Kim Possible

This article is about the TV series. For the titular character, see Kim Possible (character). For other uses, see Kim Possible (disambiguation).

Kim Possible
Genre
Created by
Directed by
Voices of
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Call Me, Beep Me!" performed by Christina Milian
Ending theme"Call Me, Beep Me!" (instrumental)
ComposerAdam Berry
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes87 (92 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Running time22 minutes
Production companyWalt Disney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseJune 7, 2002 (2002-06-07) –
September 7, 2007 (2007-09-07)
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Kim Possible is an American animated action comedy[1][2][3][4] television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with saving the world on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. Kim is aided by her clumsy best friend, Ron Stoppable, his pet naked mole rat Rufus, and ten-year-old[5] computer genius Wade. Known collectively as Team Possible, Kim and Ron's missions primarily require them to thwart the evil plans of the mad scientist–supervillain duo Dr. Drakken and his sidekick Shego.

Veteran Disney Channel writers Schooley and McCorkle were recruited by the network to develop an animated series that could attract both older and younger audiences, and conceived Kim Possible as a show about a talented action heroine and her less competent sidekick. Inspired by the scarcity of female-led animated series at the time, Kim Possible is based on the creators' own high school experiences, and combines elements of action, adventure, drama, romance and comedy to appeal to both girls and boys while parodying the James Bond franchise and spy and superhero films. Distinct from other Disney Channel shows in its use of self-referential humor, Schooley and McCorkle developed fast-paced sitcom-style dialogue in order to cater to adult viewers. Set in the fictional town of Middleton, the show's setting and locations exhibit a retro-influenced aesthetic.

Kim Possible is the second animated series, after The Proud Family, to air exclusively on Disney Channel, as well as the first ever show on the network to be produced by Walt Disney Television Animation as an original series. It also became the first Disney Channel animated series to be produced in high-definition. The series premiered on June 7, 2002, and ended on September 7, 2007, after 87 episodes and four seasons. Kim Possible received critical acclaim, becoming one of Disney's top-rated and most popular series. During its run, a pair of made-for-TV films were made: A Sitch in Time (2003) and So the Drama (2005). Merchandising based on the series, such as home media releases, toys, and video games were also made. A live-action television film of the same name was released in 2019.

  1. ^ Heldenfels, Akron (February 4, 2007). "Kim Possible is back". Akron Beacon Journal. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  2. ^ Perlmutter, David (2014). America Toons In: A History of Television Animation. United States: McFarland. p. 354. ISBN 9780786476503 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Marx, Christy (2012). Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games. United States: CRC Press. p. 6. ISBN 9781136144462 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Gillies, Judith S (June 16, 2002). "'Kim Possible' Leads Summer's Fresh Fare". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  5. ^ Schooley, Bob; McCorkle, Mark (December 27, 2002). "The Twin Factor". Kim Possible. Season 1. Episode 17. Disney Channel.