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Season 1 – The Tick

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This live-action version of the cartoon series of the same name follows the adventures of the 7-foot, 400-pound superhero with nigh-invulnerability, superhuman strength, super speed and the battle cry of "Spoooooon!" Helping him fight crime is moth sidekick Arthur.
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The Tick — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Thanks in part to Patrick Warburton's committed performance, The Tick offers an inventive, highly stylized, and frequently hilarious take on the superhero genre.

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Carli Velocci TheWrap Jun 29, 2018
In just 10 episodes, Warburton proves why his deadpan, physically intimidating portrayal of the character has endured. Go to Full Review Carina Chocano Salon.com Jun 29, 2018
As knuckleheaded as he is big-hearted and as single-minded as he is naive, the Tick is hands-down the nicest superhero ever created. Go to Full Review Ann Hodges Houston Chronicle Jun 29, 2018
If you're looking for a new kind of sitcom to make you laugh, try... or Patrick Warburton's true-blue comic-book antics on Fox's The Tick. Go to Full Review Manny A. Castellanos Geeks of Color Aug 19, 2018
The series still has the same parody humor from its predecessors, but with a grounded aesthetic, we get to see a more mature take that in no way hinders the character. Go to Full Review Audrey Fox What Culture Jul 12, 2018
What is there not to love about The Tick? It starred Patrick Warburton and featured the tagline, "The big blue bug of justice is here!" Go to Full Review Sabienna Bowman TV Equals Jun 29, 2018
The Tick was smart; it was also incredibly funny as long as you liked your humor on the bizarre side. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian F. @FedUpDVDCollector Dec 24, 2025 What a time to be alive. Ride the wave of this amazing flash in the pan. See more Read all reviews
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Patrick Warburton

The Tick

David Burke

Arthur

Liz Vassey

Captain Liberty

Nestor Carbonell

Batmanuel

Missi Pyle

Stacy

William Newman

The Cape

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 8, 2001 Pilot The Tick joins forces with other superheroes to save former President Jimmy Carter from a ruthless robot. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 15, 2001 The Funeral Tick and the others race to hide Captain Liberty's indiscretion when a legendary superhero dies in her arms. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 5, 2001 Couples The Tick and Arthur befriend Fiery Blaze and Friendly Fire, another superhero duo with a dysfunctional relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 6, 2001 The License When the Tick goes to the DMV for a photo I.D., it's discovered that there's no record of him on file. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 13, 2001 Arthur Needs His Space Arthur makes a date with a former high-school classmate and tries to explain the concept to The Tick. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 21, 2001 The Big Leagues When an exclusive superhero-club invites The Tick and Arthur to join, Captain Liberty and Bat Manuel feel snubbed. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 17, 2002 The Tick vs. Justice The Tick gets a rude awakening about the court system when Destroyo, a vanquished foe, files a lawsuit claiming his civil rights were violated. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 24, 2002 Arthur, Interrupted Arthur plans to reveal his status as a superhero to his mother and sister. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 1, 2007 The Terror The tick sets his sights on a 112-year-old villain. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ben Edlund, Barry Sonnenfeld, Barry Josephson, David Sacks, Larry Charles
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 8, 2001
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