Children's/Youth Programmes★ NewHD
Duration
50 minutes
Series Info
Season 5

Quick Summary

Darwin struggles to give up his favourite food, while Gumball takes on the role of a sorcerer’s apprentice. The trio of Gumball, Darwin and Anais are thrust into an RPG‑styled version of Elmore, and their martial‑arts costumes become a source of ridicule at school.

About This Program

The episode titled “The Potato/The Sorcerer/The Console/The Gi” forms part of the broader programme and is presented as a single instalment within the series. It follows the familiar format of the show, delivering a self‑contained story that blends humour with a touch of fantasy. In this instalment the narrative pivots around several intertwined situations. Gumball takes on the role of a sorcerer’s apprentice, while his brother Darwin wrestles with the unexpected difficulty of abandoning his favourite snack. Meanwhile, the three siblings – Gumball, Darwin and Anais – are unexpectedly thrust into a role‑playing‑game version of their hometown, Elmore. The RPG setting adds a layer of adventure, as the trio navigates this altered reality, confronting challenges that echo classic video‑game tropes. At the same time, Darwin’s reluctance to give up his beloved food provides a recurring source of humour and tension throughout the episode. A further subplot sees Gumball and Darwin donning martial‑arts costumes, only to become the butt of jokes at school. Their attempts at impressing peers backfire, turning them into a laughing stock and highlighting the episode’s blend of slapstick comedy with the characters’ occasional misadventures.

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The Amazing World of Gumball broadcasts on Cartoon Network HD at 4:20am, Friday, 13 February 2026.

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD700Virgin704

Production Details

Runtime50 mins