If you’ve just stumbled back into the world of Tino, Lor, Carver, and Tish, you probably have questions. Here’s a quick guide to the Disney cartoon that made weekends feel bigger than they were. Welcome to The Weekenders FAQ!
Quick Questions
- What was The Weekenders about?
- Where did it air, and when?
- Who were the cast?
- Why did it end?
- Any memorable episodes?
- What was Toon Disney?
- Where can I watch The Weekenders now?
What was The Weekenders about?
The series followed four seventh-graders—Tino, Lor, Carver, and Tish—through their weekends. Each episode started on Friday afternoon and wrapped up on Sunday night, mirroring the natural rhythm of childhood weekends. Storylines ranged from the silly (failing at roller hockey, obsessing over food court pizza) to the surprisingly heartfelt (friendship fallouts, family quirks, social pressures). It was smart, funny, and more relatable than most “kids save the world” cartoons.
Where did it air, and when?
The Weekenders premiered on February 26, 2000 as part of Disney’s One Saturday Morning block on ABC. It ran until February 29, 2004, moving its later seasons over to Toon Disney. In total, it produced 39 episodes across four seasons. For a while, it was one of ABC’s highest-rated kids shows, even beating Pokémon head-to-head in the Saturday morning ratings.
Who were the cast?
- Tino Tonitini – voiced by Jason Marsden, who also voiced Max Goof in A Goofy Movie and has dozens of other Disney and DC credits.
- Lor McQuarrie – voiced by Grey DeLisle, one of the most prolific voice actors working today (Daphne in Scooby-Doo, Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender).
- Carver Descartes – voiced by Phil LaMarr, best known as Hermes Conrad in Futurama and Samurai Jack.
- Tish Katsufrakis – voiced by Kath Soucie, who has voiced everything from Phil and Lil in Rugrats to Lola Bunny in Space Jam.
With that lineup, no wonder the show felt polished—the cast were already voice-acting royalty.
Why did it end?
The short answer: Disney had a habit of capping animated series at around 39 episodes to keep costs low and avoid expensive syndication contracts. The Weekenders hit that mark after four seasons. Add in Disney’s shift toward other animated properties and more live-action content in the early 2000s, and the show quietly wrapped without much fanfare.
Any memorable episodes?
Fans still talk about the roller hockey episode (Tino’s clumsy attempts to fit in), the countless themed pizza restaurants, and “Cry” (Season 3, Episode 5) where the group deals with Tino showing emotion. Another standout is “Brain Dead” (Season 2, Episode 9) where Lor is terrified of losing her “tough girl” reputation after doing surprisingly well in school. The writing balanced goofy humor with genuine adolescent dilemmas, which is why the episodes hold up so well.
What was Toon Disney?
Toon Disney was a cable channel launched in 1998 as a sister to the Disney Channel. It specialised in animated programming, from Disney Afternoon classics like Darkwing Duck to newer series like The Weekenders and Kim Possible. In 2004, Toon Disney began incorporating the Jetix action block, and by 2009 the whole channel rebranded as Disney XD.
Where can I watch The Weekenders now?
As of 2025, The Weekenders is not widely available on Disney+, despite fan requests. A full DVD set was released in 2013 through the Disney Movie Club (region-locked to the US), which is the most complete official option. Otherwise, fans resort to second-hand DVDs or unofficial uploads online. Keep an eye on Disney+ updates though—every few years, rumours of its arrival pop back up.
Note: This FAQ is for nostalgia and information purposes. Availability may vary by region and year—always check official streaming platforms for the latest.
