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Phil of the Future is a comedy television series that debuted on June 18, 2004 on the Disney Channel.
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Season 1
Phil Diffy, his sister Pim, his mother Barbara, and his father Lloyd, are from the year 2121. One day they rent a time machine for vacation and due to an accident are stuck in the years 2004 and 2005. The family must adjust to life in the early 21st century while hoping one day the time machine will be fixed. Phil has a best friend named Keely Teslow who is the only person who knows his secret. A typical episode revolves around Phil and usually Keely. A secondary plot involving Pim is also shown in the episode.
Season 2
The second season of Phil of the Future continued the scenario of the Diffy family being stranded in their past. However, the show's focus shifted to focusing on Phil Diffy and Keely Teslow's relationship and the foreshadowing of a romantic relationship between the two friends.
Some of the episodes in season two have included "The Giggle" (Phil uses a futuristic search engine to see Keely's future), "Virtu-Date" (Phil gets jealous of a robot when he and Keely go on a virtual reality date), "Versa Day" (Phil and Pim switch bodies for a school day for punishment), and "Get Ready to Go-Go" (Phil and Keely finally go to the school dance, together - but their joy is short-lived when Lloyd Diffy claims to have repaired the time machine). Image:Philkeelykiss.jpg
Some major cast changes include S1 characters Tia - Keely's Best Friend, Seth Wossamer - Phil's Best Friend, Debbie Berwick - Pim's Perky Nemesis, and Bradley Benjamin Farmer not being in S2. However there are a few new characters, although they don't come on the show as much as the others did - smooth-talker Owen (Michael Mitchell), British and all-knowing Via (Juliet Holland-Rose), Pim's new sidekick-Li'l Danny Dawkins and her enemies: The Fashion Zombies
Also the second season featured a brand new opening credits sequence. In addition, Michael Curtis (Friends) and Roger S.H. Schulman (Living Single) were brought in as producers.
In the Season 2 finale "Back to the Future" (aired so far only in AUS) Phil and Keely finally become a couple but this happiness is shortlived when Phil learns that the time machine has been fixed so he has to go back to the future. Phil could not leave without saying a real goodbye so Phil runs to see Keely and they share two really passionate kisses in front of the whole school. Keely asks Phil "In the future will you wait for me" and Phil answers "Really, You'll be really, really old..but that should not matter".
Season 3
There has not been an official announcement yet by Disney whether Phil of the Future is being renewed for a third season.
However according to the longtime webmaster of amy-bruckner.net, Phil of the Future has been cancelled and will not have a third season.[1] But take note that this is NOT confirmed.
Theme Song
Meet a boy named Phil and his family,
On vacation from the 22nd century.
They've got a rented time machine and they're on their way,
To a time way way way back in the day!
So now he's Phil, Phil, (hold until end of next Phil, here and all repeats) Phil of the future,
Keepin' it together just as best as he can.
Phil, Phil, Phil of the future,
He's a 22nd century man (22nd century man)
On a holiday through history,
But the final destination was a mystery.
'Cause something on the time machine had blown,
So they ended up right here in our time zone!
So now he's Phil, Phil, Phil of the future,
Never knew in history just where he would land,
Phil, Phil, Phil of the future he's a 22nd century man!
Phil, Phil, Phil of the future he's a 22nd century man!
Trivia
- Many fans of Phil of the Future are Keely and Phil, or Pheely shippers.Image:Phil&Keely.jpg
- The series was created and executive produced by Douglas Tuber & Tim Maile ("Lizzie McGuire").
- Fred Savage, best known for his role as Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years is a director/producer on the show. His brother guest-starred on Time Release Capsule (Season Two) as himself.
Main Characters
- Phil Diffy (Ricky Ullman): Phil Diffy is a teenage boy from the year 2121 who is stuck in our time period. Phil frequently has to make up excuses to hide the fact that he is from the future. Phil has tons of futuristic gadgets, at least one is used in each episode of Phil of the Future. He spends most of his spare time with his Best Friend and Girlfriend Keely Teslow.
- Pim Diffy (Amy Bruckner): Pim Diffy is Phil's younger sister. Pim is a mischevious girl who is constantly up to no-good. Pim tries to make Phil miserable whenever she can. She hangs out with a fly young boy Li'l Danny Dawkins.
- Keely Teslow (Alyson Michalka): Keely Teslow is Phil's Best Friend and Girlfriend. She is the only person knows Phil is from the future. Keely Teslow is a energetic and bubbly girl who aspires to be a reporter. She seems to have a crush on Phil, which Phil seems to share; although neither will admit it until the season 2 Finale "Back to the Future" where they decide to be a couple. She sometimes uses Phil's gadgets as a shortcut for schoolwork. She is notable on the show for her numerous hairstyles and colorful clothes. Her catch phrase is her exclamation, "Ta-Dow!"
- Lloyd Diffy (Craig Anton): Lloyd Diffy is Phil's goofy dad, who is working on repairing the time machine. He was an engineer in 2121, and loves older music. He is paranoid about the government figuring out he and his family is from the future.
- Barbara Diffy (Lise Simms): Barbara Diffy is Phil's mom. She is very good at communicating with her kids, and they often consult her in situations in which they need advice. She is sweet and kind. Unlike other mothers though, Barbara seems to let her kids figure things out on their own.
Recurring Characters
- Debbie Berwick (Kay Panabaker): An overly happy, peppy, girl who only hates raisins. In the Halloween special, it is revealed that she is a dangerous robot sent back to 2005 to protect 2121. She is defeated in the end, which is reason for her absence in season two.
- Curtis the Caveman (J.P. Manoux): A caveman that stowed away on the family's time machine and is currently living in their house. He is often used in Pim's schemes. In the episode "Phillin' In", it is revealed his favorite treat is Wallaberries.
- Mr. Hackett (also played by J.P. Manoux): H.G Well's Vice-Principal & the Diffy's new neighbor. In later episodes, Hackett became Pim's history teacher, Phil's science teacher, a vice-principal, and a councelor at H.G Wells.
- Tia (Brenda Song): Keely's best girlfriend in Season One. Tia was said to have moved from Pickford and is consequently not seen in Season Two.
- Seth Wosmer (Evan Peters): The fourth member of Phil's little group, Seth is something of a nerd. It is revealed in one episode he is a member of the school billard team. This character is not seen in season two.
- Bradley Benjamin Farmer (Rory Thost): The member of many school clubs, Pim has a rival in Bradley. He often has wound up helping Pim out of fear. Bradley has also started hitting on Pim since he and Debbie broke up.
- Via (Juliet Holland-Rose): A new student who is Keely's new girl friend. Via has a english accent. Via was introduced in Season Two. Via is the replacement of Tia.
- Owen (Micheal Mitchell): A smooth talker who is Phil Diffy's rival/friend. He is exceptionally self-confident even arrogant. Owen was introduced in Season Two. Owen is a replacement of Seth.
- The Fashion Zombies: A group of rich and popular girls, led by Candida (Spencer Locke), who's sole purpose is to make Pim's life miserable. The Fashion Zombies were introduced in Season Two. The Fashion Zombies replace Debbie.
- Li'l Danny Dawkins (Brandon Smith): Introduced in Season Two, Seems to have a crush on Pim Diffy and Pim actually likes to hang around with Danny.
- Mr. Messerschmidt (Joel Brooks): Also introduced in Season Two, he sometimes tortures students by making them take really hard tests. Mr. Messerschimdt is a replacement of Mrs. Winston.
Episodes So Far
Season 1
- Future Tutor aka: Weapon of Math Destruction (6/18/04)
- You Say Toe-Mato (6/18/04)
- Your Cheatin' Heart (6/18/04)
- Unification Day (6/18/04)
- Meet the Curtis (6/18/04)
- Phillin' In (6/25/04)
- Tanner (6/25/04)
- Raging Bull (7/02/04)
- My Way (7/09/04)
- Daddy Dearest (7/23/04)
- Pheromonally Yours (8/06/04)
- Future Jock (8/13/04)
- Doggie Daycare (8/27/04)
- We'll Fix It In Editing (10/01/04)
- Future Halloween (10/08/04)
- Age Before Beauty (11/12/04)
- Neander Phil (12/10/04)
- Double Trouble (1/01/05)
- Milkin' It (3/25/05)
- Corner Pocket (4/08/05)
- Team Diffy (10/28/05)
Season 2
- Versa Day (6/24/05)
- Virtu-Date (6/30/05)
- Dinner Time (7/08/05)
- The Giggle (7/09/05)
- Mummy's Boy (7/16/05)
- Get Ready to Go-Go (8/05/05)
- Tia, Via, or Me... Uhh (8/05/05)
- Phil Without A Future (8/21/05)
- Time Release Capsule (8/27/05)
- Maybe-Sitting (9/23/05)
- Good Phil Hunting (9/30/05)
- Pim-Cipal (10/21/05)
- Phil of the Garage (11/11/05)
- It's a Wonder-Phil Life (11/27/05)
- Christmas Break (12/02/05)
Upcoming Unscheduled Episodes
- Happy Nirday
- ILL of the Future aka: Not Easy Being Green
- Stuck In The Meedle With You
- Where's the Wzrd?
- Broadcast Blues
- Gramps of the Future aka: Not So Great Great-Great Grandpa
- Back to the Future (most likely the series finale)
Episodes In Production Order
Season 1
- Future Tutor aka: Weapon of Math Destruction
- Future Jock
- Corner Pocket
- You Say Toe-Mato
- Meet the Curtis
- Pheromonally Yours
- Milkin' It
- We'll Fix It In Editing
- Double Trouble
- Unification Day
- Your Cheatin' Heart
- Age Before Beauty
- Phillin' In
- Daddy Dearest
- My Way
- Team Diffy
- Doggie Daycare
- Tanner
- Halloween
- Raging Bull
- Neander-Phil
Season 2
- Virtu-Date
- Versa Day
- Dinner Time
- The Giggle
- Mummy's Boy
- Tia, Via, or Me... Uhh
- Get Ready to Go-Go
- Phil Without A Future
- Happy Nirday (unaired)
- Time Release Capsule
- Maybe-Sitting
- ILL Of the Future aka: Not Easy Being Green (unaired)
- Christmas Break
- Good Phil Hunting
- Stuck in the Meedle With You (unaired)
- Where's the Wzrd? (unaired)
- Pim-Cipal
- It's A Wonder-Phil Life
- Broadcast Blues (unaired)
- Phil of the Garage
- Gramps of the Future aka: Not So Great Great-Great Grandpa (unaired)
- Back to the Future (unaired)
Gadgets
The Phil of the Future gadgets are:
- Insta-morph: A gadget that transform someone into another person.
- Spray Food can: A gadget that sprays food.
- Skyak: a flying gadget that can fly anywhere in the world.
- Wzrd: a gadget that can do anything.
- Replicator: a gadget that can double someone.
- Invisispray: a gadget that can make anyone invisible.
- New-Ager: a gadget that can be used to make someone look/act older or younger.
- Virtu-Goggles: a gadget that you put on, and you're in another place.
- The Giggle: a gadget that contains all information on anything up to the year 2121.
DVDs
Gadgets & Gizmos
- Double Trouble
- Age Before Beauty
- My Way
- Team Diffy
Disney Holiday Compilation
- Christmas Break (as a bonus feature)
Notes
- ^ Blog entry, [[2]], Dec 4, 2005
