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Lyla in the Loop

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Lyla in the Loop
GenreAnimated series
Comedy
Educational
Created byDave Peth
Directed byHuy Tran
Voices of
  • Liyou Abere
  • Izzy Woodbury
  • Elijah Lindo
  • Eden Cupid
  • Shechinah Mpumlwana
  • Joseph Motiki
  • Morrissa Nicole
  • Isaac Ng
Theme music composerDivinity Roxx
Ernest Stuart
Dave Peth
Opening theme"Lyla in the Loop"
Ending theme"Lyla in the Loop" (instrumental)
ComposerPop Sound
Country of originUnited States
Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producersDave Peth
Fracaswell Hyman
Luis Lopez
Juan Lopez
ProducerJensenne Roculan
Running time24 minutes (12 minutes per segment)
Production companiesPipeline Studios
Mighty Picnic
Original release
NetworkPBS Kids
ReleaseFebruary 5, 2024 (2024-02-05) –
present (present)

Lyla in the Loop is a children's animated television series created by Dave Peth. It premiered on February 5, 2024, on PBS Kids. The series is produced by Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios.[1] The series is produced using 2D software.

Premise[edit]

The series follows Lyla, a young African-American/Jamaican girl and her sidekick, a fuzzy blue hyrax-like creature named Stu. Together, the two embark on adventures with her family. According to Lyla, each adventure will introduce and explore foundational computational thinking concepts, leading to some comedic disasters and creative solutions, while helping others in their community.

Voice cast[edit]

  • Liyou Abere as Lyla Loops
  • Izzy Woodbury as Stu
  • Elijah Lindo as Luke Loops
  • Eden Cupid as Liana Loops
  • Shechinah Mpumlwana as Louisa Loops
  • Joseph Motiki as Louis Loops
  • Morrissa Nicole as Lydia Loops
  • Isaac Ng as Everett Phan

Development[edit]

The series was greenlit in October 2020, under the working title of Liza Loops, and was developed as part of a $24 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.[2]

However, on January 16, 2023, during the Television Critics Association Press Tour, it was announced that PBS Kids would begin its production on the series, now titled Lyla in the Loop.[3]

Lyla in the Loop premiered on PBS Kids on February 5, 2024.[1]

Episodes[edit]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date
1"Piece of Cake"Huy TranDave Peth & Tim McKeonKelly ErwinFebruary 5, 2024 (2024-02-05)
"Kibbles and Coins"Fracaswell HymanAlbert Rodríguez
When Lyla’s mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke have to figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters’ birthday is ruined.
Lyla loses Everett’s coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
Note: This episode was dedicated to Loan Ngoc Chau.
2"The Mystery Puzzle"Huy TranFracaswell HymanLev VoloshinFebruary 6, 2024 (2024-02-06)
"The Stu Express"Dave PethAusten Payne and Carles Puig
Liana recruits Lyla to help put together a puzzle with over 1000 pieces in order to win a prize.
Lyla and Luke make their dream of driving a train come true by constructing one they can ride in using household materials.
3"Every Sand-Which Way"Huy TranCarleton CarterKelly ErwinFebruary 7, 2024 (2024-02-07)
"Growing Up"Joon ChungAlbert Rodríguez, Austen Payne, Lee Bird, and Troy Sullivan
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles.
Lyla helps Lydia build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
4"Carnival for Luke"Huy TranAstride NoelKelly ErwinFebruary 8, 2024 (2024-02-08)
"Rap Report"Genie DeezCassandra Parker
Lyla, Everett and her sisters build makeshift carnival games for their brother Luke using household and recycled materials.
Louisa seeks help from Lyla, Luke and Stu to create a beat for her school presentation on Mae Jemison.
5"Lemonade Champs"Huy TranLaurie RabinAusten PayneFebruary 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
"Double Dutch Dilemma"Llacie SimmonsCamilo Román
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter.
Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.
6"The Waffle Man"Huy TranUtkarsh RajawatKelly ErwinFebruary 12, 2024 (2024-02-12)
"Loopapalooza"Fracaswell HymanCassandra Parker
Lyla and Everett design a waffle costume for Stu, but they’ll need to change it to withstand the elements like wind and pigeons.
Lyla creates an original game to reignite everyone’s interest in family game night.
7"How to Hamster"Huy TranRuth MorrisonAndrea MercadoFebruary 13, 2024 (2024-02-13)
"A Bad Case of the Beeps"Crescent Imani NovellCamilo Román
Luke is determined to have the best weekend ever with his class hamster.
When Stu mysteriously starts beeping, the Loops embark on a fun and inquisitive journey to figure out the meaning of the beeps and how to make them stop.
8"Operation: Rise and Shine"Huy TranDave PethLev VoloshinFebruary 14, 2024 (2024-02-14)
"The Carrot Cake Dance"Roxana AltamiranoAusten Payne, Lee Bird, & Carles Puig
Lyla and her siblings embark on a mission to “debug” their morning routine so they never miss the bus again.
Lyla wants to learn a popular clap and dance sequence that everyone in her family can do- except for her.
9"Loopstastic Mess Vacuum Test"Huy TranJehan MadhaniAndrea MercadoFebruary 15, 2024 (2024-02-15)
"How the Cookie Crumbled"Trina SanyalCamilo Román
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one.
When the Loops don’t have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
10"Un-Make a Mess"Huy TranLeanna DindalKelly ErwinFebruary 19, 2024 (2024-02-19)
"Hide and Go Stu"Andrew BlanchetteCassandra Parker
Lyla and Luke clean their room with a little “help” from Stu.
Lyla, Luke, Everett and Stu play hide and seek in the apartment until they lose Stu.
11"The Case of the Mysterious Cake"Huy TranAmy Keating RogersKelly ErwinFebruary 20, 2024 (2024-02-20)
"Kibbles and Tricks"Ian KetekuCassandra Parker
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients.
Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
12"The Four Little Pigs and Brucey"Huy TranKermit FrazierAndrea MercadoFebruary 21, 2024 (2024-02-21)
"Handle with Care"Venessa M. DiazCamilo Román
Lyla and Luke playfully create and act out variations on a fairy tale.
Lyla, Louis, and Stu explore the neighborhood to track down a lost package.
13"Sanitation Situation"Huy TranPilot ViruetKelly ErwinFebruary 26, 2024 (2024-02-26)
"Stu Rides the Bus"Dave PethCassandra Parker
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla, Lydia and Stu step in to save the day.
Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process.
14"When Luke Became Stu"Huy TranMonique D. HallAndrea MercadoFebruary 27, 2024 (2024-02-27)
"Secret Surprise Party"Carleton CarterCamilo Román
After feeling left out, Luke wants to swap places with Stu, but being Stu isn’t easy.
Lyla and her siblings throw their parents a surprise party, and to keep it a secret, they come up with signals their parents won’t pick up on.
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16"Stu's Up"TBAN/AN/AAugust 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)
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17"Moon Rock Cove"TBAN/AN/AAugust 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
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18"2 on 2 Plus Stu"TBAN/AN/AAugust 12, 2024 (2024-08-12)
"The Stu-Mobile"N/AN/A
19"Lyla's Lucky Strike"TBAN/AN/AAugust 13, 2024 (2024-08-13)
"Lyla Out of the Loop"N/AN/A
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Soundtrack[edit]

All of the songs in the show are performed by students at Fanny Jackson Coppin School in Philadelphia.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "New PBS KIDS Series, LYLA IN THE LOOP, Launches February 5, 2024". PBS (Press release).
  2. ^ "CPB and PBS Awarded Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education". pbs.org. Washington, D.C. October 7, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "PBS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING AT WINTER 2023 TCA PRESS TOUR". www.prnewswire.com. Arlington, VA. January 16, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2024.

External links[edit]

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