February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) – December 7, 2021 (2021-12-07)
Apple & Onion is an American
animated television series created by George Gendi for
Cartoon Network. Produced by
Cartoon Network Studios, the series premiered on February 23, 2018, and aired a total of 76 episodes over two seasons, broadcasting its final episode on December 7, 2021. It focuses on its titular characters, an anthropomorphic
apple and
spring onion, who have a childlike view of the world, and their adventures in a predominantly food item-inhabited settlement.
Apple (voiced by George Gendi) is an anthropomorphic
apple who values his friendship with Onion. He comes to the city hoping to start a new life. He has a much more carefree attitude than Onion and always comes up with strange new ideas.
Onion (voiced by
Richard Ayoade) is a tall anthropomorphic
onion who resembles a
scallion. He is polite and timid and Apple is his best friend. He comes to the city hoping to make new friends the same day as Apple. Onion often works on bringing Apple's ideas to life as well as being the voice of reason of the duo.
Falafel (voiced by
Sayed Badreya) is Apple and Onion's Egyptian landlord, who lets them stay in the shack on top of his building. The show's plot often revolves around Falafel's financial issues or him being overworked. Has a pet rooster named Ferekh for companionship.
Burger (voiced by
Eugene Mirman) is a friend of Apple and Onion and a regular at Pizza's Diner. Burger originally appears as slovenly, but later cleans himself up and gets a job at a fast food stand.
Hot Dog (voiced by
Paul Scheer) is a friend of Apple and Onion and a regular at Pizza's Diner who is an aspiring actor.
French Fry (voiced by Tasha Ames) is a friend of Apple and Onion and a regular at Pizza's Diner. The pilot featured French Fry as Onion's girlfriend, but the series instead focuses on her being friends.
Cotton Candy (voiced by
Nicole Byer) is a friend of Apple and Onion and a regular at Pizza's Diner.
Beef Jerky (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson) is a jailed criminal and an acquaintance of Apple and Onion.
Apple's Mum (voiced by Penrose Anderson) & Dad (voiced by
Adam Buxton) are Apple's carefree parents. They are seen in "A New Life"
Onion's Mum (voiced by Penrose Anderson) & Dad (voiced by
Stephen Fry) are Onion's proper parents. They are seen in "A New Life", with Onion's Dad visiting Apple and Onion in "Rotten Apple".
Pizza (voiced by
Keith Ferguson in episodes 1–10 and Danny Jacobs in episodes 11–76) is a slice of
pizza who owns a diner alongside his mother who loves balloon rides. Pizza appears to be overworked in many episodes bearing a sluggish mood.
Patty (voiced by
Dawnn Lewis) is a
Jamaican patty who runs the dollar store where Apple and Onion work. She is very strict about finances and honesty (to the point where she practically takes revenge on those who have lied to her, as in "Patty's Law").
Lemondrop (voiced by Naomi Hansen) is a young candy lemon.
Hoagie (voiced by
Danny Jacobs in Lift, George Gendi in episodes 1–10, and
Roger Craig Smith in episodes 11–76) is a sandwich whom takes residence in the city who is seen in the role of many different occupations. He appeared in the minisode "Lift".
Chicken Nugget (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is a police chicken nugget who wants others to follow the law and respect him. He serves as the main antagonist of the Apple and Onion. The viewer sympathizes with Chicken Nugget nearing the end of "Hot Dog's Movie Premier".
Mrs. Lollipop (voiced by
Bette Ford) is a kind old
lollipop who lives downstairs from Apple and Onion. Her cat was temporarily adopted by Apple & Onion.
Cheesesteak (voiced by Danny Jacobs) is a short-tempered and grouchy
cheesesteak sandwich.
Samosa (voiced by Kody Kavitha) is a
samosa who is most likely
Indian. She owns a fictional game development company named "Samosa Games LLC", which develops the game Sweetie Smash. She appeared in the episode "Positive Attitude Theory" where she doesn't pay her rent.
Poutine (voiced by
Deepak Sethi) is a
poutine who owns a local volcano and tries to teach Apple & Onion lessons in conserving power. He appeared in "Drone Shoes" and "Keep it Fresh".
Jerk Chicken (voiced by
Christopher Kid Reid) is a
jerk chicken who harasses Apple and Onion by exploiting a pizza delivery coupon, forcing them to deliver pizzas to him at a loss, driving them to ruin. He appeared in "Jerk Chicken" and "Open House Cookies".
Meatball Wrap & Chip (both voiced by
Justin McElroy) appeared in "Falafel's Passion", "The Inbetween", and "Falafel's in Jail".
The short was picked up for a limited series[2] in March 2017 which premiered on February 23, 2018. On May 20, 2019, the series was picked up for a second season.[3][4]
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