‘Big City Greens’ Team Reflects on 100 Episodes on Disney Channel: ‘It’s About Making People Laugh, But Also Making Them Care’

This spring marks a milestone for Disney Channel’s “Big City Greens,” as the beloved animated series airs its 100th episode on linear TV on May 3 and streams on Disney+ on May 7.
Launched in 2018, the show has quietly become a cornerstone of modern family animation, blending the wholesome charm of classic sitcoms with inventive storytelling and a healthy dose of silliness.
Created by brothers Chris and Shane Houghton, “Big City Greens” follows the adventures of Cricket Green, a mischievous 10-year-old boy whose family moves from the country to the city. Inspired by the Houghtons’ own childhood in the rural town of St. Johns, Mich., the series balances slapstick antics with genuine emotion; its staying power is no accident.
“From the very beginning, we thought that this show could go 100 episodes,” says Shane Houghton. “That was the benchmark: can this idea stretch that far? And we believed it could because the...
Launched in 2018, the show has quietly become a cornerstone of modern family animation, blending the wholesome charm of classic sitcoms with inventive storytelling and a healthy dose of silliness.
Created by brothers Chris and Shane Houghton, “Big City Greens” follows the adventures of Cricket Green, a mischievous 10-year-old boy whose family moves from the country to the city. Inspired by the Houghtons’ own childhood in the rural town of St. Johns, Mich., the series balances slapstick antics with genuine emotion; its staying power is no accident.
“From the very beginning, we thought that this show could go 100 episodes,” says Shane Houghton. “That was the benchmark: can this idea stretch that far? And we believed it could because the...
- 4/30/2025
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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