Two Brand New Episodes of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ debut on the Disney Channel

They’re Back! Two Brand New ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Episodes Debut on Disney Channel

Get ready to have the best summer ever, all over again! Phineas and Ferb, Disney Branded Television’s five-time Emmy® Award-winning animated series, officially returns for its highly anticipated Season 5 today, Thursday, June 5th, with two brand-new episodes debuting on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Fans eager to catch the latest adventures can also stream them next day on Disney+.

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Co-creators and executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh are back at the helm of the beloved show, which saw immense success with the Disney+ Original movie Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe in 2020. This return marks a thrilling new chapter for the most successful animated series for Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in Disney Television Animation history.

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Season 5 promises to deliver more of what fans know and love. Phineas (voiced by Vincent Martella) and Ferb (voiced by David Errigo Jr.) are embarking on exciting new escapades as they continue their mission to conquer the “104 days of summer.” Their long-suffering sister Candace (voiced by Ashley Tisdale) remains determined to finally bust her inventive stepbrothers, while their clandestine pet platypus, Perry (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker), continues his double life as Agent P, thwarting the incessant schemes of Dr. Doofenshmirtz (voiced by Dan Povenmire) to take over the tristate area.

Since its debut in 2008, the Phineas and Ferb franchise has blossomed into a global phenomenon, encompassing two television movies, a live touring show, a theme park experience at Walt Disney World Resort, and a vast array of consumer products.

“I think its success has a lot to do with decisions we made early on. We wanted to make a kinder, gentler show than other programs we were watching at the time,” Povenmire reflected. “None of our characters are motivated by meanness. We don’t go for laughs at the expense of other characters. We took that out of our toolbox and said, ‘Can we make something that is a celebration of positivity and see if we can still make that funny?’ It seems to have worked.”

The show’s enduring popularity, further amplified by its availability on Disney+, where Seasons 1-4 are streaming in their entirety, has made it a “comfort watch for people,” Povenmire noted.

It was no surprise then, when in 2023, fans rejoiced at the news that Disney Branded Television had ordered two new seasons of Phineas and Ferb, totaling 40 episodes. “We’ve always loved these characters and wanted to go back to them,” Povenmire shared. He admitted that the overwhelming fan response to the announcement initially sparked some worry about living up to expectations. However, upon seeing the first colorized episode of Season 5, he knew they had hit the mark. “People who loved the original show are going to absolutely adore this.”

Vincent Martella, who has voiced Phineas for nearly two decades, echoed this sentiment. “It picks up like nothing happened,” he said. “It has the same heart and soul fans know and love, but we also explore characters in different ways that we hadn’t before. That feels really new and really fresh.” Martella added, “I can’t express just how much it means to me to still be playing this character… I know it means so much to the fans.”

Jeff “Swampy” Marsh credited the show’s success to their talented crew. “I like to think we’ve done a really good job of creating an environment where they feel encouraged to contribute to the storytelling,” he said. This collaborative spirit, even with new writers who grew up watching the show, has led to “more ideas than we know what to do with.”

And for those who love the show’s signature running gags, David Errigo Jr. (Ferb) has a teaser: Season 5 features more than ever. “Pay attention,” he hinted. “Everything means something. It all pays off nicely.”

Povenmire explained that Phineas and Ferb‘s inherent “open-ended, do anything kind of show” nature, coupled with its “super likeable” and diverse characters, made it ripe for a return. “Phineas and Ferb try to do something fun every day, and that’s really what Disney is all about — having fun every day,” he concluded.

The two new episodes of Phineas and Ferb will premiere today, Thursday, June 5th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Disney XD. The first episode will also be available on the Disney Channel YouTube channel. The first 10 episodes of the new season will then arrive on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets on Friday, June 6th, with more markets to follow later this year. Additionally, episodes will be available to stream on Disney Channel on Demand. Get ready to shout, “Hey, where’s Perry?!” because Phineas and Ferb are back!