Season two of Disney’s Emmy-nominated animated seriesMilo Murphy’s Law, starring"Weird Al" Yankovicvoicing the title role, is set to debut with a one-hourPhineas and Ferbcrossover special this Saturday, January 5th at 7:00–8:00 a.m. EST/PST, on both Disney Channel and Disney XD. The special, titled “The Phineas and Ferb Effect,” will also be available that same day on DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD. Both series hail from acclaimed animation producersDan PovenmireandJeff “Swampy” Marsh, who will reprise theirPhineas and Ferbroles as Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Major Monogram, in addition to voicing time travelers from the future, Vinnie Dakota and Balthazar Cavendish, inMilo Murphy’s Law. But it’s not just this crossover special that will feature elements from both animated series!
To celebrate the Season 2 premiere ofMilo Murphy’s Law, we’re pleased to share a selection ofPhineas and FerbEaster eggs from the hit animated series' first season that you may have missed along the way. The premiere follows Milo and his friends, along with their newly discovered neighbors—Phineas, Ferb, Perry the Platypus, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet and Buford—as they work together to overcome Murphy’s Law in order to stop a pistachio invasion. ThePhineas and Ferbguest voice cast includesAshley Tisdale(Candace),Alyson Stoner(Isabella),Vincent Martella(Phineas),David Errigo Jr.(Ferb),Dee Bradley Baker(Perry the Platypus),Maulik Pancholy(Baljeet) andBobby Gaylor(Buford). Starring alongside Yankovic onMilo Murphy’s LawisSabrina CarpenterandMeKai Curtisas Milo’s best friends Melissa Chase and Zack Underwood, respectively.
Povenmire and Marsh said:
“The story arc of ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’ has been designed from the very beginning to lead us to a big crossover with all the ‘Phineas and Ferb’ characters. We’ve planted lots of clues and Easter eggs in the first season, and we can’t wait for the fans to see these two worlds collide.”
So here’s your Easter egg-hunting guide while you rewatch Season 1 ahead of the Season 2 premiere this Saturday!
Episode 105: “Worked Day”
Episode 106: “Murphy’s Lard”
Episode 108: “The Substitute”
Episode 109: “We’re Going to the Zoo”
Episode 113-114: “Missing Milo”
Episode 119: “Milo Murphy’s Halloween Scream-A-Torium!”
News of the season two premiere date was included in a satirical video podcast hosted byPhineas and Ferbfan-favorite Dr. Doofenshmirtz exclusively interviewing his first celebrity guest, Al Yankovic:
Season two guest cast includesJohn Ross BowieandCedric Yarbrough(ABC’sSpeechless) as shape-shifting alien buddies, Loab and Khone; current and former NASCAR racersRusty Wallace,Joey Logano,Ty Dillon,Ricky Stenhouse Jr.,Erik JonesandWilliam Byronas themselves; sports announcerMike Joyas himself; andHal Sparks(Lab Rats) as conspiracy theorist, Chaffe.
Throughout the season, Milo and friends will face more calamities and trouble as Milo’s new housemate, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, brings his own version of chaos to their unpredictable adventures. New episodes will air Saturdays on Disney Channel (7:00 a.m. EST/PST) and Disney XD (11:00 a.m. EST/PST).
In addition to Povenmire and Marsh, theMilo Murphy’s Lawcreative team includes directorBob Bowen(Family Guy) andPhineas and Ferbveterans: producer and directorRobert F. Hughes; co-producer and story editorScott Peterson; composer and song producerDanny Jacob; and writersJim Bernstein,Martin OlsonandJoshua Pruett. Joining the writing team for season two areValerie Breiman(Friends with Benefits) andMarja Adriance(The Secret History of Rock ‘n’ Roll with Gene Simmons). The series is a production of Disney Television Animation and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.
