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| alt_name = ''Red Acres'' (original working title)
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* [[Science fiction]] [[comedy]]
* [[Comedy]]
* [[Science fiction]]
* [[Science fantasy]]
* [[Slapstick]]
* [[Slapstick]]
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| runtime = 11 minutes (short-length episodes only)<br />22 minutes (long-length specials only)
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| based_on = {{Based on|[[List of Jimmy Neutron characters|Characters]] created|[[John A. Davis|John Davis]]|Keith Alcorn|Steve Oedekerk}}
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]''|[[John A. Davis|John Davis]]}}
| developer = [[Steven Banks]]
| developer = [[Steven Banks]]
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| composer = [[Michael Tavera]]
| composer = [[Michael Tavera]]
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* [[O Entertainment]]
* [[Omation Animation Studio]]
* [[Omation Animation Studio]]
* [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]]
* [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]]
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* [[Nickelodeon]] {{small|(2010–11)}}
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'''''Planet Sheen''''' is an American [[Computer animation|CGI-animated]] television series. It is the third and final installment in the ''[[Jimmy Neutron (franchise)|Jimmy Neutron]]'' franchise, the second and final spin-off television series of the film ''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'', and a [[spin-off (media)|spin-off]] sequel to ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]''.<ref name=Perlmutter>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |page=467}}</ref> The series was picked up for 26 episodes by [[Nickelodeon]] for its first and only season.<ref name="Toon Zone">{{cite web|url=http://news.toonzone.net/articles/30098/nick-announces-planet-sheen-tuff-puppy-3-pilots-promotes-rawlings|title=Nick Announces "Planet Sheen," "TUFF Puppy," 3 Pilots; Promotes Rawlings|date=June 10, 2009|author=Ed Liu|access-date=June 10, 2009|publisher=Toon Zone|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622062635/http://news.toonzone.net/articles/30098/nick-announces-planet-sheen-tuff-puppy-3-pilots-promotes-rawlings|archive-date=June 22, 2009}}</ref> [[Jeffrey Garcia]] returns as the voice of [[List of Jimmy Neutron characters|Sheen]], and [[Bob Joles]] and [[Rob Paulsen]] are the voices of Nesmith and Doppy. The series was originally animated by [[C.O.R.E.]] in Toronto, but animation production moved to [[Bardel Entertainment]] in Vancouver after C.O.R.E closed down. At that time [[Chris Neuhahn]] took over as Supervising Producer. ''Planet Sheen'' premiered on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010 (along with ''[[T.U.F.F. Puppy]]''), in the United States. The series aired its final episode on February 15, 2013.
'''''Planet Sheen''''' is an American animated television series created by Keith Alcorn and [[Steve Oedekerk]]. It is a [[spin-off (media)|spin-off]] series of the ''[[Jimmy Neutron (franchise)|Jimmy Neutron]]'' franchise, the second sequel television series of the film ''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'', and also a sequel to the television series ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]''.<ref name=Perlmutter>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |page=467}}</ref> The series was picked up for 26 episodes by [[Nickelodeon]] for its only season.<ref name="Toon Zone">{{cite web|url=http://news.toonzone.net/articles/30098/nick-announces-planet-sheen-tuff-puppy-3-pilots-promotes-rawlings|title=Nick Announces "Planet Sheen," "TUFF Puppy," 3 Pilots; Promotes Rawlings|date=June 10, 2009|author=Ed Liu|access-date=June 10, 2009|publisher=Toon Zone|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622062635/http://news.toonzone.net/articles/30098/nick-announces-planet-sheen-tuff-puppy-3-pilots-promotes-rawlings|archive-date=June 22, 2009}}</ref> [[Jeffrey Garcia]] returns as the voice of [[List of Jimmy Neutron characters|Sheen]], and [[Bob Joles]] and [[Rob Paulsen]] are the voices of Nesmith and Doppy. The series was originally animated by [[C.O.R.E.]] in Toronto, but animation production moved to [[Bardel Entertainment]] in Vancouver after C.O.R.E closed down. At that time, [[Chris Neuhahn]] took over as Supervising Producer. ''Planet Sheen'' premiered on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010 (along with ''[[T.U.F.F. Puppy]]'', which premiered a half hour later) in the United States, and then aired its final episode on February 15, 2013.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Following the events of the original series, one day, after sneaking into [[Jimmy Neutron|Jimmy]]'s laboratory and finding his new [[rocket ship]], [[Sheen Estevez|Sheen]] accidentally blasts himself into outer space when he disobeys Jimmy's warning note, "Sheen, do not push this button", and pushes the button Jimmy mentioned in his note. After soaring through the cosmos for an unspecified amount of time, Sheen eventually crashes onto a distant alien planet four trillion and one light-years away from Earth known as "Zeenu" where he meets the planet's emperor, who firmly believes Sheen is a supernatural creature that will bring joy.
One day, after sneaking into [[Jimmy Neutron|Jimmy]]'s laboratory and finding his new [[rocket ship]], [[Sheen Estevez|Sheen]] accidentally blasts himself into outer space when he disobeys Jimmy's warning note, "Sheen, do not push this button", and pushes the button Jimmy mentioned in his note. After soaring through the cosmos for an unspecified amount of time, Sheen eventually crashes onto a distant alien planet four trillion and one light-years away from Earth known as "Zeenu" where he meets the planet's emperor, who firmly believes Sheen is a supernatural creature that will bring joy.


Much of the show is centered around Sheen fixing his rocket so he could go home, working for the Emperor as his new supreme royal adviser, and annoying an evil sorcerer named Dorkus with his antics and wild destruction. Furious that Sheen not only destroyed his home when he first arrived on the planet but also took his job from him, Dorkus and his minion Pinter scheme to destroy him but fail at every turn.
Much of the show is centered around Sheen fixing his rocket so he could go home, working for the Emperor as his new supreme royal adviser, and annoying an evil sorcerer named Dorkus with his antics and wild destruction. Furious that Sheen not only destroyed his home when he first arrived on the planet but also took his job from him, Dorkus and his minion Pinter scheme to destroy him but fail at every turn.
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==Production==
==Production==
During production of ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]'', much of [[DNA Productions]] staff were pitching new titles for development if the show were to end. From this, Keith Alcorn and Mike Gasaway developed "Red Acres", which was set to be a CGI series about an adult astronaut who finds a planet filled with dimwitted aliens. The two (alongside Ben Gilberg) pitched the idea to [[Nickelodeon]] (at their parent company [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]]'s headquarters in New York City), who reportedly loved the concept, yet refused to greenlight it on the stance of it breaking the network's rule of the main character not being a child. They then subsequently pitched the idea to [[Kids WB]], [[Cartoon Network]], and [[Disney]], yet got rejected each time.
During production of ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]'', much of [[DNA Productions]] staff were pitching new titles for development for when ''Jimmy Neutron'' would eventually end. From this, Keith Alcorn and Mike Gasaway developed "Red Acres", which was set to be a CGI series about an adult astronaut who finds a planet filled with dimwitted aliens. The two (alongside Ben Gilberg) pitched the idea to [[Nickelodeon]] (at their parent company [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]]'s headquarters in New York City), who reportedly loved the concept, yet refused to greenlight it on the stance of it breaking the network's rule of the main character not being a child. They then subsequently pitched the idea to [[Kids' WB]], [[Cartoon Network]], and [[Disney Television Animation|Disney]], yet got rejected each time.


They then redeveloped their main character so that instead of focusing on an adult, they focus on Carl and Sheen from Jimmy Neutron. However, after presenting their idea, an executive for Nick said that the series shouldn't focus on Carl, just Sheen. Though it was hard for the team to fully accept, they reached a compromise by introducing an alien character who looked and acted just like Carl.
They then redeveloped their main character so that instead of focusing on an adult, they focus on Carl and Sheen from ''Jimmy Neutron''. However, after presenting their idea, a Nickelodeon executive said that the series should focus just on Sheen. Though it was hard for the team to fully accept, they reached a compromise by introducing an alien character who resembled and acted like Carl.


After pitching the idea to Nickelodeon Animation in LA, they loved the show so much, that it was put into immediate development, with [[Steven Banks]] joining the crew to help develop the show even further.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gasmangroup.com/blog/2015/05/30/day-275-red-acres-aka-planet-sheen/|title=Day 275 – Red Acres aka Planet Sheen|date=30 May 2015}}</ref>
After pitching the idea to Nickelodeon Animation in LA, it was put into immediate development, with [[Steven Banks]] joining the crew to help develop the show even further.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gasmangroup.com/blog/2015/05/30/day-275-red-acres-aka-planet-sheen/|title=Day 275 – Red Acres aka Planet Sheen|date=30 May 2015}}</ref>


==Broadcast==
==Broadcast==
''Planet Sheen'' premiered in the United States on [[Nickelodeon]] on October 2, 2010, and continued to air there until August 18, 2011. The series was moved to [[Nicktoons (American TV channel)|Nicktoons]] on May 4, 2012, to air the remaining episodes until February 15, 2013. [[Nickelodeon (Canadian TV channel)|Nickelodeon Canada]] aired a sneak peek of the series on January 2, 2011, which was followed by an official premiere on January 5, 2011. On July 21, 2011, the series debuted in Australia and New Zealand on [[Nickelodeon (Australia and New Zealand)|Nickelodeon]]. ''Planet Sheen'' also aired on Nickelodeon in the [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|UK and Ireland]], with a sneak peek on May 2, 2011, and an official premiere aired on June 6, 2011.
''Planet Sheen'' premiered in the United States on [[Nickelodeon]] on October 2, 2010, and continued to air there until August 18, 2011. The series was moved to [[Nicktoons (American TV channel)|Nicktoons]] on May 4, 2012, to air the remaining episodes until February 15, 2013. ''Planet Sheen'' continued to air reruns on Nicktoons until May 5, 2015. [[Nickelodeon (Canadian TV channel)|Nickelodeon Canada]] aired a sneak peek of the series on January 2, 2011, which was followed by an official premiere on January 5, 2011. On July 21, 2011, the series debuted in Australia and New Zealand on [[Nickelodeon (Australia and New Zealand)|Nickelodeon]]. ''Planet Sheen'' also aired on Nickelodeon in the [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|UK and Ireland]], with a sneak peek on May 2, 2011, and an official premiere aired on June 6, 2011.


==Episodes==
==Episodes==

===Series overview===
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| EpisodeNumber = 1
| EpisodeNumber = 1
| Title = The Pilot
| Title = Planet Sheen
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope and Steven Banks
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope and Steven Banks
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway and Todd Grimes
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway and Todd Grimes
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| ProdCode = 101
| ProdCode = 101
| Viewers = 3.54<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/05/cable-top-25-monday-night-football-jersey-shore-wizards-of-waverly-place-phineas-and-ferb-top-week%E2%80%99s-cable-viewing/66700/|title=Cable Top 25: ''Monday Night Football'', ''Jersey Shore'', ''Wizards of Waverly Place'', ''Phineas and Ferb'' Top Week's Cable Viewing|author=Seidman, Robert|date=October 5, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104074140/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/05/cable-top-25-monday-night-football-jersey-shore-wizards-of-waverly-place-phineas-and-ferb-top-week%E2%80%99s-cable-viewing/66700/|archive-date=November 4, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| Viewers = 3.54<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/05/cable-top-25-monday-night-football-jersey-shore-wizards-of-waverly-place-phineas-and-ferb-top-week%E2%80%99s-cable-viewing/66700/|title=Cable Top 25: ''Monday Night Football'', ''Jersey Shore'', ''Wizards of Waverly Place'', ''Phineas and Ferb'' Top Week's Cable Viewing|author=Seidman, Robert|date=October 5, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104074140/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/05/cable-top-25-monday-night-football-jersey-shore-wizards-of-waverly-place-phineas-and-ferb-top-week%E2%80%99s-cable-viewing/66700/|archive-date=November 4, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = ''Note'': Special double-length episode.
| ShortSummary = ''Note'': Special double-length episode and lacks the official name of the series. Otis and Pig from ''[[Back at the Barnyard]]'' make cameos in this.
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| EpisodeNumber = 5a
| EpisodeNumber = 5a
| Title = Keeping Up With The Gronzes
| Title = Keeping Up with the Gronzes
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Tom Morgan
| DirectedBy = Tom Morgan
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| EpisodeNumber = 6a
| EpisodeNumber = 6a
| Title = Cutting The Ultra-Cord
| Title = Cutting the Ultra-Cord
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway
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| EpisodeNumber = 6b
| EpisodeNumber = 6b
| Title = Trial By Jerry
| Title = Trial by Jerry
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway
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| EpisodeNumber = 8a
| EpisodeNumber = 8a
| Title = Chock Around The Clock
| Title = Chock Around the Clock
| WrittenBy = Keith Alcorn
| WrittenBy = Keith Alcorn
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway and Todd Grimes
| DirectedBy = Mike Gasaway and Todd Grimes
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| EpisodeNumber = 10a
| EpisodeNumber = 10a
| Title = To Chill A Mocking Blurg
| Title = To Chill a Mocking Blurg
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Jeff Allen
| DirectedBy = Jeff Allen
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| EpisodeNumber = 14b
| EpisodeNumber = 14b
| Title = Stuck In The Riddle With You
| Title = Stuck in the Riddle with You
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Ken Mitchroney
| DirectedBy = Ken Mitchroney
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| EpisodeNumber = 16b
| EpisodeNumber = 16b
| Title = Dorkus In Chains
| Title = Dorkus in Chains
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Ian Freedman
| DirectedBy = Ian Freedman
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| EpisodeNumber = 20a
| EpisodeNumber = 20a
| Title = Sheen For A Day
| Title = Sheen for a Day
| WrittenBy = Jeff Goode and Anthony Charman
| WrittenBy = Jeff Goode and Anthony Charman
| DirectedBy = Keith Alcorn and Mike Gasaway
| DirectedBy = Keith Alcorn and Mike Gasaway
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| EpisodeNumber = 21a
| EpisodeNumber = 21a
| Title = Nesmith Is Spoken For
| Title = Nesmith is Spoken For
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Craig George
| DirectedBy = Craig George
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| EpisodeNumber = 22a
| EpisodeNumber = 22a
| Title = Shave The Last Dance For Me
| Title = Shave the Last Dance for Me
| WrittenBy = Keith Alcorn
| WrittenBy = Keith Alcorn
| DirectedBy = Chad Van De Keere
| DirectedBy = Chad Van De Keere
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| EpisodeNumber = 24b
| Title = Dawn of The Wedge
| Title = Dawn of the Wedge
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Ian Freedman
| DirectedBy = Ian Freedman
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| EpisodeNumber = 25b
| EpisodeNumber = 25b
| Title = Drak A Bye Baby
| Title = Drak a Bye Baby
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| WrittenBy = Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper
| DirectedBy = Ian Freedman
| DirectedBy = Ian Freedman
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===Main===
===Main===
* ''The Complete Series'' (September 25, 2014)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M115E6G/ | title=Planet Sheen: The Complete Series | website=Amazon }}</ref>
* ''The Complete Series'' (September 25, 2014)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M115E6G/ | title=Planet Sheen: The Complete Series | website=Amazon | date=25 September 2014 }}</ref>
* ''The Complete Series (Reprint)'' (February 9, 2021)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Planet-Sheen-The-Complete-Series-DVD/262819495 |title = Robot or human?}}</ref>
* ''The Complete Series (Reprint)'' (February 9, 2021)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Planet-Sheen-The-Complete-Series-DVD/262819495 |title = Robot or human?}}</ref>


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==Reception==
==Reception==
Emily Ashby of [[Common Sense Media]] gave the series 3 out of 5 stars; saying that, "While there isn't any content that's overtly problematic, there's equally little of any real value to kids."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/planet-sheen | title=Planet Sheen review | date=2 October 2010 | last=Ashby |first=Emily | publisher=[[Common Sense Media]] }}</ref>
The show received generally negative reviews. Emily Ashby of [[Common Sense Media]] gave the series 3 out of 5 stars; saying that, "While there isn't any content that's overtly problematic, there's equally little of any real value to kids."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/planet-sheen | title=Planet Sheen review | date=2 October 2010 | last=Ashby |first=Emily | publisher=[[Common Sense Media]] }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Planet Sheen
Also known asRed Acres (original working title)
Genre
Created by
Based onJimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
by John Davis
Developed bySteven Banks
Voices of
ComposerMichael Tavera
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26 (50 segments)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerPaul Marshal
Running time11 minutes (short-length episodes only)
22 minutes (long-length specials only)
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseOctober 2, 2010 (2010-10-02) –
February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)
Related
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002–06)

Planet Sheen is an American animated television series created by Keith Alcorn and Steve Oedekerk. It is a spin-off series of the Jimmy Neutron franchise, the second sequel television series of the film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and also a sequel to the television series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius.[1] The series was picked up for 26 episodes by Nickelodeon for its only season.[2] Jeffrey Garcia returns as the voice of Sheen, and Bob Joles and Rob Paulsen are the voices of Nesmith and Doppy. The series was originally animated by C.O.R.E. in Toronto, but animation production moved to Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver after C.O.R.E closed down. At that time, Chris Neuhahn took over as Supervising Producer. Planet Sheen premiered on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010 (along with T.U.F.F. Puppy, which premiered a half hour later) in the United States, and then aired its final episode on February 15, 2013.

Plot

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One day, after sneaking into Jimmy's laboratory and finding his new rocket ship, Sheen accidentally blasts himself into outer space when he disobeys Jimmy's warning note, "Sheen, do not push this button", and pushes the button Jimmy mentioned in his note. After soaring through the cosmos for an unspecified amount of time, Sheen eventually crashes onto a distant alien planet four trillion and one light-years away from Earth known as "Zeenu" where he meets the planet's emperor, who firmly believes Sheen is a supernatural creature that will bring joy.

Much of the show is centered around Sheen fixing his rocket so he could go home, working for the Emperor as his new supreme royal adviser, and annoying an evil sorcerer named Dorkus with his antics and wild destruction. Furious that Sheen not only destroyed his home when he first arrived on the planet but also took his job from him, Dorkus and his minion Pinter scheme to destroy him but fail at every turn.

While on Zeenu, Sheen makes many new friends, some of which include: Doppy Doppweiler, a green slug-like creature who resembles Sheen's friend Carl; Nesmith, an intelligent chimpanzee from Earth who excels in subjects such as math and engineering; the Emperor's daughter Princess Oomlout, who develops a crush on Sheen that he does not appreciate; Aseefa, a girl who becomes Sheen's crush and knows how to yodel; and Chock Chock, Aseefa's pet Choctow who's regarded as the most feared and dangerous creature on Zeenu.

Characters

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Production

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During production of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius, much of DNA Productions staff were pitching new titles for development for when Jimmy Neutron would eventually end. From this, Keith Alcorn and Mike Gasaway developed "Red Acres", which was set to be a CGI series about an adult astronaut who finds a planet filled with dimwitted aliens. The two (alongside Ben Gilberg) pitched the idea to Nickelodeon (at their parent company Viacom's headquarters in New York City), who reportedly loved the concept, yet refused to greenlight it on the stance of it breaking the network's rule of the main character not being a child. They then subsequently pitched the idea to Kids' WB, Cartoon Network, and Disney, yet got rejected each time.

They then redeveloped their main character so that instead of focusing on an adult, they focus on Carl and Sheen from Jimmy Neutron. However, after presenting their idea, a Nickelodeon executive said that the series should focus just on Sheen. Though it was hard for the team to fully accept, they reached a compromise by introducing an alien character who resembled and acted like Carl.

After pitching the idea to Nickelodeon Animation in LA, it was put into immediate development, with Steven Banks joining the crew to help develop the show even further.[3]

Broadcast

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Planet Sheen premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on October 2, 2010, and continued to air there until August 18, 2011. The series was moved to Nicktoons on May 4, 2012, to air the remaining episodes until February 15, 2013. Planet Sheen continued to air reruns on Nicktoons until May 5, 2015. Nickelodeon Canada aired a sneak peek of the series on January 2, 2011, which was followed by an official premiere on January 5, 2011. On July 21, 2011, the series debuted in Australia and New Zealand on Nickelodeon. Planet Sheen also aired on Nickelodeon in the UK and Ireland, with a sneak peek on May 2, 2011, and an official premiere aired on June 6, 2011.

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
126October 2, 2010 (2010-10-02)February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Nickelodeon
1"Planet Sheen"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope and Steven BanksOctober 2, 2010 (2010-10-02)1013.54[4]
Note: Special double-length episode and lacks the official name of the series. Otis and Pig from Back at the Barnyard make cameos in this.
2a"Is This Cute?"Mike GasawayJim Hope and Steven BanksOctober 9, 2010 (2010-10-09)102aN/A
2b"The Boy Next Dorkus"Keith Alcorn and Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 9, 2010 (2010-10-09)102bN/A
3a"What's Up Chock?"Bert RingJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 16, 2010 (2010-10-16)103aN/A
3b"Joust Friends"Keith Alcorn and Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 16, 2010 (2010-10-16)103bN/A
4a"Torzilla"Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 23, 2010 (2010-10-23)106b4.24[5]
4b"There's Something About Scary"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 23, 2010 (2010-10-23)105b4.24[5]
5a"Keeping Up with the Gronzes"Tom MorganJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)106aN/A
5b"Thanksgetting"T.J. SullivanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)105aN/A
6a"Cutting the Ultra-Cord"Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)107aN/A
6b"Trial by Jerry"Mike GasawayJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)107bN/A
7a"Act I, Sheen I"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)108aN/A
7b"Money Suits Sheen"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)108bN/A
8a"Chock Around the Clock"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesKeith AlcornFebruary 12, 2011 (2011-02-12)109aN/A
8b"The Oomlick Maneuver"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperFebruary 12, 2011 (2011-02-12)109bN/A
9a"Ooze on First"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesSindy Boveda-SpackmanFebruary 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)114aN/A
9b"Monster Fighting Combat Strike Force"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperFebruary 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)114bN/A
10a"To Chill a Mocking Blurg"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 17, 2011 (2011-08-17)111aN/A
10b"Now You Sheen It"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 17, 2011 (2011-08-17)111bN/A
11a"Desperate Houseguests"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 18, 2011 (2011-08-18)112aN/A
11b"Nesvidanya"Tom MorganJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperAugust 18, 2011 (2011-08-18)112bN/A
Nicktoons
12a"ExpreSheenism"Jeff Allen and Chad Van De KeereJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 4, 2012 (2012-05-04)115aN/A
12b"Gotta Go"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 4, 2012 (2012-05-04)115bN/A
13a"Sheen Racer"Chad Van De KeereSindy Boveda-SpackmanMay 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)116aN/A
13b"QuaranSheen"Francisco Avalos, Mike Gasaway, and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)116bN/A
14a"Washing My Sheen"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)110aN/A
14b"Stuck in the Riddle with You"Ken MitchroneyJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)110bN/A
15a"He Went Hataway"Chad Van De KeereSindy Boveda-SpackmanMay 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)118aN/A
15b"Tongue-Tied"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperMay 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)118bN/A
16a"A Well Oiled Fighting Ma-Sheen"Craig GeorgeJohn MoreyJune 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)119aN/A
16b"Dorkus in Chains"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperJune 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)119bN/A
17a"Sheen Says"Jeff AllenJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)113aN/A
17b"Hippocratic Oaf"Mike Gasaway and Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)113bN/A
18a"Scape Doat"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)120aN/A
18b"Haute CuiSheen"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)120bN/A
19a"Raging Belle"Chad Van De KeereJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)122aN/A
19b"Breath Wish"Francisco AvalosPhilip VaughnSeptember 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)122bN/A
20a"Sheen for a Day"Keith Alcorn and Mike GasawayJeff Goode and Anthony CharmanSeptember 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)104aN/A
20b"Well Bread Man"Todd GrimesJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperSeptember 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)104bN/A
21a"Nesmith is Spoken For"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)121aN/A
21b"Feeling Roovy"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)121bN/A
22a"Shave the Last Dance for Me"Chad Van De KeereKeith AlcornOctober 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)124aN/A
22b"MetamorphoSheen"Chad Van De KeereJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperOctober 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)125aN/A
23a"Berry Big Trouble"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)124bN/A
23b"MiSheen Impossible"Francisco AvalosJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)125bN/A
24a"Blunderlings"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)117aN/A
24b"Dawn of the Wedge"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)117bN/A
25a"Nightmare Sheenario"Craig GeorgeJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)123aN/A
25b"Drak a Bye Baby"Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperNovember 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)123bN/A
26"Banana Quest"Craig George and Ian FreedmanJim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay ZipperFebruary 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)126N/A
Note: Special double-length episode.

Home media

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Main

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  • The Complete Series (September 25, 2014)[6]
  • The Complete Series (Reprint) (February 9, 2021)[7]

Episodes on other DVDs

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Reception

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The show received generally negative reviews. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series 3 out of 5 stars; saying that, "While there isn't any content that's overtly problematic, there's equally little of any real value to kids."[8]

References

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  1. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 467. ISBN 978-1538103739.
  2. ^ Ed Liu (June 10, 2009). "Nick Announces "Planet Sheen," "TUFF Puppy," 3 Pilots; Promotes Rawlings". Toon Zone. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  3. ^ "Day 275 – Red Acres aka Planet Sheen". 30 May 2015.
  4. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 5, 2010). "Cable Top 25: Monday Night Football, Jersey Shore, Wizards of Waverly Place, Phineas and Ferb Top Week's Cable Viewing". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Cable Top 25: 'Monday Night Football,' Heat/Celtics & 'The Walking Dead' Top Week's Cable Viewing – Ratings | TVbytheNumbers. Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-27.
  6. ^ "Planet Sheen: The Complete Series". Amazon. 25 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Robot or human?".
  8. ^ Ashby, Emily (2 October 2010). "Planet Sheen review". Common Sense Media.
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