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Bugs Bunny Builders
Genre
Based onLooney Tunes
by Warner Bros.
Voices of
Opening themeBugs Bunny Builders (Main Title) (adapted from "Merrily We Roll Along") by Matthew Janszen, Charles Tobias, Murray Mencher and Eddie Cantor
ComposerMatthew Janszen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes50
Production
Executive producer
ProducerNicole Belisle
Editor
  • Colin Sittig
Running time11 minutes
Production companyWarner Bros. Animation[a]
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network (Cartoonito)
ReleaseJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25) –
present
Related
List of Looney Tunes television series

Bugs Bunny Builders is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation, based on the characters from Looney Tunes.[1][2] The series premiered on July 25, 2022 on Cartoon Network on their Cartoonito preschool block and was released on July 26 on HBO Max.[3][4][5] It is the second pre-school program in the Looney Tunes cartoon franchise, following Baby Looney Tunes in 2002.

Season 2 premiered on Max on March 26, 2024 and later premiered on Cartoonito in April 2024.[6]

Plot

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The Looney Builders, managed by Bugs Bunny, help their friends and neighbors around the town of Looneyburg. By working together as a team, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, and others use their tools and wild vehicles to pull off some of the looniest construction jobs ever.[7]

Characters

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Main

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  • Bugs Bunny (voiced by Eric Bauza[8]) ‒ The Looney Builders' leader and backhoe operator.
  • Lola Bunny (voiced by Chandni Parekh[8]) ‒ The Looney Builders' planner and bulldozer operator.
  • Porky Pig (voiced by Bob Bergen[8]) ‒ The Looney Builders' steamroller operator.
  • Daffy Duck (voiced by Eric Bauza[8]) ‒ The Looney Builders' dump truck operator.
  • Tweety (voiced by Eric Bauza[8]) ‒ The Looney Builders' crane operator.

Recurring

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Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
140July 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)December 1, 2023 (2023-12-01)
210March 25, 2024 (2024-03-25)TBA

Season 1 (2022-2023)

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [10]Prod.
code [11]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Splash Zone"Joey AdamsStory by : Nicole Belisle
Teleplay by : Laura Bowes
Michelle Rincon Eloren & Chelsea HoltJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)[b][12]101N/A
Mayor Foghorn Leghorn hires the Looney Builders to build a giant water slide for Looneyburg's waterpark. He keeps adding onto the design with the support of Bugs until problems arise.
2"Ice Creamed"Lindsey PollardStory by : Nicole Belisle
Teleplay by : Sam Bissonnette
Katie HoodJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)102N/A
It's Taz's birthday, so The Looney Builders build him a huge ice cream sundae. Porky worries about making a mistake and delays the build causing the ice cream to melt.
3"Race Track Race"Ade AudishStory by : Jake Fleisher
Teleplay by : Ade Audish
Chelsea Holt & Brittany McCarthyJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)1030.132[13]
The Looney Builders race against the clock to build Cecil Turtle a new racetrack. Daffy gets caught up in his own desire to race and changes part of the build.
4"Dino Fight"Joey AdamsNicole BelisleAlec MegibbenJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)104N/A
George P. Mandrake hires The Looney Builders to build a T. Rex fossil. It's Tweety's job to place the bones with his crane, but his fear of the big dino affects his ability to get the job done.
5"Snow Cap"Joey AdamsSam BissonnetteAlec MegibbenJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)1050.091[13]
Pauleen Penguin hires The Looney Builders to build her a home in Looneyburg. Lola soon discovers that they got the design wrong and the crew has to make adjustments.
6"Tweety-Go-Round"Andy ThomLaura BowesBrittany McCarthy and Chelsea HoltJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)1060.106[14]
Tweety leads The Looney Builders in building a new merry-go-round at the park for the kids. His crane breaks down and his small size affects his ability to contribute to the build.
7"Smash House"Joey AdamsSarah NerbosoMichelle Rincon ElorenJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)1070.068[13]
The Looney Builders learn that Taz accidentally destroyed his house, so they set out to build him a new one that's smash-proof.
8"Play Day"Andy ThomSam BissonnetteIan MutchlerJuly 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)108N/A
When the Looney Builders build themselves a playground, Daffy gets so excited about his section that he takes all the supplies for himself.
9"Rock On"Andy ThomNicole BelisleClint TaylorSeptember 26, 2022 (2022-09-26)109N/A
The Looney Builders are hired by Mac and Tosh Gopher to build them a home underground. Daffy can't remove rocks from the area fast enough and fails to ask for help.
10"Buzz In"Lindsay PollardJo ClaesAlycia White and Chelsea HoltSeptember 27, 2022 (2022-09-27)110N/A
Bizzy Buzzard's mom hires The Looney Builders to build her family a new nest. Bizzy wants to help, but keeps getting in the way, and she ends up creating all sorts of problems for the crew.
11"Stories"Lindsay PollardChristian Marsh ReimanKatie Hood & Chelsea HoltSeptember 28, 2022 (2022-09-28)111N/A
The Looney Builders are hired by Hoots Talon to expand and paint the old library. They enlist master painter Sylvester who faces his fear of heights with his build buddy, Tweety.
12"Cheesy Peasy"Lindsay PollardNicole BelisleAlycia White and Chelsea HoltSeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)112N/A
The Looney Builders are hired by the Mouse Sisters to build a bridge over a mac and cheese spill. Lola turns the job into a game which results in the crew losing sight of the bigger goal.
13"Looney Science"Joey AdamsJo ClaesAlec Megibben and Chelsea HoltSeptember 30, 2022 (2022-09-30)113N/A
The Looney Builders build a science museum in the desert where Wile E. Coyote becomes distracted by the Road Runner.
14"Big Feet"Andy ThomKevin Fleming & Rob JanasBrittany McCarthy and Chelsea HoltOctober 31, 2022 (2022-10-31)1140.086[15]
Mayor Leghorn hires The Looney Builders to build a water wheel in the forest where Porky worries about a mythical creature named "Big Feet."
15"Squirreled Away"Lindsay PollardAydrea WaldenAlycia White and Chelsea HoltNovember 1, 2022 (2022-11-01)115N/A
The Looney Builders build Tibs Squirrel a closet in his tree, but it won't fit all of Tibs' stuff and he doesn't want to get rid of anything.
16"Beach Battle"Joey AdamsSam BissonetteMichelle Rincon Eloren and Chelsea HoltNovember 2, 2022 (2022-11-02)116N/A
When The Looney Builders enter a sandcastle building contest, Tweety sees the competition and loses confidence in his idea.
17"Game Time"Lindsay PollardKevin Fleming & Rob JanasKatie Hood and Chelsea HoltNovember 3, 2022 (2022-11-03)117N/A
Chef Hector hires The Looney Builders to build him a burger restaurant, but Daffy is so focused on beating his handheld game that he causes major setbacks.
18"Soup Up"Andy ThomLaura BowesIan Mutchler and Chelsea HoltNovember 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)118N/A
As The Looney Builders help Petunia build a greenhouse, she can't wait for the veggies to grow and does everything she can to speed up the process.
19"Looneyburg Lights"Lindsey PollardLaura BowesN/ADecember 5, 2022 (2022-12-05)119N/A
20Joey AdamsNicole BelisleN/A120
The Looney Builders prepare to host a big holiday lights festival in Looneyburg Park when an unexpected snowstorm prevents Looneyburgers from attending, so they need to come up with a plan to prevent the event from being cancelled.
21"Blast Off"Joey AdamsKevin Fleming & Rob JanasMichelle Rincon Eloren & Chelsea HoltApril 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)1210.63[16]
When Marvin the Martian crash lands in Looneyburg, he’s in a hurry to leave and hires The Looney Builders to build him a spaceship.
22"K-9: Space Puppy"Andy ThomKevin Fleming & Rob JanasChelsea Holt & Ian MutchlerApril 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)122N/A
Marvin the Martian hires The Looney Builders to build a doghouse on Mars for his puppy, K-9. Daffy soon bonds with K-9 and comes up with a plan to prolong their playtime.
23"Cousin Billy"Lindsey PollardSam BissonnetteAlycia White and Chelsea HoltApril 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)123N/A
When Daffy’s cool cousin Billy hires The Looney Builders to build her an art studio, Daffy tries to show off to prove how cool he is.
24"Cheddar Days"Lindsey PollardJo ClaesKatie HoodApril 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)124N/A
The Mouse Sisters hire The Looney Builders to build a cheese café featuring a mural by Sylvester who is having a bad day.
25"Taz Recycle"Joey AdamsSam BissonnetteCarrie Hankins & Alec MegibbenApril 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)1250.07[16]
When The Looney Builders build Taz a wrecking ball vehicle, he struggles to learn how to operate it.
26"Sea School"Lindsey PollardSam BissonnetteTBAJune 5, 2023 (2023-06-05)126N/A
The Looney Crew help their walrus teacher friend build a new school for sea creature kids.
27"Underwater Star"Lindsey PollardKevin Fleming & Rob JanasChelsea Holt & Alycia WhiteJune 5, 2023 (2023-06-05)127N/A
When the underwater school is holding the first race games, Lola ends up getting excited and shrugs off her own crews' advice from the situations on the obstacle course.
28"Party Boat"Andy ThomCassie SolidayCarrie Hankins & Ian MutchlerJune 12, 2023 (2023-06-12)1280.102[17]
The crew helps the gophers build a boat but Tweety accidentally makes a crack and doesn’t ask the busy crew for help.
29"Mail Whale"Joey AdamsLaura BowesMichelle Rincon Eloren & Chelsea HoltJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)129N/A
When Winston the Mail Whale needs a new mail truck to deliver his mail, the crew try to build one but it makes a mess of it due to him not working part of a team.
30"Bright Light"Andy ThomJoe MorganChelsea Holt & Brittany McCarthyJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)1300.052[18]
The mayor asks the crew to build a lighthouse for the arrival of Mac and Tosh riding in a boat at night. Lola’s tablet is broken and she must rely on herself.
31"Mini Golf"Lindsey PollardJo ClaesKatie HoodAugust 7, 2023 (2023-08-07)131N/A
When the final hole was shown to unchallengeable, the crew decided to make a new one that’s far more challenging and exciting.
32"Goofballs"Joey AdamsStory by : Laura Bowes
Teleplay by : Nicole Belisle & Laura Bowes
Chelsea Holt & Alec MegibbenAugust 14, 2023 (2023-08-14)132N/A
The crew helps the goofy beaver twins build them a new house when the pair distracts them with their happy playful nature.
33"Skate Park"Andy ThomSam BissonnetteChelsea Holt & Brittany McCarthyAugust 21, 2023 (2023-08-21)133N/A
The kids are in need of a new skate park when Hoots and his group get into their way with him and his group get their activities in the way.
34"Batty Kathy"Andy ThomSarah NerbosoChelsea Holt & Brittany McCarthyAugust 28, 2023 (2023-08-28)134N/A
The crew finds it difficult when they are hired by Kathy Bat to build a radio station on a ceiling. Porky has concerns but does not speak up.
35"Honey Bunny"Andy ThomKevin Fleming & Rob JanasIan MutchlerSeptember 4, 2023 (2023-09-04)135N/A
The crew helps the bees build a new machine until Bugs is struggling following just one rule.
36"Castle Hassle"Joey AdamsKatie MattilaTBANovember 27, 2023 (2023-11-27)136N/A
Prince Lionel of England dares to boss our heroes around instead of helping.
37"Catwalk"Lindsay PollardLaura BowesCarrie Hankins & Alycia WhiteNovember 28, 2023 (2023-11-28)137N/A
The crew builds a fun and fabulous runway for Penelope Pussycat in France.
38"Dim Sum"Kim LeGloria ShenChelsea Holt & Brittany McCarthyNovember 29, 2023 (2023-11-29)138N/A
Bugs worries about letting down his favorite chef, Chef Poyung Panda, in China.
39"Crane Game"Lindsay PollardAnnie NishidaKatie HoodNovember 30, 2023 (2023-11-30)139N/A
Tweety learns to sacrifice his favorite claw Clawdio, with Chibi Critter, in Japan.
40"Speedy"Joey AdamsMegan GonzalezMichelle Rincon Eloren & Chelsea HoltDecember 1, 2023 (2023-12-01)140N/A
In Mexico, some things take time, with Speedy Gonzalez.

Season 2 (2024)

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air dateProd.
code [19]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
41"The Easter Bunnies"Alec MegibbenKatie MattilaTBAMarch 25, 2024 (2024-03-25)201 (141)N/A
The Looney Builders fill in for the Easter Bunny (who's sick) to do all the work until Easter morning.
42"Junior"Alec MegibbenKevin Fleming & Rob JanasTBAMarch 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)202 (142)N/A
After his excitement that caused bedtime setbacks, Junior the Bear learns to be gentle with the Looney Builders.
43"Looney Moon"Kim LeLaura BowesTBAMarch 27, 2024 (2024-03-27)203 (143)N/A
Tweety must face his fear of the dark as the Looney Moon arises at night.
44"Glamp Out"Lindsey PollardDrew Champion & Jacob MoffatTBAMarch 28, 2024 (2024-03-28)204 (144)N/A
While on Gossamer's camping trip with our heroes, Daffy insists they go glamping instead of camping!
45"Outer Space"Alec MegibbenLaura BowesTBAMarch 29, 2024 (2024-03-29)205 (145)N/A
Marvin the Martian is ecstatic when the Looney Builders build him and his "half-bird, half-space" martian crew a new space station. With the martians overwhelming him for his very important research, Marvin needs space in outer space!
46"The Great Flying Flea"Alec MegibbenCorey PowellTBAAugust 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)206 (146)N/A
The Looney Builders build Zippy, the Great Flying Flea, a new circus in town, but he does not dare to leave Sylvester!
47"The Snuffles"Alec MegibbenJo ClaesTBAAugust 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)207 (147)N/A
Lola Bunny is sick due to her morning gardening allergies, so the crew must rely on themselves to build an outdoor movie theater after Mayor Foghorn Leghorn hired them.
48"Rainy Day"Kim LeCassie SolidayTBAAugust 8, 2024 (2024-08-08)208 (148)N/A
It is raining in Looneyburg, and Porky hopes to show that our heroes can still have fun, even if it means building a fort.
49"Looney Games"Kim LeLaura BowesTBAJuly 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)209 (149)N/A
The Looney Games are at risk due to unexpected conflicts, so the Looney Builders need reinforcements from Looneyburg to fix the games and get the job done.
50"Bugs and the Beanstalk"Kim LeKevin Fleming & Rob JanasTBAAugust 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)210 (150)N/A
The Looney Builders build a castle for Elmer the Giant. They admire his toys and use them without his permission!

Shorts

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Haunted Garage!"Brianna ChiongOctober 27, 2022 (2022-10-27) (YouTube)
October 31, 2022 (2022-10-31) (Cartoonito)
TBAN/A
It's Halloween, so the crew decorates their garage for the Looneyburg trick-or-treaters.
2"Bugs Bunny Boogie"Brianna ChongJanuary 2, 2023 (2023-01-02)[c]TBAN/A
Bugs Bunny uses his excavator to dance.
3"Buckle Up"Brianna ChongJanuary 9, 2023 (2023-01-09)[d]TBAN/A
A music video of Lola Bunny knowing how to make things right.
4"Lunar New Year"Brianna ChongJanuary 17, 2023 (2023-01-17)TBAN/A
The crew celebrates the Lunar New Year and Bugs and Lola go missing during the Lion Dance.
5"Porky Perfect"Brianna ChongJanuary 23, 2023 (2023-01-23)[e]TBAN/A
A music video of Porky Pig and how he gets things neat and organized.
6"Awesome Duck"Brianna ChongJanuary 30, 2023 (2023-01-30)[f]TBAN/A
A music video of Daffy Duck using his dump truck to haul supplies and goof around on the job.
7"Don't Be Fooled By His Size"Brianna ChongFebruary 6, 2023 (2023-02-06)TBAN/A
Tweety Bird uses his crane to lift stuff in this music video as he helps his crew get the job done.
8"Hard Hat Time"Brianna ChongFebruary 13, 2023 (2023-02-13)TBAN/A
An action-packed music video of The Looney Builders traveling across land, air, and sea to get the job done.
9"Boogie Button"Brianna ChongMarch 20, 2023 (2023-03-20)TBAN/A
Bugs tries to play music for the crew on their lunch break, but his boogie button is busted.
10"Lunch Break"Brianna ChongApril 24, 2023 (2023-04-24)TBAN/A
Porky Pig is ready to chow down on his yummy sandwich when he keeps getting asked to help the other Looney Builders in their own tasks!
11"Daffy’s Spa"Brianna ChongMay 22, 2023 (2023-05-22)TBAN/A
Daffy invites everyone to take a relaxing mud bath that turns out to be anything but.
12"Lemonade"Brianna ChongJuly 3, 2023 (2023-07-03)TBAN/A
Tweety spots a giant lemon in a tree and is determined to make lemonade for everyone.
13"Car Wash"Brianna ChongAugust 7, 2023 (2023-08-07)TBAN/A
Lola oversees the car wash but soon realizes that she misassigned the tasks.
14"Hide N' Seek"Briana ChiongNovember 12, 2023 (2023-11-12)TBAN/A
The crew plays Hide N' Seek at headquarters and Tweety is the seeker.

International broadcast

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The series premiered on Cartoonito in Latin America on December 1, 2022.

The series premiered on Boomerang in Portugal on November 20, 2022, as part of its Cartoonito block (then airing as part of the entire 24-hour Cartoonito channel that replaced the former).

The series premiered on Cartoonito in the UK and Ireland on November 4, 2022.

The series started airing on Cartoonito in Central and Eastern Europe on April 24, 2023.

Reception

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The show gained positive reception from critics. Tierra Carpenter of WISH-TV says "Tapping into parents’ nostalgia, “Bugs Bunny Builders” is THE show parents have been waiting for to introduce their favorite Looney Tunes characters to their kids. The show is designed to be funny on two levels, allowing kids to laugh along with these characters while also enticing parents to stay in the room and watch together."[5][1]

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Animation services provided by Snipple Animation Studios and Digital eMation Inc.
  2. ^ Originally uploaded to YouTube on July 22, 2022
  3. ^ This short was originally scheduled for November 28, 2022, but was pulled before it aired
  4. ^ This short was originally scheduled for December 5, 2022, but was pulled before it aired
  5. ^ This short was originally scheduled for December 12, 2022, but was pulled before it aired
  6. ^ This short was originally scheduled for December 19, 2022, but was pulled before it aired
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