Cartoon Network has released clips, stills, and episode synopses for new episodes premiering for the week of June 9, 2014:

TEEN TITANS GO!

All-new episodes of Teen Titans Go! air every Thursday at 6 p.m. (ET/PT)

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Mr. Butt”– After Starfire is setup by Blackfire and sent to prison, the Titans work to make Blackfire a better sister while Starfire plots her revenge.

MIXELS

A Frosticon and Balk ready to perform

On this week’s episode of Mixels, Thursday, June 12 at 6:15 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Vaudeville Fun”– A Frosticon and Balk mix and perform a series of vignettes, hoping to pass the big audition.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

There is a new coach at Elmore High

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Coach”– The new coach at Elmore High stands up to Jamie.

CLARENCE

Clarence’s mom brings him along to a dinner party

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, June 12 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Dinner Party”– When Clarence’s mom takes Clarence to a stuffy dinner party, Clarence embarks on a quest for fun wherever it can be found.

ADVENTURE TIME

Finn and Jake become a part of the food chain

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Food Chain” – On a field trip to the Candy Kingdom Museum of Natural History, Finn and Jake learn about the food chain by becoming the food chain! Guest Director: Masaaki Yuasa

REGULAR SHOW

Rigby is caught lying on a hidden camera game show.

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Expert or Liar”– Rigby wants to redeem himself after getting caught lying on a hidden camera game show called “Expert or Liar.”

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Cartoon Network has released the following clips, stills, and episode synopses for new episodes premiering on June 19, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Beast Boy plays the tough guy

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Man Person”–Beast Boy is distressed by his big new battle scar, until Cyborg convinces him that the scar makes him look tough and manly. Now Beast Boy wants to look even tougher.

(Think you can handle more, tough guy? Check out our earlier coverage here for more stills.)

MIXELS

Who Wants to Play A Game?

On this week’s episode of Mixels, Thursday, June 19 at 6:15 p.m. (ET/PT)… Fang Gang Log Toss”– Chomly and Jawg are hell bent on continuing their log toss game despite Slumbo and Flain’s protests. “High Five”– Mixels mix to give Chomley more and more fun high fives, until they mix into a Murp…

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Darwin and Gumball get diagnosed with a case of Joy

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Joy”– Miss Simian has to save herself from a contagious Joy virus infecting the whole school.

CLARENCE

Clarence toots his squeeze horn in class

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, June 19 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Honk”– Seeking to improve his communication skills, Clarence turns to a squeeze horn. It’s really annoying.

ADVENTURE TIME

Finn and Jake journey through the forest to get to Wildberry Kingdom

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)…“Furniture and Meat”– Big money problems send Finn and Jake to Wildberry Kingdom.

REGULAR SHOW

Pops heads to the beach to learn how to surf.

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Catching the Wave”– Pops wants to catch a wave.

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The new coach at Elmore Junior High is encouraging the students to get more active, which leads to a confrontation between Gumball and Jamie.

While I greatly enjoy The Amazing World Of Gumball, I haven’t always liked every episode. Most of the episodes that I’ve had problems with were due to specific things: a character being misrepresented or a joke being pushed too far. “The Coach”, however, just didn’t work for me as an episode. I had expected it to be a Jamie episode, but it really wasn’t. She was in it, and she spoke more in it than she did in the two previous seasons combined, but it didn’t feel like she got anywhere near the same level of characterization that characters had gotten in their episodes during season two. Or even season three for that matter, with all of the characterization that Sarah received in “The Fan”. Instead, this episode was mostly about a new character, the coach, who I just didn’t find funny. The character’s voice was grating and too much dialogue was written for her. And yes, it’s “her”. The episode ended in an anticlimax where the boys were stunned to learn that the coach was a woman, which I assume is why so much time was spent on the coach. It’s as if they wanted that revelation to be a very big joke to end the episode on, but I felt that they swung out on that one.

There were a few jokes that worked. I liked the brief flashbacks where the boys talked about some of the horrible things Jamie had done, like biting off Teri’s foot and shooting it back at her in the form of a spitball. The scene where the boys do awful cartwheels through a yard filled with angry dogs was also amusing and seemed like a nice throwback to “The DVD”. Both Jacob Hopkins and Terrell Ransom Jr. continued to do well as the new voices of Gumball and Darwin, although I did feel that the voice direction for Jamie was slightly problematic. I know Jamie is a bully, but having her speak like a stereotypical bully just felt a bit forced. I think I would have preferred it if she had a more natural voice. On the old website, it was said that Jamie wasn’t originally a bully, but instead became one after Miss Simian flunked her and made her lose all of her friends. It was also said that she joined Tina’s gang. Both of these things seem to have been dropped, with Tina not even showing up in this episode, but I can’t help but wonder if Jamie would have been more interesting had they stayed in place. Perhaps we’ll see if they explore those things in the many episodes yet to come.

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Cartoon Network has released clips, stills, and plot synopses for new episodes premiering on June 26, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Aqualad courts Raven

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Pirates”– Aqualad asks Raven out on a date, which makes Beast Boy jealous. Cyborg tries to prove that Aqualad is really a pirate.

MIXELS

It’s party time.

On this week’s episode of Mixels, Thursday, June 26 at 6:15 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Lunk has seconds to get to a birthday party and he needs to mix to make it in time!

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Instead of a puppy, the kids get an angry turtle

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “THE PUPPY”– The kids finally get the puppy they always wanted, except…it’s actually a turtle, and it hates them.

CLARENCE

Clarence rallies his friends for a dollar hunt

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, June 26 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Dollar Hunt”– Clarence hosts a fun “dollar hunt” game to meet new friends. But things go awry when Clarence accidentally buries the money his Mom gave him to buy refreshments for her book club meeting.

ADVENTURE TIME

Fionna and Cake try to find the Lumpy Space Prince

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Prince Who Wanted Everything”– Fionna and Cake, stars of the much-loved special gender switching episodes of Adventure Time are back for a third installment on Cartoon Network!

REGULAR SHOW

Benson wants a new gold watch to get to work on time

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Gold Watch”– Benson has to get to work on time so he can earn a gold watch.

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When the boys show up to school in an unusually happy mood, Miss Simian begins to suspect that they are infected with some sort of virus.

I’ve always preferred comedy over horror. I can appreciate the classics, but most forms of media that are meant to be scary just try too hard. Fortunately, I am not entirely unfamiliar with the tropes of the genre, so I was able to discern what this episode brought to the table and I liked it. Miss Simian has been the subject of episodes in the past, but this is the first time she has been the primary focus. She carried the episode rather well, although I feel like this episode would have benefited from having the outbreak happen just a bit sooner. Replacing zombies with happy children was very amusing, with the virus being spread through hugs instead of through bites and scratches. There were a lot of references to things that are commonly done in these types of movies, but the “pretend to be infected” gag that surprisingly works is always one of my favorites. “Shaun of the Dead” comes to mind. The episode didn’t have much of a resolution since Miss Simian failed to cure the outbreak, but I can forgive these types of endings as long as they aren’t too common. All in all, this was a solid episode. It had some very funny moments and it built up the tension appropriately.

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Anais, Darwin and Gumball want the family to adopt a puppy. Instead, they get a turtle. A turtle that hates them.

This was a fantastic episode. While I greatly appreciate the episodes of the show that tell us more about Gumball’s classmates, I’ve always contended that the best episodes are the ones that involve the entire Watterson family. They have such good personalities that play off of one another very well, and even though Nicole didn’t do as much in this episode as the other family members, she still had a powerful presence. Richard has come a long way since season one and I loved every moment of him in this episode. He’s an idiot, but he’s a lovable idiot, and pretty much everything that comes out of his mouth is comedy gold. It’s also good to see Anais spending more time with her brothers. I’ve often felt that Anais gets shortchanged when it comes to appearances in the show, as she should technically be just as important as Darwin and Gumball.  The boys continued to be their usual fun selves and I am continuing to be impressed by Jacob Hopkins and Terrell Ransom Jr.

The main reason I enjoyed this episode is because it felt complete. Ideally, all episodes should feel that way, but that rarely turns out to be the case. It’s easy for the pacing to feel off, as it did in “The Coach”, or for the ending to feel lacking, like it did in “The Virus”. This episode, however, had three great acts. The first act had a lot of humor. The second act continued to deliver the jokes while setting the stage for the tension to come, which the third act certainly delivered upon. The climax was particularly well animated, with Nicole driving like crazy and Gumball desperately running away from the evil turtle. It still had some great gags as well; I certainly did not expect Darwin to be as intense as he was, even though he has shown such intensity in the past. I suppose I would have preferred it if the turtle’s fate was left more ambiguous, but having it walk out of the fire like the Terminator was a nice touch. The episode ended with the Wattersons accepting that they will have to keep the turtle for the rest of their lives, but I doubt we’ll be seeing him again for a while. Still, I wouldn’t mind a sequel episode.

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Cartoon Network has released the following clips, stills, and synopses for new episodes premiering on July 3, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Robin Meets a leader from the past

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, July 3 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Money Grandma”– When Robin starts a smear campaign against all of the other Titans so that he can be reelected Team Leader, Raven uses a time machine to bring a great leader from the past to teach Robin how to lead.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball and Darwin spy on Anton’s every move

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Recipe”– Gumball and Darwin discover the secret behind Anton’s immortality. Anton’s little toasty body disintegrates during a swim class. When Gumball and Darwin see Anton the next day, as good as new, they set out to discover his secret.

CLARENCE

Clarence and Belson take a photo with an elephant.

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, July 3 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Zoo”– Clarence and Belson make a true odd couple when they’re paired up during a field trip to the zoo and find themselves locked inside after hours.

ADVENTURE TIME

Colonel Candy Corn orders to fire the cannons

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Something Big”– Princess Bubblegum must rally her forces when the Candy Kingdom is rocked by a massive assault.

REGULAR SHOW

An angered Benson makes Mordecai and Rigby paint a house

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Paint Job”– Mordecai and Rigby have to paint a house.

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Cartoon Network has released a clip, stills, and plot synopses for episodes premiering in the week of July 7, 2014.

TOTAL DRAMA PAHKITEW ISLAND

Meet the all-new cast in this all-new island

Be sure to watch the Total Drama Pahkitew Island one-hour premiere Monday, July 7 at 6 p.m. (ET, PT) and then watch the tension unravel for two weeks with a new episode each week night at 6 p.m. (ET, PT). All-new island! All-new cast! Even more nail-biting drama! Total Drama Pahkitew Island promises to be the toughest season yet with spine-tingling twists, explosive challenges and bust-a-gut laughs. Fan favorite “host with the most” Chris has gone all out this season to put a fresh collection of contestants through the most grueling challenges yet!

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball pushes to dominate an arcade game

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Name”– When Gumball discovers his real name is Zach…he starts acting like one! His family tries to make him remember the old Gumball, as this new Zach persona is progressively taking over Gumball’s life and erasing his memories. If they can’t reach him in time, the old Gumball will disappear forever and they’ll be left with…Zach!

CLARENCE

Clarence eagerly awaits to start his day bright and early!

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, July 10 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Rise and Shine”– A glimpse at the wild, secret adventures Clarence undertakes each day before the rest of us, and the sun, get up.

ADVENTURE TIME

Shelby parties it up with the other bugs.

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Little Brother”– Shelby is thrust into a new role after a party-related accident.

REGULAR SHOW

Moredecai and Rigby present Maelaard’s birthday cake

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Take the Cake”– Mordecai and Rigby have to deliver a cake to Maellard’s birthday party.

NINJAGO: MASTERS OF SPINJITZU

The Ninjas are back in two new special episodes

Be sure to check-out two new special episodes of the powerhouse series NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu on Sunday July 13 at 6 p.m. (ET, PT). During the special episodes airing throughout 2014, the Ninjas will be pushed to their limits as they face new technological threats and gain new allies in this state-of-the-art and futuristic New World.

In the two new special episodes, “The DIgiverse Agenda” and “Codename: Areturus,” the Ninja resort to drastic measures when they are unable to save Lloyd in time. The Ninja get digitized with their Techno Blades into the Digiverse in order to battle the Digital Overlord on his own turf and erase evil for good. While the Ninja learn new capabilities and explore the fantasy of a ‘digital world,’ their friends must protect them from Pythor and his army in the ‘real world.

THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW

Kick back on hot summer afternoons with new episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show! Premieres air every weekday at 1 p.m. (ET/PT).The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a new, fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the all-new series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of all time. The Tom and Jerry Show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

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Gumball is determined to learn how Anton continues to come to school each day despite being destroyed in numerous ways.

This was a fun episode of Gumball, but it was also very predictable. I know plots are often recycled in animation, but generally any episodes about cloning all follow the exact same tropes. I suppose the episode deserves credit for not having all of the clones try to become “real”, as only the burnt toast was interested in doing that, but everything was fairly by-the-book right down to the ending where a clone ended up surviving. Still, there were a number of good gags. Richard’s brief desire to eat all of the clones was amusing and I liked how easily all of the clones were defeated with a little bit of water. It was nice to see Anton get an episode, even if we barely got to see the real Anton due to the emphasis being on the clones. It’s hard to tell if the actual Anton has enough of a personality to get another episode down the road, but with two more seasons ordered, perhaps he’ll get another shot to prove he’s something more than a prop. Time will tell.

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Cartoon Network has released clips, stills, and episode synopses for new episodes premiering during the week of July 14, 2014.

TOTAL DRAMA PAHKITEW ISLAND

Vote for the winner starting July 17 at CartoonNetwork.com!

Be sure to watch new episodes of Total Drama Pahkitew Island every week night at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) and tune-in to the one-hour season finale yet on Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. (ET, PT)– All-new island! All-new cast! Even more nail-biting drama! Total Drama Pahkitew Island promises to be the toughest season yet with spine-tingling twists, explosive challenges and bust-a-gut laughs. Fan favorite “host with the most” Chris has gone all out this season to put a fresh collection of contestants through the most grueling challenges yet! In Total Drama tradition, fans will be able to vote for the winner on CartoonNetwork.com beginning Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. (ET, PT) and then can tune in to see the results in the most action packed one-hour season finale yet on Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. (ET, PT).

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

The extras scarily surround Darwin and Gumball

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Extras”– It’s quiet a day for Gumball and Darwin and the background characters finally get their chance to shine. Nothing much is happening for Gumball and Darwin and the background characters in Elmore seize their moment. An array of diverse characters you may have noticed lurking in the background of Gumball and Darwin’s adventures finally let their voices be heard.

CLARENCE

Clarence freely does whatever he wants when he’s left at home.

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, July 17 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Man of the House”– Clarence’s first night home alone spirals out of control, forcing Clarence and his pals to wage war against their own home security measures.

ADVENTURE TIME

Kim Kil Whan is suited to take action.

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Ocarina”– Fed up with Jake’s antics, his son Kim Kil Whan takes action.

REGULAR SHOW

Skips gets back into the dating scene.

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Skips in the Saddle”– Skips wants to start dating again.

THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW

Kick back on hot summer afternoons with new episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show! Premieres air every weekday at 1 p.m. (ET/PT).

The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a new, fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the all-new series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of all time. The Tom and Jerry Show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

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Cartoon Network has released new clips, stills, and episode synopses from new episodes premiering next week. You know the drill.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Catch new episodes of Teen Titans Go! every Thursday at 6 p.m. (ET/PT)

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “I See You”– Robin brings Starfire on a fake stakeout in an attempt to get a kiss, while Cyborg and Beast Boy hold their own stakeout to discover Raven’s dark secret.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball and Darwin’s complaining starts an Elmore riot.

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Gripes”– The kids complain so much they become actual charity cases. Gumball is in such a bad mood that it spreads to Darwin, who joins him in complaining about everything. Their constant moaning grabs the attention of the good people of Elmore. Mistaking Gumball and Darwin for genuine kids in need, they put on a benefit and raise money for them. How do Gumball and Darwin confess there’s been a mix-up without inciting a riot?!!

CLARENCE

Globs of mud in Clarence’s eyes makes for a muddy vision.

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, July 24 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Puddle Eyes”– A nap in mud seals Clarence’s eyes and leaves him sightless, potentially dooming his team’s chances in the school’s ill-conceived “Vision Bee.”

ADVENTURE TIME

Ice King embarks on a wizardful road trip.

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Thanks for the Crabapples, Giuseppe”– Ice King and a band of misfit wizards go on a mystical road trip.

REGULAR SHOW

Thomas is on mission to get the park statue back.

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Thomas Fights Back”– Thomas Wants to get the park founder’s statue back.

THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW

Kick back on hot summer afternoons with new episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show! Premieres air every weekday at 1 p.m. (ET/PT).

The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a new, fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the all-new series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of all time. The Tom and Jerry Show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

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When Gumball learns that his real name is Zach, he begins to behave differently as he struggles with his new-found identity.

I found this to be an amusing episode of Gumball. While it’s not the first time Gumball has struggled with being controlled by something, it was executed very well and had some very solidly paced jokes. I believe there were only a few moments in the episode that I didn’t find funny. I also liked how the episode was continuity heavy, with moments from both season one and season two being referenced. We even got to see the evil turtle again and he was only introduced a couple of episodes ago. Zach proved to be an interesting villain and it was nice to see how some episodes would have played out had Gumball been, to borrow a term from “The Sweaters”, hardcore. I know some fans have never liked how Gumball is such a failure, but I’ve always found his failure to be endearing provided they didn’t push it too far. If Gumball had won more throughout the series, even to a much lesser extent than what was shown in this episode, I’m not sure if the previous two seasons would have been as memorable. It’s Gumball’s optimism that shines in light of his misfortune that makes him such a cute kid.

I will say that while I did really enjoy this episode, I’m not sure if it was the wisest move to say that Gumball’s real name was Zach. Even with him legally changing his name to Gumball at the end of the episode, many fans are already editing wiki entries across the web to refer to him as Zach. It feels as if the show is trying to explain things that don’t really need to be explained. There would have been nothing wrong if “Gumball” was simply his name from birth. I can only hope that the show avoids feeling obligated to continue doing this sort of thing going forward. I know there is an upcoming episode about Penny that will focus on what she looks like underneath her shell, but couldn’t she just be a peanut with antlers? I’ve always favored character development and continuity, but I care more about personalities and how the characters interact with one another. I never needed – or wanted – to know Gumball’s real name. Ultimately, as long as the episodes are funny then I have little to complain about, but I hope they don’t try to focus too much on these little details.

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On a particularly uneventful day, the background characters decide it’s time for them to get the spotlight.

While some may disagree, I absolutely adored the experimental episodes in season two of Gumball. Both “The Tape” and “The World” were extremely refreshing and I admired the show for being bold enough to do something different. So, it stands to reason that I am very happy that season three has continued to be bold with this episode. Elmore is a fantastic place with so many appealing characters, yet more often than not they are relegated to minor roles. By giving an episode to these characters, the show has tapped into something that it was previously letting go to waste. If anything, I’m a bit disappointed that the show didn’t include more minor characters in this episode. It probably would have been a good time to make a joke about Tobias’ sister Rachel, who was deemed so uninspired by the crew that they stopped having her show up anymore. However, the episode was a ton of fun as it was and it had a heck of a musical number in it, so I really can’t complain. I sincerely hope that there are more experimental episodes later this season, but if not, I’m sure there will be more in the next two seasons.

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Cartoon Network has released new clips, stills, and episode synopses for premieres set to debut during the week of July 28, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Catch new episodes of Teen Titans Go! every Thursday at 6 p.m. (ET/PT)

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Brian”– When The Brain captures the Titans to fuel Project B.R.I.A.N., the Titan’s littles buddies are the only heroes who can save them.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Mom tells a scary story during the Watterson family road trip.

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Vacation”– The Wattersons are swapping scary stories when their car breaks down in the middle of the desert. They are left with no alternative but to trust a complete stranger, whose appearance matches the scary guy in Mom’s story. When the stranger brings them to a derelict gas station, just as he did in mom’s made-up scary story, the Wattersons can no longer pretend the story isn’t coming true…

CLARENCE

It’s a pirate’s life for Sumo and the gang.

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, July 31 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Dream Boat”– Sumo devotes himself to the Sisyphean task of building a boat, defying the expectations of everyone in his life, including himself.

ADVENTURE TIME

It’s a big day for Breakfast Princess.

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Princess Day”– It’s Princess Day in Ooo! You know that that means? Yep, LSP and Marceline team up to prank Breakfast Princess!

REGULAR SHOW

Skips makes Quips’ bachelor party bus bumping.

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Bachelor Party! Zingo!!”– Skips must plan the perfect bachelor party for his cousin, Quips.

THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW

Kick back on hot summer afternoons with new episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show! Premieres air every weekday at 1 p.m. (ET/PT).

The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a new, fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the all-new series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of all time. The Tom and Jerry Show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

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Cartoon Network has released new clips, stills, and plot synopses for new episodes premiering on August 7, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Boy shows off his campfire skills in the forest.

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Nature”– When Beast Boy loses his ability to change into animals, he realizes that he’s lost touch with his wild side. He goes to the forest to reconnect with his inner beast, but Mother Nature isn’t as great as he had hoped.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball and Darwin discover Principal Brown’s diploma is a fake.

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Fraud”– Gumball and Darwin discover Principal Brown’s diploma is a fake. When Gumball and Darwin discover his diploma is fake, Principal Brown is determined to keep their discovery a secret. He offers them all sorts of “incentives” to keep quiet but the truth is they really don’t care whether the diploma is real or not. Mistaking their disinterest as “playing hard to get” Principal Brown resorts to increasingly desperate measures to ensure Gumball and Darwin play ball.

CLARENCE

Clarence receives an unexpected invitation to a slumber party.

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, August 7 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Slumber Party”– Clarence struggles to make a connection at an all-girls slumber party, leaving Sumo and Jeff at odds without Clarence as their “friendship buffer.”

ADVENTURE TIME

Princess Bubblegum and Peppermint Butler fight to save the Candy Kingdom.

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Nemesis”– A shadowy figure named Peace Master targets the Candy Kingdom elite.

REGULAR SHOW

Mordecai and Rigby scramble to sneakily set up a new tent.

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)…“Tent Trouble”– Mordecai and Rigby must replace CJ’s expensive tent before she realizes they destroyed it.

THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW

Kick back on hot summer afternoons with new episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show! Premieres air every weekday at 1 p.m. (ET/PT).

The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a new, fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the all-new series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of all time. The Tom and Jerry Show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

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Gumball’s bad mood causes the entire town to think he and Darwin are deserving of charity.

This was an interesting episode. I didn’t quite like it as much as other episodes, as I found the “complaining” voices to be a bit grating and felt that the “B” plot was more enjoyable than the “A” plot, but it turned out well enough towards the end. I just feel that the scenes with Anais and Richard were more enjoyable than the scenes with the boys. Anais and Richard don’t spend enough time with one another and I thought that it was cute how she was trying to teach her father how to be sarcastic. The payoff at the end was pretty funny. I’m hoping that the two of them will continue to interact with one another more often as the series progresses. As for the “A” plot, it just started off a bit too slow for my tastes. It was nice to see more of the side-characters, with them wanting/needing to help the boys because they assumed that they were poor, but too much time was spent standing in front of that store talking. The climax helped save the episode, as did the joke about not understanding the episode’s message, but I feel that this episode could have been better.

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Cartoon Network has released clips, stills, and episode synopses for premieres set to debut on August 14, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Catch new episodes of Teen Titans Go! every Thursday at 6 p.m. (ET/PT)

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Salty Codgers”– Raven is delighted when the other Titans are magically turned into old people during a battle.

(Check out Toonzone’s earlier coverage for more stills.)

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball and Darwin investigate a mystery in Elmore.

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Void”– When Gumball and Darwin investigate a missing classmate, they discover a far greater mystery…about Elmore. Gumball and Darwin start noticing small details around Elmore High that don’t add up. They come to the conclusion that Molly has disappeared, even though nobody else remembers her ever having existed. Mr. Small confirms their suspicions and tells them that things are not always what they seem in Elmore. They set off on a quest to rescue Molly in an alternate dimension, and soon need rescuing themselves!

CLARENCE

Clarence, Sumo and Jeff’s nature hike goes off course.

On this week’s episode of Clarence, Thursday, August 14 at 6:45 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Nature Clarence”– Clarence, Sumo and Jeff’s nature hike veers off course courtesy of their under qualified, overwhelmed guide Josh, prompting Clarence to take the lead.

ADVENTURE TIME

Finn and Jake’s parents investigate a menace in the woods.

On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Joshua and Margaret Investigations”– Finn and Jake’s parents hunt an unearthly menace in the woods.

REGULAR SHOW

Mordecai and CJ make a date

On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)…“Real Date”– Mordecai and CJ want to go on a romantic date.

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Cartoon Network has released clips, stills, and episode synopses for episodes premiering on August 21, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Starfire is studying to be a star student.

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Knowledge”– Starfire is tired of not fitting in with the other Titans, and asks Raven to help her to learn more about human culture. Raven casts a spell to give Starfire all of human knowledge, which turns Starfire into the total bummer.

STEVEN UNIVERSE

After seeing Garnet and Amethyst fuse together into the powerful Sugilite – Steven becomes determined to get super strong.

On this week’s episode of Steven Universe, Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Coach Steven”– After seeing Garnet and Amethyst fuse together into the powerful Sugilite – Steven becomes determined to get super strong.*Guest Voice: Nicki Minaj*

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball and Darwin help Rocky land an office job.

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Boss”– Gumball and Darwin help Rocky land an office job so that his dad, Mr. Robinson, will be proud of him. After a health scare the kids decide to reunite Mr. Robinson with his son. Mr. Robinson has always seen Rocky as a disappointment so when Gumball and Darwin help him land a corporate job at Chanax, he is thrilled. However the Chanax Corporation is not quite what it seems. Can Gumball and Darwin rescue Rocky before he becomes a corporate drone for all eternity…

UNCLE GRANDPA

Pizza Steve is ready for his ride to outer space.

On this week’s episode of Uncle Grandpa, Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)…“1992 Called” – Uncle Grandpa travels back to the year 1492 to retrieve a pair of pants. “Bezt Friends” – Uncle Grandpa goes to extreme measures to surpass Pizza Steve as Pizza Steve’s best friend. GUEST STAR: Tone Loc

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The Wattersons’ vacation goes awry when it seems as if a scary story is coming true.

This was a fantastic episode. It had ample amounts of humor and tension which made it delightful to watch. I’ve complained several times in the past that episodes of the show tend to fly by too quickly, but this episode provided so much content for a standard length episode. I don’t believe a single scene went to waste, as the episode continually built up towards the climax while sprinkling in hilarious jokes all throughout it. It was great to see the family get out of Elmore for a bit, especially after the previous episode, and the hillbilly archtype worked well for the “villains”. Being a southern gentleman myself, I rather liked how they were actually extremely hospitable people. The show has a ton of great characters, but there’s always room for new characters to be introduced even if they only show up in an episode or two. Still, the Wattersons carry the show and I adore each and every one of them. Nicole remains my favorite, as I admire her dedication to her family and enjoy her violent tendencies, and her role in this episode was fairly substantial. The flashbacks with Richard inadvertently ruining her days off from work were amusing. Richard is a much more enjoyable character now than he was in season one, as I’ve said many times before, and I like to see him interact with Nicole. A lot of fans question why they’re married – and the official comic even made a joke about Nicole being “tricked” into marrying him – but they truly love one another and I’m hoping more episodes show that going forward.

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Cartoon Network has released new clips, stills, and plot synopses for shows with new episodes premiering the week of August 25, 2014.

TEEN TITANS GO!

Starfire loves two adorable destroyers

On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Love Monsters”– Raven warns the other Titans not to go near a box containing the Twin Destroyers of Azarath. Starfire can’t help it and opens the box, giving hugs and snuggles to the two tiny, adorable Destroyers … but love only makes the Destroyers stronger.

(Adore more stills from this premiere episode at our earlier coverage.)

STEVEN UNIVERSE

When Lars pawns off all his work on Sadie, Steven helps out by working a shift at the Big Donut.

On this week’s episode of Steven Universe, Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Joking Victim”– When Lars pawns off all his work on Sadie, Steven helps out by working a shift at the Big Donut.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL

Gumball and Darwin confront Clayton about being a compulsive liar

On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Move”– Clayton is a compulsive liar, but Gumball discovers he wasn’t lying about his awesome martial arts move. Gumball confronts Clayton about his fabled Seven Pressure Point Heart Exploding Technique, assuming it’s another one of his outlandish claims. Darwin and Gumball intervene to help Clayton start embracing the truth. However, when they discover the move is as effective as he claimed, they really wish he’d been lying.

UNCLE GRANDPA

New episodes of Uncle Grandpa continue every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)

On this week’s episode of Uncle Grandpa, Thursday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)…“Food Truck”– Greed causes Pizza Steve’s latest business venture to backfire.

MIXELS

More Mixels equals more mixes, more madness, more fun.

On this week’s special for Mixels, Sunday, August 31 at 6:00pm (ET/PT)… “Epic Comedy Adventure”- When General Nix tries to stop the annual Mixfest, it’s up to Flain and friends to bring back mixing! “Murp Romp”- There is a Murp on the loose and the Mixels must catch it before it destroys everything!

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