Johnny and the Sprites

25min

Kids

The show follows main character Johnny (a songwriter), as he moves into a house given to him by his great-uncle. There, he discovers little magical creatures simply known as "sprites", who introduce him to their fantasy world. In return, Johnny shows the sprites what it's like to be human, often teaching them (and the viewer) an important life lesson.

Production Companies

Home Girl Productions

Happy Puppet Productions

Episodes

Cast

Turbo-Car Johnny

1. Turbo-Car Johnny

13th Jan 2007

Johnny gets a new video game called "Ultimate Turbo Car Racer" and starts playing it for hours, ignoring the Sprites.

Ginger's Antenna Dilemma

2. Ginger's Antenna Dilemma

13th Jan 2007

After seeing her Antennae in a picture, Ginger thinks they're too curly and becomes self-conscious.

Root's Dadoots

3. Root's Dadoots

14th Jan 2007

While Johnny struggles on a new song, Root gets the dadoots (the Sprite hiccups).

The Rare Nospotalotacus

4. The Rare Nospotalotacus

14th Jan 2007

After Johnny and Lily hear the call of the endangered nospotalotacus, the sprites realize they need to get it out of Johnny's garden and to Grotto's Grove right away.

Johnny's Sister Tina

5. Johnny's Sister Tina

20th Jan 2007

Johnny's sister Tina visits and he explains to the Sprites what a sister is.

Spritesgiving

6. Spritesgiving

20th Jan 2007

It's Spritesgiving and Basil is put in charge of the feast but when all the plants get the Forgetful Fungus, will they have to put the feast on hold?

The Sprites and the What?

7. The Sprites and the What?

27th Jan 2007

Johnny is cooking dinner for Gwen, but then he loses his colander. Seymour finds it and the Sprites come up with many creative uses for it.

Doctor Basil

8. Doctor Basil

27th Jan 2007

When Johnny gets a bad cold, Basil decides to take care of him.

Ginger Listens

9. Ginger Listens

3rd Feb 2007

When Ginger temporarily loses her ability to speak because she has run out of words for the day, she begins to realize the importance of listening.

Aloha Johnny

10. Aloha Johnny

3rd Feb 2007

When Johnny gets a letter from his older sister Lina inviting him to spend a week in Hawaii, he makes immediate plans to visit, which causes the Sprites to think he's leaving forever.

Seymour's Guest

11. Seymour's Guest

10th Feb 2007

Russel, a 'Schwombat' from Australia and Seymour's cousin, visits, but his nocturnal nature keeps Johnny and the Sprites up at night.

Root of Passage

12. Root of Passage

10th Feb 2007

Root is old enough to walk through the portal all by himself. He chooses Johnny to be his friend at the end - will Root make it or be too scared?

The Sprites Sleepover

13. The Sprites Sleepover

17th Feb 2007

The Sprites have a sleepover at Johnny's house, but they can't sleep because things are so different back in The Grove where they normally sleep.

Seymour the Sleuth

14. Seymour the Sleuth

17th Feb 2007

Watermelons go missing from Johnny's garden and Seymour unravels the mystery with the help of Johnny and the Sprites.

Spring Tuning

15. Spring Tuning

17th Mar 2007

When the Sprites find out that the "Spring Tuners" can't come to the grove to "wake up the earth", they ask Johnny to substitute.

Where's the Water, Lily?

16. Where's the Water, Lily?

17th Mar 2007

When Johnny gets a new water fountain, water begins to disappear from the grove. Lily learns that there is a reason for everything.

Ginger and the Shell

17. Ginger and the Shell

20th Apr 2007

Ginger finds Lily's missing shell but struggles with whether to keep it for herself or give it back to her friend.

Fuzzies' Day Off

18. Fuzzies' Day Off

20th Apr 2007

When the Fuzzies through a giant beach party for their 15th Millennial Day Off, Johnny and the Sprites struggle to take care of Grotto's Grove without the Fuzzies' help.

Basil's Band

19. Basil's Band

19th May 2007

Basil discovers something about making promises - and keeping them - when he joins a band and forgets about all of his friends.

The Sprites Rule

20. The Sprites Rule

19th May 2007

The Sprites decide to make rules to keep the Grove running smoothly.

Ginger's Grounded

21. Ginger's Grounded

21st Jul 2007

When Ginger injures her wing, the Sprites have to find a way to spread Spoffle (sprite plant food) over all of the plants in Grotto's Grove.

Baby Johnny

22. Baby Johnny

21st Jul 2007

When Johnny accidentally wishes he could be a baby for just one day, the Sprites learn about taking care of others.

Laugh Sprites, Laugh

23. Laugh Sprites, Laugh

15th Sep 2007

Basil and Root find a patch of laughing lilacs which make them, Ginger, and eventually Johnny, laugh uncontrollably.

Hola Lily

24. Hola Lily

15th Sep 2007

Lily returns from a trip around the world having met many new friends, all of whom say hello in a different way.

A Very Spritely Holiday

25. A Very Spritely Holiday

1st Dec 2007

The Sprites watch with curiosity as Johnny and Gwen decorate for the holidays and exchange gifts.

Sprites Snow Day

26. Sprites Snow Day

1st Dec 2007

A big snowstorm blocks the entrance to the Grove forcing the Sprites to stay at Johnny's and try to keep themselves secret from Gwen.

First air date

13th Jan 2007

Last air date

19th Apr 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks