# Stillwater (TV series)

Stillwater is an animated children's television series based on the Zen book series by Jon J. Muth. The series premiered on December 4, 2020 on Apple TV+. The second season premiered on March 18, 2022, while the third season was released on May 19, 2023.

## Cast and characters

* James Sie as Stillwater
* Judah Mackey as Karl, Baby Bunny
* Eva Ariel Binder as Addy
* Tucker Chandler as Michael
* Nara Thompson as Koo, Fox Neighbor, Maria
* Sydney Thomas as Maya, Mouse
* Kari Wahlgren as Telly, Ms. Salamander, Mama Bird, Mama Bunny, Raccoon
* Isla Farris as Asha, Pratima
* Fryda Wolff as Cosmo Kora, Wise Wolf, Delia, Nancy, Antonia, Spider Monkey 1
* Fred Tatasciore as Janitor, Mayor, Friend, Jacque, Bear, Rat Guest 2, Father, Lynx Pedestrian #2
* Della Saba as Concert Master, Owl, Polly, Judge, Mistress Mabel
* Jakari Fraser as Raccoon Student, Older Brother, Warthog, Kai
* Rylee Alazraqui as Emma, Hazel, Little Whiskelson, Young Daughter
* Vivienne Rutherford as Rabbit Child, Heather
* Robbie Daymond as Apprentice, Hawk, Gulik, Hare, Spider Monkey 2
* Eric Bauza as Fox Student, Traveler, Dog Neighbor, Octopus, Dario
* Dino Andrade as Attendant, Cal, Frog Craftsman
* Salli Saffioti as Mrs. O'Brien, Yak Neighbor, Surfer Neighbor, Rio, Teacher
* Connor Andrade as Nolan, Joey
* Pierce Kang as Leo
* Kyra Lyn as Molly
* Sawyer Jones as Archie, Julio, Harry Bunny
* Phil LaMarr as Cosmo Kane, Fancy Man, Beekeeper
* Jolene Kim as Artist #1, Master Tanuki
* Andre Robinson as Egret, Kel, Gosling
* Jennifer Hale as Dragon, Villager, Cal, Master Chu, Villager 2
* Stephanie Sheh as Nani, Customer, Hannah
* Sirena Irwin as Fish, Dottie, Odette
* Remi Tuckman as Student, Little Brother
* Toks Olagundoye as Mother Manatee, Empress, Fancy Woman
* Ike Amadi as Jimmy, Ikkyu, Artist #2
* Alastair Duncan as Angus, Goose
* Sunil Malhotra as Llama, Arjun
* Kimberly Brooks as Daisy, Dahlia
* Glynn Turman as Mr. Morgan
* Julie Nathanson as Yvonne, Katya
* Jennie Kwan as Ami, Deer Pedestrian #1, Bear Pedestrian #3
* Antonio Raul Garcia as Lucas, Carlitos
* Carlos Alazraqui as Felipe, Javier, Santiago
* Aleks Le as Contestant 1, Grandson
* Jeanne Sakata as Aunt Sally, Obaachan
* Camden Brooks as Bryan, Lion Cub
* Caleb Jeon as Tommy
* Tom Kenny as Lloyd, Mr. Mudskipper
* Gregory Cruz as Astronomer, Master Builder
* Jane Carr as Grandma, Royal Advisor
* Bahia Watson as Mother Gull, Nina
* Carter Chee as Tommy
* Jeff Bennett as Tortoise, Roadrunner
* Max Mittelman as Joku, Villager 1
* Cassandra Lee Morris as Ying
* Danny Jacobs as Kato
* Kerstin Julia Dietrich as Katya
* Andy Daly as Mr. Whiskerton
* Nazneen Contractor as Queen Tortoise, Hedgehog Guest 1
* Max Mitchell as Narrator
* Pele Liliko'i Howe as Min
* Yuri Lowenthal as Drip, August
* Keith Ferguson as Drop, Stork Neighbor
* Larissa Gallagher as Marina, Mama Roo, Kangaroo Neighbors
* Lauren Tom as Mrs. Wilson
* Dora Dolphin as Maddy
* Juliet Donenfeld as Young Manatee, Gull Sibling
* Izaac Wang as Gull Chick
* Cherise Boothe as Bandleader
* Doug Erholtz as Benjamin, Art Critic
* Mia Akemi Brown as Older Sister
* Jessica Mikayla as Laney
* Kinza Khan as Kiran, Skunk Student
* Thea Saccoliti as Piper
* Kinza Syed Khan as Kiran
* Malachi Josiah White as Darrell

## Episodes
### Series overview

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released |
| Season | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released |
| 1 | 13 | 13 | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-3) |
| 2 | 7 | 7 | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) | April 15, 2022 (2022-4-15) |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |

### Season 1 (2020–21)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "The Impossible Dream""Stuck in the Rain" | Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) |
| 2 | 2 | "Gift of Compassion""Larger Than Life" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee & Craig Lewis | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) |
| 3 | 3 | "Soaked""A Perfect Fit" | Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Denise Downer & Craig Lewis | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) |
| 4 | 4 | "Downward Dog""The Sleeping Moon" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun Falkenstein | Denise Downer & Lisa Kettle | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) |
| 5 | 5 | "The Race""Dressed Up" | Jun Falkenstein & Gary Hartle & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Sindy McKay & Amy Wolfram | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) |
| 6 | 6 | "The Haircut""Paper Wings" | Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine | Lisa Kettle & A.J. & Tanner Marchisello | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-4) |
| 7 | 7 | "Loud Colors""Tied Up in Knots" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Amy Wolfram & Sindy McKay | August 27, 2021 (2021-8-27) |
| 8 | 8 | "Crossing Over""Kind of Blue" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Lisa Kettle & Sindy McKay | August 27, 2021 (2021-8-27) |
| 9 | 9 | "Out on a Limb""Sandcastles" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Len Uhley & Amy Wolfram | August 27, 2021 (2021-8-27) |
| 10 | 10 | "The Unexpected Gift""Celebration Song" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Amy Wolfram & A.J. & Tanner Marchisello | August 27, 2021 (2021-8-27) |
| 11 | 11 | "The Trade""Winter Wonder" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | A.J. & Tanner Marchisello & Denise Downer | August 27, 2021 (2021-8-27) |
| 12 | 12 | "Ghost Story" | Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee | October 1, 2021 (2021-10-1) |
| 13 | 13 | "The Way Home" | Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-3) |

### Season 2 (2022)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 14 | 1 | "The Visit" | Amber Tornquist HollingerRoy Burdine | Rob HoegeeJessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 14 | 1 | "Showtime" | Amber Tornquist HollingerRoy Burdine | Rob HoegeeJessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 15 | 2 | "Karl's Museum""The Helper" | Amber Tornquist HollingerRoy Burdine | Matt WayneSindy Mckay | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 16 | 3 | "Band Aid""The Good Morning" | Amber Tornquist HollingerRoy Burdine | Matt WayneJessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 17 | 4 | "Building Big""Falling Leaves" | Amber Tornquist HollingerRoy Burdine | Patrick ReigerJessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 18 | 5 | "Stitch Marks""Friends Forever" | Amber Tornquist HollingerRoy Burdine | Sindy McKayAmy Wolfram | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 19 | 6 | "Hide and Seek""The Trip" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Gary HartleRoy Burdine | Patrick RiegerRob Hoegee & Jessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-3-18) |
| 20 | 7 | "One Drop Makes an Ocean" | Gary Hartle | Rob Hoegee | April 15, 2022 (2022-4-15) |

### Season 3 (2023)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 21 | 1 | "Waiting""Bake Sale" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Rob HoegeeJessica Welsh | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 22 | 2 | "Captain Koo""Digging Deeper" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Callie MillerSindy Mckay | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 23 | 3 | "Tons of Fun""Apologies" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Amy WolframLen Uhley | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 24 | 4 | "Sounds Like Poetry""Birdwatching" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Denise DownerKris Marvin Hughes | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 25 | 5 | "New Neighbors""Koo's Gift" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Jessica WelshCallie C. Miller | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 26 | 6 | "Friendly Wishes""Growing Together" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Patrick RiegerSindy Mckay | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 27 | 7 | "The Catio""Campout" | Gary HartleJun Falkenstein | Amy WolframA.J. & Tanner Marchisello | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 28 | 8 | "Book Club""Treasure Hunt" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Callie C. MillerJessica Welsh | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 29 | 9 | "The Catch""Missing Out" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Michael RyanKris Marvin Hughes | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |
| 30 | 10 | "I'm Bored""Art Fair" | Gary HartleKuni Tomita | Sindy MckayLen Uhley | May 19, 2023 (2023-5-19) |

## Release

Stillwater premiered on December 4, 2020 on Apple TV+. The episode "The Impossible Dream" was submitted to the Annecy Festival on June 14, 2021.

## Accolades

In 2021, the show won a Peabody Award, along with the Disney Channel animated series The Owl House.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Annie Awards | April 16, 2021 | Best TV/Media - Preschool | Stillwater (for "The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain") | Nominated |
| Annie Awards | March 12, 2022 | Best TV/Media - Preschool | Stillwater (for "Crossing Over / Kind of Blue") | Nominated |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | July 17, 2021 | Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series | Stillwater | Nominated |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | July 17, 2021 | Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated Program | Stillwater | Nominated |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | July 17, 2021 | Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated Program | Stillwater | Nominated |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | July 17, 2021 | Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program | Jill Calhoun, Jack Paulson | Won |
| Peabody Awards | June 21, 2021 | Children’s & Youth | Stillwater (Shared with The Owl House) | Won |
| Children's and Family Emmy Awards | December 10, 2022 | Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated Program | Jun Falkenstein, Roy Burdine, Gary Hartle, Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Won |
| Children's and Family Emmy Awards | December 10, 2022 | Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program | Jill Calhoun, Jack Paulson | Nominated |