Ruby Gloom
Some kids might be afraid of the dark, but Ruby is different!
Ruby Gloom is a Canadian children's show that revolves around the titular character, Ruby, who has a unique perspective on the world. While some kids might be afraid of the dark, Ruby embraces it and finds joy in the company of strange and quirky characters like Doom Kitty, Skull Boy, Misery, Boo Boo, and Mr. Buns. Together, they navigate various adventures and challenges. The series is based on an apparel franchise of the same name. The show was produced by Nelvana and began airing on October 13, 2006 in Canada on the network YTV. It features the voices of Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, Peter Keleghan, and Adrian Truss.
Seasons
1. Gloomer Rumor
Air Date: 2006-10-13
Ruby plans a surprise party for everyone but due to a series of mishaps and a broken telephone, everyone gets the wrong impression that Ruby's moving out.
2. Grounded in Gloomsville
Air Date: 2006-10-22
The gang is shocked to discover that Scaredy Bat has never actually flown due to nerves and a 'woozy' reaction to heights. Can Ruby help him get over his fear?
3. Doom with a View
Air Date: 2006-10-29
When Doom's odd behaviour includes pointing to things that aren't there, Ruby starts to worry she's having a nervous breakdown. What could be the cause of Doom's strange behaviour?
4. Missing Buns
Air Date: 2006-11-05
During a raucous game of Hide n' Seek, Mr Buns goes missing. Skull Boy decides to play detective and interrogates the suspects.
5. Iris Springs Eternal
Air Date: 2006-11-12
Iris' latest craze, coiled spring jumping, proves that enough is never enough for Iris. She crashes through floor after floor and then down into the earth! Can they rescue her?
6. Science Fair or Foul
Air Date: 2006-11-19
The whole house is a hive of activity as everyone prepares for the upcoming science fair. Distraught Skull Boy needs some help to come up with an idea for a project.
7. Poe-Ranoia
Air Date: 2006-11-26
Ruby relegates an injured Poe to the highest turret in the house to recuperate. A nosey Poe soon misinterprets the actions of their new neighbour, convinced he is up to something sinister.
8. Unsung Hero
Air Date: 2006-12-03
Ruby acts as Frank and Len's manager and suggests they get a girl singer for their upcoming appearance at Gloomapalooza. Will they find the perfect voice for the job?
9. Quadro Gloomia
Air Date: 2007-01-07
Frank and Len are writing a rock opera for everyone in the house.
10. Skull Boys Don't Cry
Air Date: 2007-01-14
It's Club Day in Gloomsville. The gang splinter off to form clubs and prepare for the club's appearance in the big Gloomsville parade.
11. Bad Hare Day
Air Date: 2007-01-21
When a cute little bunny lands on Ruby's doorstep, everybody is charmed by its sweet nature. Everybody but Doom, that is. Is Doom just jealous?
12. Happy Yam Ween
Air Date: 2007-10-27
The annual holiday of Yam Weem is upon the gang and, when names are picked from a skull for a gift exchange, Poe's name accidentally goes missing.
13. Ruby Cubed
Air Date: 2007-02-25
Skull Boy thinks he's a descendent of Shakespeare and spouts his own love sonnets making Iris and Misery crush on him. Ruby gets more than she bargained for when trying to help him!.
14. Shaken, Not Scared
Air Date: 2007-03-25
Boo Boo's future at the mansion is at stake because of his practical jokes.
15. Once in a Blue Luna
Air Date: 2007-04-09
Tonight is the night that the dreaded Luna Monster appears.
16. Time Flies
Air Date: 2007-04-15
Time Flies - Thanks to a timely idea from Ruby, Skull Boy invents the amazing eon-hopping 'Time Vaulter' and travels back to the past, hoping to meet his ancestors!
17. Lucky Me
Air Date: 2007-04-29
Misery, Iris and Poe make the finals of the Gloomsville Town Challenge! But can they still perform when Skull Boy's lucky charm goes missing, along with his confidence?
18. Misery Loves Company
Air Date: 2007-05-06
It's the 7th anniversary of the Day Misery Was Rescued from an Ice Floe. Ruby wants to make it special so invites Misery's cousins, Malady and Malaise to join the festivities.
19. Sunny Daze
Air Date: 2007-06-10
When Misery is off to visit a relative, the clouds, rain and entire storm system seems to go with her. The unthinkable happens...it's sunny and the gang is at a loss for what to do.
20. Broken Records
Air Date: 2007-06-24
Poe has taken up a volunteer position with the Gloomsville Office of Records and is having a heck of a time finding new record breakers! What records can the gang break?
1. Gloomates
Air Date: 2007-07-01
After Iris and Squig mistakenly crash into Skull Boy's Tower, Skull Boy moves in with Poe until the Tower can be fixed. Can he handle Poe's many eccentricities?
2. Tooth or Dare
Air Date: 2007-07-08
Scaredy Bat is terrified at the prospect of losing his wisdom tooth for fear of losing all his wisdom. Can his friends help him get over his fears?
3. Venus de Gloomsville
Air Date: 2007-07-22
Venus is pulling out her roots! The screenplay writing contest deadline is in two days and she hasn't written a word. She just can't seem to find her writer's voice.
4. Seeing Eye to Eyes
Air Date: 2007-07-27
When Ruby suggests that fearless, thrill-seeking Iris joins forces with fun loving Mr Mumbles to build the ultimate amusement park, they look like the ideal match. However, are they?.
5. Name That Toon
Air Date: 2007-08-19
Filmmaker Skull Boy sets out to bring his script, `The Adventures of Skull Kid' to the big screen! However, it turns into a wacky cartoon based on Ruby and friends...to mixed reviews.
6. Skull in the Family
Air Date: 2007-09-02
Skull Boy puts an ad in the Gloomsville Gazette inviting anyone with information on his family to contact him. He's just about to give up when a couple of visitors arrive.
7. Writing on the Wall
Air Date: 2007-09-07
The ho-hum of laundry day quickly changes when a secret wall with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics is discovered behind the washing machine!
8. Déjà Vu - Again
Air Date: 2007-09-21
At long last Ruby has her dream job hosting the Gloomsville World's Fair, but the fair turns into a disaster when Skull Boy's exhibit malfunctions and explodes the fair into oblivion; with the help of déjà vu, Ruby is able to correct the mistakes.
9. Ubergloom
Air Date: 2007-10-19
Gunther and Uta are spending their vacation at Ruby's house. Ruby and the gang try their best to show the twins a good time. However, is their idea of a good time the same as everyone else's?
10. Pet Poepulation
Air Date: 2007-10-26
Skull Boy, as the great showman PT Cranium, decides to hold a Pet Talent Show. Everyone rushes to rehearse fabulous tricks with their pets except for Poe who, sadly, doesn't have one.
11. Hair(Less): The Musical - Part 1
Air Date: 2007-11-02
In an episode told only through music and singing, Skull Boy decides he needs to find out who he is once and for all.
12. Hair(Less): The Musical - Part 2
Air Date: 2007-11-16
In an episode told only through music and singing, the gang really miss Skull Boy and try their best at getting along without him. Is Skull Boy missing his friends?
13. Beat Goes On
Air Date: 2007-11-30
When Scaredy Bat quits as Frank and Len's drummer, Ruby sets out to woo him back behind the skins. Her plan backfires when Scaredy transforms into a nonstop `drum machine'.
14. Out of This World
Air Date: 2007-12-14
Skull Boy mistakenly blasts the house into space.
15. Forget Me Not
Air Date: 2007-12-28
After Skull Boy is knocked unconscious, he does not remember who he is.
16. Frank and Len: Unplugged
Air Date: 2008-01-18
A look at the band "Rip."
17. I'll Be Home For Misery
Air Date: 2008-02-01
Misery hosts a family reunion. As it turns out, a houseful of Misery's makes for - well, a houseful of Misery, and Mayhem and Mildew (to name a few family members!)
18. Disaster Becomes You
Air Date: 2008-02-15
It's Friday the 13th. Not only that, but there is a full moon during the day. This rare event results in a good luck day for Misery, and a series of mishaps for everyone else.
19. Last Train To Gloomsville: Part 1
Air Date: 2008-02-28
It's time to pick up Doom from the Kitty spa. What better excuse to take a 'family vacation'? And what could possibly go wrong?
20. Last Train To Gloomsville: Part 2
Air Date: 2008-03-14
On the runaway train Iris is riding on the roof, Misery's cough continues, Ruby is thrown from the train, Poe is missing and there's a mysterious man in the shadows.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2006-10-13
Episodes
40 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Nelvana