Czar". He makes it his mission to protect the city from Milo, and constantly hinders Milo and the gang, particularly Milo. He even goes so far as to have a "STOP" sign with "MILO" on the other side.
  • Mackenzie Phillips as Elizabeth Milder, the principal of Jefferson County Middle School.
  • Kevin Michael Richardson as Nolan Mitchell, the football coach of Jefferson County Middle School.
  • Sarah Chalke as Mrs. Murawski, the science teacher of Jefferson County Middle School. She harbors an unhealthy affection towards her desk.
  • Laraine Newman as Ms. White, another high school teacher.

Other characters

  • Vanessa Williams as Eileen Underwood,[3] Zack's mother, and a surgeon.
  • Phil LaMarr as Marcus Underwood, Zack's father. He didn't believe in Murphy's Law until he and Zack joined Milo and his father on a fishing trip.
  • Jemaine Clement as Doctor Zone[6] the main character of the eponymous show within a show. He is based on the titular character from Doctor Who, as he travels through time. Clement also voices Orton Mahlson, the creator of The Doctor Zone Files as well as the original actor who portrayed the character.
  • Sophie Winkleman as Time Ape,[1] Dr. Zone's sidekick.
  • Alyson Stoner as Kris, a fan of Doctor Zone.
  • Mitchel Musso as Wally, another fan of Doctor Zone.
  • Scott Peterson as Scott, a pipe fitter who has been stuck underground for weeks.

Episodes

The first season was announced to contain 21 half-hour episodes.[7] The show was renewed for a second season on February 28, 2017.[8]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air dateProd.
code [9]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1a"Going the Extra Milo"Dan Povenmire & Robert F. HughesStory by : Dan Povenmire & Jeff "Swampy" Marsh
Teleplay by : Dan Povenmire & Kyle Menke		Dan Povenmire & Kyle MenkeOctober 3, 2016 (2016-10-03)[note 1]101a0.33[10]
Zack Underwood, a new kid in Swamp City, meets Milo Murphy, the unluckiest kid in town. Because of Milo's misfortune, he and Zack both miss the bus for school, so Milo shows Zack a "shortcut" to school, while attempting to avoid wolves, bees, fire, and even an alien abduction. Meanwhile, Melissa Chase, a friend of Milo's, collects lunches as wagers from other students on whether or not Milo and Zack will make it to school before the bell rings.
1b"The Undergrounders"Bob BowenDani VetereSteven UmblebyOctober 3, 2016 (2016-10-03)[note 1]101b0.26[10]
Milo, Zack, and Melissa's subway car gets derailed on their way to a field trip to the museum. While trying to find their way to the museum, they encounter a society of construction workers who have been underground for a long time.
2a"Rooting for the Enemy"Robert F. HughesScott PetersonChris YbarraOctober 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)102a0.26[11]
Milo is allowed to attend his first school football game since his school team The Geckos will lose anyway, after a few fiascos thanks to Milo cheering his team on, he realizes that if he cheers for the opposing team The Tigers, his school might have a chance of winning.
2b"Sunny Side Up"Robert F. HughesDan Povenmire & Kyle MenkeKyle Menke & Edward RiveraOctober 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)102b0.33[11]
At school, Milo's teacher, Mrs. Murawski, announces that the class will be starting a new physics project, testing everything they have learned about gravity, inertia and weight distribution by building a container that will allow an egg to survive a fall from the roof of the school. It doesn't take the class long to split up into teams of three, with Milo, Zack and Melissa being the last team formed (by default, as no one else wants to team up with Milo).
3a"The Doctor Zone Files"Bob BowenJoshua PruettJacob HairOctober 17, 2016 (2016-10-17)103a0.35[12]
Milo and his sister, Sara, who are huge fans of the science-fiction television series The Doctor Zone Files, take "newbies" Zack and Melissa along with them to see the new Doctor Zone movie. However, Sara is hardly taking any chances with the effects of Murphy's law.
3b"The Note"Robert F. HughesStory by : Scott Peterson
Teleplay by : Jim Bernstein		Ashley Michelle SimpsonOctober 17, 2016 (2016-10-17)103b0.35[12]
Milo loses his doctor's note excusing his class absences due to Murphy's law, so he, Zack, and Melissa attempt to retrieve it.
4a"Party of Peril"Bob BowenMartin OlsonCalvin SuggsOctober 26, 2016 (2016-10-26)[note 2]104a0.80[13]
The other school kids, led by Melissa and Zack, throw a surprise birthday party for Milo at a go-kart arena.
4b"Smooth Opera-tor"Robert F. HughesDani VetereEdward RiveraOctober 26, 2016 (2016-10-26)[note 2]104b0.80[13]
Zack, Melissa, and Milo attend an opera performance with Amanda, but Milo accidentally ends up backstage and attempts to prevent any havoc from occurring.
5a"Worked Day"Robert F. HughesJoshua PruettAshley Michelle SimpsonOctober 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)[note 3]TBA0.97[14]
It's career day and Milo is having a hard time deciding what his career should be. He tries to decide while visiting the water works, fire department, and hospital. But of course, everything goes wrong. Meanwhile, Dakota and Cavendish try and make sure a shipment truck full of pistachios make it to the pistachio warehouse.
5b"The Wilder West"Bob BowenDani VetereJacob HairOctober 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)[note 3]TBA0.97[14]

Milo and his friends visit a dude ranch. While horse back riding, they meet a girl named Jackie who joins their posse, and Zack is smitten with love. But, Jackie leads them into more danger than usual. Meanwhile, Sara is going crazy because the ranch reminds her of scenes from The Doctor Zone Files, and invites other fans to join in the geek fest.

Guest star: Ariel Winter as Jackie
6a"Family Vacation"Bob BowenJoshua PruettSteven UmblebyMarch 6, 2017 (2017-03-06)106a0.21[15]
The Murphys go on vacation to nowhere in particular, but at a rest stop, Milo accidentally goes on the wrong RV with a different family.
6b"Murphy's Lard"Robert F. HughesMartin OlsonChris YbarraMarch 7, 2017 (2017-03-07)106b0.17[16]

At Lard World, Milo and Zack help Melissa overcome her fear of rollercoasters, which stemmed from a certain rollercoaster landing in her backyard. Meanwhile, Dakota and Cavendish attempt to protect the pistachio stand at the park.

Guest star: Thomas Lennon as Henry
7a"Secrets and Pies"Robert F. HughesJoshua PruettChris YbarraMarch 8, 2017 (2017-03-08)107a0.17[17]

After Milo's attempt to cook macaroni and cheese ends in disaster, Milo decides to order pizza. While waiting for the pizza to arrive, Milo and his friends decide to share some secrets. Zack reveals that he was in a lumberjack-themed boy band.

Guest star: Danica McKellar as Veronica
7b"Athledecamathalon"Bob BowenJim BernsteinCalvin SuggsMarch 9, 2017 (2017-03-09)107b0.19[18]
Due to budget cuts, the school has to combine the academic decathlon with the athletic decathlon. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy visit the school in search of Mr. Murphy's soccer trophy.
8a"The Substitute"Robert F. HughesJim BernsteinEdward RiveraMarch 13, 2017 (2017-03-13)108a0.14[19]

Milo's science class deals with a bored substitute. Meanwhile, Cavendish and Dakota hide in the classroom's closet to hide a substance that will help pistachios grow.

Guest star: Leah Remini as Ms. Baxter
8b"Time Out"Robert F. HughesScott PetersonEdward RiveraMarch 14, 2017 (2017-03-14)108bN/A
Milo and Zack go fishing with their dads. Meanwhile, when their phone battery dies, Cavendish and Dakota interfere with Brick and Savannah's time travel mission.
9a"We're Going to the Zoo"Bob BowenMartin OlsonSteven UmblebyMarch 15, 2017 (2017-03-15)109a0.18[20]
At a donation drive, Milo accidentally gives away his mother's precious vintage T-shirts. Cavendish and Dakota are assigned to protect the pistachios at the zoo.
9b"School Dance"Bob BowenDani VetereAshley Michelle SimpsonMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)109bN/A
Amanda does everything she can to make sure the school dance goes off without a hitch. Cavendish and Dakota go to the dance to attempt to prove without a doubt that Milo is another agent attempting to thwart their plans. Chad mistakes Cavendish and Dakota for vampire hunters.
10a"Battle of the Bands"Bob BowenDani VetereJoseph S. ScottMarch 20, 2017 (2017-03-20)110aN/A

Milo, Melissa, Zack, and Mort's band enters the battle of the bands. Zack discovers his old boy band is competing in the battle.

Guest star: Slash as himself
10b"The Math Book"Bob BowenDani VetereJoseph S. ScottMarch 21, 2017 (2017-03-21)110bN/A
Milo, Zack and Melissa go to school after sunset to retrieve Melissa's math book. Unfortunately, she leaves the spare key inside the locked classroom, so the three go on a "quest" in search of the mysterious janitor, otherwise known as the "key-keeper".
11a"The Little Engine That Couldn't"Robert F. HughesJoshua PruettCalvin SuggsMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)111aN/A
When Melissa’s dad drives her and Milo into town on a decommissioned old fire engine, chaos ensues.
11b"The Llama Incident"Robert F. HughesDani Vetere, Jim Bernstein & Martin OlsonCalvin SuggsMarch 23, 2017 (2017-03-23)111b0.18[21]
Milo and Melissa finally tell Zack the story of the infamous Llama Incident.
12"Missing Milo"[22][23][24]Bob Bowen & Robert F. HughesScott Peterson & Joshua PruettEdward Rivera, Ashley Michelle Simpson, Steven Umbleby & Chris YbarraJuly 22, 2017 (2017-07-22)SPEN/A

Cavendish and Dakota travel with Milo into the year 2175, causing Zack and Melissa to lose him.

Guest star: Rhys Darby as King Pistashion

Broadcast

The first episode of the show was released for free at Google Play, iTunes Store and Amazon on September 19, 2016, followed by its official premiere on October 3, 2016 on Disney XD in the United States. The show premiered on Disney XD in Canada on October 17, 2016. It premiered on Disney XD and Disney Channel in the United Kingdom as a special preview in December 2016 (its official premiere is April 2017). In Latin America, There was a preview of the show on December 31, 2016 in Disney XD and the next day (January 1, 2017) a preview was broadcast on Disney Channel, the series was official released in Disney XD on January 28, 2017 and in Disney Channel, in March 6, 2017. The series was premired on Disney Channel Southeast Asia on February 10, 2017.

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2017 44th Annie Awards Outstanding Achievement, Storyboarding in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Dan Povenmire and Kyle Menke for "Going the Extra Milo" Nominated
44th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Children’s Animated Program Dan Povenmire (executive producer), Jeff "Swampy" Marsh (co-executive producer) Nominated
Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, Kyle Menke, Dan Povenmire Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ a b Prior to the television premiere, this episode was released on iTunes and Amazon on September 19, 2016. It was also released on Watch Disney XD and Video on Demand on September 26, 2016.
  2. ^ a b This episode premiered on Disney Channel prior to Disney XD. The episode premiered on Disney XD on October 27, 2016.
  3. ^ a b This episode premiered on Disney Channel prior to Disney XD. The episode premiered on Disney XD on October 28, 2016.

References

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