Jungle Junction

Jungle Junction
GenreAdventure
Educational
Comedy
Preschool
Created byTrevor Ricketts
Written byLaura Beaumont
Paul Larson
Directed byMorgan Francis
Creative directorMarc Forster
Voices of
Opening theme"Jungle Junction" written and performed by Peter Lurye and Steve O'Reilly
Ending theme"Jungle Junction" (Instrumental)
ComposerMark Blackledge
Countries of originUnited States
United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes46 (92 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Erica Darby
  • George Evelyn
Production locationsPenzance, Cornwall
EditorMark Edwards
Production companySpider Eye Productions
Original release
NetworkPlayhouse Disney (season 1) Disney Junior (season 2)
ReleaseOctober 5, 2009 (2009-10-05) –
October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)

Jungle Junction is a children's television series created by Trevor Ricketts. In the United States, it was part of its Playhouse Disney block. On February 14, 2011, it was moved to its Disney Junior block, which served as Playhouse Disney's replacement. 46 episodes were produced over 2 seasons. The show follows Wheelers on their adventures. It aired on Disney Channel in the United States, and was produced by British animation company Spider Eye Productions in the UK.

Premise

The series tells the story of some friends who live in a jungle together and all have wheels in place of feet, which allow them to 'zip' on the jungle's roads.

Characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
120October 5, 2009 (2009-10-05)February 11, 2011 (2011-02-11)
225February 14, 2011 (2011-02-14)October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)

Season 1 (2009–2011)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Written byStoryboard byOriginal release dateProd.
code
Viewers
(millions)
11"The Treasure of Jungle Junction"
"Shrinky"
Allan Neuwirth / Jimmy HibbertChris Drew / Michelle Dabbs and Peter MaysOctober 5, 2009 (2009-10-05)104N/A
22"Bungo to the Rescue"
"Pinky Picnic"
Paul Larson and Laura Beaumont / Stan CullimoreRichard Nye / Ben LewisOctober 6, 2009 (2009-10-06)101N/A
33"Nothing to Sneeze at"
"Fire Station Hero"
Gillian Corderoy / P. Kevin StraderMarco Piersma / Chris DrewOctober 7, 2009 (2009-10-07)103N/A
44"A Beautiful Stink"
"Prickly Pal"
James Mason / Paul DawsonMarco Piersma / Chris DrewOctober 8, 2009 (2009-10-08)107N/A
55"The Big Race Around"
"Zooter Loses Her Zip"
Stan Cullimore / Andy YerkesMark Marren / Michelle Dabbs & Peter MaysOctober 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)102N/A
66"A Mystery for Bobby"
"Signs of Trouble"
Claudia Silver / Dan ChambersColin White / Mark MarrenOctober 12, 2009 (2009-10-12)105N/A
77"Sap Trap"
"River Race"
Story: Vanessa Amberleigh, Teleplay: Allan Neuwirth / Samantha HillJohn Perkins / Colin WhiteOctober 13, 2009 (2009-10-13)108N/A
88"The Star Juggler"
"Bungo's Box"
Jill Cozza-Turner / Paul DawsonPaul Stone / Marco PiersmaOctober 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)111N/A
99"Smile, Toadhog!"
"Zooter's Surprise"
Story: Dave Ingham, Teleplay: Peter Hynes & Craig Carlisle / Mark HollowayRichard Nye / Ben LewisOctober 19, 2009 (2009-10-19)106N/A
1010"Stuck!"
"Coconuts!"
Story: John Gilluley & Julie Mackay, Teleplay: Bridget Hurst / Claudia SilverChris Drew / Richard OlliveOctober 26, 2009 (2009-10-26)109N/A
1111"Rainy Daze"
"King Ellyvan"
Samantha Hill / Mark HollowayRichard Nye / Mark MarrenNovember 2, 2009 (2009-11-02)110N/A
1212"The Missing Glasses"
"Dozer's Daisy"
Allan Neuwirth / Jill Cozza-TurnerMarco Piersma / Richard NyeNovember 20, 2009 (2009-11-20)114N/A
1313"The Night Before Zipsmas"
"A Gift for Zooter"
Trevor Ricketts / Jill Cozza-TurnerMark Marren / Chris DrewDecember 5, 2009 (2009-12-05)119N/A
1414"Bungo the Magnificent"
"Thingums"
P. Kevin Strader / Dan ChambersPete Western / Colin WhiteJanuary 18, 2010 (2010-01-18)112N/A
1515"A Bubbly Emergency"
"Funny Fruit"
Bridget Hurst / Craig CarlisleMark Marren / Chris DrewFebruary 15, 2010 (2010-02-15)113N/A
1616"Muddy Zooter"
"Stargazing"
Jill Cozza-Turner / James MasonChris Drew / Richard NyeMarch 22, 2010 (2010-03-22)116N/A
1717"Dozer Digs"
"Taxicrab's Whistle"
P. Kevin StraderMarco Piersma / Chris DrewApril 19, 2010 (2010-04-19)117N/A
1818"Wheeler Ball"
"The Great Garden Caper"
Jill Cozza-Turner / Claudia TurnerRichard Ollive / Pete WesternMay 31, 2010 (2010-05-31)118N/A
1919"Follow That…Thing!"
"The Spooky Road"
Claudia Silver / Craig CarlisleRichard Ollive / Chris DrewSeptember 8, 2010 (2010-09-08)115N/A
2020"Hiccup Power"
"Fifi Frenzy"
Allan Neuwirth / Claudia SilverRichard Nye / Marco PiersmaFebruary 11, 2011 (2011-02-11)120N/A

Season 2 (2011–2012)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Written byStoryboard byOriginal release dateProd.
code
Viewers
(millions)
211"Fly, Zooter, Fly"
"Ellyvan's Boing-Boing Blues"
Chris Nee / Jill Cozza-TurnerChris Drew / Mark MarrenFebruary 14, 2011 (2011-02-14)201N/A
222"Ripe Fruit Bungo"
"Caterpillar Crossing"
Paul Dawson / Scott GrayMark Marren / Marco PiersmaMay 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)202N/A
233"Ellyvan Goes Up"
"Easy Does it, Dozer!"
Joe Purdy / Kent RedekerMark Marren / Marco PiersmaMay 16, 2011 (2011-05-16)203N/A
244"Bungo's Wheeler Wash"
"Ellyvan's Road Waffles"
UnknownTBAJuly 22, 2011 (2011-07-22)204N/A
255"Rock Around the Clock"
"The Jolly"
UnknownTBAAugust 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)205N/A
266"Floaty Fruit"
"Zooter's Blanket"
James Mason / Jack MonacoMike Coles / Chris DrewAugust 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)206N/A
277"Where's Ellyvan?"
"Bobby's Hat"
Story: Joe Purdy, Teleplay: Scott Gray / Jack MonacoMark Marren / Marco PiersmaSeptember 6, 2011 (2011-09-06)207N/A
288"Cadet Zooter"
"Jungle Job Swap"
Adam Rudman / Jill Cozza-TurnerRichard Nye / Chris DrewSeptember 27, 2011 (2011-09-27)208N/A
299"Bungo's Better Best Friend"
"Lance and the Jumpy Pumpkin"
Mark Holloway / Paul DawsonMarco Piersma / Chris DrewOctober 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)211N/A
3010"Bobby's Road Rules"
"Zooter's Strange Spots"
Joe Purdy / Scott GrayChris Drew / Mark MarrenNovember 1, 2011 (2011-11-01)209N/A
3111"Bungo Leads the Way"
"Ellyvan and the Zoominator"
UnknownTBANovember 3, 2011 (2011-11-03)212N/A
3212"Bungo Moves in"
"Big Red Lance"
Scott GrayChris Drew / Richard NyeNovember 15, 2011 (2011-11-15)214N/A
3313"Ellyvan's Ballet Lesson"
"Crocker for a Day"
Brian Hohlfeld / Myles MacLeodChris Drew / Marco PiersmaNovember 17, 2011 (2011-11-17)213N/A
3414"Toadhog Goes Fishing"
"Ellyvan's Whiffy Delivery"
David Pitlik / Myles MacLeodMarco Piersma / Mark MarrenDecember 6, 2011 (2011-12-06)215N/A
3515"Bungo's Big Bounce"
"Zooter's Tire Troubles"
Laura Beaumont & Paul Larson / Jack MonacoArshad Mirza Baig / Chris DrewDecember 8, 2011 (2011-12-08)216N/A
3616"Lance in Love"
"Best Buddy Mix-Up"
Paul Dawson / Susan KimRichard Nye / Marco PiersmaFebruary 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)210N/A
3717"Big, Little Adventure"
"The Amazing Crab-Dini"
UnknownTBAMarch 5, 2012 (2012-03-05)220N/A
3818"Crocker Gets Cross"
"Really, Wheely Stuck"
Krista Tucker / Peggy SarlinRichard Nye / Marco PiersmaMarch 6, 2012 (2012-03-06)217N/A
3919"Zooter Peeks!"
"Ellyvan Says No"
Adam Rudman / Krista TuckerRichard Nye / Chris DrewMarch 7, 2012 (2012-03-07)219N/A
4020"Zooter Gets a Beetlebug"
"Dozer's Magic Kettle"
Laura Beaumont & Paul Larson / Susan KimChris Drew / Mark MarrenMarch 8, 2012 (2012-03-08)218N/A
4121"Bungo Joins the Club"
"Stay Awake, Crocker"
Paul Dawson / Jack MonacoChris Drew / Peter DoddApril 17, 2012 (2012-04-17)221N/A
4222"An Excellent Party"
"The Bungo-Naut"
Story: Jill Cozza-Turner, Teleplay: David Pitlik / Scott GrayMark Marren / Richard NyeMay 3, 2012 (2012-05-03)222N/A
4323"Zooter Slips Up"
"The Buzz About Toadhog"
James Mason / Story: Jimmy Hibbert, Teleplay: Krista TuckerMarco Piersma / Arshad Mirza BaigMay 24, 2012 (2012-05-24)223N/A
44–4524–25"Zooter's Surprise Delivery"Brian HohlfeldChris Drew, Mark Marren, Richard Nye & Marco PiersmaJuly 6, 2012 (2012-07-06)225-226N/A
4626"Daredevil Ellyvan"
"Bungo and the Beasties"
Peggy Sarlin & Krista Tucker / Scott GrayChris DrewOctober 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)224N/A

Reception

Common Sense Media gave the show a 4 out of 5 stars.

References

  1. ↑ "Jungle Junction TV Review | Common Sense Media". Commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 3 July 2026.