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The Amazing World of Gumball season 1

The first season of the British-American animated comedy children's television series The Amazing World of Gumball originally aired from May 3, 2011, to March 13, 2012, on Cartoon Network, and was produced by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, in association with Boulder Media and Dandelion Studios. Consisting of 36 episodes, the season premiered with the episode "The DVD" and concluded with the episode "The Fight". The season premiere was watched by 2.120 million viewers in the United States.

The Amazing World of Gumball
Season 1
Cover art for The Party, the most recent home video release containing episodes of the first season
No. of episodes36
Release
Original networkCartoon Network
Original releaseMay 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)[1] –
March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13)
Season chronology
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Season 2
List of episodes

Development edit

Plot edit

The season focuses on the misadventures of Gumball Watterson, a blue 12-year-old cat, along with his adopted brother, Darwin, a 10-year-old 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 the second season, creator Ben Bocquelet expanded on the development of some of the characters, and how they are based on interactions from his childhood.[2]

Production edit

The first season began filming on November 2, 2010, and ended filming on September 13, 2011. The first season premiered in the US on May 3, 2011, with the episode "The DVD" and ended March 12, 2012, with the episode "The Fight" almost a year later. The world premiere of the show was on May 11, 2011, on Cartoon Network UK with the episode "The Mystery".

Episodes for this season were written by Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Andrew Brenner, Mic Graves, Sam Ward, David Cadji-Newby, and Tommy Panays, and storyboarded by Ben Marsaud, Celine Gobinet, George Gendi, Dave Smith, Philip Warner, Chuck Klein, Chris Garbutt, Aurelie Charbonnier, Amandine Pécharman, Rob Latimer, Kent Osborne, Darren Vandenburg, Jacques Gauthier, Dave Needham, Tom Parkison, and Michael Gendi. Two episodes, entitled "The Mom" and "The Pizza", were written for this season, but never produced.[3] However, the concept of the former was reused in the show's third season's episode "The Mothers"; and the concept of the latter was reused in the show's second season's episode "The Job" but then, it became an episode of the show's third season with the same name "The Pizza" and the second was later produced (but with some changes) in the show's third season.[citation needed] Two episodes more never produced like the aforementioned, but their plots and titles are still unknown.[3]

Reception edit

Ratings edit

The season premiere "The DVD" was watched by 2.120 million viewers in the United States, and received a 0.4 rating in the 18–49 demographic Nielsen household rating.[4] Nielsen ratings are audience measurement systems that determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States, which means that the episode was seen by 0.8 percent of all 18- to 49-year-olds at the time of the broadcast. This season had an average of 2.00 million viewers per episode in the United States. "The DVD", the first episode of the season, was broadcast on a Tuesday night at 8:30 pm. All episodes of the season from "The Responsible" to "The Club" were broadcast on Monday nights at 7:30 pm. All remaining episodes of the season, starting with "The Wand", were broadcast on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm.

Critical reception edit

The A.V. Club's Noel Murray graded the DVD release of the series' first 12 episodes a B+, writing that "what sets [The Amazing World of Gumball] apart from the many other super-silly, semi-anarchic cartoons on cable these days is that it features such a well-developed world, where even with the eclectic character designs, there are recognizable traits and tendencies."[5] "Z." of GeekDad gave the first volume DVD a positive review; he praised the season for having "genuine heart even as the plots themselves transition from well-worn TV tropes to all out madness."[6] He panned the lack of extra features on the disc, but said "[the disc] at least gives viewers the opportunity to experience the show's delightful theme song, ... often truncated during television broadcasts".[6]

Tyler Foster of DVD Talk gave the first season a lukewarm review.[7] In reviewing the first DVD volume, he praised the "knockout" visuals but felt the animation was "relatively simple, even when it's going exaggerated for a gag."[7] He was weary of the morals presented in the premiere, and found the comedy throughout the volume "anemic".[7] He criticized the lack of extra features on the disk, saying the single character gallery "was so anemic I can't even give it half a star."[7] DVD Verdict reviewer Paul Pritchard gave the first volume 88 out of 100.[8] He praised the season for its visuals, which he felt complemented the series' "anarchic nature".[8] He stated that while the moral lessons aimed toward family audiences, he stated that, "in something of a twist, such lessons are completely lost on Gumball and his pals—something I personally took great delight in."[8] However, he wrote that the lack of a selection extras was "pretty poor."[8] Mac McEntire of the same website also applauded the season's visuals but stated "laughs are hit or miss", and that the randomness of the humor was "its biggest detriment"; he gave the second volume 75 out of 100.[9] Nancy Basile of About.com favored "The Ghost" out of the third DVD volume; she praised the series as a "smart, fast-paced, hilarious cartoon."[10]

Episodes edit

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [1]Prod.
code
US viewers
(millions)
11"The DVD"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontBen MarsaudMay 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)GB1202.12[11]
Gumball and Darwin accidentally destroy a late rental DVD and attempt to avoid the consequences, but fail when Nicole finds out.
22"The Responsible"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Andrew Brenner, Jon Foster, Mic Graves, and James LamontCeline GobinetMay 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)GB1111.39[12]
Gumball and Darwin attempt to show their responsibility by babysitting Anais while their parents are at a school meeting.
33"The Third"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Sam WardGeorge GendiMay 16, 2011 (2011-05-16)GB1091.96[13]
Gumball and Darwin grow bored of one another and seek out a third friend to make their lives more exciting.
44"The Debt"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster and James LamontGeorge Gendi, Dave Smith, Philip Warner,
and Chuck Klein
May 16, 2011 (2011-05-16)GB1101.96[13]

Believing that his life has been saved by Mr. Robinson, Gumball vows to repay his debt by saving Mr. Robinson's life.

Song: I Want to Be Free
55"The End"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudMay 23, 2011 (2011-05-23)GB1351.89[14]
Gumball and Darwin think that the world will end in 24 hours.
66"The Dress"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Mic Graves, and David Cadji-NewbyChris GarbuttMay 23, 2011 (2011-05-23)GB1121.89[14]

When his clothes are accidentally shrunk in the washing machine by Richard, Gumball is forced to crossdress by wearing Nicole's wedding dress to school. Soon, everyone at his school — especially Darwin — thinks that Gumball in the dress is a beautiful girl.

Song: Fine Lady
77"The Quest"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster and James LamontAurelie Charbonnier and Chuck KleinMay 30, 2011 (2011-05-30)GB1181.90[15]
Gumball and Darwin help Anais get her beloved Daisy the Donkey doll back after it is lost on the way to school and gets taken by Tina Rex.
88"The Spoon"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesBen MarsaudMay 30, 2011 (2011-05-30)GB1061.90[15]
While buying a last-minute gift for their mom, Gumball and Darwin become unwitting accomplices in a stick-up at a gas station.
99"The Pressure"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Sam WardAurelie CharbonnierJune 6, 2011 (2011-06-06)GB1152.18[16]
When Masami claims that Darwin is her boyfriend, Gumball vows to help his friend before he gets kissed.
1010"The Painting"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesBen MarsaudJune 13, 2011 (2011-06-13)GB1071.96[17]
Principal Brown assumes that Anais finds her family dysfunctional after seeing a picture drawn by her, so he begins to meddle in their family life.
1111"The Laziest"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi, Ben Marsaud,
and Amandine Pécharman
June 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)GB121
N/A

Gumball and Darwin challenge Richard to a laziness competition, with the loser having to do the winner's chores.

Songs: Sugar Rush Song, Please Do It Larry!, We Won!
1212"The Ghost"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi and Phillip WarnerJune 27, 2011 (2011-06-27)GB108
N/A
When Carrie possesses Gumball's body in order to eat, he must learn to say "no" to her.
1313"The Mystery"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi and Phillip WarnerJuly 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)GB1132.53[18]
When his class finds Principal Brown wrapped up in toilet paper, shaved, and covered in green paint, Gumball decides to try to find the culprit or else face detention.
1414"The Prank"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontGeorge GendiJuly 18, 2011 (2011-07-18)GB1231.91[19]

Gumball and Darwin's pranks on Richard get out of hand.

Songs: I'm a Ballerina, A Music Video
1515"The Gi"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontRob LatimerJuly 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)GB1242.30[20]

Gumball and Darwin are ridiculed for their martial arts costumes by their schoolmates, and Nicole tries to convince them to take them off.

Songs: The Inner Warrior, No More Gi
1616"The Kiss"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi, Kent Osborne,
and Darren Vandenburg
August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)GB1192.18[21]
A kiss from Granny Jojo traumatizes Gumball, so he tries to forget it by doing a bunch of gross things.
1717"The Party"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet and Mic GravesAurelie Charbonnier and Rob LatimerAugust 8, 2011 (2011-08-08)GB1021.85[22]
Gumball and his friends are invited to a high-school party hosted by Tobias's sister Rachel, but they must find dates in order to attend.
1818"The Refund"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontBen MarsaudAugust 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)GB1262.10[23]

Gumball and Darwin go to great lengths to get their money back from an incompatible video game, but the rental store's policy prevents them from getting it.

Song: Refund the World
1919"The Robot"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontBen MarsaudAugust 22, 2011 (2011-08-22)GB1142.06[24]
Gumball decides to help Bobert act like a real boy. However, it soon becomes a battle for his very identity when the robot plots to take over his life.
2020"The Picnic"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, James Lamont, and Mic GravesAmandine Pécharman and Phillip WarnerAugust 29, 2011 (2011-08-29)GB1051.91[25]
During a school field trip, Gumball and Darwin ignore their teacher's warning to go around a dangerous forest and, instead, traverse through it. Hopelessly lost, they must use what very little survival skills they have to escape.
2121"The Goons"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesAurelie CharbonnierSeptember 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)GB1272.72[26]

Anais tries to "dumb down" in order to have fun with her brothers and father. Gumball, feeling left out, sets up a race in order to win his father back.

Song: The Dumb Song.
2222"The Secret"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontGeorge GendiSeptember 26, 2011 (2011-09-26)GB1282.05[27]
When Gumball discovers that Darwin is hiding a terrible secret that is about him, he vows to do whatever it takes to find out what it is.
2323"The Sock"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Sam WardChuck Klein and Rob LatimerOctober 3, 2011 (2011-10-03)GB1292.00[28]

Mr. Small teaches Gumball and Darwin various ways of becoming more honest.

Song: The Honesty Rap.
2424"The Genius"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesJacques Gauthier and Rob LatimerOctober 10, 2011 (2011-10-10)GB1031.80[29]

With Darwin taken to an institute for geniuses, Gumball tries to become smart (with help from his brain) in order to join him. Meanwhile, Nicole and Richard cope with the possibility of never seeing Darwin again by bringing in Rocky, the school janitor.

Song: You Gotta Think Big.
2525"The Poltergeist"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves, and Sam WardAurelie Charbonnier, Dave Needham,
and Tom Parkinson
October 17, 2011 (2011-10-17)GB1322.11[30]
Richard believes that the house is haunted when Gumball allows Mr. Robinson to live in the attic without telling him.
2626"The Mustache"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet and Mic GravesBen MarsaudNovember 21, 2011 (2011-11-21)GB1302.08[31]

Gumball and Darwin develop a strange growth spurt and experience the highs and lows of being adults.

Song: Because We're Men

Production Code: 113A.
2727"The Date"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontBen MarsaudNovember 28, 2011 (2011-11-28)GB1172.20[32]

Gumball learns how to date so he can go out on a date with Penny. It later turns out, however, that he is going to a pet funeral, not a date.

Song: Danny Boy
2828"The Club"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesRob Latimer and Ben MarsaudDecember 5, 2011 (2011-12-05)GB1222.18[33]
When Gumball turns down an offer to join the Rejects Club, they seek to enact revenge against him.
2929"The Wand"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi and Phillip WarnerJanuary 24, 2012 (2012-01-24)GB1251.83[34]
After Richard finds a toy magic wand in his cereal box, Gumball and Darwin help him believe in magic again.
3030"The Ape"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesChuck Klein and Rob LatimerJanuary 31, 2012 (2012-01-31)GB1311.79[35]
Miss Simian cozies up to Gumball and his family in order to win an award.
3131"The Car"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesBen MarsaudFebruary 7, 2012 (2012-02-07)GB1011.68[36]
Gumball and Darwin are eager enough to do numerous chores at Mr. Robinson's house, until they accidentally destroy his car.
3232"The Curse"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesRob Latimer and George GendiFebruary 14, 2012 (2012-02-14)GB1161.91[37]

Gumball's good day turns from bad to worse throughout his school day, much to the point where he believes he is cursed.

Songs: Today's Gonna Be A Wonderful Day!, When Life Hands You Lemons.
3333"The Microwave"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontBen MarsaudFebruary 21, 2012 (2012-02-21)GB1331.85[38]
Gumball takes every gross thing he can find and creates a creature with a cannibalistic appetite.
3434"The Meddler"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James LamontBen MarsaudFebruary 28, 2012 (2012-02-28)GB1341.69[39]
Seeing Gumball in need of attention, Nicole hangs out with him at school, which becomes increasingly embarrassing for her son.
3535"The Helmet"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Tommy PanaysBen MarsaudMarch 6, 2012 (2012-03-06)GB1361.96[40]
The family starts to fall apart after they all think Gumball's lucky helmet is actually lucky.
3636"The Fight"Mic GravesBen Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, and Mic GravesMichael Gendi, Jacques Ganthier,
and Darren Vandenburg
March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13)GB1042.10[41]
Tina Rex demands to have a fight with Gumball.

DVD releases edit

Volume 1: The DVD
(Season 1 Volume 1)
Set details Special features
  • 12 episodes
    (Episodes: "The DVD" • "The Third" • "The End" • "The Quest" • "The Laziest" • "The Gi" • "The Refund" • "The Picnic" • "The Mustache" • "The Wand" • "The Curse" • "The Meddler")
  • 1-disc DVD set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
  • Subtitles:
    • English SDH
  • Character gallery
DVD release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
August 28, 2012[42]
October 7, 2014 (reissue)
N/A October 9, 2015 (complete season)
(currently unavailable)
Volume 2: The Mystery
(Season 1 Volume 2)
Set details Special features
  • 12 episodes
    (Episodes: "The Responsible" • "The Dress" • "The Spoon" • "The Pressure" • "The Mystery" • "The Sock" • "The Genius" • "The Club" • "The Ape" • "The Car" • "The Microwave" • "The Helmet")
  • 1-disc DVD set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
  • Subtitles:
    • English SDH
  • Character gallery
DVD release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
January 15, 2013[43] N/A October 9, 2015 (complete season)
(currently unavailable)
Volume 3: The Party
(Season 1 Volume 3)
Set details Special features
  • 12 episodes
    (Episodes: "The Debt" • "The Painting" • "The Ghost" • "The Prank" • "The Kiss" • "The Party" • "The Robot" • "The Goons" • "The Secret" • "The Poltergeist" • "The Date" • "The Fight")
  • 1-disc DVD set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
  • Subtitles:
    • English SDH
  • Character gallery
DVD release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
August 13, 2013[44] N/A October 9, 2015 (complete season)
(currently unavailable)

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The first season of the British American animated comedy children s television series The Amazing World of Gumball originally aired from May 3 2011 to March 13 2012 on Cartoon Network and was produced by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe in association with Boulder Media and Dandelion Studios Consisting of 36 episodes the season premiered with the episode The DVD and concluded with the episode The Fight The season premiere was watched by 2 120 million viewers in the United States The Amazing World of GumballSeason 1Cover art for The Party the most recent home video release containing episodes of the first seasonNo of episodes36ReleaseOriginal networkCartoon NetworkOriginal releaseMay 3 2011 2011 05 03 1 March 13 2012 2012 03 13 Season chronologyNext Season 2List of episodes Contents 1 Development 1 1 Plot 1 2 Production 2 Reception 2 1 Ratings 2 2 Critical reception 3 Episodes 4 DVD releases 5 ReferencesDevelopment editPlot edit The season focuses on the misadventures of Gumball Watterson a blue 12 year old cat along with his adopted brother Darwin a 10 year old 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 the second season creator Ben Bocquelet expanded on the development of some of the characters and how they are based on interactions from his childhood 2 Production edit The first season began filming on November 2 2010 and ended filming on September 13 2011 The first season premiered in the US on May 3 2011 with the episode The DVD and ended March 12 2012 with the episode The Fight almost a year later The world premiere of the show was on May 11 2011 on Cartoon Network UK with the episode The Mystery Episodes for this season were written by Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont Andrew Brenner Mic Graves Sam Ward David Cadji Newby and Tommy Panays and storyboarded by Ben Marsaud Celine Gobinet George Gendi Dave Smith Philip Warner Chuck Klein Chris Garbutt Aurelie Charbonnier Amandine Pecharman Rob Latimer Kent Osborne Darren Vandenburg Jacques Gauthier Dave Needham Tom Parkison and Michael Gendi Two episodes entitled The Mom and The Pizza were written for this season but never produced 3 However the concept of the former was reused in the show s third season s episode The Mothers and the concept of the latter was reused in the show s second season s episode The Job but then it became an episode of the show s third season with the same name The Pizza and the second was later produced but with some changes in the show s third season citation needed Two episodes more never produced like the aforementioned but their plots and titles are still unknown 3 Reception editRatings edit The season premiere The DVD was watched by 2 120 million viewers in the United States and received a 0 4 rating in the 18 49 demographic Nielsen household rating 4 Nielsen ratings are audience measurement systems that determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States which means that the episode was seen by 0 8 percent of all 18 to 49 year olds at the time of the broadcast This season had an average of 2 00 million viewers per episode in the United States The DVD the first episode of the season was broadcast on a Tuesday night at 8 30 pm All episodes of the season from The Responsible to The Club were broadcast on Monday nights at 7 30 pm All remaining episodes of the season starting with The Wand were broadcast on Tuesday nights at 7 30 pm Critical reception edit The A V Club s Noel Murray graded the DVD release of the series first 12 episodes a B writing that what sets The Amazing World of Gumball apart from the many other super silly semi anarchic cartoons on cable these days is that it features such a well developed world where even with the eclectic character designs there are recognizable traits and tendencies 5 Z of GeekDad gave the first volume DVD a positive review he praised the season for having genuine heart even as the plots themselves transition from well worn TV tropes to all out madness 6 He panned the lack of extra features on the disc but said the disc at least gives viewers the opportunity to experience the show s delightful theme song often truncated during television broadcasts 6 Tyler Foster of DVD Talk gave the first season a lukewarm review 7 In reviewing the first DVD volume he praised the knockout visuals but felt the animation was relatively simple even when it s going exaggerated for a gag 7 He was weary of the morals presented in the premiere and found the comedy throughout the volume anemic 7 He criticized the lack of extra features on the disk saying the single character gallery was so anemic I can t even give it half a star 7 DVD Verdict reviewer Paul Pritchard gave the first volume 88 out of 100 8 He praised the season for its visuals which he felt complemented the series anarchic nature 8 He stated that while the moral lessons aimed toward family audiences he stated that in something of a twist such lessons are completely lost on Gumball and his pals something I personally took great delight in 8 However he wrote that the lack of a selection extras was pretty poor 8 Mac McEntire of the same website also applauded the season s visuals but stated laughs are hit or miss and that the randomness of the humor was its biggest detriment he gave the second volume 75 out of 100 9 Nancy Basile of About com favored The Ghost out of the third DVD volume she praised the series as a smart fast paced hilarious cartoon 10 Episodes editSee also List of The Amazing World of Gumball episodes No overallNo inseasonTitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date 1 Prod codeUS viewers millions 11 The DVD Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudMay 3 2011 2011 05 03 GB1202 12 11 Gumball and Darwin accidentally destroy a late rental DVD and attempt to avoid the consequences but fail when Nicole finds out 22 The Responsible Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Andrew Brenner Jon Foster Mic Graves and James LamontCeline GobinetMay 9 2011 2011 05 09 GB1111 39 12 Gumball and Darwin attempt to show their responsibility by babysitting Anais while their parents are at a school meeting 33 The Third Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Sam WardGeorge GendiMay 16 2011 2011 05 16 GB1091 96 13 Gumball and Darwin grow bored of one another and seek out a third friend to make their lives more exciting 44 The Debt Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontGeorge Gendi Dave Smith Philip Warner and Chuck KleinMay 16 2011 2011 05 16 GB1101 96 13 Believing that his life has been saved by Mr Robinson Gumball vows to repay his debt by saving Mr Robinson s life Song I Want to Be Free55 The End Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudMay 23 2011 2011 05 23 GB1351 89 14 Gumball and Darwin think that the world will end in 24 hours 66 The Dress Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Mic Graves and David Cadji NewbyChris GarbuttMay 23 2011 2011 05 23 GB1121 89 14 When his clothes are accidentally shrunk in the washing machine by Richard Gumball is forced to crossdress by wearing Nicole s wedding dress to school Soon everyone at his school especially Darwin thinks that Gumball in the dress is a beautiful girl Song Fine Lady77 The Quest Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontAurelie Charbonnier and Chuck KleinMay 30 2011 2011 05 30 GB1181 90 15 Gumball and Darwin help Anais get her beloved Daisy the Donkey doll back after it is lost on the way to school and gets taken by Tina Rex 88 The Spoon Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesBen MarsaudMay 30 2011 2011 05 30 GB1061 90 15 While buying a last minute gift for their mom Gumball and Darwin become unwitting accomplices in a stick up at a gas station 99 The Pressure Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Sam WardAurelie CharbonnierJune 6 2011 2011 06 06 GB1152 18 16 When Masami claims that Darwin is her boyfriend Gumball vows to help his friend before he gets kissed 1010 The Painting Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesBen MarsaudJune 13 2011 2011 06 13 GB1071 96 17 Principal Brown assumes that Anais finds her family dysfunctional after seeing a picture drawn by her so he begins to meddle in their family life 1111 The Laziest Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi Ben Marsaud and Amandine PecharmanJune 20 2011 2011 06 20 GB121N AGumball and Darwin challenge Richard to a laziness competition with the loser having to do the winner s chores Songs Sugar Rush Song Please Do It Larry We Won 1212 The Ghost Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi and Phillip WarnerJune 27 2011 2011 06 27 GB108N AWhen Carrie possesses Gumball s body in order to eat he must learn to say no to her 1313 The Mystery Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi and Phillip WarnerJuly 11 2011 2011 07 11 GB1132 53 18 When his class finds Principal Brown wrapped up in toilet paper shaved and covered in green paint Gumball decides to try to find the culprit or else face detention 1414 The Prank Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontGeorge GendiJuly 18 2011 2011 07 18 GB1231 91 19 Gumball and Darwin s pranks on Richard get out of hand Songs I m a Ballerina A Music Video1515 The Gi Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontRob LatimerJuly 25 2011 2011 07 25 GB1242 30 20 Gumball and Darwin are ridiculed for their martial arts costumes by their schoolmates and Nicole tries to convince them to take them off Songs The Inner Warrior No More Gi1616 The Kiss Mic GravesBen Bocquelet and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi Kent Osborne and Darren VandenburgAugust 1 2011 2011 08 01 GB1192 18 21 A kiss from Granny Jojo traumatizes Gumball so he tries to forget it by doing a bunch of gross things 1717 The Party Mic GravesBen Bocquelet and Mic GravesAurelie Charbonnier and Rob LatimerAugust 8 2011 2011 08 08 GB1021 85 22 Gumball and his friends are invited to a high school party hosted by Tobias s sister Rachel but they must find dates in order to attend 1818 The Refund Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudAugust 15 2011 2011 08 15 GB1262 10 23 Gumball and Darwin go to great lengths to get their money back from an incompatible video game but the rental store s policy prevents them from getting it Song Refund the World1919 The Robot Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudAugust 22 2011 2011 08 22 GB1142 06 24 Gumball decides to help Bobert act like a real boy However it soon becomes a battle for his very identity when the robot plots to take over his life 2020 The Picnic Mic GravesBen Bocquelet James Lamont and Mic GravesAmandine Pecharman and Phillip WarnerAugust 29 2011 2011 08 29 GB1051 91 25 During a school field trip Gumball and Darwin ignore their teacher s warning to go around a dangerous forest and instead traverse through it Hopelessly lost they must use what very little survival skills they have to escape 2121 The Goons Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesAurelie CharbonnierSeptember 5 2011 2011 09 05 GB1272 72 26 Anais tries to dumb down in order to have fun with her brothers and father Gumball feeling left out sets up a race in order to win his father back Song The Dumb Song 2222 The Secret Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontGeorge GendiSeptember 26 2011 2011 09 26 GB1282 05 27 When Gumball discovers that Darwin is hiding a terrible secret that is about him he vows to do whatever it takes to find out what it is 2323 The Sock Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Sam WardChuck Klein and Rob LatimerOctober 3 2011 2011 10 03 GB1292 00 28 Mr Small teaches Gumball and Darwin various ways of becoming more honest Song The Honesty Rap 2424 The Genius Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesJacques Gauthier and Rob LatimerOctober 10 2011 2011 10 10 GB1031 80 29 With Darwin taken to an institute for geniuses Gumball tries to become smart with help from his brain in order to join him Meanwhile Nicole and Richard cope with the possibility of never seeing Darwin again by bringing in Rocky the school janitor Song You Gotta Think Big 2525 The Poltergeist Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont Mic Graves and Sam WardAurelie Charbonnier Dave Needham and Tom ParkinsonOctober 17 2011 2011 10 17 GB1322 11 30 Richard believes that the house is haunted when Gumball allows Mr Robinson to live in the attic without telling him 2626 The Mustache Mic GravesBen Bocquelet and Mic GravesBen MarsaudNovember 21 2011 2011 11 21 GB1302 08 31 Gumball and Darwin develop a strange growth spurt and experience the highs and lows of being adults Song Because We re Men Production Code 113A 2727 The Date Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudNovember 28 2011 2011 11 28 GB1172 20 32 Gumball learns how to date so he can go out on a date with Penny It later turns out however that he is going to a pet funeral not a date Song Danny Boy2828 The Club Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesRob Latimer and Ben MarsaudDecember 5 2011 2011 12 05 GB1222 18 33 When Gumball turns down an offer to join the Rejects Club they seek to enact revenge against him 2929 The Wand Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesGeorge Gendi and Phillip WarnerJanuary 24 2012 2012 01 24 GB1251 83 34 After Richard finds a toy magic wand in his cereal box Gumball and Darwin help him believe in magic again 3030 The Ape Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesChuck Klein and Rob LatimerJanuary 31 2012 2012 01 31 GB1311 79 35 Miss Simian cozies up to Gumball and his family in order to win an award 3131 The Car Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesBen MarsaudFebruary 7 2012 2012 02 07 GB1011 68 36 Gumball and Darwin are eager enough to do numerous chores at Mr Robinson s house until they accidentally destroy his car 3232 The Curse Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesRob Latimer and George GendiFebruary 14 2012 2012 02 14 GB1161 91 37 Gumball s good day turns from bad to worse throughout his school day much to the point where he believes he is cursed Songs Today s Gonna Be A Wonderful Day When Life Hands You Lemons 3333 The Microwave Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudFebruary 21 2012 2012 02 21 GB1331 85 38 Gumball takes every gross thing he can find and creates a creature with a cannibalistic appetite 3434 The Meddler Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster and James LamontBen MarsaudFebruary 28 2012 2012 02 28 GB1341 69 39 Seeing Gumball in need of attention Nicole hangs out with him at school which becomes increasingly embarrassing for her son 3535 The Helmet Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Tommy PanaysBen MarsaudMarch 6 2012 2012 03 06 GB1361 96 40 The family starts to fall apart after they all think Gumball s lucky helmet is actually lucky 3636 The Fight Mic GravesBen Bocquelet Jon Foster James Lamont and Mic GravesMichael Gendi Jacques Ganthier and Darren VandenburgMarch 13 2012 2012 03 13 GB1042 10 41 Tina Rex demands to have a fight with Gumball DVD releases editVolume 1 The DVD Season 1 Volume 1 Set details Special features12 episodes Episodes The DVD The Third The End The Quest The Laziest The Gi The Refund The Picnic The Mustache The Wand The Curse The Meddler 1 disc DVD set 1 78 1 aspect ratio Languages English Dolby Stereo Subtitles English SDH Character galleryDVD release datesRegion 1 Region 2 Region 4August 28 2012 42 October 7 2014 reissue N A October 9 2015 complete season currently unavailable Volume 2 The Mystery Season 1 Volume 2 Set details Special features12 episodes Episodes The Responsible The Dress The Spoon The Pressure The Mystery The Sock The Genius The Club The Ape The Car The Microwave The Helmet 1 disc DVD set 1 78 1 aspect ratio Languages English Dolby Stereo Subtitles English SDH Character galleryDVD release datesRegion 1 Region 2 Region 4January 15 2013 43 N A October 9 2015 complete season currently unavailable Volume 3 The Party Season 1 Volume 3 Set details Special features12 episodes Episodes The Debt The Painting The Ghost The Prank The Kiss The Party The Robot The Goons The Secret The Poltergeist The Date The Fight 1 disc DVD set 1 78 1 aspect ratio Languages English Dolby Stereo Subtitles English SDH Character galleryDVD release datesRegion 1 Region 2 Region 4August 13 2013 44 N A October 9 2015 complete season currently unavailable References edit a b The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 episodes TV Guide Archived from the original on September 27 2013 Retrieved July 3 2013 Behind the Scenes of Season 2 London Cartoon Network July 16 2012 Archived from 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