A team of pet hamsters brave "royal missions" to protect their eight-year-old owner, Harry, in Nickelodeon's brand new animated preschool series, Hamsters of Hamsterdale, premiering this October on Nick Jr. Global!
Originally announced during
Nickelodeon Upfront 2021 under the working title
The Hamster Show,
Hamsters of Hamsterdale is a new creator-driven 2D-animated preschool series that will help fuel Nickelodeon's ever-expanding content slate.
In Hamsters of Hamsterdale, "8-year-old Harry is the proud owner of a crew of hamsters and the builder of their detailed and expansive tubed home. Little does Harry know that his furry friends are constantly watching him, believing that Harry is their King and they are his heroic protectors. Together, the hamsters explore their kingdom, comedically misunderstanding the human world and braving 'royal missions,' such as saving King Harry from daily doom, granting his wishes and keeping his life running smoothly." The series is being made for a preschool audience.
Hamsters of Hamsterdale (26 x 11-minute episodes) is created by Zach Smith (
Baby Shark’s Big Show!). Jason Groh (
Go Away, Unicorn!,
Wishfart) is the director and Lynne Warner (
Corn & Peg,
The Most Magnificent Thing) is the supervising producer for Nelvana. The series is executive produced by Colin Bohm, Doug Murphy, Zach Smith, Pam Westman, with Jason Groh serving as a director and Lan Lamon serving as a producer. The series is produced by Nelvana and animated by Atomic Cartoons.
Nick Jr. Global will premiere Hamsters of Hamsterdale across its international pan-regional feeds on Monday 21st October 2024, and will air everyday at 09:45 CET. A Halloween episode will also air on Sunday 27th October 2024 at 17:30 CET.
Monday 21st October 2024 at 09:45 - Num-Nuggets / Hey Foni: The hamsters go on an adventure to the Place of All Foods to restock their favorite treat. // The hamsters think the digital assistant on Harry's Dad's phone is telling them what to do. (series premiere)
Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 09:45 - Hamster Mansion / Operation Treehouse: The hamsters think Harry is being held captive in his treehouse and vow to save him. // Clover gets a taste of luxury in Bernie's doll house and doesn't want to go back to the cage.
Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at 09:45 - Crowns & Castles / The Great Mondini: The hamsters overhear Dad role-playing as a dastardly knight and believe he has turned evil. // Mondo must choose between superhero life and saving his best friend at Harry's magic show.
Thursday 24th October 2024 at 09:45 - Haywire House / Lil Pal's Big Bark: When the family gets locked outside, Popcorn leads the hamsters on a mission to rescue them. // Lil Pal discovers she can imitate Flea Beast's bark but is unaware of the danger it causes.
Friday 25th October 2024 at 09:45 - A Fishy Story / Hamster Pageant: Popcorn loses his crown in Keesha's aquarium and the hamsters dive in to retrieve it. // When the hamsters go to a local hamster pageant, Clover has to unexpectedly compete.
Saturday 26th October 2024 at 09:45 - Saving Ol' Cushy / The Nest: The hamsters must stop Kendrick's old recliner from being thrown out. // When a mama bird thinks Lil Pal is her lost chick, the hamsters rescue their friend.
Sunday 27th October 2024 at 09:45 - Hamsters vs. the Volcano / The Potato King: The hamsters venture into Harry's homemade volcano looking for the island of Num-Nuggtets, and end up at the science fair. / The Hamsters believe King Harry has been magically turned into a potato and vow to turn him back to normal at any cost.
Sunday 27th October 2024 at 17:30 - Trick or Treasure / The Ghost of Hamster Hollow: When trick-or-treaters steal the royal treasure (candy), the hamsters must get it back. // The hamsters and squirrels think they are being haunted by a nugget-stealing ghost. (Halloween special)
Monday 28th October 2024 at 09:45 - Greg the Brave / Hide and Squeak!: Greg pretends to be injured to avoid having to do a scary trick for his friends. // During a game of hide and seek, Lil Pal hides so well she can't be found.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 09:45 - The Dragon Egg of Surprise / Cave of Coldness: The hamsters are convinced that Harry's royal-themed birthday party is a front for a full-on Hamsterdale invasion. // When Lil Pal's favorite toy falls into the A/C vent, Mondo embarks on a journey to retrieve it.
Wednesday 30th October 2024 at 09:45 - Hamsters Gone Viral / The Thunder Maker: The hamsters try to compete with popular animal videos online and end up going viral. // Mondo must choose between his new superpower (causing thunderstorms) and his friend.
Thursday 31st October 2024 at 09:45 - ChewZilla / Clover's Clover: When Greg quits his chewing habit cold turkey, his teeth grow wildly out of control. // Clover thinks she's been given a good luck charm when Harry gifts her a four-leaf clover.
Friday 1st November 2024 at 09:45 - Hamsters Ahoy! / Popcorn Madness: Mondo and Lil Pal get stranded on a "desert island", and the other hamsters save them. // Popcorn's uncontrollable love for popcorn threatens to put all of the hamsters in danger.
Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 09:45 - Mondo's Missing Cape / A Test for the Team: When Mondo unexpectedly loses all of his capes, he goes into a total funk. // Greg gets separated from the others when they go to a pet boarding facility.
Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 09:45 - Mission Ham-Possible / Vac Attack!: The hamsters thwart Kendrick and Harry's attempts to squirrel-proof the bird feeder. // When a robovac gobbles up Harry's prized trading card, the hamsters vow to retrieve it.
Monday 4th November 2024 at 09:45 - Putt-Putt Hamsters / Popcorn's Day Off: The hamsters overcome their confusion about the game of putt-putt golf to help Harry defeat the Purple Knight. // An overworked Popcorn takes a day off and the hamsters try to navigate a royal mission without their leader.
Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 09:45 - A Squirrely Situation / Sleepover Strategy: The hamsters vow to stop a mysterious thief from stealing their Num-Nugget deliveries. // During a sleepover, the hamsters try to reunite Harry with his beloved stuffed animal.
Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 09:45 - Clover Builds a Trap / Bagpipe Battle: Clover builds an elaborate Flea Beast defense system and accidentally traps the hamsters. // The hamsters think Harry's new bagpipes are a noisy beast that is attacking their king.
Thursday 7th November 2024 at 09:45 - The Jester's Ring / Greg the Collectible: Lil Pal finds Kendrick's lost wedding ring and won't give it back. // Greg is mistaken for a plush collectible and gets trapped in Harry's friend's backpack.
Friday 8th November 2024 at 09:45 - Button Bonanza / Moxie the Monster: The hamsters are convinced Arrow is mind-controlling the family using talking buttons. // When Harry pet-sits Jocelyn's gerbil, Clover discovers it's her old nemesis, Moxie.
Saturday 9th November 2024 at 09:45 - Picture Day / Hamster and Commander: When Harry takes the hamsters to the mall for picture day, Lil Pal runs off. // When Harry takes Popcorn to school, he puts Mondo and Clover in temporary joint command.
Sunday 10th November 2024 at 09:45 - Greg of the Wild: The hamsters think a scout badge has magically turned Greg into a baby bear.
Monday 11th November 2024 at 09:45 - The Legend of the Library Hamster: The hamsters meet a local urban legend- DeeDee, "The Library Hamster".
Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 09:45 - Hamster Vikings: The hamsters go on a Viking dinner cruise with Harry and his family.
Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 09:45 - Who Ate Harry's Homework?: Greg must clear his name when Harry's homework goes missing and all clues point to him.
Thursday 14th November 2024 at 09:45 - The Curse of the Magic Orb: The hamsters crash Harry's school play rehearsal thinking that he is in danger.
Friday 15th November 2024 at 09:45 - The Wizard's Magic Flute: The hamsters believe Keesha's flute is making them fall asleep and vow to stop it.
Saturday 16th November 2024 at 09:45 - Popcorn Goes to Kindergarten: The hamsters must save Popcorn when he accidentally goes to kindergarten with Bernie.
Sunday 17th November 2024 at 09:45 - The New Face of Num-Nuggets: Greg is chosen as the face of a new flavour of Num-Nuggets but can't stand the taste.
“[
Zokie of Planet Ruby and
Hamsters of Hamsterdale] are great additions to Nickelodeon’s growing slate of new content because friendship, humor and relatable characters are at the core,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “The series creators, Brian Morante and Zach Smith, have a history of bringing unique stories to life at Nickelodeon and we can’t wait to dive in with our production partners at Nelvana on these originals.”
“Nelvana is excited to build upon our partnership with Nickelodeon and contribute to their massive animation pipeline with new IP for a global audience,” Pam Westman, President, Nelvana. “With lovable characters and hilarious storylines, [Zokie of Planet Ruby and Hamsterdale] are two titles that we look forward to adding to our production slate.”
A U.S. premiere date for Hamsters of Hamsterdale is still to be announced.
Hamsters of Hamsterdale season one episode guide:
Num-Nuggets / Hey Foni: The hamsters embark on a covert mission to the Place of All Foods (the kitchen) to restock their favorite treat. // The hamsters suspect that the digital assistant on Harry's Dad's phone has put them under a trance.
Hamster Mansion / Operation Treehouse: The hamsters believe Harry has been held captive in his treehouse by the Purple Knight and vow to save him. // Clover gets a taste of luxury in Bernie's dollhouse but must choose between her new home and her friends.
Crowns & Castles / The Great Mondini: The hamsters overhear Dad role-playing as a dastardly knight and believe he has actually turned evil. // Excited to perform as a superhero in Harry's magic show, Mondo must choose between the spotlight and saving Lil Pal.
Haywire House / Lil Pal's Big Bark: When Kendrick's SmartHome app accidentally locks the family outside, Popcorn leads the hamsters on a mission to rescue them. // Lil Pal discovers she can imitate Flea Beast's bark but is unaware of the danger it can cause.
A Fishy Story / Hamster Pageant: The hamsters mount an undersea expedition through the depths of the family's new aquarium to retrieve Popcorn's lost crown. // When Popcorn gets stage fright at a local hamster pageant, Clover must save the kingdom of Hamsterdale by competing herself.
Saving Ol' Cushy / The Nest: When Keesha redecorates, the hamsters work to save their favorite play place (Kendrick's old recliner) from being thrown out. // When a mama bird mistakes Lil Pal for her lost chick, the hamsters embark on a royal rescue to save their friend.
Hamsters vs. the Volcano / The Potato King: The hamsters venture into Harry's homemade volcano looking for the island of Num-Nuggtets, and end up at the science fair. / The Hamsters believe King Harry has been magically turned into a potato and vow to turn him back to normal at any cost.
Trick or Treasure / The Ghost of Hamster Hollow: When trick-or-treaters steal the family's royal treasure (candy), the hamsters take it upon themselves to go outside and get it back. // The hamsters and squirrels take turns playing tricks on each other and encounter a ghost.
Greg the Brave / Hide and Squeak!: Greg pretends to be injured to avoid having to do a scary trick on the racetrack for his friends. // During a "skill-sharpening" game of hide and seek, Lil Pal hides in Harry's backpack and accidentally gets taken to school.
The Dragon Egg of Surprise / Cave of Coldness: The hamsters are convinced that Harry's royal-themed birthday party is a front for a full-on Hamsterdale invasion. // When Lil Pal's favorite toy falls into the A/C vent, Mondo embarks on a journey to retrieve it.
Hamsters Gone Viral / The Thunder Maker: The hamsters try to compete with popular animal videos online and end up going viral. // Mondo must choose between his new superpower (causing thunderstorms) and his friend.
ChewZilla / Clover's Clover: Greg's teeth grow wildly out of control when he quits his chewing habit, so the hamsters go on a mission to get him Arrow's bone to chew on. // Clover throws caution to the wind when she thinks Harry's gift of a four-leaf clover is a good luck charm.
Hamsters Ahoy! / Popcorn Madness: When Mondo and Lil Pal get stranded in the basement during a flood, the other hamsters go on a sea expedition to save them. // Popcorn's love for popcorn threatens to put all of the hamsters in danger until they separate him from his favourite treat.
Mondo's Missing Cape / A Test for the Team: When Mondo unexpectedly loses all of his capes, he goes into a total funk. // Greg gets separated from the others when they go to a pet boarding facility.
Mission Ham-Possible / Vac Attack!: Thinking it's a royal training course, the hamsters thwart Kendrick and Harry's every attempt to squirrel-proof the bird feeder. // When the family robovac gobbles up Harry's prized trading card, the hamsters vow to retrieve it.
Putt-Putt Hamsters / Popcorn's Day Off: The hamsters overcome their confusion about the game of putt-putt golf to help Harry defeat the Purple Knight. // An overworked Popcorn takes a day off and the hamsters try to navigate a royal mission without their leader.
A Squirrely Situation / Sleepover Strategy: The hamsters vow to stop some mischievous squirrels from stealing their Num-Nugget deliveries. // During a sleepover with The Purple Knight, the hamsters try to reunite Harry with his beloved stuffed animal, Lord Motley.
Clover Builds a Trap / Bagpipe Battle: Clover builds an elaborate Flea Beast defense system, but it backfires and accidentally traps the hamsters. // The hamsters think Harry's new bagpipes are a noisy beast that is attacking their king, and vow to defeat it at any cost.
The Jester's Ring / Greg the Collectible: Lil Pal finds Kendrick's lost wedding ring and adds it to her treasure collection, refusing to give it back. // When Harry's friend Thomas comes over to trade collectibles, Greg gets mistaken for one of the toys and gets trapped in his backpack.
Button Bonanza / Moxie the Monster: When Kendrick and Harry attempt to train Arrow with talking buttons, the hamsters think Arrow is using them to control the family. // When Harry pet-sits Jocelyn's gerbil for the day, Clover discovers it's her old nemesis, Moxie.
Picture Day / Hamster and Commander: When Harry takes the hamsters to the mall for picture day, Lil Pal escapes and the hamsters must find her in time for the photo. // When Harry takes Popcorn to school, he puts Mondo and Clover in joint command, but it's Lil Pal who saves the day.
Greg of the Wild: While on a Woodchip Ranger camping trip, the hamsters think a scout badge has magically turned Greg into a baby bear.
The Legend of the Library Hamster: The hamsters venture to the library with Harry and meet a local urban legend- DeeDee, "The Library Hamster".
Hamster Vikings: When the hamsters go with Harry's family on a Viking dinner cruise, they that the Vikings are preparing to mount an invasion of Hamsterdale!
Who Ate Harry's Homework?: Greg gets the blame and must clear his name when Harry's homework goes missing and all clues point to him.
The Curse of the Magic Orb: The hamsters crash Harry's school play rehearsal and believe the events in the play are real - and Harry is in danger.
The Wizard's Magic Flute: The hamsters believe Keesha's flute is magically making them fall asleep and set out to stop it.
Popcorn Goes to Kindergarten: The hamsters must save Popcorn when he accidentally goes to kindergarten with Bernie.
The New Face of Num-Nuggets: Greg is chosen as the face of a new flavour of Num-Nuggets but can't stand the taste.
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Originally published: September 29, 2024.
