Teen Titansseason 5

Teen Titans
Season 5
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Starring	Scott Menville Greg Cipes Tara Strong Hynden Walch Khary Payton
No.of episodes	13
Release
Original network	Cartoon Network Kids' WB
Original release	September 24, 2005(2005-09-24)– January 16, 2006(2006-01-16)
Season chronology

The fifth and final season of the animated television seriesTeen Titans,based on theDC comics series of the same timebyBob HaneyandBruno Premiani,originally aired onCartoon Networkin the United States. Developed byGlen Murakami,Sam Register,and television writerDavid Slack.The series was produced byDC EntertainmentandWarner Bros. Animation.

The series focuses on a team of crime-fighting teenage superheroes, consisting of the leaderRobin,alien princessStarfire,greenshapeshifterBeast Boy,the dark sorceressRaven,and the technological geniusCyborg.This season focuses onBeast Boyas he deals with his past involving theDoom Patrol,and helps the Titans unite heroes to stop theBrotherhood of Evil.

The season premiered on September 24, 2005 and ran until January 16, 2006, broadcasting 13 episodes.Warner Bros. Home Videoreleased the fifth season on DVD in the United States and Canada on July 22, 2008. Upon its release, the season received critical acclaim with many critics regarding it as the best season of the series. It was praised for its variety of storylines and its expanded cast of characters, despite the final episode being controversial.

Production

Season five ofTeen Titansaired onCartoon Networkfrom September 24, 2005 to January 16, 2006. The season was produced byDC EntertainmentandWarner Bros. Animation,executive produced bySander Schwartzand produced byGlen Murakami,Bruce Timmand Linda M. Steiner. Staff directors for the series included Michael Chang, Ben Jones and Alex Soto.The episodes for the season were written by a team of writers, which consisted of Richard Elliott, Melody Fox, Rob Hoegee, Greg Klein, Thomas Pugsley, Simon Racioppa,David Slack,and Amy Wolfram.Producer Murakami worked with Derrick Wyatt, Brianne Drouhard, and Jon Suzuki on character design while Hakjoon Kang served as the background designer for the series.The season employed a number of storyboard artists, including Eric Canete, Colin Heck, Kalvin Lee, Keo Thongkham, Scooter Tidwell, Alan Wan and Matt Youngberg.

Cast and characters

The fifth season featured vocal talents from a variety of veteran film, television and voice actors, includingRodger BumpassandDavid Johansen.

The five voice actors for the main characters -Scott Menville,Hynden Walch,Greg Cipes,Tara Strong,andKhary Payton- reprise their roles in the fifth season asRobin,Starfire,Beast Boy,Raven,andCyborg,respectively. In addition to her role as Raven, Strong voicedElasti-Girlin the two-part episode "Homecoming" and Kole in the episode "Kole".Walch also provided the voice for Madame Rouge, a villain who is a part of the Brotherhood of Evil, and the character Teether in episode "Hide and Seek".Dee Bradley Bakerrecurs in the season, providing voices for several characters, including Le Blanc, Gnarrk, Cinderblock, Silkie, and Wildebeest.Lauren Tomreprises her role as Jinx in three episodes of the season.Glenn Shadixappeared in the series, voicing the season main villainThe BrainandMonsieur Mallah.Freddy Rodriguezrecurred in the season as hero twinsMás y Menos.

Season five ofTeen Titansfeatured numerous guest actors providing voices for recurring and guest characters.Diane Delanoappeared in this season asPanthain the eleventh and twelfth episodes of the season.Jason MarsdenvoicedBilly NumerousandRed Starin two episodes.Michael RosenbaumvoicesKid Flashin "Lightspeed" and "Titans Together".In the two-part episode "Homecoming", members of theDoom Patrol,Beast Boy's former team, appear.Xander Berkeleyreturns to the series, voicingMentoand Brotherhood of Evil memberGeneral Immortus.The episode also features the voices ofPeter Onorati,voicingRobotmanandJudge Reinhold,voicingNegative Man.The episode "For Real" featuresT'Keyah Crystal Keymáh,Mike ErwinandWil Wheatonreprising their roles asBumblebee,SpeedyandAqualad.ActorEd O'Rossappeared in the episode "Snowblind" providing the voice for the Raskov.Veteran voice actorRodger Bumpass,the voice ofSquidward TentaclesinSpongeBob SquarePants,reprises his role ofDr. Lightin the episode "Kole".The episode "Hide and Seek" features veteran voice actressRussi Taylorproviding the voices of characters Timmy Tantrum and Melvin.Kevin Michael Richardsonreturns to the series, providing the voice forMammothandSee-Morein the episode "Lightspeed".In the episode "Revved Up", rock singerDavid Johansenvoiced the villain Ding Dong Daddy Dowd.The episode "Go" features actorGary Anthony Sturgisvoicing the Gordanians and Trogaar.In the series finale "Things Change",Ashley JohnsonandRon Perlmanreprise their roles asTerraandSladerespectively.

Reception

The season received critical acclaim. Mac McEntire ofDVD Verdictawarded the fifth season story a score of 85, deeming it a "flat-out excellent final season". McEntire commended the show's evolution from season one, noting that the season features "smart, emotional and exciting stories within the context ofTeen Titans",as well as the introduction of various new characters in the season from the world of theTeen Titanscomics.John Sinnott, writing forDVD Talk,deemed the fifth season release as "Highly Recommended". Sinnott commented that with the expanded cast of villains and superheroes in the season, "the shows in this set never get dull". Sinnott also highlighted the alterations made on DC characters to fit within the series' context as a strong point. Sinnott concluded that the season is "stronger than the preceding season" and "hits all the right marks".Randall Cyrenne of Animated Views praised season five as the strongest season, noting that it found "a more even tone that allowed the season to feel cohesive".

Episodes

See also:List of Teen Titans episodes

No. overall	No.in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
53	1	"Homecoming"	Michael Chang	Rob Hoegee	September 24, 2005(2005-09-24)	257-507
54	2		Ben Jones	Richard Elliott & Simon Racioppa	October 1, 2005(2005-10-01)	257-508
TheDoom Patrol,Beast Boy's former teammates, have been captured and Beast Boy and the Titans have to find them. Later, they discover that the Doom Patrol have been taken captive by their worst enemies,the Brotherhood of Evil. Villain(s):Brotherhood of Evil(The BrainandMonsieur Mallah) The Doom Patrol,now free, get Beast Boy to rejoin the team on their hunt for the Brotherhood of Evil while refusing the Titans' help. While on their mission, each of the Doom Patrol are worn out by the villains of Brotherhood of Evil. Beast Boy and Mento, the last remaining members, infiltrate the Brotherhood's fortress. The Titans and the rest of Doom Patrol join the two. Villain(s):Brotherhood of Evil (The Brain, Monsieur Mallah,Madame Rouge,andGeneral Immortus),Adonis,André LeBlanc,Angel,Atlas,Billy Numerous,Cheshire,Cinderblock,Control Freak,Ding Dong Daddy,Doctor Light,Fang,Gizmo,H.I.V.E. Headmistress,I.N.S.T.I.G.A.T.O.R.,Jinx,Johnny Rancid,Kardiak,Katarou,Killer Moth,Kitten,Kyd Wykkyd,Mad Mod,Malchior,Mammoth,Master of Games,Mother Mae-Eye,Mumbo,Overload,Plasmus,Phobia,Private H.I.V.E.,Psimon,Professor Chang,Punk Rocket,Puppet King,Red X,See-More,Source, Steamroller,Trident,Warp,Wintergreen,Witch,Wrestling Star,andXL Terrestrial
55	3	"Trust"	Matt Youngberg	Amy Wolfram	October 8, 2005(2005-10-08)	257-509
TheBrotherhood of Evilhas begun its plan to eliminate young superheroes across the globe. With honorary TitanWildebeestcaptured,Madame Rougeis after the Brotherhood's second target, another honorary Titan known asHot Spot.Detecting the threat, Teen TitanRobinimmediately heads for Morocco. Villain(s):Madame Rouge, The Brain, and Monsieur Mallah
56	4	"For Real"	Michael Chang	Melody Fox	October 15, 2005(2005-10-15)	257-510
As theTeen Titansare away dealing with theBrotherhood of Evil,theTitans Eastcome to Jump City to watch over, but they have some trouble gaining acceptance among the public. Meanwhile,Control Freakescapes from prison, ready to face off against the Teen Titans with a series of challenges designed specifically for them, sure to succeed. Note: Only Cyborg appears via communication. Beast Boy, Raven, Robin and Starfire are absent in this episode. Villain(s):Control Freak, André LeBlanc, and Punk Rocket (cameo)
57	5	"Snowblind"	Ben Jones	Rob Hoegee	October 29, 2005(2005-10-29)	257-511
While the Teen Titans are fighting a mysterious creature in Russia, Starfire searches for the monster everywhere by herself and gets lost in a blinding snowstorm. Starfire is rescued by a young radioactive soldier namedRed Star,who hides away in a battle shelter to prevent his power from harming others. When the rest of the Titans arrive, however, they find out the creature is derived from his power. Red Star joins the Titans in defeating the radioactive creature, but the battle causes a change in him. Red Star asks Starfire to send him into space, where he releases his power. Red Star is now a Titan. Villain(s):Radiation Monster
58	6	"Kole"	Matt Youngberg	Amy Wolfram	November 5, 2005(2005-11-05)	257-512
During a fight against a new and improved Dr. Light in the Arctic Circle, the Teen Titans fall through a layer of ice. They find themselves in a jungle where they discover two new superheroes — Kole, and her caveman sidekick, Gnarrk, who invite to their place for nourishment. However, Doctor Light discovers them too and captures Kole, using her crystal-generating abilities to amplify the effects of his machine. The Titans and Gnarrk find Kole and Dr. Light, and a battle ensues. Gnarrk overcomes his technophobia and destroys Dr. Light's machine while saving Kole. The Titans give Kole and Gnarrk a Titans locator, which the Brotherhood of Evil tracks down from their headquarters. Villain(s):Dr. Light
59	7	"Hide and Seek"	Michael Chang	Amy Wolfram	November 12, 2005(2005-11-12)	257-513
Raven is tasked with bringing three young superheroes – Melvin, Timmy Tantrum, and Teether – to a monastery while avoiding interference from Monsieur Mallah. The task proves difficult as Raven's patience with the kids' tantrums is tested. Absent: Cyborg and Starfire Villain(s):Monsieur Mallah
60	8	"Lightspeed"	Ben Jones	Rob Hoegee,George Pérez&Marv Wolfman	December 3, 2005(2005-12-03)	257-514
While the Titans are away, the H.I.V.E. Five cause panic in the city, committing various crimes. However,Kid Flashinterrupts their crime spree before being captured. Absent: Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy Villain(s):H.I.V.E. Five(Jinx, Gizmo, Mammoth, See-More, Kyd Wykkyd, Billy Numerous) and Madame Rouge
61	9	"Revved Up"	Matt Youngberg	John Esposito	December 10, 2005(2005-12-10)	257-515
WhenDing Dong Daddysteals a briefcase containing Robin's most prized possession, Robin races him to get it back, with the rest of the Titans and a host of villains joining in. Villain(s):Ding Dong Daddy, Red X
62	10	"Go!"	Michael Chang	David Slack	December 17, 2005(2005-12-17)	257-516
The episode tells the origins of the Teen Titans. Starfire escapes capture from the Gordanians and lands on Earth, causing mayhem for the town. Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, and Cyborg arrive to stop her. When they calm her down, the Gordanians call for Starfire to return or Jump City will be destroyed, and they work together for the first time to help her stop them. Villain(s):Starfire (initially), Trogaar and the Robber
63	11	"Calling All Titans"	Ben Jones	Amy Wolfram	January 7, 2006(2006-01-07)	257-517
As the Teen Titans return to Jump City, the Brotherhood of Evil get ready for their final attack. When the Brotherhood of Evil make their move, the Teen Titans have begun recruiting young superheroes. As the ultimate battle between the Titans and the Brotherhood of Evil begins, Robin has a strategy of his own. Villain(s):Brotherhood of Evil (Adonis, Angel, Atlas, Billy Numerous, The Brain, Cheshire, Cinderblock, Control Freak, Creature from Jones Lake, Fang, General Immortus, Gizmo, I.N.S.T.I.G.A.T.O.R., Johnny Rancid, Kardiak, Katarou, Killer Moth, Kitten, Kyd Wykkyd, Madame Rouge, Mammoth, Monsieur Mallah, Off-World Outlaw, Overload, Plasmus, Private H.I.V.E., Psimon, Punk Rocket, Puppet King, See-More, Steamroller, Trident, Warp, XL Terrestrial, and 7-Gorn-7)
64	12	"Titans Together"	Matt Youngberg	Rob Hoegee	January 14, 2006(2006-01-14)	257-518
With all the Titans scattered across the globe and the Brotherhood of Evil taking down young superheroes one by one, Beast Boy leads Pantha, Mas, Herald, andJericho– the only ones left – to take on the Brotherhood and rescue the Titans. Ultimately Beast Boy frees all the Titans from being frozen by the Brain, who all fight the Titans' rogues gallery. Kid Flash and Jinx show up as a couple and help the Titans in the fight. Robin captures the Brain and then offers all of the heroes a communicator and thanks them for their help. The episode ends with the Titans and the fifty new extended members ready for all their future fights, together. Villain(s):Brotherhood of Evil (Adonis, Amazing Mumbo, André LeBlanc, Angel, Billy Numerous, The Brain, Cheshire, Cinderblock, Control Freak, Ding Dong Daddy, Fang, General Immortus, Gizmo, H.I.V.E. Headmistress, I.N.S.T.I.G.A.T.O.R., Johnny Rancid, Kardiak, Katarou, Killer Moth, Kitten, Kyd Wykkyd, Madame Rouge, Mad Mod, Malchior, Mammoth, Master of Games, Monsieur Mallah, Mother Mae-Eye, Overload, Phobia, Plasmus, Private H.I.V.E., Professor Chang, Psimon, Punk Rocket, Puppet King, See-More, Steamroller, Trident, Warp, Wintergreen, Wrestling Star, and XL Terrestrial) and Dr. Light
65	13	"Things Change"	Michael Chang	Amy Wolfram	January 16, 2006(2006-01-16)	257-519
The Titans return from their adventures to find that the city has changed. Upon their return, they are faced with fighting a shapeshifting, seemingly invincible monster. While exploring the city, Beast Boy spots a girl that looks like Terra and Beast Boy later finds her stone body gone from the caves. The girl refuses to hang out with Beast Boy, but after he persists, she agrees to talk to him. Beast Boy tries to tell her that she's Terra and jog her memory, but she persists that she isn't someone who was a hero. Beast Boy gets into a fight with a robotic version of Slade, who has returned, where he and Terra had their first date who insists that Terra does not want to remember him. Beast Boy makes another attempt to talk to Terra and wants things to go back, she tells him that she isn't the hero he thinks she is and that things aren't how he remembers them, and that she can't be friends with him again. Terra essentially confirms her identity, but departs before Beast Boy can make any progress. He is then called to help the other Titans defeat the monster as he runs towards a bright white light. Villain(s):Slade, Unknown White Monster

DVD release

The DVD boxset was released on July 22, 2008 in the United States and Canada. It features a series title "Teen Titans: Know Your Foes", featurette which is segmented for each of the series main villains.

Teen Titans - The Complete Fifth Season
Set details			Special features
13 episodes 2-disc set (DVD) 1.33:1 aspect ratio Subtitles: English Language: English (Stereo)			Featurettes "Access Top-Secret Files from the Teen Titans: Know Your Foes Featurette Gallery" Easter Eggs
DVD release date
United States			Canada
July 22, 2008(2008-07-22)