TV series
Based on Ben Edlund's cult comic, a mysterious blue avenger teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime.
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The Tick premiered November 8, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Based on Ben Edlund's cult comic, a mysterious blue avenger teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime.
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Episode 1
The Tick moves to the City and meets superhero wannabe Arthur, who helps battle an archival Soviet robot programmed to kill Jimmy Carter.
Directed by Barry SonnenfeldWritten by Ben EdlundGuest stars Jeff Doucette, E.J. Callahan, William Newman, Carrick O'Quinn, Brad Maynard, Lisa Lu, Ray Xifo, Adam Drescher
Episode 2
A superhero dies on a book tour while in the, um, care of Captain Liberty, who initiates a coverup, with Batmanuel playing impostor, while Arthur and the Tick deal with the body.
Directed by Andrew TsaoWritten by Christopher McCullochGuest stars Meadow Sisto, Sam McMurray, Richard Penn, T.J. Thyne, Darin Cooper, Maury Ginsberg, Casey McDonald, Charley Rossman
Episode 3
A crimefighting duo's teamwork impresses the Tick, but Arthur detects an underlying tension between the pair.
Directed by Danny LeinerWritten by Ross VenokurGuest stars Ron Perlman, Antwon Tanner
Episode 4
Tick's inability to account for his past prompts a search for his identity; Captain Liberty dates a man who thinks she's a civilian.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Larry Charles
Episode 5
The Tick assumes he's invited along when Arthur has a date with the girl he worshipped in high school; old nude photos haunt Captain Liberty, who faces a disciplinary hearing.
Directed by Bo WelchWritten by David Sacks
Episode 6
The all-male League of Superheroes invites Tick and Arthur to join, prompting Captain Liberty to sue for discrimination.
Directed by Bo WelchWritten by Lon DiamondGuest stars Jonathan Penner
Episode 7
Tick is jailed for contempt after testifying against a supervillain, who counsels his guard Captain Liberty on her love life.
Directed by Mel DamskiWritten by Ben Edlund, Larry Charles
Episode 8
Arthur's mom and sister hire a deprogrammer after he tells them of his choice to be a superhero and his partnership with Tick.
Directed by Dean ParisotWritten by Richard Liebmann-SmithGuest stars Beth Howland, Dave Foley
Episode 9
Irked by Tick's enthusiasm, Liberty baits him into fighting an archvillain, who happens to be bedridden and 112 years old.
Directed by Boris DamastWritten by Ben EdlundGuest stars Armin Shimerman
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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