Ruby Gloom — Season 1
Some kids might be afraid of the dark, but Ruby is different!
About this season
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.
Episodes (20)
1. Gloomer Rumor
Aired 13 October 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 22 October 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 29 October 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 5 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 12 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 19 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 26 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 3 December 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 7 January 2007 • 23 min
Frank and Len are writing a rock opera for everyone in the house.
10. Skull Boys Don't Cry
Aired 14 January 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 21 January 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 27 October 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 25 February 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 25 March 2007 • 23 min
Boo Boo's future at the mansion is at stake because of his practical jokes.
15. Once in a Blue Luna
Aired 9 April 2007 • 23 min
Tonight is the night that the dreaded Luna Monster appears.
16. Time Flies
Aired 15 April 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 29 April 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 6 May 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 10 June 2007 • 23 min
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
Aired 24 June 2007 • 23 min
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?