Archibald's Next Big Thing

Archibald's Next Big Thing (known as Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here! starting in its third season) is an American animated sitcom created by Tony Hale for Netflix and Peacock. The plot revolves around Archibald Strutter, a positive chicken who often goes astray, but always finds his way back home.^[1][2]

Archibald's Next Big Thing
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Created by	Tony Hale
Based on	Archibald's Next Big Thing by Tony Hale, Tony Biaggne and Victor Huckabee[1]
Developed by	Tony Hale Drew Champion Jacob Moffat
Directed by	Adam Gunn
Voices of	Tony Hale Adam Pally Chelsea Kane Jordan Fisher Kari Wahlgren Rosamund Pike
Narrated by	Rosamund Pike
Theme music composer	Distant Cousins
Composer	Matthew Janszen
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	50
Production
Executive producers	Tony Hale Eric Fogel (S2)
Running time	12 minutes
Production company	DreamWorks Animation Television
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06) – March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
Network	Peacock
Release	February 18 (2021-02-18) – October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)

The series debuted on September 6, 2019, on Netflix. Its second season was released on March 20, 2020.

On January 26, 2021, a new series was announced, which saw the series move to Peacock and rebrand as Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!, which premiered on February 18, 2021.^[3] The second season premiered on April 22, 2021,^[4] the third on July 15, 2021,^[5] and the fourth on October 14, 2021.^[6]

Voice cast

Main Voice Cast

• Tony Hale as Archibald Strutter^[7]
• Adam Pally as Sage Strutter, Archibald's older brother who enjoys the outdoors
• Chelsea Kane as Loy Strutter, Archibald's sister who likes inventing things and doing science^[7]
• Jordan Fisher as Finly Strutter, Archibald's brother who likes singing, dancing and art^[7]
• Kari Wahlgren as Bea, Archibald's best friend and sidekick^[7]
• Rosamund Pike as the Narrator^[7]

Recurring Voice Cast

• Kari Wahlgren as Murph, Cheryl, Aunt Violet, Aunt Beatrice, Grandma Ashley, Martha Von Gobblesberg, Me-Maw, Ms. Blue, Old Cat Lady, Skipper Bellhop, Tanya
• Roger Craig Smith as Cousin Ashley, Mayor Fowler, Brock, additional voices
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Ronald, Moe, Dave, additional voices
• Eric Bauza as Mikael, Nitro Ned, additional voices
• Casey Wilson as Wendi Powers, a reporter^[7]
• Charlie Dell as Ed, Dixie's husband
• Karly Rothenberg as Dixie, Ed's wife
• Matty Cardarople as Preston, a bird who works various jobs
• Chris Parnell as Dr. Fluffberg
• Gary Cole as Officer Jones
• Lauren Blumenfeld as Roxlyn, Archibald's unicorn pen pal
• Aaron LaPlante as Gorbit

Guest Voice Cast

• JP Karliak as Mr. Hackensack

Notable Guest Stars

• Christine Baranski as Madame Baroness, a glamorous singer
• "Weird Al" Yankovic as Jasper
• RuPaul as Jonathan Jagger, a fashion designer llama^[7]
• Sally Phillips as Flurbin
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Claire the Astronaut Monkey who actually has a fear of space^[7]
• Adam Ray as Johnny Hawkstorm, Dilbert Tuxington III, snail husband Larry
• Joel McHale as Jean Pierre
• Taylor Trensch as Archibald's singing voice
• Jane Lynch as Dotty Culpepper
• Henry Winkler as Herman Sherman
• John O'Hurley as Dr. Eggleston
• Rachael Ray as the Krak-hen
• Justin Long as Mr. Skunkmeyer
• Ana Gasteyer as Mimsy
• Marieve Herington, Kat Palardy and Kari Washlgren as the Flamingo Sisters (Ricotta, Brie and Feta)
• Karly Rothenberg as Crostini, snail wife
• Laraine Newman as Suzie
• Jim Rash as Fritz
• Lori Alan as Gale St. Salty, Walker
• Kate McKinnon as Jojo

Episodes

Archibald's Next Big Thing

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally released
1	13		September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
2	13		March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)

Season 1 (2019)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	1	"Chicken at Sea"	Eric Fogel	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Keymaster"	Brian Hatfield	Eric Fogel
Chicken at Sea: Archibald meet Ronald, sails the seas to help a group of turtles in danger. The Keymaster: It's Archibald to the rescue when the citizens of Crackridge report a series of thefts.
2	2	"Best in Showbot"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Secret of Madame Baroness"	Steve Trenbirth	Julia Prescott
Best in Showbot: An accident damages Loy's robot Steve, and fear causes Archibald to end up inside it in the Crackridge Tournament of Robots. The Secret of Madame Baroness: Archibald finds a job as a janitor in Madame Baroness's home.
3	3	"The Oath of the Compass"	Brian Hatfield	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"Garbage Fruit"	Andrew Collins	Kevin Kramer
The Oath of the Compass: Archibald forgets to send the invitations to Loy's party and must act quickly. Garbage Fruit: Archibald loses his vision for a while and learns to trust his other senses.
4	4	"Glide & Gobble"	Steve Trenbirth	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"Wheelie, No Hands"	Brian Hatfield	Eric Fogel
Glide & Gobble: Archibald and his brothers must find a way out of a cave with help of Jasper the giraffe. Wheelie, No Hands: Archibald he joins a two cycling club called the Bikers and the Birds, and discovers a hidden talent.
5	5	"The Missing Piece"	Steve Trenbirth	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Scotchman"	Andrew Collins	Julia Prescott
The Missing Piece: Archibald participate in a treasure hunt to find the last piece of the puzzle. The Scotchman: Archibald becomes Superhopscotch's apprentice with the Scotchman.
6	6	"Mountain Mayhem"	Brian Hatfield	Kevin Kramer	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Gator Spinner Max"	Andrew Collins	Jeff Trammel
Mountain Mayhem: As part of a citizen exchange contest, Archibald moves to Hoofhöven for a week. The Gator Spinner Max: Archibald finds a practical use for Cousin Ashley's new invention.
7	7	"Dino-Can-Do"	Adam Gunn and Steve Trenbirth	Eric Fogel	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Big Bad Bug"	Brian Hatfield	Julia Prescott
Dino-Can-Do: A new resident tries to adapt to Crackridge, but it's no easy task for the poor Calhoun the dinosaur. The Big Bad Bug: Archibald faces his fear of the basement with a new friend Benny.
8	8	"Stuck in Skates"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"Lawn Circles"
Stuck in Skates: An afternoon of ice skating with a pen pal Roxlyn ends in trouble. Lawn Circles: Crop circles appear in Crackridge, could it be the work of aliens?.
9	9	"Lights, Camera, Crackridge!"	Brian Hatfield	Eric Fogel	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"Karaoke Dokey"	Adam Gunn	Julia Prescott
Lights, Camera, Crackeridge!: Archibald gets a job as a stunt double for a movie star in the new Johnny Hawkstorm movie. Karaoke Dokey: Loy becomes obsessed with Finly's karaoke game.
10	10	"The Enchanted Mansion"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Shell Game"	Brian Hatfield	Jen Bardekoff
The Enchanted Mansion: In search of Finly's magic wand, Archibald gets lost in a haunted mansion. The Shell Game: Archibald helps Freddie the hermit crab find a new shell.
11	11	"Strutter Sitting"	Adam Gunn	Julia Prescott	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"Corny-O Chaos"	Brian Hatfield	Jen Bardekoff
Strutter Sitting: The Strutters organize a garage sale while they take care of other problems with a babies. Corny-O Chaos: Archibald enters a race to win an eternal supply of grain of Corny-O.
12	12	"The Chicken Has Landed"	Andrew Collins	Eric Fogel	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Night of the Nibbler"	Adam Gunn	Bryan Belknap
The Chicken Has Landed: Archibald makes an unexpected trip to space and meet Claire. The Night of the Nibbler: He then turns detective to find a lost recipe that has been in Dolly's family for generations.
13	13	"The Primrose Classic"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
		"The Blimpateers"	Brian Hatfield	Benjamin Lapides
The Primrose Classic: The professional paper airplane launcher Munch hires Archibald as an assistant. The Blimpateers: In the air, Archibaled meets some birds that live in an airship.

Season 2 (2020)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
14	1	"The Mall Walkers"	Adam Gunn	Kevin Kramer	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Treasured Tattoo"		Nicole Belisle
The Mall Walkers: Archibald stumbles upon a crime with older birds in progress while trapped in a shopping mall. Treasured Tattoo: Ronald's tattooed map inspires Archibald to search for treasure.
15	2	"The Compost Elf"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Meet Ya at the Stump"	Brian Hatfield	Katie Mattila, Drew Champion, Jacob Moffat, and Kevin Kramer
The Compost Elf: The Strutters it is filled with garbage when it gives false information about compost. Meet Ya at the Stump: Archibald and his friends speak out when their favorite place is threatened.
16	3	"A Taste of Crackridge"	Adam Gunn	Charlie Shoup	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"The Bird and the Bee"	Brian Hatfield	Eric Fogel
A Taste of Crackridge: Archibald's stuffed is a hit among the residents of Crackridge. The Bird and the Bee: Archibald and Bea remember how they met.
17	4	"Lake Ball Pit"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"The Poppy Corn Festival"	Adam Gunn	Nicole Belisle
Lake Ball Pit: Archibald is a lifeguard at ball lake The Poppy Corn Festival: Archibald receives a lesson in the art of sarcasm with Loy and Cheryl.
18	5	"The Paperbirds"	Brian Hatfield	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Rock and Egg Roll"	Andrew Collins	Benjamin Lapides
The Paberbirds: A gang of thieves mistakes Archibald for a criminal mastermind. Rock and Egg Roll: Archibald discovers a rock with mysterious powers that give goosebumps.
19	6	"The Chair Museum"	Adam Gunn	Charlie Shoup	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"The Legend of Crackerfoot"	Brian Hatfield	Benjamin Lapides
The Chair Museum: Archibald's plan to help Sage get her rocking chair back goes awry. The Legend of Crackerfoot: Archibald meet the legendary Crackerfoot
20	7	"Baritone Tea"	Andrew Collins & Adam Gunn	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
Archibald accidentally drinks all of Finly's enhancing tea on the eve of his brother's concert.
21	8	"Déjà Flu"	Brian Hatfield	Jennifer Bardekoff	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Crackridge Live!"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
Déjà Flu: Archibald comes to the rescue when Loy, Saga and Finly catch the Déjà Flu Crackridge Live!: Archibald and Cousin Ashley take over the airwaves.
22	9	"House of the Future"	Adam Gunn	Eric Fogel	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Dr. Buttersocks"	Brian Hatfield	Benjamin Lapides
House of the Future: Loy makes improvements around the house with some robotic reinforcements. Dr. Buttersocks: Archibald becomes a puppet fighting superstar.
23	10	"The Royal Strutters"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Impromptu Cruise"	Adam Gunn	Jennifer Bardekoff
The Royal Strutters: After pulling a sword from a tree, Sage is crowned king for a day. Impromptu Cruise: Archibald wins a vacation on a luxury cruise.
24	11	"The Four Flamingos"	Brian Hatfield	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"The Roaring Rooster"	Andrew Collins	Benjamin Lapides
The Four Flamingos: Archibald eats too many beets and joins the lumberjacks in a log competition. The Roaring Rooster: Sage tries to earn all his rooster scout medals in one day.
25	12	"Dang, I'm Rich!"	Adam Gunn	Kevin Kramer	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"Power Play"	Brian Hatfield	Jennifer Bardekoff
Dang, I'm Rich!: Cousin Ashley wants to be rich and buy a mansion. Power Play: Archibald explores Cracridge during a blackout with new friend Jojo the bat.
26	13	"Big Fun Town"	Adam Gunn	Jennifer Bardekoff and Benjamin Lapides	March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
		"New Crackridge"	Andrew Collins	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
Big Fun Town: Archibald and Bea plan another overdue honeymoon for Ed and Dixie. New Crackridge: Will the tornado reach Crackridge? Archibald is sure of it.

Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally released
1	6		February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
2	6		April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
3	6		July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
4	6		October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)

Season 1 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	1	"A Tiny Problem"	Adam Smith	Charlie Shoup	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
		"Changing Lanes"	Steve Trenbirth	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
2	2	"Switched!"	Derek Moore	Eric Fogel	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
		"Free-Range Chickens"	Adam Smith	Kevin Kramer
3	3	"The Fluffberg Method"	Derek Moore	Charlie Shoup	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
		"Singing Tele-Grammers"	Steve Trenbirth	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
4	4	"Farewell General Sherwood"	Adam Smith	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
		"Zoom Boomer"	Steve Trenbirth	Noëlle Lara
5	5	"Egg's Day Out"	Adam Smith	Noëlle Lara	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
		"The Way of the Snake"	Steve Trenbirth	Charlie Shoup
6	6	"Castles and Caves"	Derek Moore	Eric Fogel Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)

Season 2 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
7	1	"Unpoppable"	Adam Smith	Haley Mancini	April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
		"Slumber Party Hard"	Derek Moore	Noëlle Lara
8	2	"Maximum Overdue"	Steve Trenbirth	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
		"Gator's Giving"		Charlie Shoup
9	3	"Crazy Maze"	Adam Smith	Charlie Shoup	April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
		"Super Sneaks"	Derek Moore	Noëlle Lara
10	4	"Robo Family"	Adam Smith	Charlie Shoup	April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
		"The Phantom of Pointy Peak!"	Derek Moore	Benjamin Siemon
11	5	"The Tooth Pirate"	Steve Trenbirth	Noëlle Lara	April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
		"Zups"		Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat
12	6	"A Star Is Hatched"	Adam Smith	Eric Fogel	April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
		"Say Cheese"	Derek Moore	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat

Season 3 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
13	1	"Win a Day with Nitro Ned"	Steve Trenbirth	Charlie Shoup	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
		"Lil' Chickies"	Adam Smith	Noëlle Lara
14	2	"Something Old, Something New"	Derek Moore	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
		"The Ghoster"	Steve Trenbirth	Charlie Shoup
15	3	"The Saddle-Ridge Cup"	Adam Smith	Noëlle Lara	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
		"Mayor Brock"	Derek Moore	Ellie Guzman
16	4	"Skunked!"	Steve Trenbirth	Benjamin Siemon	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
		"Neighborhood Bird Watch"	Adam Smith	Nicole Belisle
17	5	"Tumbleweed Wrangler"	Derek Moore	Noëlle Lara	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
		"The Extreme Bean Machine"	Steve Trenbirth	Eric Fogel
18	6	"The Undeliverables"	Adam Smith	Charlie Shoup	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
		"Johnny Hawkstorm: Two Birds, One Stone"	Derek Moore	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat

Season 4 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
19	1	"See You Next Plursday"	Adam Smith	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
		"The Doppelganger"	Steve Trenbirth	Noëlle Lara
20	2	"8-Bit of Trouble"	Steve Trenbirth	Eric Fogel	October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
		"Found Feathers"	Derek Moore	Charlie Shoup
21	3	"Primetime Wendi Powers"	Ben McLaughlin	Noëlle Lara	October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
		"A Giant Problem"	Derek Moore	Ellie Guzman
22	4	"Earl Trappercorn"	Adam Smith	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat	October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
		"Queen Bea"	Steve Trenbirth	Charlie Shoup
23	5	"King of Camp"	Derek Moore	Noëlle Lara	October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
		"Dancing Zombies"	Adam Smith	Charlie Shoup
24	6	"The Time Disrupter"	Steve Trenbirth	Eric Fogel	October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)
			Derek Moore	Drew Champion and Jacob Moffat