The Loud House (2002 TV series)

The Loud House is an American adult animated sitcom created by animator and comic illustrator Chris Savino for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block Adult Swim. The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of the 11 Loud siblings, led by teenage older brothers bossy Loki and idiotic Lenny. It is set in a fictional town in Michigan called Royal Woods which is based on Chris Savino's hometown of Royal Oak.

The series was pitched to Cartoon Network in 1999 as part of their new block Adult Swim. Cartoon Network greenlit the series for production in 2000 after the pilot was completed for Adult Swim. The series was originally supposed to air in 2001 as one of the block's debut shows but the show was held back until 2002 due to behind the scene issues with Cartoon Network. Episodes are produced at Cartoon Network Studios and Williams Street and animated by the Canadian studio Jam Filled Entertainment.

Adult Swim officaly premiered The Loud House on June 1, 2002 as part of their ''New Summer Lineup Block. The Loud House garnered good ratings and reviews from audiences and critics alike. ''In May 2006, the show's main characters were featured on the front cover of Variety as an example of cultural and ethnic diversity impacting television programs.

Main Characters

 * Loki Loud (voiced by Seth Green) -
 * Lenny Loud (voiced by Sean Astin) -
 * Luke Loud (voiced by Greg Cipes) -
 * Lamar Loud (voiced by Rob Paulsen) -
 * Lynn Loud Jr. (voiced by Adam Devine) -
 * Lindsay "Linka" Loud (voiced by Amanda Leighton) -
 * Lucas "Lars" Loud (voiced by Eric Bauza) -
 * Lola Loud (voiced by Grey Griffin) -
 * Logan Loud (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) -
 * Louis Loud (voiced by Tom Kenny) -
 * Leon Loud (vocal effects by Dee Bradley Baker) -

Episodes
See List Of The Loud House (2002 TV Series) Episodes

Critical Reception
The Loud House has received positive reviews, specifically for its animation, voice acting, characterization, and its off-color humor. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media praised the show's voice cast and thematic messages, writing that "Adults and teenages will come to The Loud House for the laughs, but they'll return for the ensemble cast and the surprisingly heartwarming themes that dominate every story." Kevin Johnson of The A.V. Club gave the show a B+, noting that "the characters are defined by their traits, but never judged for them."

Other Media

 * The Loud House: The Complete First Season (DVD)
 * The Loud House: The Complete Second Season (DVD)
 * The Loud House: The Complete Season 3 (DVD)
 * The Loud House: The Complete Season 4 (DVD)
 * The Loud House: The Complete Fifth and Sixth Season (DVD)
 * The Loud House: Season 7 (DVD)
 * The Loud House: Season 8-10 (DVD)