Tripping the Rift (2004)
A raunchy, irreverent animated sci-fi comedy following a crew of space-faring misfits chasing chaos and quick cash across the galaxy.
Tripping the Rift - Series Information
- Original Title: Tripping the Rift
- First Air Year: 2004
- Last Air Year: 2008
- Created by: Chuck Austen, Chris Moeller
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: March 4, 2004 (United States - TV-MA), March 4, 2004 (Canada - 14+)
- Networks: Syfy, Teletoon, Space
- Production Companies: CinéGroupe
- Production Countries: Canada
- Alternative Titles: Les Décalés du cosmos (FR), Neispravitii galaxiei (RO), Tropiezos estelares (ES), Расплющенный космос (RU), Zűrutazók (HU), Kosmoloty (PL)
Tripping the Rift - Plot
The continuing comic saga of a bizarre gang of misfits who live, work and play on the starship Jupiter 42, which is controlled by a neurotic A.I. known as Spaceship Bob. The ethically-challenged shipmates travel through the galaxy taking on one epic adventure at a time all while looking to make a quick buck and avoid getting thrown in jail.
Tripping the Rift - Trailer
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Tripping the Rift - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Chuck Austen
- Chris Moeller
Main Cast
- Stephen Root
- Maurice LaMarche
- John Melendez
- Rick Jones
- Terrence Scammell
- Gayle Garfinkle
- Billie Lou Watt
- Jane Wheeler
- Carmen Electra
- Jenny McCarthy
Writers
- Mark Amato
- Terry Sweeney
- Lanier Laney
- Ken Goin
- Jon Minnis
Executive Producers
- Jacques Pettigrew
- Michel Lemire
Tripping the Rift - FAQs
What is Tripping the Rift about?
Tripping the Rift follows a ragtag crew of morally flexible misfits aboard the starship Jupiter 42, commanded by a neurotic AI called Spaceship Bob. Together they careen through the galaxy chasing shady paydays and dodging the law, stumbling into one outrageous sci-fi adventure after another.
Who voices the main characters in Tripping the Rift?
Stephen Root leads the cast as the scheming Chode, with Maurice LaMarche voicing the android Gus and John Melendez bringing the neurotic Spaceship Bob to life. Rick Jones voices Whip, Terrence Scammell plays Darph Bobo, and Carmen Electra and Jenny McCarthy both took turns voicing the seductive Six of One.
Where can you watch Tripping the Rift?
Tripping the Rift is currently available to purchase on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by region, so it’s worth checking your local platforms for any additional options.
Is Tripping the Rift suitable for children?
Definitely not one for the kids. Tripping the Rift carries a TV-MA rating, reflecting its adult-oriented humor, crude jokes, sexual innuendo, and irreverent take on sci-fi tropes. It’s firmly aimed at mature audiences who enjoy boundary-pushing animated comedy.
How many seasons does Tripping the Rift have?
The series ran for three full seasons plus a collection of specials, totaling 39 episodes across its run from 2004 to 2008. Each season delivered 13 episodes of irreverent space comedy before the show concluded on Syfy and Teletoon.
What shows are similar to Tripping the Rift?
Fans of Tripping the Rift tend to enjoy Solar Opposites, Futurama, and Final Space for their blend of sci-fi settings and irreverent humor. Star Trek: Lower Decks and The Orville offer a similar love of genre parody, while Red vs. Blue delivers comparable adult animated absurdity.
Who created Tripping the Rift?
The series was created by Chuck Austen and Chris Moeller, who originally developed the concept as a short film before it evolved into a full animated series. The show was produced by Canadian studio CinéGroupe and aired on Syfy in the United States and Teletoon in Canada.
Did Tripping the Rift start as something else?
It did. Before becoming a TV series, Tripping the Rift began as a CGI short film created by Chuck Austen and Chris Moeller in the late 1990s. The short gained a cult following online, which eventually led to the full series order that premiered on Syfy in March 2004.
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