Kim Possible—a corny name, to be sure. But, as the saying goes, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” This Disney television series uses the old “teenager who saves the world by night and goes to school by day” routine and reinvigorates it. Kim Possible is a high school sophomore whose web site states “I can do anything.” With her best friend Ron Stoppable (a slacker with a warm heart) and his pet naked mole rat Rufus (the source of many naked jokes), they span the world without a driver’s license, fighting evil and helping people; at the same time, they struggle through the reality of school where their experience with crime-stopping can’t solve the situations they face.
The creativity within the show is overwhelming. Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, the minds behind the Emmy Award-winning series Disney/Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Disney’s Hercules, are the creators and executive producers for Kim Possible. The series features a retro 50s style of animation from character design artist Stephen Silver. The plotlines are fairly original, avoiding many clichés attributed to the “secret agent” adventure genre.
It’s the dichotomy of the show that makes it appealing. The target audience (tweens) can relate to the difficulties Kim faces at school and in her personal life, and they can marvel at her James Bond-esque adventures. Girls will enjoy a strong female character who is shown dynamically at school, at home, and at work. Guys will find Ron to be a witty comic relief (he gets some really clever lines) and Kim being a cheerleader also helps. :)
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Main Characters:
Kim Possible (VA Christy Carlson Romano): Upbeat, courageous femme who tries to balance her occupation with saving the world against her life as a high school sophomore. Part of the social elite at school (hello, she’s a cheerleader) and a renowned hero across the globe.
Ron Stoppable (VA Will Friedle): Even though he’s not exactly A-list in school, Kim’s his best friend. He sometimes resents his position as sidekick (“Why do I always have to be the diversion?”), but he’s loyal to Kim.
Rufus, the Naked Mole Rat (VA Nancy Cartwright): This offbeat animal companion is very close to Ron, who looks after the little rodent constantly. Rufus often plays a pivotal role in the plot despite his diminutive size.
Wade, the Webmaster (VA Tahj Mowry): An enigmatic person, Wade provides a technological edge to Kim’s missions. He manages her website, keeps her updated on global crises, and occasionally hacks into Kim’s diary.
Bonnie Rockwaller (VA Kirsten Storms): A combative, snooty cheerleader, Bonnie is the antagonist in Kim’s school life. Kim finds herself at odds with Bonnie in almost every episode.
Dr. Dad Possible (VA Gary Cole) & Dr. Mom Possible (VA Jean Smart): Ah, a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon…kind of hints at something, don’t ya think? Plus, it makes for very interesting parent-daughter interactions.
Mr. Steve Barkin (VA Patrick Warburton): This high-strung high school coach makes for a nice foil against Ron’s neurotic personality. He acts as the overbearing authority figure in Kim’s school life.
Dr. Drakken (VA John DiMaggio): Kim Possible’s arch-nemesis; he is scientifically brilliant, but he isn’t quite all there mentally. Drakken is essentially a lampoon of the numerous James Bond villains.
Shego (VA Nicole Sullivan): Dr. Drakken’s second-in-command, she is the physically combative of the pair. Almost as hot as Kim, the two of them have a long-standing rivalry.
Crew
Executive Producers: Bob Schooley, Chris Bailey, Mark McCorkle
Director: Chris Bailey
Writers: Amanda Rudolph Schwartz, Bob Schooley, Brian Swenlin, Julie Du Fine, Madellaine Paxson, Mark McCorkle, Mark Palmer, Marsha F. Griffin
Character design artist: Stephen Silver
Episode List & Summary:
1. Crush; orig. aired 6/7/02; guest stars: Breckin Meyer (Josh), Tara Strong (Britina), Lauren Tom (Yoshiko), Dan Castellaneta
[Kim is distracted from foiling Dr. Drakken’s evil plan by Josh Mankey, whom she secretly wishes to ask to the Sadie Hawkins dance.]2. Sink or Swim; orig. aired 6/7/02; guest stars: Justin Berfield (Gil/Gill), Tara Strong (Tara), Rosslynn Taylor (Cheerleader), Corey Burton
[On a trip to a cheerleader competition, Kim, Ron, and Rufus confront a slimy mutation that recalls Ron’s nightmarish time at Camp Wannaweep.]3. The New Ron; orig. aired 6/7/02; guest stars: Ricardo Montalban (Señor Senior, Sr.), Nestor Carbonell (Señor Senior, Jr.), Rob Paulson (Francois, pilot), Kath Soucie (co-pilot), Carly Pope (Amelia)
[While Kim is helping update Ron’s image, she advises a wealthy millionaire on how to conserve power. However, Ron accidentally prompts Señor Senior, Sr. to turn to crime.]4. Tick-Tick-Tick; orig. aired 6/14/02; guest stars: Diedrich Bader (Junior), Phil LaMarr (Vinnie), Brad Garrett (Big Mike), Maurice LeMarche (Prof. Acari)
[A malevolent plot of Drakken’s involving a robotic insect and an explosive device must be thwarted by Kim, who also has to deal with detention.]5. Downhill; orig. aired 6/21/02; guest stars: Melissa McCarthy (DNAmy), Jo Anne Worley (Bonnie’s mother)
[On a school trip to a ski resort, much to Kim’s dismay, her parents chaperone and she must stop a demented biogenetic engineer.]6. Bueno Nacho; orig. aired 6/28/02; guest stars: Eddie Deezen (Ned), Kevin Michael Richardson
[Friction develops between Kim and Ron as she must stop Drakken yet again, though Ron has found his calling working at Bueno Nacho.]7. Number One; orig. aired 7/12/02; guest stars: B. D. Wong (Agent Will Du), Felicity Huffman (Dr. Director), Brian George (Duff Killagan), Maurice LeMarche (“Big Daddy” Brotherson), Tara Strong (Tara)
[Kim teams up with a “professional” agent to solve a bizarre kidnapping; at the same time, Bonnie makes a bid for captain of the cheerleading squad.]8. Mind Games; orig. aired 7/19/02; guest stars: Dan Castellaneta (Private Cletus Dobbs), Tara Strong (Yearbook Girl, Tara), Jeff Bennett (Banner Man, Announcer Voice), Kerri Kenney
[Dr. Drakken creates a mind-switching machine in order to gain access to a top-secret weapon. But when Ron and Kim try to stop Drakken, their minds are switched.]9. Attack of the Killer Bebes; orig. aired 8/2/02; guest stars: Kerri Kenny (the Bebes), Gedde Watanabe (Prof. Bob Chen), Brian George (Prof. Ramesh), Rob Paulson (Dallas, Announcer Voice)
[Kim’s aversion toward Ron’s wish to join the cheer squad mirrors the situation Dr. Drakken was once in during his college years. A Drakken background story! No Shego, though ?]10. Royal Pain; orig. aired 8/16/02; guest stars: Rob Paulson (Prince Wally), John O’Hurley (King Wallace II, Ancient King), Rider Strong (Brick Flagg), Grey Delisle (TV reporter), Corey Burton (Officer Hobble), Brian George
[Kim is charged with protecting a spoiled prince from a prophecy that predicts his doom.]11. Coach Possible; orig. aired 8/23/02; guest stars: Earl Boen (Señor Senior, Sr.), Nestor Carbonell (Señor Senior, Jr.), Kath Soucie (Kaitlin, Sign-tist), John DiMaggio (Blumberg, Phone Guy), Phil LaMarr (Bearymore employee)
[Kim reluctantly takes on the coaching of Jim and Tim's soccer team, and quickly gets overcome with competitive spirit. At the same time, Señor Senior, Sr. has similar issues coaching his son through his first "evil scheme."]12. Pain King vs. Cleopatra; planned air 9/6/02
[Kim and Ron's interests meet when a series of museum thefts are tied to Ron's wrestling heroes.]13. The Twin Factor; planned air 9/8/02
[Kim is forced to take her terrible twin brothers, Jim and Tim on a mission.]14. Monkey Fist Strikes; planned air ----
[Ron must face his fears of monkeys when he meets up with the genetically altered fists of fur belonging to Lord Monkey Fist and his army of monkey ninjas.]15. Animal Attraction; planned air
[Kim is preoccupied with a quiz fad that is supposed to predict her perfect mate, while Señor Senior Sr. and his son are on a mission of revenge.]16. All the News; planned air ----
[Kim faces the wrath of popular TV star Adrenilynn when she inadvertently reveals that Adrenilynn's extreme stunt show is a fake.]17. Monkey Ninjas In Space; planned air ----
[Lord Monkey Fist's attempt to kidnap a super intelligent monkey astronaut coincides with Kim's attempt to get her dad to stop treating her like a kid.]18. Low Budget; planned air ----
[Kim's discount shopping aversion is challenged when she takes on Frugal Lucre, the world's cheapest villain.]19. Kimitation Nation; planned air ----
[Kim's action "look" becomes a worldwide fashion trend and gives Drakken the idea to create a Kim clone army.]20. Ron the Man; planned air ----
[Ron feels like he's not a man - until a bit of villainous technology turns him into a muscle-bound hulk. But do muscles make the man?]21. October 31st; planned air ----
[Kim commits a little white lie to avoid the embarrassment of another Halloween trick-or-treating with Ron. But as her fib grows it takes on a physical form, thanks to liquid metal armor that she recovered from a Drakken heist.](Credit to TVTome for providing this information: http://epguides.com/KimPossible/)
Comments:Granted, the premise of Kim Possible is somewhat clichéd; however, it more than makes up for its flaws with a novel animation style, witty scripts (for the most part), and a talented voice ensemble. Kim’s character is developed well by showing all aspects of her life and having them affect each other. Disney did screw up the order of the first episodes, but other than that, Kim Possible should be in for a healthy three year run.
~ Opal Dante
Favorite quotes:
Ron: Ask Mankey? I don't know Kim. Don't you think he might feel... awkward... with us?
Kim: "Us"?
Ron: Well, we always go together.
Kim: Yeaahh... But that's as, y'know, friends. And, this time, I was thinking about lining up a... Y'know...
Ron: An enemy?
Kim: A *date*.
Drakken: Enough chitchat! My pets are famished. Perhaps you two could stay--
Kim: For lunch?
Drakken: I wasn't going to say that.
Ron: Oh, dude, you were so "for lunch".
Drakken: Fine! Yes! Then stay for lunch!Kim: Wade, Ron's missing. Can you find him?
Wade: (indignant) Do you think I have him microchipped, or something?
Kim: Well, do you?
Wade: (reluctantly) Yeah, hang on...~ Opal Dante
Favorite images:
~ Opal Dante
~ Sher
Favorite links:
Link to Disney’s Kim Possible site: http://disney.go.com/disneychannel/zoogdisney/kimpossible/
Link to Stephen Silver’s site: http://www.silvertoons.com
~ Opal Dante
~ Richard 'Lionheart' Sirois
Fanfiction:
Multiplication Madness: The sequel to Kimitation Nation by The Real Ron Stoppable
Kim Mouseible by Gadget's #1 fan
Fan art:
Kim Possible by Maxie Goofmore
Shego (Kim Possible) by Cameron Thompson
All pictures Copyright Disney
Special Thanks
I would like to give a huge thanks to Stephen Silver for letting me post the pictures and for being a really nice guy! And, of course, to Kat, for graciously hosting this page on her illustrious site.
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