Sheep in the Big City
Series Overview
Sheep in the Big City is an American animated television series which ran on Cartoon Network for two seasons, from November 17, 2000, to April 7, 2002. The series' pilot first premiered as part of Cartoon Network's "Cartoon Cartoon Summer" on August 18, 2000. Created by Mo Willems, the bulk of the show follows a runaway sheep, Sheep, in its new life in "the Big City". It also features several unrelated sketches and shorts, similar to The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show. With an emphasis on more "sophisticated" humor, using multiple forms of rhetoric from the characters to the plots, it was more popular with older audiences. It was also unusual in featuring many comic references to film-making and television broadcasting. At the time, the premiere of Sheep in the Big City was the highest-rated premiere for a Cartoon Network original series.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 27 Episodes
22–30 min per episode
2000 – 2002
Premiered: Sat, Nov 4, 2000
Mo WillemsLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Baa-hind the Scenes”
This occurs when the cast is done filming an episode and now Sheep and his manager have a lunch meeting with the head of the network. General Specific doesn't like that, so he decides to ruin the meeting so Sheep won't get another show. In the end because of him (and the Angry Scientists new invention), Sheep is turned pink with big eyes and is now perfect for another show!
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Theme SongOfficial
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2016-04-27
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Kevin Seal
Sheep / General Specific / Ranting Swede (voice)
Ken Schatz
Ben Plotz / Victor / Jay / Great Scott (voice)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Lady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice)
Mo Willems
The Angry Scientist / Announcer (voice)
Joey Mazzarino
General Lee Outrageous
Jerry Nelson
General Public
Fran Brill
Little Girl
James Godwin
Farmer John / Private Public (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mo Willems
Kris Greengrove
Department Leadership Roster
Kris Greengrove
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep in the Big City
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What is Sheep in the Big City about?
Sheep in the Big City is an American animated television series which ran on Cartoon Network for two seasons, from November 17, 2000, to April 7, 2002. The series' pilot first premiered as part of Cartoon Network's "Cartoon Cartoon Summer" on August 18, 2000. Created by Mo Willems, the bulk of the show follows a runaway sheep, Sheep, in its new life in "the Big City". It also features several unrelated sketches and shorts, similar to The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show. With an emphasis on more "sophisticated" humor, using multiple forms of rhetoric from the characters to the plots, it was more popular with older audiences. It was also unusual in featuring many comic references to film-making and television broadcasting. At the time, the premiere of Sheep in the Big City was the highest-rated premiere for a Cartoon Network original series.
How many seasons does Sheep in the Big City have?
Sheep in the Big City comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Sheep in the Big City?
Key cast members in Sheep in the Big City include Kevin Seal, Ken Schatz, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Mo Willems, Joey Mazzarino.
Who created or directed Sheep in the Big City?
Sheep in the Big City was developed and directed by Mo Willems.