"Sealab 2021" (2000) TV series 2000-2005

Creators:

Matt Thompson
Adam Reed
(more)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

21 December 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Feel that deep water pressure!

Plot:

The drama of an oft-doomed underwater colony and its personnel members that hate each other.

Plot Keywords:

Underwater | Hanna Barbera | Diversity | Wet Suit | Absurd Humor

Cast

Ellis Henican	...	Derek 'Stormy' Waters (41 episodes, 2000-2005)
Brett Butler	...	Dr. Quentin Q. Quinn / ... (41 episodes, 2000-2005)
Bill Lobley	...	Jodene Sparks / ... (40 episodes, 2000-2005)
Kate Miller	...	Debbie DuPree (40 episodes, 2000-2005)
Erik Estrada	...	Marco Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar Gabriel Garcia Marquez / ... (35 episodes, 2000-2005)
Harry Goz	...	Captain Hazel 'Hank' Murphy (31 episodes, 2000-2005)
Adam Reed	...	Virjay / ... (20 episodes, 2000-2004)
Chris Ward	...	Hesh Hipplewhite / ... (19 episodes, 2000-2005)

Series Directed by
Adam Reed		(53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Matt Thompson		(53 episodes, 2000-2005)

Series Writing credits
Adam Reed		(53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Matt Thompson		(53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Chris Ward		(23 episodes, 2001-2005)
Matt Maiellaro		(6 episodes, 2001-2002)
Dave Willis		(6 episodes, 2001-2002)
Frank McElrath		(unknown episodes)
John J. Miller		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Keith Crofford	....	executive producer: Williams Street (53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Michael Lazzo	....	executive producer: Williams Street (53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Adam Reed	....	executive producer (53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Matt Thompson	....	executive producer (53 episodes, 2000-2005)
Dave Willis	....	co-producer (18 episodes, 2001-2002)
Angus McLynn	....	co-producer (unknown episodes)
Finbar McLynn	....	co-producer (unknown episodes)
John J. Miller	....	co-producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Chris Ward		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Angus McLynn		(unknown episodes)
Finbar McLynn		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Jason M. Harvey	....	art intern (3 episodes, 2001)

Series Sound Department
Roy Clements	....	sound mixer (22 episodes, 2000-2003)
J.C. Richardson	....	sound designer (20 episodes, 2004-2005)
Glen Frazier	....	voiceover recordist (6 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Visual Effects by
Gresham Lochner	....	digital intern (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department
David Michael Friend	....	background artist (1 episode, 2000)
Christian Danley	....	character designer (unknown episodes)
Craig Hartin	....	animator (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Julie Stepanek	....	composer: theme music (unknown episodes)

Series Thanks
Ed Richardson	....	special thanks (2 episodes, 2000-2004)

Production Companies

• 70/30 Productions
• Williams Street

Distributors

• Adult Swim (2005) (USA) (TV)
• Cartoon Network
• Warner Home Video (2004) (USA) (DVD)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

11 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

New Zealand:M | Australia:M | Canada:14+ (TV rating) | Canada:18+ (TV re-rating) | USA:TV-PG (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | Canada:18A (DVD rating) | USA:TV-14

Company:

70/30 Productions

Trivia:

When Harry Goz, who voiced Captain Murphy, died in 2003, the first episode produced after his death introduced Tornado Shanks, a new regular character voiced by Harry's son, Michael Goz.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: In "Butchslap", when Quinn is doing his demonic laughter, his lips move more as though he is speaking rather then laughing.

Quotes:

[Sparks and Captain Murphy have gone to Hell for killing the SeaLab crew]
Sparks:So how's the lava bath treating you?
Captain Murphy:Oh, you know, mind blowing pain.
Sparks:Oh yeah.
Captain Murphy:How about you?
Sparks:Oh? Ass full of red hot coals.
Captain Murphy:Ass full of red hot coals...
Sparks:Oh yeah.
Captain Murphy:Your entire ass, just packed full of red hot coals?
Sparks:Right to the rim, baby.
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Space Ghost Coast to Coast: In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (#8.4)" (2003)

Soundtrack:

Águas de Março (Waters of March)

A breath of animated fresh air

The first Sealab 2021 episode I saw was titled 'Predator.' I saw it on its first run in September of 2001. The episode cracked me up. Cartoon Network finally stepped over a line or two in a great way. Sealab 2021 is fresh comedy that TV has needed. I am happy that more people are starting to see it now. From the ridiculous, yet lovable Capt. Murphy to the sadistic Sparks this show really keeps you entertained. Cartoon Network has been changing its time slot lately so be on the look out for it. Apparently it has been renewed for 13 more episodes. Unfortunately they havent been showing new episodes in the past month or so. Check this show out.