The Plot
Two tween step-brothers, Phineas and Ferb, spend each day of their seemingly endless summer vacation coming up with increasingly zanier projects, ranging from making their own beach to building their own roller coaster. Their sister, Candace, always tries out her brothers' behavior to their parents but is never successful. The reason is because the family pet, a platypus named Perry, is really a secret agent locked in epic battle against Dr. Doofenshmirtz, a semi-evil villain whose nefarious schemes always go awry and end up destroying the evidence of Phineas and Ferb's crazy shenanigans.
The Review
While formulaic, the episodes often feature social commentary that appeals to an older audience. For instance, in one episode the pair decide to be one-hit-wonders, launching and ending a successful pop career all in one day. The show also features Emmy-winning original songs in many of its episodes, which add to the fun. The show is intelligent, clean, and not mean-spirited, a nice departure from typical programming.
The Details
- Age Range: 6-14 years
- Network: Disney Channel
- Time Length: Approximately 25 minutes
Creators: Jeff "Swampy" Marsh and Dan Povenmire
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