---
title: "Kid vs. Kat"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kid-vs-kat-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 17463
imdb_id: "tt1307224"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 104
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 329
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# Kid vs. Kat (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kid-vs-kat-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kid vs. Kat is a Canadian animated television series that aired on YTV from October 25, 2008, until June 4, 2011. The show was created and co-directed by Rob Boutilier and developed and produced at Studio B Productions, which is a subsidiary of DHX Media. The series features voice performances by Erin Mathews, Kathleen Barr, Trevor Devall, and Cathy Weseluck. The plot follows ten-year-old Coop Burtonburger, whose life changes when his little sister, Millie, brings home a stray cat. In reality, this creature is an evil cybernetic alien in disguise. Coop finds himself in a difficult position because his family and the rest of the world refuse to believe the truth about the pet. Only his best friend, Dennis, knows the cat is an evil mastermind. Consequently, Coop must risk his life daily to foil the alien's diabolical schemes while attempting to prove the true nature of the family pet. The series is also known by the stylized title KiD vs KaT.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boy struggles to expose his sister's new pet as a diabolical alien mastermind."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced humor
- creative premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- frustrating protagonist dynamics
- Tone & Suitability: The series features slapstick humor and cartoonish conflict suitable for a younger audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedic, slapstick, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Thirteen | Hoopla, PBS | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (52 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 104
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 98 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Rob Boutilier
- **Networks / Studios**: YTV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Drummond** as *(voice)*
- **Kathleen Barr** as *(voice)*
- **Trevor Devall** as *(voice)*
- **Grey DeLisle** as *(voice)*
- **Tara Strong** as *(voice)*
- **Kath Soucie** as *(voice)*
- **Carter Jenkins** as *(voice)*
- **Rob Paulsen** as *(voice)*
- **Cathy Weseluck** as *(voice)*
- **Erin Matthews** as *Coop Burtonburger (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
A boy named Coop Burtonburger discovers his sister's cat is actually a cybernetic alien plotting against him.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Rob Boutilier, Shelley Hoffman, and Robert Pincombe.

### Q: When did it originally air?
The show aired on YTV in Canada from October 25, 2008, until June 4, 2011.

### Q: Where was the show produced?
It was developed and produced at Studio B Productions.

### Q: Does anyone believe Coop?
Only his best friend, Dennis, believes Coop's claims about the cat.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [YouTube Kids](https://www.youtubekids.com/)
- [Kid vs. Kat (TV Series 2008-2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1307224/)
- [55 Best Things to Do With Kids in NYC - Time Out](https://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/things-to-do/101-things-to-do-with-kids-in-nyc)
- [Kid vs. Kat - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_vs._Kat)
- [KID Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kid)
- [Kid vs. Kat (TV Series) | Kid vs. Kat Wiki | Fandom](https://kidvskat.fandom.com/wiki/Kid_vs._Kat_(TV_Series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*