Contact

Contact 	Contact 	
 	 	
Overview 	Overview 	
Starring 	
Aleck HardingAlice CarverBradley WolfeClarabelle CowConstance MillerDoctor SmithEileen IrenicHyla SensitiveKilo BytePete IngallsPiggy PieSlate OldmanVidalia VaVoom	
No. of Episodes 	13 	
Publication 	Publication 	
Season Premiere 	November 27, 2019 	
Season Finale 	March 22, 2020 	
Title Sequence 	Title Sequence 	
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Chronology 	Chronology 	
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Contact is the third season of Toontown Storytime. The season had an original release schedule beginning May 2019, but was postponed to November 2019. Contact premiered on November 27, 2019, with "They Came From the North." The two-part season finale ("Out of the Frying Pan" and "Into the Fire") was published on March 15 and March 22, 2020. 
The season focused on the arrival of a group of Cartonians from the Kingdoms, forcing the Toons to adjust to a new way of life. Meanwhile, the remnants of Cog Nation splintered into two factions, led by opposing forces. The struggle to eliminate Cog Nation permanently continued in full force. 
The third season was preceded by a special Christmas episode, titled "Silent Night," which was published on Christmas Day 2018. 
==Production==
===Title Sequence===
Toward the beginning of the second season's broadcast, the raw footage of the title sequence was lost. The title sequence therefore used new footage, and also saw another change of theme song.
The new title sequence was released to coincide with the season's premiere. It depicts the arrival of a ship from Cartonia before cutting to images of each of the main cast. Flippy notably appears in his Cog form as a Big Cheese with the final credit. Scattered throughout are six mugshots of the Cartonian characters introduced in this season. The flag of Scuridiae appears in the beginning, as it was the sail atop the ship that rolled into Toontown's port. Ironically, no chipmunks from Scuridiae were aboard.
The music used is a remix of "An Unfinished Life" by Audiomachine. The overlay of the siren serves to highlight its use in the season premiere. 
===Cartonia===
On November 21, 2018, producers released a map of the Cartonian continent, which is depicted at the right. The map was intended to help the audience understand the whole Cartonia storyline in preparation for the 2018 Christmas Special, "Silent Night" and the upcoming third season. The map shows the eighteen Kingdoms of Cartonia that partook in the War that caused the original settlers of Toontown to flee south. Toontown is at the bottommost tip of the continent.
The geography of the continent is  actually the shape of the country of Sweden, just inverted and reversed with the two southern islands (now northern) enlarged. The southern half of the continent was widened and shortened too.
===Season Delay===
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On February 21, 2019, producers released a short teaser for the upcoming season, shown at the left. The very brief video depicts the fog of the Docks, announcing the upcoming release date and officially showing the title of the third season: Contact. The music used is "Mountains" from Interstellar. Though the teaser projected a May 2019 release date, which was the original intention, producers postponed the season's release.
By May 2019, not even the first episode was finished. Writing began heavily in August, and half the episodes were completed by October. On October 15, 2019, producers announced the premiere would air in November. 
===Promotion===
thumb|left|200pxThe list of episode titles was released on September 30, 2019. 
On October 15, 2019, production released a full trailer for the third season. The video is to the left. The extended trailer begins by briefly recapping the last moments of the second season, showing the CEO battle and victorious Toons before cutting to an image of a brandished Scuridian flag, heralding the arrival of the Cartonians on a Scuridian boat. The last image before the titles is the map of Cartonia. The music used is "Undone" by Tommee Proffitt.
thumb|right|200pxOn March 12, 2020, ahead of the premiere of the first episode of the season finale, a trailer was released. The video is to the right. The trailer depicts floating embers before flashing into fire burning on the Bay of Toontown. It ends with the familiar warning: "Never trust a fox." The music used is "Noble Blood" by Tommee Proffitt. 
===Previously On...===
thumb|left|150pxIn a series first, a "Previously On" video was released to coincide with the season's premiere and help readers remember the major events of the past season. The video is to the left.
The music used is "Previously On" from The Tudors. 
===Changes from Previous Season===
The format of the show remained the same in terms of episode production, but featured a new character dynamic with the arrival of Cartonians. The main cast expanded to 14, double the previous season. Flippy Flopper, Pete Ingalls, and Slate Oldman returned to main status. Alice Carver, Bradley Wolfe, Aleck Harding, and Vidalia VaVoom also joined the main ensemble. The number of episodes decreased as well, from 16 to 13. 
One of the major aims for the season was to adhere to a regular release schedule, with weekly episodes instead of sporadic postings whenever convenient. Unlike previous seasons which always aired before most of the season was written, Contact did not premiere until every episode (except the final thirteenth) was completed. The first three episodes were published on Wednesdays, and every episode thereafter on Sundays. 
This season is notable for its rising inclusion of Cartonian themes. In addition to the introduction of six Cartonian characters living in Toontown, the history of Cartonia and the War is further explored. Contact was preceded by a Christmas special that set the stage for many of the season's developments. The finale merged the worlds of Toontown and Cartonia together. 
==Synopsis==
With the remnants of Cog Nation scrambling to rebuild and recover from the Toon Resistance's successful attacks, the Toons face a new threat: the sudden arrival of Cartonians from the Kingdoms and the reestablishment of contact between the two civilizations. As they attempt to finally eradicate the malice at home, they must confront a reality that is not only unwelcome, but dangerous. 
==Cast==
===Main Characters===
*Aleck Harding
*Alice Carver
*Bradley Wolfe
*Clarabelle Cow
*Constance Miller
*Doctor Smith
*Eileen Irenic
*Hyla Sensitive
*Kilo Byte
*Pete Ingalls
*Piggy Pie
*Slate Oldman
*Vidalia VaVoom
===Recurring Characters===
*The Cogs
*District Attorney
*Ash Ingalls
*Barnacle Barbara
*Bob Barker
*Clark Family
*Cornelia Caligari
*Declan Antlin
*Doe Clark
*Hog Pie
*Horace Calves
*Ichabod Irving
*Ivy Waters
*Linda Lawla
*Marshall Ihob
*Mata Hairy
*Mickey Elias
*Mulaney Chortle
*Paul Pickaxe
*Pie Family
*Professor Patrick Prepostera
*Rocky Shores
*Susan Fletcher
*Tom Foolery
*Tori Dorrance
*Wiggle McDiggle
====Cartonians====
*Blair Fawkes
*Cale Metfin
*Evelyn Quin
*Jerockle Padraic
*Rook James
*Tick Hunter
===Guest Characters ===
*Adam Molecule ("Outlanders")
*Ballot Boxer ("Song of the Siren," "Wistful Oceans")
*Bentley Connelly ("Into the Fire")
*Bodie Currituck ("Out of the Frying Pan")
*Bree Sinct ("Song of the Siren," "Wistful Oceans")
*Cliff Cleff ("Song of the Siren," "Wistful Oceans")
*The Curator ("They Came From the North")
*The Daughter ("They Came From the North")
*Diana Loudoun ("Into the Fire")
*Dr. Artery ("They Came From the North," "Revenge of the Lawbots")
*Elko Mabbi ("Out of the Frying Pan")
*Fisherman Billy ("Wistful Oceans")
*Harmony Swell ("Out of the Frying Pan")
*Hamish McRory ("Into the Fire")
*Hans Einfach ("Into the Fire")
*Heidi Babel ("Wistful Oceans")
*Henry Yorcaster ("Out of the Frying Pan", "Into the Fire")
*Herb Clark ("Song of the Siren," "Wistful Oceans")
*Katherine Becker ("Out of the Frying Pan", "Into the Fire")
*Librarian Larry ("Truth Will Out")
*Mary Yorcaster ("Out of the Frying Pan", "Into the Fire")
*Paula Peapod ("Song of the Siren")
*Pearl Ament ("Song of the Siren," "Wistful Oceans")
*Roy Law ("Equinox")
*Smokey Joe ("They Came From the North")
*Soggy Bottom ("They Came From the North")
*Tex Ewing ("Countdown," "Welcome to Toontown")
*Violet Vance ("They Came From the North")
*Queen Vixen VII ("Countdown")
*Queen Vixen XXXI ("Out of the Frying Pan", "Into the Fire")
== Episodes==
No. inSeries 	No. inSeason 	Title 	Publication Date
35 	X 	"Silent Night" 	December 25, 2018
Christmas Special. On Christmas Eve hundreds of years ago in the Kingdoms of Cartonia, two royal heir apparents fall in love and set in motion an unforseeable series of events that would ultimately result in the toppling of monarchs and the outbreak of a terrible war.  	Christmas Special. On Christmas Eve hundreds of years ago in the Kingdoms of Cartonia, two royal heir apparents fall in love and set in motion an unforseeable series of events that would ultimately result in the toppling of monarchs and the outbreak of a terrible war.  	Christmas Special. On Christmas Eve hundreds of years ago in the Kingdoms of Cartonia, two royal heir apparents fall in love and set in motion an unforseeable series of events that would ultimately result in the toppling of monarchs and the outbreak of a terrible war.  	Christmas Special. On Christmas Eve hundreds of years ago in the Kingdoms of Cartonia, two royal heir apparents fall in love and set in motion an unforseeable series of events that would ultimately result in the toppling of monarchs and the outbreak of a terrible war. 
36 	1 	"They Came From the North" 	November 27, 2019
Season premiere. Following a resounding victory against the Cogs, the Toons are horrified to witness the arrival of a ship from the Kingdoms of Cartonia. As the Cogs assess their losses, the Toon Council attempts to discern the purpose of the ones that came from the north.  	Season premiere. Following a resounding victory against the Cogs, the Toons are horrified to witness the arrival of a ship from the Kingdoms of Cartonia. As the Cogs assess their losses, the Toon Council attempts to discern the purpose of the ones that came from the north.  	Season premiere. Following a resounding victory against the Cogs, the Toons are horrified to witness the arrival of a ship from the Kingdoms of Cartonia. As the Cogs assess their losses, the Toon Council attempts to discern the purpose of the ones that came from the north.  	Season premiere. Following a resounding victory against the Cogs, the Toons are horrified to witness the arrival of a ship from the Kingdoms of Cartonia. As the Cogs assess their losses, the Toon Council attempts to discern the purpose of the ones that came from the north. 
37 	2 	"Equinox" 	December 4, 2019
With the Cartonians locked in jail, the Toons gauge the current situation with the crumbling Cog Nation. Flippy and Eileen analyze how to move forward in the final push against the Cogs. Mickey Elias struggles with a message from the past.  	With the Cartonians locked in jail, the Toons gauge the current situation with the crumbling Cog Nation. Flippy and Eileen analyze how to move forward in the final push against the Cogs. Mickey Elias struggles with a message from the past.  	With the Cartonians locked in jail, the Toons gauge the current situation with the crumbling Cog Nation. Flippy and Eileen analyze how to move forward in the final push against the Cogs. Mickey Elias struggles with a message from the past.  	With the Cartonians locked in jail, the Toons gauge the current situation with the crumbling Cog Nation. Flippy and Eileen analyze how to move forward in the final push against the Cogs. Mickey Elias struggles with a message from the past. 
38 	3 	"Outlanders" 	January 1, 2020
As Toontown celebrates the Christmas holiday, the Cog threat still looms. The Toon Council is petitioned about the Cartonians, who remain incarcerated as a precaution.  	As Toontown celebrates the Christmas holiday, the Cog threat still looms. The Toon Council is petitioned about the Cartonians, who remain incarcerated as a precaution.  	As Toontown celebrates the Christmas holiday, the Cog threat still looms. The Toon Council is petitioned about the Cartonians, who remain incarcerated as a precaution.  	As Toontown celebrates the Christmas holiday, the Cog threat still looms. The Toon Council is petitioned about the Cartonians, who remain incarcerated as a precaution. 
39 	4 	"Countdown" 	January 5, 2020
Toontown marks New Year's Day with celebration and remembrance. The Toon Council faces another petition, and Vidalia learns of a growing economic crisis that could threaten everyday life. Flippy leads a charge on Pajama Place to placate the Cashbots, while the Lawbots remain silent. 	Toontown marks New Year's Day with celebration and remembrance. The Toon Council faces another petition, and Vidalia learns of a growing economic crisis that could threaten everyday life. Flippy leads a charge on Pajama Place to placate the Cashbots, while the Lawbots remain silent. 	Toontown marks New Year's Day with celebration and remembrance. The Toon Council faces another petition, and Vidalia learns of a growing economic crisis that could threaten everyday life. Flippy leads a charge on Pajama Place to placate the Cashbots, while the Lawbots remain silent. 	Toontown marks New Year's Day with celebration and remembrance. The Toon Council faces another petition, and Vidalia learns of a growing economic crisis that could threaten everyday life. Flippy leads a charge on Pajama Place to placate the Cashbots, while the Lawbots remain silent. 
40 	5 	"Welcome to Toontown" 	January 12, 2020
The Toon public puts pressure on the Toon Council to make a decision regarding the Cartonians, and the new arrivals share their stories.  	The Toon public puts pressure on the Toon Council to make a decision regarding the Cartonians, and the new arrivals share their stories.  	The Toon public puts pressure on the Toon Council to make a decision regarding the Cartonians, and the new arrivals share their stories.  	The Toon public puts pressure on the Toon Council to make a decision regarding the Cartonians, and the new arrivals share their stories. 
41 	6 	"Truth Will Out" 	January 19, 2020
Five of the six Cartonians begin to assimilate to their new roles in Toontown's society, though the success of the Toon Council's sponsorship program is yet to be seen.  	Five of the six Cartonians begin to assimilate to their new roles in Toontown's society, though the success of the Toon Council's sponsorship program is yet to be seen.  	Five of the six Cartonians begin to assimilate to their new roles in Toontown's society, though the success of the Toon Council's sponsorship program is yet to be seen.  	Five of the six Cartonians begin to assimilate to their new roles in Toontown's society, though the success of the Toon Council's sponsorship program is yet to be seen. 
42 	7 	"Revenge of the Lawbots" 	January 26, 2020
The Lawbots make their return and with it comes their revenge. The Toons are forced to face a situation bleaker than before Exodus.  	The Lawbots make their return and with it comes their revenge. The Toons are forced to face a situation bleaker than before Exodus.  	The Lawbots make their return and with it comes their revenge. The Toons are forced to face a situation bleaker than before Exodus.  	The Lawbots make their return and with it comes their revenge. The Toons are forced to face a situation bleaker than before Exodus. 
43 	8 	"This Too Shall Pass" 	February 2, 2020
The Toons scramble to defend themselves against the newest threat coming from Lawbot Headquarters, and develop a counterattack that could end the Cogs for good. 	The Toons scramble to defend themselves against the newest threat coming from Lawbot Headquarters, and develop a counterattack that could end the Cogs for good. 	The Toons scramble to defend themselves against the newest threat coming from Lawbot Headquarters, and develop a counterattack that could end the Cogs for good. 	The Toons scramble to defend themselves against the newest threat coming from Lawbot Headquarters, and develop a counterattack that could end the Cogs for good.
44 	9 	"Split the Heavens" 	February 9, 2020
The day of reckoning arrives as Toontown attempts to banish the Cogs from their home forever.  	The day of reckoning arrives as Toontown attempts to banish the Cogs from their home forever.  	The day of reckoning arrives as Toontown attempts to banish the Cogs from their home forever.  	The day of reckoning arrives as Toontown attempts to banish the Cogs from their home forever. 
45 	10 	"Song of the Siren" 	February 16, 2020
As the tides recede, and Toontown faces a new dawn, the Toon Council brainstorms the best way to reward the peoples' efforts. Meanwhile, the Toon Resistance rangers question their future roles in society.  	As the tides recede, and Toontown faces a new dawn, the Toon Council brainstorms the best way to reward the peoples' efforts. Meanwhile, the Toon Resistance rangers question their future roles in society.  	As the tides recede, and Toontown faces a new dawn, the Toon Council brainstorms the best way to reward the peoples' efforts. Meanwhile, the Toon Resistance rangers question their future roles in society.  	As the tides recede, and Toontown faces a new dawn, the Toon Council brainstorms the best way to reward the peoples' efforts. Meanwhile, the Toon Resistance rangers question their future roles in society. 
46 	11 	"Wistful Oceans" 	March 1, 2020
The first celebratory cruise sets sail from the docks of Toontown with the Cartonians at the helm. On shore, Eileen learns of Toontown's secret history.  	The first celebratory cruise sets sail from the docks of Toontown with the Cartonians at the helm. On shore, Eileen learns of Toontown's secret history.  	The first celebratory cruise sets sail from the docks of Toontown with the Cartonians at the helm. On shore, Eileen learns of Toontown's secret history.  	The first celebratory cruise sets sail from the docks of Toontown with the Cartonians at the helm. On shore, Eileen learns of Toontown's secret history. 
47 	12 	"Out of the Frying Pan" 	March 15, 2020
Season Finale Part 1. Toontown is hurled into its darkest hour as the past and present converge in violence, despair, and tragedy.  	Season Finale Part 1. Toontown is hurled into its darkest hour as the past and present converge in violence, despair, and tragedy.  	Season Finale Part 1. Toontown is hurled into its darkest hour as the past and present converge in violence, despair, and tragedy.  	Season Finale Part 1. Toontown is hurled into its darkest hour as the past and present converge in violence, despair, and tragedy. 
48 	13 	"Into the Fire" 	March 22, 2020
Season Finale Part 2. The utopia of Toontown is buried forever as centuries of isolation from the Kingdoms of Cartonia are undone.  	Season Finale Part 2. The utopia of Toontown is buried forever as centuries of isolation from the Kingdoms of Cartonia are undone.  	Season Finale Part 2. The utopia of Toontown is buried forever as centuries of isolation from the Kingdoms of Cartonia are undone.  	Season Finale Part 2. The utopia of Toontown is buried forever as centuries of isolation from the Kingdoms of Cartonia are undone. 
==Trivia==
*The season's name, Contact, is a reference to the many times throughout the first two seasons that the Toons were vehement about how contact with the Kingdoms of Cartonia must never be reestablished, though the arrival of a ship from Scuridiae in "Banners High" effectively ruined that sentiment. 
*This is the first season to feature a Christmas special. 
*This is the first season not to premiere in May. 
*This is the first to premiere in November. 
*With 13 episodes, this is the shortest season of Storytime in terms of number of episodes. 
**The season was originally only going to contain 12, but the final episode "Into the Fire" needed to be split in two due to its long length. The original episode of "Out of the Frying Pan" was renamed "Wistful Oceans." 
*This season boasted the largest main cast, with 14 main cast members, until it was surpassed by its successor, War.
*This season has the highest number of guest characters. 
*This is the first season to feature a "previously on" segment. 
*This is the first season to broadcast over two years (2019 and 2020), three if the Christmas special is included (2018).
* When "They Came From the North" premiered, the first twelve episodes had already been written, leaving only the finale episode unfinished. This is a difference from previous seasons, which both premiered without the second episode finished. 
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