The Eggs| Company type | Television series |
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| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
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| Founded | 2004 |
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| Founder | Tony Byrne, Brendan Byrne |
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| Defunct | 2005 |
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| Products | Animated television series |
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The Eggs is an animated series for children that was broadcast on the Nine Network between 2004 and 2005. The show features 52 episodes, each lasting 12 minutes, commonly aired in pairs within a 30-minute time slot. Production was led by Tony Byrne and Brendan Byrne, who are not related.
Series synopsis
The narrative centers on four egg-shaped college graduates who possess human traits. They journey through the Looneyverse to collect distinctive sounds that will enrich the musical culture of their home world, Kazoo. Their expedition spans several unique planets, each characterized by its own musical genre.
Main
- Benedict (voiced by Mike O'Reilly for speaking parts; John Koensgen for singing) – Serving as the group's calm and rational leader, Benedict is a scientist with a laboratory on board their ship, Shelly. He is distinguished by his blue spacesuit.
- Yolky (voiced by Kate Hurman for speaking; Andrea Lees for singing) – A spirited and determined female egg, smaller in stature compared to her companions, dressed in a red spacesuit.
- Scramble (voiced by Terrence Scammell) – Known for his timidity and laziness, Scramble wears a green spacesuit.
- Sunnyside (voiced by Hélène Joy) – A cheerful, optimistic, and fashionable egg clad in purple.
Recurring
- Shelly (voiced by Hélène Joy)
- Min (voiced by Kate Hurman)
- Eggor (voiced by Rick Jones)
- The Worms:
- Eeny (voiced by Terrence Scammell)
- Meeny (voiced by Rick Jones)
- Miney (voiced by Mike O'Reilly)
- Fred (voiced by Terrence Scammell)
Main
- Mike O'Reilly – provides the speaking voice of Benedict and voices Miney
- John Koensgen – performs Benedict’s singing parts
- Kate Hurman – voices Yolky’s speaking role and Min
- Andrea Lees – sings for Yolky
- Terrence Scammell – voices Scramble, Eeny, and Fred
- Hélène Joy – provides voices for Sunnyside and Shelly
- Rick Jones – voices Eggor and Meeny
Additional voices
- Pierre Brault
- Kate Hurman
- Rick Jones
- Hélène Joy
- John Koensgen
- Nancy Neilson
- Mike O'Reilly
- Terrence Scammell
- Ross Wilson
Series 1 (2004)
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In Season
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Title
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Airdate
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| 1
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1
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The Beginning
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2004
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| On Graduation Day, The Eggs begin their journey into the Looneyverse and adapt to their new environment.
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| 2
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2
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One at a Time
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2004
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| During their initial mission, The Eggs visit Planet Monotogmous to teach locals how to sing.
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| 3
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3
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The Worms of Ineptune
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2004
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| Sunnyside makes friends with some worms and attempts to bring them aboard secretly.
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| 4
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4
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Planet Jollywood
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2004
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| The Eggs assist a king in becoming humorous while dealing with Shelly's mood swings.
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| 5
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5
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A Lullaby for Shelly
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2004
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| The Eggs help Shelly overcome insomnia.
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| 6
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6
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The Dangerous Driver
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2004
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| Benedict and Sunnyside chase after someone dumping trash illegally; Min causes problems leading to difficulties with Shelly; Scramble searches for fulfillment.
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| 7
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7
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Where's Shelly?
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2004
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| Shelly malfunctions due to Min's error and acts unpredictably.
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| 8
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8
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There's Shelly
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2004
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| The Eggs save Shelly from danger in a junkyard.
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| 9
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9
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Choog
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2004
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| Scramble confronts alien creatures threatening the team.
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| 10
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10
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A Hairy Adventure
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2004
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| Mud causes Benedict, Scramble, and Sunnyside to grow hair unexpectedly.
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| 11
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11
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A Hair Raising Tale
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2004
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| Benedict uses hair gel to help others manage long hair.
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| 12
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12
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"The Ogre's Nose"
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"The Eggs face off against Oogy after he steals music."
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| "13"
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"Yolky Saves the Day"
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"Following errors, Yolky is told not to intervene but realizes her friends are at risk."
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Series 2 (2004)
14
1
The Bloogles
2004
"A chemical interferes with the Eggs' ability to speak."
15
2
Peanut Surprise
2004
"Benedict desires a fuzzy pet that reproduces rapidly."
16
3
The Stringiest Bean
2004
"The Eggs attempt to tune a string bean."
17
4
Gulpy Wulpy
2004
"Shelly accuses Scramble of causing her sickness; discovery of carnivorous plants."
18
5
Rubbish Shoot
2004
"Sunnyside assigns the Eggs to Shelly to focus on choreography."
19
6
Sunnyside Up
2004
"A single released by Sunnyside on Planet Groove leads to disorder."
20
7
Which Came First
2004
"Shelly competes in a race against a chicken ship."
21
8
The Black Hole
2004
"The Eggs are drawn into a black hole."
22
9
Doh Rey Me
2004
"Discordia's residents are unable to stop quarreling."
23
10
The Missing Egg
2004
"Scramble's shortcut with rubbish results in a bird's nest incident."
24
11
Growth Spurt
2004
"Worms experiment with a new plant causing rapid growth and consumption."
25
12
Tune Up
2004
"Sunnyside is imprisoned; Yolky and Scramble attempt a rescue mission."
26
13
Counting the Beat
2004
"Shelly's engines are damaged by a meteor, propelling them toward the sun."
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Series 3 (2005)
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Title
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Airdate
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| 27
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1
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Double Yolkers
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2005
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| The Eggs travel through a purple portal and encounter their opposite selves.
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| 28
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2
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Cinderbot
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2005
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| Scramble reprograms Eggor to handle ship cleaning duties.
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| 29
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3
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Message in a Bottle
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2005
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| The Eggs manage a grumpy character's bad mood and maintain composure until Sunnyside loses patience.
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| 30
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4
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Music Trap
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2005
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| Benedict becomes wary of an unfamiliar planet.
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| 31
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5
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The Big Freeze
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2005
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| Scramble irritates Shelly after Sunnyside places blame on her.
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| 32
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6
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Too Much of a Good Thing
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2005
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| A cleaning mishap by Scramble releases pink gas causing infatuation; others strive to restore order.
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| 33
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7
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Now You See Her
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2005
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| Yolky’s invisibility results from a failed growth potion.
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| 34
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8
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Pet Show
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2005
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| Sunnyside’s Worms prepare to participate in a pet exhibition.
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| 35
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9
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The Bubatuba
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2005
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| Scramble’s carelessness produces a strong odor that incapacitates everyone, symbolizing drug use.
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| 36
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10
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The Silent Shell
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2005
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| Yolky attempts to nurture a hazardous plant.
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| 37
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11
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The Flying Pan
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2005
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| The Eggs face difficulties involving a frying pan.
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| 38
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12
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The March of Ides
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2005
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| The Eggs enlist the help of a marching band.
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| 39
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13
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Crosswinds
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2005
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| The Eggs decide between attending the Gammies awards or traveling back to Kazoo via solar winds.
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Series 4 (2005)
40
1
Treasure Island
2005
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A band of pirates attacks the ship.
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2
Water Music
2005
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The Eggs encounter enigmatic melodies.
42
3
Top of the Pops
2005
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The Eggs secure a contract with a record label.
43
4
The Dance Craze
2005
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The Eggs explore a planet where dancing occurs without any music.
44
5
Lost in Space
2005
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Scramble becomes lost while disposing of trash in outer space.
45
6
Copy Cat
2005
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Copy Cats take control of the ship, causing confusion for the Eggs.
46
7
Country Music Blues
2005
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On Wailin' World, the Eggs find that sorrowful music brings tears to all.
47
8
Plunka
2005
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An envious instrument steals from the others.
48
9
A Visit to Oogy
2005
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The Eggs assist Oogy in accomplishing a positive goal.
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10
Don't Go Home
2005
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The Worms express a desire to return to Ineptune.
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11
Return to Monotogmous
2005
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Upon returning to Monotogmous, the Eggs are prevented from leaving.
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12
The Deserter
2005
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Scramble, feeling downcast, refuses to go back to Kazoo.
52
13
Homecoming
2005
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The Eggs make their way back to Kazoo to perform the Homecoming song.
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