Ben Bocquelet
Director
The Amazing World of Gumball (2011)
Season 1
The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and Nicole Watterson, and other various citizens.
Released May 3, 2011
Episode 11 min
7+
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Short
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Watch Providers: Hulu, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Boulder Media, Studio Soi, Dandelion Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe
Network: Cartoon Network
9.1
S1E1 - The DVD
An overdue DVD causes chaos (and a hefty fee) for Gumball and Darwin.
May 3, 2011, midnight
8.8
S1E2 - The Responsible
Gumball and Darwin get to babysit Anais whilst their parents go to a PTA meeting but being "responsible" has a different meaning when you don't know what it means.
May 9, 2011, midnight
7.7
S1E3 - The Third
Gumball and Darwin grow bored of one another and seek out a third friend to make their lives more exciting.
May 16, 2011, midnight
8.5
S1E4 - The Debt
Believing that his life had been saved, Gumball vows to repay his debt by saving Mr. Robinson's life.
May 16, 2011, midnight
8.3
S1E5 - The End
Gumball and Darwin, thinking that the world will end in 24 hours, decide to make the most out of their remaining time.
May 23, 2011, midnight
8.2
S1E6 - The Dress
When his clothes are shrunk in the washing machine by his father, Gumball is forced to wear his mother's wedding dress to school.
May 23, 2011, midnight
8.4
S1E7 - The Quest
Gumball and Darwin help Anais get her beloved doll back after it is lost on the way to school.
May 30, 2011, midnight
7.8
S1E8 - The Spoon
Gumball and Darwin become unwitting accomplices in a stick-up at a gas station.
May 30, 2011, midnight
8.8
S1E9 - The Pressure
When Masami claims that Darwin is her boyfriend, Gumball vows to help his friend before he gets kissed.
June 6, 2011, midnight
9.0
S1E10 - The Painting
After seeing a picture that Anais drew, Principal Brown assumes that Anais finds her family dysfunctional, so he begins to meddle in their family life.
June 13, 2011, midnight
9.2
S1E11 - The Laziest
Gumball and Darwin challenge their father to a laziness competition, with the loser having to do the winner's chores.
June 20, 2011, midnight
7.8
S1E12 - The Ghost
When a ghost named Carrie possesses Gumball's body in order to feel earthly experiences and to eat, he must learn to say "no" to her.
June 27, 2011, midnight
9.0
S1E13 - The Mystery
Gumball decides to investigate when his class finds Principal Brown wrapped up in toilet paper, shaved and, covered in green paint, or else face detention.
July 11, 2011, midnight
8.1
S1E14 - The Prank
Gumball and Darwin's pranks on their father get out of hand.
July 18, 2011, midnight
7.4
S1E15 - The Gi
Gumball and Darwin are ridiculed for their martial-arts outfits by their schoolmates, and their mom tries to convince them to take them off.
July 25, 2011, midnight
8.2
S1E16 - The Kiss
A kiss from Grandma JoJo traumatizes Gumball, and Darwin attempts to help him forget.
Aug. 1, 2011, midnight
7.6
S1E17 - The Party
Gumball and his friends are invited to a high-school party hosted by Tobias's sister Rachel, but they must find dates in order to attend.
Aug. 8, 2011, midnight
9.0
S1E18 - The Refund
Gumball and Darwin go to great lengths to get their money back from an incompatible video game, but the rental store's policy prevents them from getting it.
Aug. 15, 2011, midnight
7.5
S1E19 - The Robot
Gumball decides to help Bobert act like a real boy. However, it soon becomes a battle for his very identity when the robot plots to take over his life.
Aug. 22, 2011, midnight
8.5
S1E20 - The Picnic
A school picnic in the Forest of Doom poses a hazard for Gumball and Darwin.
Aug. 29, 2011, midnight
8.5
S1E21 - The Goons
Gumball competes in a race in order to win Dad back.
Sept. 5, 2011, midnight
8.8
S1E22 - The Secret
Gumball tries desperately to find out Darwin's secret.
Sept. 26, 2011, midnight
8.8
S1E23 - The Sock
Mr. Small teaches Gumball and Darwin various ways of becoming more honest.
Oct. 3, 2011, midnight
9.2
S1E24 - The Genius
Darwin goes to an institute for geniuses.
Oct. 10, 2011, midnight
9.0
S1E25 - The Poltergeist
Richard believes there's a ghost in the attic but is actually Mr. Robinson who Gumball moved up there after entering a catatonic state due to being kicked out by his wife. Gumball and Darwin work on trying to restore Mr. Robinson whilst Richard, unaware of this, sets traps for the ghost.
Oct. 17, 2011, midnight
8.8
S1E26 - The Mustache
Gumball and Darwin want to become adults, Richard wants to lose weight. After accidentally having their cereal switched with supplements Richard ordered, Gumball, Darwin and Anais find themselves having very unusual growth spurts.
Nov. 21, 2011, midnight
8.5
S1E27 - The Date
Gumball learns how to date, so he can go out on a date with Penny. Later on it turns out that he is going to a funeral, not a date.
Nov. 28, 2011, midnight
8.8
S1E28 - The Club
When Gumball turns down an offer to join the Rejects Club, they seek to enact revenge against him.
Dec. 5, 2011, midnight
8.5
S1E29 - The Wand
The guys share the power of magic with Dad.
Jan. 24, 2012, midnight
8.0
S1E30 - The Ape
Ms. Simian cozies up to Gumball in order to win an award.
Jan. 31, 2012, midnight
8.0
S1E31 - The Car
Gumball and Darwin are eager enough to do numerous chores at Mr. Robinson's house, until they accidentally destroy his car.
Feb. 7, 2012, midnight
9.2
S1E32 - The Curse
Gumball's good day turns bad to worse throughout his school day, much to the point where he believes he is "cursed".
Feb. 14, 2012, midnight
9.2
S1E33 - The Microwave
Gumball creates a creature, made of every gross thing he could find, with a cannibalistic appetite.
Feb. 21, 2012, midnight
9.2
S1E34 - The Meddler
Seeing Gumball in need of attention, Nicole hangs out with him at school, which becomes increasingly embarrassing for her son.
Feb. 28, 2012, midnight
8.8
S1E35 - The Helmet
Gumball wears a lucky helmet, but it tears his family apart.
March 6, 2012, midnight
9.2
S1E36 - The Fight
After Gumball's bullying problem, Tina Rex demands to have a fight with him.
March 13, 2012, midnight
Network: Cartoon Network
Episode Runtime: 11 min.
Season Runtime: 3122 min.
Released: May 3, 2011
Last Air Date: Oct. 30, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-Y7
Common sense age: 7+
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