Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion is a Canadian animated television series which first aired on August 3, 2013, with its first season of 26 episodes with 52 segments each. The series was created by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallée and Peter Ricq and produced by Nelvana in association with YTV.
The series was pulled from YTV's schedule on August 30, 2014. The second season premiered on Teletoon (now Cartoon Network) on November 3, 2014. The series ended on April 27, 2015, and was canceled on April 30, 2015, ending on an unresolved cliffhanger. 40 episodes with two segments in each were produced, resulting in 80 segments.
Plot A brain-jarred alien race, known as the Brainlings, has invaded Earth and abducted every adult at the behest of their idiotic manchild ruler Emperor Brainlius III, who wants to throw wild parties, and his general, Briiian, who actually wants to rule the planet. However, a ragtag squad of kids have joined forces and taken refuge inside a mall known as the "Swell-Mart" to form the Super Wicked Extreme Emergency Team (S.W.E.E.T.). Their mission: rid Earth of the Brainling menace and rescue their parents.
Cast Nate (voiced by Al Mukadam) - The leader of the Super Wicked Extreme Emergency Team, Nate is an optimistic paranormal enthusiast who's determined to lead his friends to victory and take back the planet from the Brainlings. Briiian (voiced by Dan Chameroy) - The general of the Brainling Empire's armies, and responsible for the capture of almost every adult on Earth, Brian is maniacal and conniving, hating S.W.E.E.T. and other humans with a passion. Too bad he's only the general to the armies of an irritating manchild of an emperor. Emperor Brainlius III (voiced by Seán Cullen) - Brainlius is the fat, childish and cheerful ruler of all Brainlings. He is insane manchild who prefers throwing parties and passing gas rather than actually ruling the planet, much to Briiian's chargrin, but often throws tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants. Turret (voiced by Stacey DePass) - S.W.E.E.T.'s toughest member, an action-loving tomboy who enjoys blasting Brainlings with her personal weapon, the Dirty Undies Cannon. However, she has a softer side, often displayed by her crush on Shakes. Scoop (voiced by Barbara Mamabolo) - S.W.E.E.T.'s resident fashionista who's still a valuable asset to the team despite her ditzyness. Shakes (voiced by Robert Tinkler) - A cowardly individual and Nate's best friend, Shakes (true to his name) is often shaking when facing against the Brainlings, but always manages to pull through and support the team however he can. Louis (voiced by Ryan Cooley) - The team's resident genius who communicates tactics back at the Swell-Mart, as well as keeping tabs on the Brainlings and building gadgets and weapons to combat the aliens. Lily (voiced by Brianna Daguanno) - Nate's little sister, who is cute, but also a force to be reckoned with, especially if anyone dare lay a finger on her unicorn doll Clarence.
Series overview
Episodes Season 1 (2013–14)
Season 2 (2015)
Broadcast
In the United Kingdom, it premiered on May 24, 2014 on Pop and Kix (now Pop Max). It also aired on ABC3 (now ABC Entertains) in Australia. As of 2026, the series is currently available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Awards Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in the category of "Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series" for the episodes "Unitron" and "Dan the Man".
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