Too Cute (TV series)
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| Narrated by | Henry Strozier |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 68 |
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| Running time | 20-43 minutes[1] |
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| Original network | Animal Planet |
| Original release | April 30, 2011 – December 27, 2014 |
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Too Cute is an American television series that aired on Animal Planet from April 30, 2011 to December 27, 2014. Once a series of four separate specials in 2011, Too Cute became a series a year later with six episodes in its third season. The title gives a viewers discretion telling the audience that "The following program contains material that is just too cute." (A mocking of the "viewer discretion advisory" on programming that's not suitable for all viewers.)
Synopsis
Each episode tells a "coming of age" story as narrated by Henry Strozier, and features three different groups of animals, mostly cats and dogs, in their first eight to 12 weeks of their lives. The delightful said time period of an animal's life are observed and presented from the first tentative steps that help them get started investigating the new world around them, to the days of playful contact with new creatures and familiar faces. At the end of each episode, an epilogue is shown of the pets that stand out from each litter or animal group. Before cutting to commercial break (4/5 into the show) after explaining what's to come after the break in the same episode, they give the audience a "Too Cute Quiz", where they give a question about one specific breed that the audience has to answer with the correct breed. After the commercial break, they return to the question and give the answer and an explanation about said fact.
It was announced that Too Cute returned for a third season with new episodes that aired on August 3, 2013. Also, Animal Planet partnered up with the Washington Animal Rescue League[2] to launch the "Too Cute Kitten Cam" for online viewing.[3]
Episodes
Season 1 (2011)
| Ep # | Total | Title | Original Airdate |
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| 1 | 1 | "Kittens" | April 30, 2011 |
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Kitten owners go to great measures to take care of their fiercely independent pets as the birth and first few months of three separate kitten litters are documented in order to record all of the important moments in the kittens' lives. Breeds featured: Persians, Abyssinians, and Bengals. | |||
| 2 | 2 | "Puppies" | September 17, 2011 |
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The birth and first months of three different litters of puppies are followed; fawning owners do everything they can to accommodate their new pets; adorable moments of puppies' lives are shown as they eat, sleep and play. Breeds featured: Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus, and Golden Retrievers. | |||
| 3 | 3 | "Baby Sloths" | December 17, 2011 |
| A sanctuary in the Central American country of Costa Rica is dedicated to rescuing orphaned and injured sloths; extremely endearing baby sloths lead busy lives that are full of activities and learn how their species survives in the wild. | |||
| 4 | 4 | "Puppies and Kittens" | December 18, 2011 |
Season 2 (2012)
| Ep # | Total | Title | Original Airdate |
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| 1 | 5 | "Puppies and Ducklings" | February 25, 2012 |
| Three delightful litters of puppies come of age; the first few months of Pugs', Mini-Australian Shepherds' and Rottweilers' lives are full of adventure, including an introduction to an agility course and lessons in duck-herding. | |||
| 2 | 6 | "Kittens and Pocket Pets" | March 3, 2012 |
| Featured are the epic adventures that take place during the first few months in the lives of Savannah, Siberian and Shorthaired kittens; cats grow up in a house full of guinea pigs, turtles and mice and run off to discover surprising, new territory. | |||
| 3 | 7 | "Kitten Dolls" | March 10, 2012 |
| The epic stories of three litters of kittens are followed as they grow from helpless "furballs" into rambunctious, young cats; hairless Sphynxes refine "cute"; Burmese cats explore new heights; tiny Ragdolls befriend German Shepherds. | |||
| 4 | 8 | "Kitten Cottonballs" | March 17, 2012 |
| Three litters of kittens pounce throughout the first few months of their lives; beautiful American Curl kittens get ready for life on the catwalk; a set of Tonkinese run circles around their mother; a Maine Coon shows his siblings who is boss. | |||
| 5 | 9 | "Super Fluffy Puppies" | March 24, 2012 |
| Three litters of puppies go from cute to cuter during the first few months of their lives; a trio of Rhodesian Ridgebacks runs circles around their mom; fluffy Chow Chow puppies have heaps of attitude; a Havanese has her paws full with five puppies. | |||
| 6 | 10 | "Pool Puppies" | March 31, 2012 |
| The coming-of-age stories of three litters are featured; three sweet puppies keep their Jack Russell Terrier mother active; a Portuguese Water Dog find out that her litter may not be too fond of water; a Bullmastiff mother's four puppies keep growing. | |||
| 7 | 11 | "River Pups" | April 7, 2012 |
Season 3 (2012-2013)
| Ep # | Total | Title | Original Airdate |
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| 1 | 12 | "Fluffy Puppies & Baby Goats" | October 13, 2012 |
| Six fluffy Coton de Tulear puppies explore their farm home as one of them, Snowflake, struggles to find its place in the world until it meets Pipsqueak, an awkward baby pygmy goat; a mischievous German shepherd puppy struggles in obedience class; two playful French Bulldog twins explore the world around them with the help of Angus, their very active father. | |||
| 2 | 13 | "Jungle Kitties & Baby Skunks" | October 20, 2012 |
| Oreo, a tiny tuxedo kitten meets a similarly attired companion: Nellie the Skunk. Sputnik leads his Russian Blue siblings on a grand adventure. And, Ocicat Freckles tries to keep control of her five mini jungle cats. | |||
| 3 | 14 | "Fuzzy Polar Puppies" | October 27, 2012 |
| Nanook, a shy Chinook, is the only boy in a litter of four, training to be a sled dog. Rocky, the Labradoodle, and his brother Stanley grow up poolside. And Rollo and Pickles are wiener dogs who aspire to be athletes like their mom, a champion hotdog. | |||
| 4 | 15 | "Spotted, Pampered Pups" | November 10, 2012 |
| A shy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is coaxed out of her shell by her peppy aunt. Then, everyone wants to be top dog in the Alaskan Malamute home. Finally, three Dalmatians grow into their spots as they show off their skills at the local fire station. | |||
| 5 | 16 | "Sweetest Animal Friends" | November 24, 2012 |
| In this "Best of" episode, viewers get a glimpse of the most adorable inter-species animal friendships. From roly-poly Ragdoll kittens and their German Shepherd playmate, to mini-Australian Shepherds and their quacking duckling pals, it's an extravaganza of cute. | |||
| 6 | 17 | "Fluffy Puppy Party" | December 8, 2012 |
| Pit bull puppy Thor discovers an urban paradise where it can be free; Collie pup Little Magic must learn to keep up with her pack mates; Chinese Crested puppies Bella and Buttons, though opposite in appearance, team up against a strange new creature. | |||
| 7 | 18 | "Cuddly Kittens" | December 15, 2012 |
| Toyger kitten Tonya overcomes her shy nature to befriend a large housemate. British Shorthair kittens audition for the role of "greeter" at a vet's office. And fluffy Ragamuffin Otto keep household chores at bay. | |||
| 8 | 19 | "Puppy Love" | December 22, 2012 |
| Raisin, a wrinkled Shar Pei, guards his toys from siblings Peaches and Pancake. Scout, a brave young Cairn Terrier, attempts an adventure all on his own. And Peanut, the smallest of a litter of Boxers, is steered to glory by his grandfather. | |||
| 9 | 20 | "Extra Special Pets" | February 9, 2013 |
| Five little piggies must befriend Penny the Spaniel and learn their new farm home; Clover, a mini-lop rabbit must assert herself with feisty brother Harley; Samson and Delilah teach their hoglet Pip and her spiky siblings about the great outdoors. | |||
| 10 | 21 | "Curious Kittens" | February 16, 2013 |
| Calico kittens mingle with canine clientele at a dog-grooming salon where their mother works. Exotic Shorthair kittens are born into the lap of luxury, but soon reveal their mischievous side. And a pair of Tabby kittens explore the great outdoors. | |||
| 11 | 22 | "Kitten Beauties" | February 23, 2013 |
| Godiva Kiss, a Birman beauty queen, is raising three kittens who may follow in her royal footsteps. Tofu, a Cornish Rex kitten, and his siblings befriend Donna the Iguana. Cutie, a tortoiseshell cat is raising twin brothers that are nothing alike. | |||
| 12 | 23 | "Mighty Munchkins" | March 2, 2013 |
| An adorable showdown takes place between Pucci the Chihuahua and the new Royal Himalayan kittens. Singapura mom Jasmine has a hard time keeping up with her tiny, energetic brood. Short-legged and long legged munchkin siblings navigate the world. | |||
| 13 | 24 | "Tiny Giants" | March 9, 2013 |
| Puck, a keeshond pup, befriends a flock of ducks on the farm while sister Tulip explores the woodshop. A little Great Dane named Marvin is adjusting to his fast-growing body. Cocker Spaniel pups look the same but certainly don't act the same. | |||
| 14 | 25 | "Fluff and Feathers" | March 16, 2013 |
| Lab mix rescue pup Sally is never seen far behind brother Safari, Pomeranian triplets Sparrow, Wren and Finch carry on mom Star and dad Tucker's job of watching over a feathered menagerie and Ibizan Hound puppies Carmen, Figaro and Arabella try to out chase each other. | |||
| 15 | 26 | "Puppy Power" | March 23, 2013 |
| Anya the Doberman pinscher and her human best friend, toddler Kaylee, have a big job keeping up with Anya's 12 new puppies. Runt beagle pup Roo hopes his nose will help him hunt with his sisters. Show dog Bichon Frise Angel breeds her champion brood. | |||
| 16 | 27 | Fluffiest Kittens | March 30, 2013 |
| In this best-of episode: Bold little Maine coon kitten Lulu tries to help her dad get along with her siblings. Persian kittens prepare to be like their show cat mom, Truly Elegant. Siberian twins Mittens and Socks are rescued from the closet by Maksim, the cat of the house. | |||
Season 4 (2013)
*The "Animal BFFs" specials in this season are 30 minutes long.
| Ep # | Total | Title | Original Airdate |
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| 1 | 28 | "Puppies and a Piggy" | August 3, 2013 |
| Twelve Goldendoodles take over the household, including the bed of their piggy housemate, Trouble. A Westie pup tries to keep up with her twin brother who is always wandering off. And a batch of Swiss Mountain puppies take a while to find their stride. | |||
| 2 | 29 | "Tiny Puppies, Big Paws" | August 10, 2013 |
| A foursome of Neo Mastiffs have big paws to fill if they're going to be guard dogs like Mom. A shy chihuahua puppy learns that her tiny family have big hearts. And a litter of seven English Setters compete for first place. | |||
| 3 | 30 | "Puppies Making Mischief" | August 17, 2013 |
| Artistic Irish terriers meet their troublesome teen brother; eight corgis help out on the farm; an Akita puppy finds her place among her three tough brothers. | |||
| 4 | 31 | "Top 20 Puppies" | August 24, 2013 |
| A special edition, counting down the twenty most adorable puppies. | |||
| 5 | 32 | "Puffy Beach Kitties" | August 31, 2013 |
| A pack of spotted Bengal kittens are bowled over by a lumbering Newfoundland. Four fluffy Norwegian Forest Cats dip their toes in the surf at their neighborhood beach. And, at a rescue home, two kittens find their way into the den mother's heart. | |||
| 6 | 33 | "Puppies: Growing Up" | September 7, 2013 |
| A special episode, catching up with German Shepherd, French Bulldog and Mini Australian Shepherd litters and finding out where they are now, a year after they were first introduced. | |||
| 7 | 34 | "Perfectly Precious Puppies" | September 14, 2013 |
| Standard Poodle Bebe wants to explore her country home, but brother Percy keeps holding her back. Basset Hound Max follows his nose to an unlikely friendship. And a hapless bull terrier mother tries to rein in her pups' boundless energy. | |||
| 8 | 35 | "Top 20 Kittens" | September 21, 2013 |
| A special edition, counting down the twenty most adorable kittens. | |||
| 9 | 36 | "Puppies: Growing Up Fluffy" | September 28, 2013 |
| A special edition, revisiting now grown litters of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Portuguese Water Dogs and Dachshunds. | |||
| 10 | 37 | "Rainbow Colored Kittens" | October 5, 2013 |
| In a litter of six Maine Coon kitties, only boy Maurice struggles to fit in with his sisters. A quiet kitten with a limp tries to find his voice in a litter of super-chatty Siamese cats. And a shy black kitten tries to befriend an older butterscotch tabby. | |||
| 11 | 38 | "Kittens: Growing Up" | October 12, 2013 |
| The Persian, Bengal and British shorthair kitten families, some of the favorite kittens that have been featured, are all grown up and are revisited to learn what challenges they faced in their new homes and watch them reunite with old playmates. | |||
| 12 | 39 | "Roly-Poly Puppies" | October 19, 2013 |
| A shy Papillon puppy named Kitty comes out of her shell with the help of her siblings. A trio of St. Bernard puppies follow their noses to big adventures. And finally, an Airedale Terrier named Merlin tries to disappear from her eight brothers and sisters. | |||
| 13 | 40 | "Little Wildcats" | October 26, 2013 |
| A black and white kitten named Moo goes head to head with his adopted brother, a baby skunk. Gus, an orange tabby kitten, tries to befriend his canine housemate. And an adventurous Savannah kitten seeks out an equally brave playmate. | |||
| 14 | 41 | "Big Jobs, Little Paws" | November 2, 2013 |
| Four tiny Tibetan Spaniels (all boys) are born into a family of watchdogs. An extra large litter of Newfoundland puppies take to the water as they train to be rescue dogs. And a patchwork puppy tries to blend into a family of Retriever Mixes. | |||
| 15 | 42 | "Animal BFFs - Cuddly Bear, Cautious Kangaroo*" | November 9, 2013 |
| A bear cub befriends a lonely German Shepherd. A deer and a kangaroo have their world turned upside down by a mischievous lemur. And a pygmy goat has a hard time fitting in until he meets a shy puppy. | |||
| 16 | 43 | "Animal BFFs - Baby Baboon, Teacup Pig*" | November 16, 2013 |
| A baby Baboon is taken under the wing of a Golden Retriever. A Teacup Pig and a Flemish Rabbit sneak away from their day jobs and get into trouble. And an adventurous goat and a timid lamb break out of their everyday routine. | |||
| 17 | 44 | "Fuzzy Puppy Stars" | November 23, 2013 |
| Star-struck Snow is a Great Pyrenees puppy who dreams of following in her movie star mom's paw prints. A pair of Border Collie pups will need to be brave if they're going to be champion herders. And a Scottish Terrier tries to win over the resident cat. | |||
| 18 | 45 | "Puppy and Kitten Holiday Special" | December 21, 2013 |
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In this special episode, three litters of kittens and puppies celebrate their first Christmas. Breeds featured: Snowshoe kittens, Weimaraner puppies, and Brussels Griffon puppies. | |||
| 19 | 46 | "Mighty Mountain Puppies" | February 9, 2014 |
| 20 | 47 | "Chilled Out Pups" | February 15, 2014 |
| 21 | 48 | "Pint-Sized: Pups and a Ferret" | March 1, 2014 |
| 21 | 48 | "Kittens in Wonderland" | March 8, 2014 |
| Orange Tabby cat Venus shows her kittens how to befriend a bearded dragon.Tiny Burmese kitten Alice leads her brothers to kitty wonderland. And a litter of Siberian kittens pals around with a miniature horse named Kitty. | |||
| 22 | 49 | "Fluffy Pups and Tater Tots" | March 15, 2014 |
| 23 | 50 | "Tiny Watchdogs" | March 22, 2014 |
| 24 | 51 | "Musical Kittens" | April 5, 2014 |
| 25 | 52 | "Supersized Pups" | April 12, 2014 |
| 26 | 53 | "Little Lion Pups" | April 19, 2014 |
| 27 | 54 | "Kittens and Canines" | June 21, 2014 |
Season 5 (2014)
*The "Pint-Size" episodes in this season are 30 minutes long.
| Ep # | Total | Title | Original Airdate |
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| 1 | 55 | "Pint-Sized: Tubby Puppies" | August 16, 2014 |
| Dexter, a Bulldog who has aspirations to rise above his lazy siblings attempts to prove himself on the agility course. Then, a pack of pups who were rescued from the city streets find themselves in a barnyard full of strange beasts. | |||
| 2 | 56 | "Pint-Size: Chatty Kitties" | August 16, 2014 |
| A siamese named Chester searches for a little peace and quiet away from his eight chatty siblings. While working mom (and former Too Cute featured kitten {from Season 3's 'Cuddly Kittens'}) Pippa tries to balance her own litter of six tiny British Shorthairs with her job at a cat clinic. | |||
| 3 | 57 | "Pint-Sized: Kitten Puffs" | August 23, 2014 |
| In a cozy cabin, a pair of Siberian soul mates’ relationship is put to the test with the birth of their fireball son Calvin. While at a cats only grooming salon, a Turkish Angora kitten named Izzie has to balance her personal style with life in the salon. | |||
| 4 | 58 | "Pint-Size: Muddy Puppies" | August 23, 2014 |
| At a small farmhouse an adventurous Cairn Terrier named Doogie attempts to befriend a finicky house cat. While a pristine pack of Samoyed pups have to decide whose rules they’d rather follow – their tidy mom or their messy dad. | |||
| 5 | 59 | "Pint-Sized: Puppy Giants" | August 30, 2014 |
| 6 | 60 | "Pint-Sized: Puppies and Prickles" | August 30, 2014 |
| 7 | 61 | "Pint-Sized: Sock Puppies" | September 6, 2014 |
| 8 | 62 | "Pint-Sized: Puppy Posse" | September 6, 2014 |
| 9 | 63 | "Pint-Sized: Puppy Surprise" | September 13, 2014 |
| 10 | 64 | "Pint-Sized: Cuddly Kittens" | September 13, 2014 |
| 11 | 65 | "Pint-Sized: Fab & Furless Kittens" | September 20, 2014 |
| 12 | 66 | "Pint-Sized: Cuddly Kittens" | September 20, 2014 |
| 13 | 67 | "#MerryCuteness" | December 24, 2014 |
| This 2014 Christmas special contains archived footage of the entire series set to Christmas music. There is no narration in this episode. | |||
| 14 | 68 | "Holiday Special" | December 27, 2014 |
References
- ↑ "Too Cute! 5 Seasons 2012". Amazon.com. July 29, 2016.
- ↑ The Washington Animal Rescue League
- ↑ Too Cute Kitten Cam - Animal Planet (accessed October 16, 2012)
External links
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