---
title: "Xiaolin Showdown"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/xiaolin-showdown-2003"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 679
imdb_id: "tt0386993"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 52
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 233
content_rating: "TV-Y"
---

# Xiaolin Showdown (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/xiaolin-showdown-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Xiaolin Showdown is an American animated television series created by Christy Hui that originally aired on the Kids WB programming block of the WB Network. The series, which premiered in 2003, features a world where martial arts battles and Eastern magic are commonplace. The narrative follows a young Xiaolin monk named Omi who leads a trio of other students in training. Together, these four warriors battle the forces of evil to protect powerful items known as Shen Gong Wu from villains who intend to use them to conquer the world. The program ran for three seasons and a total of 52 episodes. Typical episodes revolve around the revelation of a specific Shen Gong Wu, which results in both the protagonists and their adversaries racing to secure the artifact. The series is categorized under the genres of action and adventure, animation, and comedy, and it carries a TV-Y rating. The show concluded its original broadcast run in 2006.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four young warriors train in martial arts and magic to protect powerful artifacts from evil forces."

### Why Watch
- engaging martial arts battles
- unique magical artifacts

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited series length
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-Y and focuses on action and adventure themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, animated, martial arts

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 47 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Christy Hui
- **Networks / Studios**: The WB

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tara Strong** as *Omi (voice)*
- **Grey DeLisle** as *Kimiko Tohomiko (voice)*
- **Tom Kenny** as *Raimundo Pedrosa (voice)*
- **Jeff Bennett** as *Clay Bailey (voice)*
- **Wayne Knight** as *Dojo Kanojo Cho (voice)*
- **Danny Cooksey** as *Jack Spicer (voice)*
- **Susan Silo** as *Wuya (voice)*
- **Jason Marsden** as *Chase Young (voice)*
- **Maurice LaMarche** as *Master Fung (voice)*
- **René Auberjonois** as *Master Fung (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Christy Hui.

### Q: How many seasons were produced?
The series ran for three seasons.

### Q: What is the total episode count?
The series consists of 52 episodes.

### Q: Where did the series originally air?
It originally aired on the Kids' WB block on the WB Network.

### Q: What are the main characters protecting?
The warriors protect artifacts known as Shen Gong Wu from villains.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Xiaolin Showdown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/679)
- [Xiaolin Showdown (TV Series 2003–2006) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386993)

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