Limon and Oli is a Turkish animated cartoon series for children aged 4–9, created by Salih Memecan. The series has aired on Disney Junior since 2015 in 110 Europe, the Middle East and Africa countries. The show is based on the daily comic strip, Sizinkiler ("Your kind of family"), which has been published in a Turkish national newspaper since 1991.
Premise
The television series revolves around the adventures of two anthropomorphic chicken chicks, Limon and Oli, in dealing with school, themselves, neighbors, or others.
Airing history
The first season of Limon and Oli was aired as 26 five-minute episodes on Turkish TV, TRT Children's Channel, from 2012 to 2013. The next season aired on Disney Junior as 26 seven-minute episodes. The second season began in Turkey on Disney Junior, in November 2014, and had reached the airwaves of 110 countries by April 2015. Two additional seasons, totaling 52 seven-minute episodes, are slated to air on Disney Junior across those 110 CEEMA countries through 2017.
Characters
Limon: A female yellow chick and the family's darling little girl. She is in grade school. She likes to think before she acts. Oli usually pulls Limon into an adventure before she can start planning how to go about it. However, she is always ready to join Oli's games. She is the center of attention in her family, especially paid by her mom. May wants to raise a “perfect” child and insists on feeding her healthy meals, enforcing her bed time, checking on her homework, and taking her to all kinds of extracurricular activities.
As a nice and intelligent girl, Limon usually plays along. She is not a stereotypical nerd, but she is curious to learn and is diligent when it comes to school work. She likes to be praised and to be liked. She resorts to her charm and sense of humor to get her way when she wants something at home or in school. She often challenges her parents with her thoughtful, “brilliant” questions.
Her catchphrases: "But why??", "But why not?"
Oli: A male black chick Limon's best friend and partner in crime. Oli is an adventurous, active, dynamic young boy. He is overly self-confident and highly energetic. He is always happy with what he gets. Nothing can put him down. Unlike Limon, Oli acts immediately and intuitively, and adapts to changes easily. Oli is friendly with everyone. Life is mostly fun and games for Oli. He never hesitates to dive into situations where he senses any possibility for fun and play. He is an expert skateboarder and juggler. He likes being outdoors and prefers to explore life in action over rigid, traditional classroom learning. School is not among his favorite activities. He likes to stay away from school as much as possible.
Oli's parents are rarely seen or mentioned and he is almost always seen at Limon's house, which can lead to the first time viewers to mistake Oli for Limon's brother.
His catchphrases: "Exactamente", "Am I a genius or what!", "Let me!", "Urgent! Urgent!"
Bubs: Limon's father and May's husband. Bubs loves his family but likes to take it easy and mind his own business. He is too cool for simple everyday chores and issues. He drives May crazy with his indifference to her expectations for romance, but knows how to make her laugh with his witty comments. He is more a realist than a romantic. He loves to read. He reads books, newspapers, magazines, clippings, and even prospectuses. He has an intellectual side and sense of humor that becomes handy in making May laugh.
Bubs' catchphrases: "Can you bring me...", "Of course I love you.", "Oh! I forgot!"
May: A typical multi-tasking, perfectionist, detail-oriented, loving mom. May's family means a lot to her. She is the boss around the house. She wants the best for everyone and goes out of her way to accommodate them. She is tough on her family to keep them on top of their chores and responsibilities. She yearns for romance but gets a few laughs instead. She has entrepreneurial aspirations and occasionally sees through some of her small business ideas, but she mostly likes to work on her own time and be her own boss. She always questions the meaning of love, life, relationship, and marriage. Anniversaries mean a lot to her. She usually hints at Bubs when their anniversary is around the corner, to avoid feeling catastrophic disappointment. However, she is usually the one who plans the celebration. She struggles with her weight and is always first to jump on the latest diet, exercise, and healthy living fad. She likes to take vacations with her family.
May's catchphrases: "Did you do this? That?", "What is the meaning of love, life, marriage, etc.?", "It's bed time!", "Finish your food!", "Do your homework!"
Great Great Grandpa: Lives in a small house far away from the city. He is a fun grandpa, and a great storyteller. And, having seen and done them all, he has a lot to tell. He is a life guru!
Gıcıko: A jealous, selfish, and mean character, she tries to ruin Limon and Oli's fun endeavours.
Akonpokon: A born-to-be scientist. He is busy experimenting with scientific projects, inventing things, reading about them. He has little time for petty kids stuff.
Episodes
Season 1 Limon and Oli turn themselves into" Team Crazy Eggs" when faced with a problem or create one just for the adventure of it. But, they have to deal with the incurable protagonist Proto. Limon and Oli find creative ways to outdo Proto to achieve their goals.
Episode No. Title Written by Animation studio Original air date Theme 1.01 Back Door Baran Güler Raatsız 2012 Limon and Oli go to their favorite writer's book signing event. But there is a long line and Proto, the security guard, tells them only one more person can enter the bookstore. But, they both want to meet the author and get his autograph. 1.02 Rock Band Alp Türkbiner Raatsız2013 Limon and Oli want to learn to play musical instruments. Bubs takes them to Proto's music store. Let's see if Team Crazy Eggs will be great musicians. 1.03 May's Cookies Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 May bakes delicious cookies and wants to turn her hobby into a business. Limon and Oli do not want to lose May to the business world. They offer to help. 1.04 Chasing Teacher Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Their teacher wants to visit May and have a talk with her after school. Limon and Oli think the teacher will complain about their misbehaviour in class. They have to prevent her from going to May's house. 1.05 Treasure Hunt Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 There is a math test the next day. The teacher gives Limon and Oli an old treasure map. Team Crazy Eggs will search the hidden treasure and study for the exam at the same time. 1.06 Power Cut Baran Güler Raatsız 2013 Power is gone in Limon's house. To make the best out of the situation the whole family agrees to play bowling until the power is restored. Limon and Oli against May and Bub! 1.07 Secret animal Baran Güler Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli go camping. They meet Proto, the jungleman. They hear voices of mysterious creatures. They are afraid that Proto is hurting the jungle animals. Crazy Eggs have to save the mysterious creatures. 1.08 Mysterious Noise Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 It's way passed Limon and Oli's bedtime. They are still on the phone when Limon suddenly hears noises from downstairs. Oli rushes to help. They start chasing what makes the noise. 1.09 Pool Problem Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli go on a vacation with May and Bubs. The kids are very excited for a swim in the pool. But they have to deal with Proto, the lifeguard! 1.10 Young Coaches Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli compete in the basketball tryouts in school. They both want to get into the team. 1.11 Young Pirates Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli break Bubs' antique model ship. Bub is furious. Limon and Oli have to make it up to him. 1.12 To Be Or Not To Be Baran Güler Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli go to watch the actor Proto's new play. Impressed by the show they want to become famous actors like Proto. 1.13 TV Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli want to watch cartoons while Bub wants to watch the news. This starts a small remote control war. All of a sudden the TV signal is gone. They all have to find some other form of entertainment. 1.14 New Neighbor Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Edon, the new kid in the neighborhood, throws a pool party at his house. Limon and Oli think they will lose their popularity to Edon so they try to display all of their talents at the party. 1.15 Talent Show Baran Güler Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli participate in the talent show in school. They want to get the best prize with their rap dance performance. 1.16 Happy Birthday Bubs Baran Güler Raatsız 2013 It's Bubs' birthday. There is a surprise party for him! 1.17 Painting Disaster Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli go to Proto's art exhibition. Proto's favorite painting is in a special room. Oli blows a bubble-gum while looking at it and ruins the painting. Team Crazy Eggs tries to fix it before Proto notices. 1.18 Dogsitters Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli have to walk Mrs. Konkiş's dog, Koket. They are excited about their first dogsitting experience. 1.19 A Festival Movie Baran Güler Raatsız 2013 There is a famous film festival in town. Limon and Oli produce and submit their own short movies. Proto gives them a hard time with their submissions. 1.20 My Birthday Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli throw birthday parties on the same day. Each of them wants his/her party to be more popular and the competition begins. 1.21 Bigfoot Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli meet Proto, the mountaineer, during their winter vacation in the mountains. Proto warns them about the snow monster, Yeti. 1.22 Little Reporters Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli apply for the journalist position for the school's newspaper. 1.23 A Cute Guest Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli find a kitten while playing snowball. They name him Snowbally and take him home. Team Crazy Eggs will take care of him the whole day without being caught by May and Bubs. 1.24 Quiz Show Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli want to go home and watch a quiz show on TV. On the way home they meet Proto, the voyager, and his best friend Gagari. A small talk with them becomes very handy. 1.25 Messy Room Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan, Naz Elkorek Raatsız 2013 Limon and Neyney go to Oli's house after school. Neyney would like to teach them how to dance. But Oli's room is so messed up that they hardly have room to move around. 1.26 Car Race Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli apply for the toycar race. But first they have to build their own toy car. 1.27 Prankster Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli read an article in an old newspaper about an alumnus of their school who has become famous for his pranks. They decide to pursue his legacy. 1.28 The Champion of Champions Alp Türkbiner Raatsız 2013 Limon and Oli apply for the online wrestling-game contest. Wrestling champion Proto trains them for the game.
Season 2