Phil of the Future 2004
“A comedy that's ahead of its time!”
What is Phil of the Future?
Phil of the Future is an American science fiction comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel. The show follows the Diffy family, who accidentally become stranded in the year 2004 after a malfunction during a time travel vacation from the year 2121.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 18, 2004
- Last aired
- Aug 19, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Disney Channel
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Kids
- Updated
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Phil of the Future is an American science fiction comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel. The show follows the Diffy family, who accidentally become stranded in the year 2004 after a malfunction during a time travel vacation from the year 2121. The series centers on Phil Diffy, a teenager adjusting to life in the past while trying to keep his family's futuristic origins a secret. His father Lloyd, mother Barbara, and younger sister Pim navigate the challenges of blending into the 21st century with the help of advanced technology from their time. Created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber, the series originally ran for two seasons. It stars Raviv Ullman, Amy Bruckner, Craig Anton, and Lise Simms. The show explores themes of fitting in, family dynamics, and the humorous consequences of cultural and technological differences between the two time periods. Episodes are available on Disney+.
Should you watch it?
“A futuristic family becomes stranded in the year 2004 after their time machine malfunctions during vacation.”
- original time-travel premise
- humorous culture clash
- features dated technology
- limited to the year 2004 setting
Watch it if you enjoy family sitcoms with a science fiction twist.
The series is suitable for general family viewing.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Meet the Curtis Jun 18, 2004
- E2 Unification Day Jun 18, 2004
- E3 Your Cheatin' Heart Jun 18, 2004
- E4 Phillin' In Jun 18, 2004
- E5 Tanner Jun 25, 2004
- E6 Raging Bull Jul 2, 2004
- E7 My Way Jul 9, 2004
- E8 Daddy Dearest Jul 23, 2004
- E9 Phenomonally Yours Aug 6, 2004
- E10 Future Tutor Aug 13, 2004
- E11 Future Jock Aug 13, 2004
- E12 You Say Toe-Mato Aug 13, 2004
- E13 Doggie Daycare Aug 27, 2004
- E14 We'll Fix It in Editing Oct 1, 2004
- E15 Halloween Oct 8, 2004
- E16 Age Before Beauty Nov 12, 2004
- E17 Neander-Phil Dec 10, 2004
- E18 Double Trouble Jan 1, 2005
- E19 Milkin' It Mar 25, 2005
- E20 Corner Pocket Apr 8, 2005
- E21 Team Diffy Oct 28, 2005
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Versa Day Jun 25, 2005
- E2 Virtu-Date Jun 26, 2005
- E3 The Giggle Jul 9, 2005
- E4 Dinner Time Jul 24, 2005
- E5 Tia, Via, or Me...Uh Aug 5, 2005
- E6 Get Ready to Go-Go Aug 5, 2005
- E7 Phil Without a Future Aug 21, 2005
- E8 Time Release Capsule Aug 27, 2005
- E9 Mummy's Boy Sep 9, 2005
- E10 Maybe-Sitting Sep 23, 2005
- E11 Good Phil Hunting Sep 30, 2005
- E12 Pim-cipal Oct 21, 2005
- E13 Phil of the Garage Nov 11, 2005
- E14 It's a Wonder-Phil Life Nov 27, 2005
- E15 Christmas Break Dec 2, 2005
- E16 Stuck in the Meddle with You Jan 6, 2006
- E17 Broadcast Blues Mar 24, 2006
- E18 Happy Nird-Day Mar 31, 2006
- E19 Ill of the Future Jun 24, 2006
- E20 Where's the Wizard? Jul 7, 2006
- E21 Not-So-Great Great Great Grandpa Aug 11, 2006
- E22 Back to the Future (Not the Movie) Aug 19, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series follows the Diffy family, including the father, Lloyd.
When is the show set?
The family originates from the year 2121 and becomes stuck in 2004.
Why is the family in 2004?
They are stranded there after their rented time machine malfunctions.
What is the father's name?
The father's name is Lloyd.
What genre is the show?
It is a family sitcom centered on the concept of time travel.