This article's lead sectionmay be too short to adequately summarize the key points. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article.(December 2017)
January 15, 2015 (2015-01-15) – August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
The Stinky & Dirty Show is an animated television series that premiered on January 15, 2015 on Amazon Prime Video. It is a show about vehicles, and is aimed at teaching kids creative methods for solving problems. A preview was shown alongside two other potential series; Sara Solves It and Buddy: Tech Detective. It ultimately won in view, and the other two shows were scrapped. The series premiered in 2015 with its first season, and ended with an extended second season lasting until summer 2019.
Plot
The adventures of best friends and unlikely heroes, Stinky the garbage truck and Dirty the backhoe loader, a dynamic and hilarious duo of resourcefulness anthropomorphic trucks that learn that when things don't go as expected, asking "what if?" can lead to success. The series is based on the books by Jim and Kate McMullan.
Characters
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (August 2018)
Stinky (voiced by Jaden Betts in season 1; Issac Ryan Brown in season 2) – A brown rear loader garbage truck who is the sillier one of the duo. He sees value in garbage where others don't and often provides materials needed to solve a problem, though he often attempts sillier methods such as sneaking in his favorite trash item, moldy melons). Although both Stinky and Dirty hate being clean, Stinky doesn't mind being washed... so long as he retains his signature foul odor.
Dirty (voiced by Jacob Guenther in season 1; Jet Jurgensmeyer in season 2) – A yellow backhoe loader with a rotating cab who is the more mature one and the brains of the duo. He dreams of becoming the world's best building truck and often thinks more logically in their plans than his best friend. He often draws his ideas on a soft surface on the ground to review ideas, and has a liking for dirt. He has a rock collection and a two-way radio used to call other vehicles for assistance. Although both Stinky and Dirty hate being clean, Dirty has a fear of soap, and often panics if he comes in contact with the fluid.
Tall (voiced by Wallace Shawn) – A yellow and blue mobile crane who lifts things faster when he laughs. He didn't really laugh in Ha Ha Higher.
Chill (voiced by Billy West) – A pink, cream and powder blue ice cream truck with a large spinning vanillaice cream cone on his roof and green doors. He speaks in a relaxed manner and is very level headed.
Mighty (voiced by Jack McGraw) – A black and red tug boat. He tried to drive on land by the help of Stinky and Dirty.
Sender (voiced by Anna Camp) – A mail truck with pink hubcaps who loves spreading the love. She even sings "You're My Valentine."
Brave (voiced by Andy Richter) – A handsome fire truck who likes being shiny, but was originally afraid of the sound of popcorn popping.
Chopper (voiced by Jonny Cruz) – A blue and green helicopter who serves as an aerial reporter and delivery man. He helped pour water on the forest fire in Fire Away and Save Brave.
New Cars (voiced by Serenity Reign Brown, Grey Griffin, Jet Jurgensmeyer and Mikey Kelley) – A group of six small childlike minivans. They love to play and like garbage, like Stinky!
Jumpy's gear is stuck in the stadium while it's still getting remodeled, so Stinky and Dirty help her set up a new course at the Go City Dump.
1
1b
"Road Block"
Darragh O'Connell
Guy Toubes
January 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)
Stinky and Dirty meet for the first time and combine their talents to save the day when a large boulder falls and blocks the Cloverfield Intersection.
Note: This episode was previewed with a different title sequence, end credits, and different voices for Stinky and Dirty, plus other factors in 2015. This is also the only time is season one where Jonathan Adams voices Big Ben.
2
2a
"Mighty Night"
David McCamley
Guy Toubes
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After Mighty cracks his lamp on Moby Dee's anchor, Stinky and Dirty have to help him guide the larger ship into the harbor.
2
2b
"Water Ways"
David McCamley
Kati Rocky
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
The two set off to deliver a birthday present to Go City Island after Chopper accidentally leaves it behind. The only problem is trying to get across the water when they can't float or fly.
After Dirty gets his rear shovel stuck in a pile of dirt, Stinky must figure out how to free him.
3
3b
"Dirty, the Garbage Truck"
David Mc Camley
Rick Suvalle
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Stinky's hopper gets jammed shut, forcing Dirty to help him with his morning trash route.
4
4a
"Running on Empty"
David McCamley
David Shayne
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty has to help remove a boulder from a construction site, but he has to find alternative propulsion methods after both he and Stinky run out of fuel.
4
4b
"Rolling Blunder"
David McCamley
Lucas Mills
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After Dumper accidentally loses an entire load of bowling balls at the bottom of a hill, Stinky and Dirty have to find a way to transport the heavy and rolly objects to the bowling alley downhill.
5
5a
"Concrete Plans"
David Mc Camley
Cate Lieuwen
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Stinky and Dirty accidentally mess up a wet patch of concrete and have to try and smooth it before Mixy returns.
5
5b
"The Art of Trash"
David McCamley
Kati Rocky
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty enlists Stinky's help to clean up a park site, but the garbage truck is more interested in keeping some things instead of throwing them away, which come in handy when the last three things that have to be cleaned up are stuck in concrete. But Stinky's lessons about the art of trash leads to a creative solution.
6
6a
"Brave's New Siren"
David Mc Camley
Alex Fox & Rachel Lewis
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
The 2 have to find another way for Brave to alert others when his lightbar and siren accidentally break.
6
6b
"Demolition Dust-Up"
David McCamley
Raye Lankford
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty, Stinky, Chip and Dumper have to figure how to work in synchronization while clearing up the rubble of a burnt building.
7
7a
"Lost!"
David McCamley
David Shayne
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
When Dirty joins Stinky on a trip to the ranger station, they have to use their other senses when they get lost in fog.
7
7b
"Squeak"
David McCamley
David Shayne
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Dirty's squeaking shovel is keeping everyone awake, so he and Stinky set off to fix it.
8
8a
"Landlocked"
David McCamley
Guy Toubes
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After the canal gets filled by a landslide, Stinky and Dirty have to find a way to get Mighty and his buoys to the other side.
8
8b
"Buoy Ya!"
David McCamley
Rick Suvalle
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
After the buoys get blown out to sea, Stinky and Dirty have to guide ships with homemade versions until Mighty returns with the real ones.
9
9a
"Follow That Line!"
David McCamley
Raye Lankford
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Stinky and Dirty join the racers of the Go City Grand Prix and help them find and follow the purple line marking the racecourse.
Note: This is the first episode where Rick D. Wasserman voices Big Ben.
9
9b
"Seeing Red"
David McCamley
Kati Rocky
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Red keeps getting denied access to a car show due to looking different and enlists Stinky and Dirty to help her stay clean for easy recognition.
10
10a
"Detour"
David McCamley
Rick Suvalle
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
The 2 help Chill on his way to the park for an ice cream party.
10
10b
"Heat & Ice"
David McCamley
Lucas Mills
September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Big Ben has to take an ice sculpture to the Go City Stadium, but the hot summer sun is making it melt. How will Stinky and Dirty fix this jam?
David Shayne (story) Rhonda Smiley & James Hereth (teleplay)
August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
39
29a
"Fire Away"
Maurizio Parimbelli
David Shayne
August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
39
29b
"Save Brave"
Maurizio Parimbelli
Guy Toubes
August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
Reception
Common Sense Media gave the show an overall 5 of 5 stars, noting the positive messaging and role models as providing "inspiring reminders about individual potential".[1]
Awards and nominations
Year
Award
Category
Nominee
Result
2019
Kidscreen Awards
Best Animated Series
Nominated
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program