Episode 1
Gloomates
23m
After Iris and Squig mistakenly crash into Skull Boy's Tower, Skull Boy moves in with Poe until the Tower can be fixed. Can he handle Poe's many eccentricities?
Episode credits
Written by Alan Resnick
TV series
Ruby Gloom
2006TV-G2 seasons7.2 / 10
Some kids might be afraid of the dark, but Ruby is different!
Ruby Gloom is a Canadian children's show that revolves around the titular character, Ruby, who has a unique perspective on the world. While some kids might be afraid of the dark, Ruby embraces it and finds joy in the company of strange and quirky characters like Doom Kitty, Skull Boy, Misery, Boo Boo, and Mr. Buns. Together, they navigate various adventures and challenges. The series is based on an apparel franchise of the same name. The show was produced by Nelvana and began airing on October 13, 2006 in Canada on the network YTV. It features the voices of Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, Peter Keleghan, and Adrian Truss.
Availability
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Ruby Gloom premiered October 13, 2006. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Ruby Gloom is a Canadian children's show that revolves around the titular character, Ruby, who has a unique perspective on the world. While some kids might be afraid of the dark, Ruby embraces it and finds joy in the company of strange and quirky characters like Doom Kitty, Skull Boy, Misery, Boo Boo, and Mr. Buns. Together, they navigate various adventures and challenges. The series is based on an apparel franchise of the same name. The show was produced by Nelvana and began airing on October 13, 2006 in Canada on the network YTV. It features the voices of Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, Peter Keleghan, and Adrian Truss.
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Episode 2
Tooth or Dare
23m
Scaredy Bat is terrified at the prospect of losing his wisdom tooth for fear of losing all his wisdom. Can his friends help him get over his fears?
Episode credits
Written by Nicole Demerse
Episode 3
Venus de Gloomsville
23m
Venus is pulling out her roots! The screenplay writing contest deadline is in two days and she hasn't written a word. She just can't seem to find her writer's voice.
Episode credits
Written by Alan Resnick
Episode 4
Seeing Eye to Eyes
23m
When Ruby suggests that fearless, thrill-seeking Iris joins forces with fun loving Mr Mumbles to build the ultimate amusement park, they look like the ideal match. However, are they?.
Episode credits
Written by John van Bruggen
Episode 5
Name That Toon
23m
Filmmaker Skull Boy sets out to bring his script, `The Adventures of Skull Kid' to the big screen! However, it turns into a wacky cartoon based on Ruby and friends...to mixed reviews.
Episode credits
Written by John van Bruggen
Episode 6
Skull in the Family
23m
Skull Boy puts an ad in the Gloomsville Gazette inviting anyone with information on his family to contact him. He's just about to give up when a couple of visitors arrive.
Episode credits
Written by Carolyn Hay
Episode 7
Writing on the Wall
23m
The ho-hum of laundry day quickly changes when a secret wall with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics is discovered behind the washing machine!
Episode credits
Written by Alan Resnick
Episode 8
Déjà Vu - Again
23m
At long last Ruby has her dream job hosting the Gloomsville World's Fair, but the fair turns into a disaster when Skull Boy's exhibit malfunctions and explodes the fair into oblivion; with the help of déjà vu, Ruby is able to correct the mistakes.
Episode credits
Written by Alan Resnick
Episode 9
Ubergloom
23m
Gunther and Uta are spending their vacation at Ruby's house. Ruby and the gang try their best to show the twins a good time. However, is their idea of a good time the same as everyone else's?
Episode credits
Written by Nicole Demerse
Episode 10
Pet Poepulation
23m
Skull Boy, as the great showman PT Cranium, decides to hold a Pet Talent Show. Everyone rushes to rehearse fabulous tricks with their pets except for Poe who, sadly, doesn't have one.
Episode credits
Written by Adrian Truss
Episode 11
Hair(Less): The Musical - Part 1
23m
In an episode told only through music and singing, Skull Boy decides he needs to find out who he is once and for all.
Episode credits
Written by Carolyn Hay
Episode 12
Hair(Less): The Musical - Part 2
23m
In an episode told only through music and singing, the gang really miss Skull Boy and try their best at getting along without him. Is Skull Boy missing his friends?
Episode credits
Written by Carolyn Hay
Episode 13
Beat Goes On
23m
When Scaredy Bat quits as Frank and Len's drummer, Ruby sets out to woo him back behind the skins. Her plan backfires when Scaredy transforms into a nonstop `drum machine'.
Episode credits
Written by John van Bruggen
Episode 14
Out of This World
23m
Skull Boy mistakenly blasts the house into space.
Episode credits
Written by Alan Resnick
Episode 15
Forget Me Not
23m
After Skull Boy is knocked unconscious, he does not remember who he is.
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Written by Nicole Demerse
Episode 16
Frank and Len: Unplugged
23m
A look at the band "Rip."
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Written by Carolyn Hay
Episode 17
I'll Be Home For Misery
23m
Misery hosts a family reunion. As it turns out, a houseful of Misery's makes for - well, a houseful of Misery, and Mayhem and Mildew (to name a few family members!)
Episode credits
Written by Alan Resnick
Episode 18
Disaster Becomes You
23m
It's Friday the 13th. Not only that, but there is a full moon during the day. This rare event results in a good luck day for Misery, and a series of mishaps for everyone else.
Episode credits
Written by Nicole Demerse
Episode 19
Last Train To Gloomsville: Part 1
23m
It's time to pick up Doom from the Kitty spa. What better excuse to take a 'family vacation'? And what could possibly go wrong?
Episode credits
Written by Carolyn Hay
Episode 20
Last Train To Gloomsville: Part 2
23mfinale
On the runaway train Iris is riding on the roof, Misery's cough continues, Ruby is thrown from the train, Poe is missing and there's a mysterious man in the shadows.
Episode credits
Written by Carolyn Hay
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Cast
Sarah GadonRuby Gloom (voice)
Adrian TrussPoe (voice)
Scott McCordSkull Boy (voice)
Barbara MamaboloBoo Boo (voice)
David BerniFrank (voice)
Peter KeleghanScaredy Bat (voice)
Stacey DePassIris (voice)
Emily HampshireMisery (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Carolyn Hay, Martin Hsu
- Written by
- Carolyn Hay, Alan Resnick, Nicole Demerse, John van Bruggen, Alex Nussbaum, Carolyn Bennett, Adrian Truss, Robin J. Stein
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 40
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
YTVCanada
NelvanaCanada
Themes
gothichalloweenkid-friendly horrornostalgic