Om Nom Stories Explained

Genre:	Comedy Adventure Slapstick
Based On:	Cut the Rope
Director:	Arthur Merkulov
Country:	United Kingdom Russia
Language:	English Russian
Num Seasons:	27
Num Episodes:	271
Executive Producer:	Dmitry Gorbunov
Producer:	Semyon Voinov Dmitry Gorbunov Pavel Muntyan
Runtime:	1 minute (seasons 1–3) 2 minutes (seasons 4–7) 2-3 minutes (seasons 8–present)
Company:	ZeptoLab UK Toonbox (seasons 1–3) Rocket Fox (seasons 4–22) Metaxilasis (seasons 23–present)
Last Aired:	present
Network:	CITV (2014–17) Ketchup TV (2014–present) Toons.TV (2014–17) YouTube (2011–present)

Om Nom Stories (often called Om Nom^[1]) is a British-Russian web series produced by Zeptolab and Rocket Fox, featuring the character Om Nom from the video game series Cut the Rope. The series revolves around Om Nom's life out of the game, and is based on 4 games in the series: the original, Cut the Rope: Time Travel, Cut the Rope 2, and Cut the Rope: Magic. The first season, as well as the first and last episodes of the second (Time Travel), combine live action and animation, while the rest are entirely animated.

Production

On December 9, 2011, ZeptoLab released a pilot to satisfy the fans' demand for more content with Om Nom. The pilot success prompted the production and release of the first season, which was aired from October 24, 2012 within Cut the Rope and apps, ZeptoLab YouTube channel, and in over 19,000 US movie theatres as part of an exclusive partnership with National CineMedia (NCM)’s FirstLook pre-show.^[2]

On October 2021, it was announced that a spin-off series titled Eve and Om Nom: Delivery Duo was in development and was set to be co-produced by ZeptoLab and Russian company StoryTime.^[3] The series follows Om Nom running a parcel delivery service with his new human best friend Eve.^[4] The series’ first season was ordered for 52 5-minute episodes.

In 2022, production of the series was moved to the Metaxilasis animation studio.^[5]

Broadcast

The show has aired on CITV in the United Kingdom between 2014 and 2017.^[6] In October 2018, the series' first five seasons were acquired by Turner Broadcasting System for distribution in Latin American regions.^[7] On August 12, 2019, the spin-off short series Learn English with Om Nom started broadcasting as part of BatteryPOP broadcasts on the former Qubo network. On March 26, 2020, it was announced that Om Nom Stories would start airing on Azteca 7 in Latin America in May, and also be released on Totalplay and on LATAM Airlines’ in-flight system.^[8] On August 1, 2023, seasons 2, 4, and 15 released on Netflix.^[9] In February 2024, it was announced that the first 25 seasons of the series were acquired by Disney+ to be released in Europe in Q4 of 2024.^[10] It was later added to the platform on October 6, 2024. On June 19, 2024, it was announced that German company Your Family Entertainment has struck a deal with ZeptoLab to have Om Nom Stories released on Fix&Foxi TV.^[11]

Plot

The series chronicles the daily antics, exploits and adventures of Om Nom, a friendly and curious green blob-like monster who always seems to find a way into getting himself into comically absurd situations. Most episodes circulate around Om Nom trying to relax or just have fun, only for his plans to get ruined and often sidetracked by the people around him and the adventures that he gets himself into. Om Nom is usually accompanied by his girlfriend and later wife Om Nelle, their mischievous and rambunctious son Nibble Nom, and various other miscellaneous supporting characters.

Super-Noms (seasons 8–14)

One day, a superhero in space was washing his clothes when suddenly, an asteroid crashed into his ship, causing his clothes to crash-land on earth. Om Nom and Om Nelle discover his possessions and decide to put them to good use, helping to save the world and their community against numerous villains, most predominantly an evil spider named Evil Spider who wishes to rule the world, only for the Super Noms to foil him every time. A total of 70 new episodes were produced during this period.

Nibble-Nom (seasons 15–17)

One day, Om Nom and Om Nelle are looking for danger and excitement in their superhero personas as the Super Noms, when a stork drops a package containing an adorable, yet mischievous and troublemaking child/baby named Nibble Nom whose outrageous fantasies often put Om Nom and Om Nelle at the forefront. A total of 30 new episodes were produced during this period.

Om Nom Cafe (seasons 18–19)

The Noms' cooking skills culminate with a disaster that leaves them homeless. Just when all hope seems lost, the locals enjoyment of their food prompts them to open a new restaurant called Om Nom Cafe. There, they sell food and drinks, all while invariably getting into mishaps and hijinks along the way. A total of 20 new episodes were produced during this period.

New Neighbors (seasons 20–26)

The Noms move into a neighborhood called Nomcity featuring various new and eccentric characters. Even away from Nomville, the Noms aren't safe from being caught up in numerous comical escapades and predicaments. A total of 70 new episodes were produced during this period.

Fantasy Quest (seasons 27–present)

Om Nom, Nibble-Nom, and now Evil Spider have gathered to a poker night. However, whenever they plant three cards on the table, they're suddenly whisked away to whole-new fantastical worlds with whole-new fantastical shenanigans to get up to. Currently, 10 episodes from this period have been released plus an extra episode.

Characters

Main

Om Nom: Om Nom is a green blob-like monster who can seemingly never escape the madness and adventures he's thrown into at the blink of an eye. While he's presented in the early seasons as mischievous, hyperactive and rambunctious to an extent, he's later rewritten to be approachable and laid-back but somewhat slow-witted, impulsive and childish around Season 6. Om Nom is characterized most often though as being just as capable at getting himself into situations as much as he can get himself out of them.
Om Nelle: Om Nelle is Om Nom's love interest and girlfriend around Seasons 4 or 5, and his wife apparently starting in Season 8 onwards. As opposed to Om Nom's bumbling persona, Om Nelle is considered and often is shown to be more capable, independent and mature then him and is often the one who corrects him and has to rescue him from his peril. In spite of their constant disagreements, she and Om Nom share a loving relationship with one another. Originally being a side character, she would soon evolve into one of the show's primary characters, until Season 20, where she's once again pushed to the side.
Nibble Nom: Introduced in Season 15, Om Nom and Om Nelle's son Nibble Nom characterizes Om Nom's personality in the early seasons: purely mischievous, rambunctious and hyperactive. Most of Nibble Nom's grandiose persona comes from the fantasy sequences he and Om Nom often go through, usually as a result of an ordinary family matter (Nibble-Nom having to stop playing a video game for the night and go to bed) being taken to extraordinary extents. While he's often mischievous, conniving and occasionally even sadistic, his heart is in the right place and he matures more as the series progresses, usually playing as the straight man to Om Nom's playful behavior whenever Om Nelle isn't there to fill the role.

Recurring

Evil Spider: Evil Spider is Om Nom’s nemesis from season 4 to 19 and later he and Nibble Nom’s friend in season 27. In the Super-Noms era, Evil Spider served as the main antagonist for Om Nom and Om Nelle usually creating new threats for them as well as new inventions. Later in the Fantasy Quest era, he and Om Nom put their differences aside and became best friends.
Professor Cheddar: Professor Cheddar is a mouse scientist and Om Nom and Om Nelle’s friend. Introduced in the Super-Noms era, Professor Cheddar resides in a lab where he makes new inventions. Most of the time, Om Nom tests out some of his inventions which lead to chaos that he has to fix.
Mr. Boar: Mr. Boar is Mrs. Sheep’s love interest in season 11, and husband starting in season 12. Mr. Boar works at a police station in Nomville and the Om Nom and Om Nelle sometimes help him catch a felon in the Super-Noms era. In season 11, Mr. Boar raised his baby daughter named Piggy.
Mrs. Sheep: Mrs. Sheep is Mr. Boar’s love interest in season 11, and wife starting in season 12. Mrs. Sheep is usually one of the victims when a villain attacks Nomville in the Super-Noms era. In season 10, Mrs. Sheep raised her own baby sheep daughter.
Mole: Mole is a citizen in Nomville and Om Nom and Om Nelle’s friend. Mole is usually one of the victims when a villain attacks Nomville in the Super-Noms era.

Episodes

Series 1: Toonbox Era (2011–14)

Season 1: Om Nom Stories (2011–12)

0. Pilot: Om Nom & Cat (December 9, 2011)

1. Strange Delivery (October 24, 2012)

2. Bath Time (November 8, 2012)

3. Favourite Food (November 15, 2012)

4. Candy Prescription (November 22, 2012)

5. Halloween Special (October 31, 2012)

6. Magic Tricks (November 29, 2012)

7. Arts and Crafts (December 6, 2012)

8. Candy Can (December 13, 2012)

9. Christmas Special (December 20, 2012)

10. Robo Friend (December 27, 2012)

Season 2: Time Travel (2013)

11. Time Travel (April 17, 2013)

12. The Middle Ages (April 17, 2013)

13. The Renaissance (May 4, 2013)

14. Pirate Ship (May 18, 2013)

15. Ancient Egypt (June 1, 2013)

16. Ancient Greece (June 15, 2013)

17. The Stone Age (June 29, 2013)

18. Disco Era (August 8, 2013)

19. Wild West (December 11, 2013)

20. Home Sweet Home (December 11, 2013)

Season 3: Unexpected Adventure (2013–14)

21. Unexpected Adventure (December 13, 2013)

22. Forest (December 19, 2013)

23. Sandy Dam (December 24, 2013)

24. Junkyard (January 5, 2014)

25. City Park (January 25, 2014)

26. Underground (February 8, 2014)

27. Fruit Market (June 19, 2014)

28. Bakery (December 8, 2014)

Series 2: Rocket Fox Era (2016–17)

Season 4: Magic (2016)

29. Mysterious House (March 15, 2016)

30. Mad Tea Party (April 1, 2016)

31. The Magic Lamp (April 16, 2016)

32. A Tangled Story (April 30, 2016)

33. Ice Cave (May 14, 2016)

34. Puppeteer (May 28, 2016)

35. The Chest (June 11, 2016)

36. The Beanstalk (June 27, 2016)

37. Little Red Hungry Hood (July 11, 2016)

38. Magic Hat (July 22, 2016)

Season 5: Around the World (2016–17)

39. Football (August 19, 2016)

40. Master Nom (September 2, 2016)

41. Cycle Race (September 16, 2016)

42. Sweet Duel (September 30, 2016)

43. Sweet Recipe (October 14, 2016)

44. Halloween Special (October 28, 2016)

45. Woods Chase (November 11, 2016)

46. The Sunken Ship (November 25, 2016)

47. At The Fair (December 9, 2016)

48. Christmas Special (December 20, 2016)

49. Winter Park (December 30, 2016)

Season 6: Video Blog (2017)

50. Unpacking (January 27, 2017)

51. Scrapbooking (St. Valentine's Special) (February 10, 2017)

52. Workout (February 24, 2017)

53. Unexpected 360° Guest (March 24, 2017)

54. Easter (April 7, 2017)

55. Experiments (April 21, 2017)

56. Pranks (May 5, 2017)

57. Skateboarding (May 19, 2017)

58. Makeup Tutorial (June 2, 2017)

59. Shopping (June 16, 2017)

60. Cooking Time (June 30, 2017)

Season 7: Dream Job (2017)

61. Astronaut (August 18, 2017)

62. Magician (September 1, 2017)

63. Mailman (September 15, 2017)

64. Waiter (September 29, 2017)

65. Farmer (October 13, 2017)

66. Mad Scientist (October 27, 2017)

67. Detective (November 10, 2017)

68. Engineer (November 24, 2017)

69. Actor (December 8, 2017)

70. Santa (Christmas Special) (December 22, 2017)

Series 3: Super-Noms (2018–19)

Season 8: Super-Noms Season 1 (2018)

71. Super-Noms (January 19, 2018)

72. Omzilla (February 2, 2018)

73. St. Valentine's Day (February 14, 2018)

74. Ferret Robber (March 2, 2018)

75. UFO (March 16, 2018)

76. Easter Bunny (March 23, 2018)

77. Trash Monster (April 13, 2018)

78. Lonely Warrior (April 27, 2018)

79. On the Edge (May 11, 2018)

80. Evil Snowman (May 25, 2018)

Season 9: Super-Noms Season 2 (2018)

81. The Great Escape (June 22, 2018)

82. Friends to the Rescue (July 6, 2018)

83. Electro Ferret (July 20, 2018)

84. Cupid's Arrows (August 2, 2018)

85. Shrunken Noms (August 31, 2018)

86. Piranha Man (September 14, 2018)

87. Cactus Attack (September 28, 2018)

88. Cinema Wars (October 5, 2018)

89. Double Trouble (October 12, 2018)

90. Ghost Terror (Halloween) (October 19, 2018)

Season 10: Super-Noms Season 3 (2018–19)

91. Emergency Help (November 2, 2018)

92. Burnman (November 9, 2018)

93. Hocus Pocus (November 16, 2018)

94. Bigfoot (November 23, 2018)

95. Mechanic Rodeo (November 30, 2018)

96. Digital Adventures (December 7, 2018)

97. Saving Christmas (December 14, 2018)

98. Grandma's Power (December 21, 2018)

99. Bookworm (December 28, 2018)

100. Snow Castles (January 4, 2019)

Season 11: Super-Noms Season 4 (2019)

101. Grocery Store Brawl (January 18, 2019)

102. Festive Firework (January 25, 2019)

103. Cupid's Bow (February 8, 2019)

104. Robo Butler (February 15, 2019)

105. Wormy Apple (February 22, 2019)

106. Holi Monkey (March 1, 2019)

107. Brazilian Carnival (March 8, 2019)

108. Electric Horror (March 15, 2019)

109/110. Interrupted Ceremony (March 22/29, 2019)

Season 12: Super-Noms Season 5 (2019)

111. Easter Stir (April 12, 2019)

112. Neighbours' War (April 19, 2019)

113. Rugrats on the run (April 26, 2019)

114. Ice-cream rain (May 3, 2019)

115. Risk Race (May 10, 2019)

116. Laserboy (May 17, 2019)

117. Sneaky Seal (May 24, 2019)

118. Save Kitten! (May 31, 2019)

119. Evil Spray Paint (June 7, 2019)

120. T-u-r-t-l-e (June 14, 2019)

Season 13: Super-Noms Season 6 (2019)

121. Parrot Prank (August 16, 2019)

122. Giant Professor (August 23, 2019)

123. The Lost Ball (August 30, 2019)

124. Heroes Unite (September 6, 2019)

125. Time Controller (September 13, 2019)

126. Baby Om Nelle (September 20, 2019)

127/128. Robo-Noms (September 27/October 4, 2019)

129. Portals Attack (October 11, 2019)

130. Horror Story (October 18, 2019)

Season 14: Super-Noms Season 7 (2019)

131. Piñata Party (October 25, 2019)

132. Achoo! (November 1, 2019)

133. Tomb Noms (November 8, 2019)

134. Superclothes (November 15, 2019)

135. Nightmare Cruise (November 22, 2019)

136. Happy Birthday! (November 29, 2019)

137. Poisonous clouds (December 6, 2019)

138. Oh Christmas Tree (December 13, 2019)

139. Prehistoric Nom (December 20, 2019)

140. Magic Mic (December 27, 2019)

Series 4: Nibble-Nom (2020)

Season 15: Nibble-Nom Season 1 (2020)

141. Nibble-Nom (Bath Time & Pirates) (February 21, 2020)

142. Sand Castle (March 6, 2020)

143. Tea Party (March 13, 2020)

144. Bedtime Play (March 20, 2020)

145. Cake Thieves (March 27, 2020)

146. Magic Fails (April 3, 2020)

147. Sandbox Builders (April 10, 2020)

148. Playground Fun (April 17, 2020)

149. Vacuuming the City (April 24, 2020)

150. The Wild West (May 1, 2020)

Season 16: Nibble-Nom Season 2 (2020)

151. Draw the World (May 15, 2020)

152. Lunch Space Wars (May 22, 2020)

153. Stinkysaurus Nom (May 29, 2020)

154. Turbo Nom (June 5, 2020)

155. An apple a day (June 12, 2020)

156. Detective Nom (June 19, 2020)

157. Fashion Show (June 26, 2020)

158. Watermelon Farm (July 3, 2020)

159. Nomerella (July 10, 2022)

160. Platformer (July 17, 2020)

Season 17: Nibble-Nom Season 3 (2020)

161. Eruption Disruption (September 4, 2020)

162. Pearl Treasure (September 18, 2020)

163. Tree House (October 2, 2020)

164. Stellar Sorting (October 30, 2020)

165. Tiny Ghost (October 16, 2020)

166. Goldilocks Nom (November 13, 2020)

167. Snow Fight (November 27, 2020)

168. Saved Christmas (December 4, 2020)

169. Scout Noms (December 18, 2020)

170. Nom Olympics (December 25, 2020)

Series 5: Om Nom Cafe (2021)

Season 18: Om Nom Cafe Season 1 (2021)

171. A Sweet Start (January 29, 2021)

172. Cake for Two (February 12, 2021)

173. Cheese Power (February 26, 2021)

174. Squeaky Clean (March 12, 2021)

175. Easter Eggs (March 26, 2021)

176. Competitor (June 25, 2021)

177. Sushi (April 23, 2021)

178. Wash Up! (May 7, 2021)

179. Wonder Mixer (May 21, 2021)

180. Mega Meal (June 4, 2021)

Season 19: Om Nom Cafe Season 2 (2021)

181. Back to school (August 20, 2021)

182. Chef Level (September 3, 2021)

183. Chef Hat (September 10, 2021)

184. Tiny Sabotage (September 17, 2021)

185. Happy Day (September 24, 2021)

186. Nuts for Coco (October 1, 2021)

187. Hot Competition (October 8, 2021)

188. Sweet Nom! (October 15, 2021)

189. Spooky Delivery (October 22, 2021)

190. Oh My Cake (October 29, 2021)

Series 6: New Neighbors (2021–23)

Season 20: New Neighbors Season 1 (2021–22)

191. No Tears (November 12, 2021)

192. Pre-Loved Gift (November 19, 2021)

193. Nom Pranks (November 26, 2021)

194. Sporty Nom (December 3, 2021)

195. Xmas Neighbor (December 10, 2021)

196. Monster Gaming (December 17, 2021)

197. Talent Show (December 24, 2021)

198. Arts & Crafts (December 31, 2021)

199. Snowy Fun (January 7, 2022)

200. Appearance Matters (January 14, 2022)

Season 21: New Neighbors Season 2 (2022)

201. Heart-Shaped (February 11, 2022)

202. Om Nom Game (February 18, 2022)

203. Nom-bit Games (February 25, 2022)

204. Common Playground (March 11, 2022)

205. Wake Up (March 18, 2022)

206. PhotoNom (March 25, 2022)

207. Sleepover (April 1, 2022)

208. Egg-sellent! (April 8, 2022)

209. Game On (April 15, 2022)

210. Nomtastic Weather (April 22, 2022)

Season 22: New Neighbors Season 3 (2022)

211. Sports for All (May 20, 2022)

212. Dress Up (June 3, 2022)

213. Learn Like Nom (August 19, 2022)

214. Sunny Day (September 2, 2022) 215. Lunch Time (September 9, 2022)

216. TV friends (September 16, 2022)

217. Birthday Monster (September 23, 2022)

218. Paper Games (September 30, 2022)

219. Board Gamer (October 12, 2022)

220. Beach Fun (October 14, 2022)

Season 23: New Neighbors Season 4 (2022)

221. Spooky Time (October 21, 2022)

222. SmartNom (October 28, 2022)

223. Nom on Wheels (November 4, 2022)

224. Hot Days (November 11, 2022)

225. Weather Tricks (November 19, 2022)

226. Good Manners (November 26, 2022)

227. Clean Up! (December 2, 2022)

228. Nommy Holidays (December 9, 2022)

229. Picnic (December 16, 2022)

230. Let it Snow! (December 23, 2022)

Season 24: New Neighbors Season 5 (2023)

231. Rubik’s Cuber (March 3, 2023)

232. Soccer Pro (March 10, 2023)

233. Fair Fun (March 31, 2023)

234. Masked Heroes (April 14, 2023)

235. App Master (April 28, 2023)

236. Winner (May 12, 2023)

237. Inner Artist (May 26, 2023)

238. Game or Reality? (June 16, 2023)

239. Whatever the Weather (July 14, 2023)

240. Giggles at the Grocery (August 11, 2023)

Season 25: New Neighbors Season 6 (2023)

241. No Problem! (March 23, 2023)

242. Taste Buddies (April 7, 2023)

243. To the Extreme (April 21, 2023)

244. Om Nom’s Treat (May 5, 2023)

245. Overcoming Fears (May 19, 2023)

246. Solution Seeker (June 2, 2023)

247. Hungry Chase (June 30, 2023)

248. The Great Party Quest (July 28, 2023)

249. Busy Day (August 25, 2023)

250. Postal Puzzles (September 15, 2023)

Season 26: New Neighbors Season 7 (2023)

251. Grown-Up Imposter (August 30, 2023)

252. Birthday Sneaks (September 29, 2023)

253. Pumpkin Prowl: Candy’s Curse (October 27, 2023)

254. A Silence Quest (November 3, 2023)

255. Giga-Troubles (November 10, 2023)

256. Unruly Hair Adventure (November 24, 2023)

257. Pixelated Showdown (December 1, 2023)

258. Cat-astrophic Combo (December 8, 2023)

259. Christmas Freeze (December 15, 2023)

260. Snow Nom (December 22, 2023)

Series 7: Fantasy Quest (2024–present)

Season 27: Fantasy Quest Season 1 (2024)

261. Fantasy Quest (February 23, 2024)

262. Stone Age Noms (March 8, 2024)

263. Nomosaurus (March 22, 2024)

264. Royal Riddle (April 5, 2024)

265. Black Hole (April 19, 2024)

266. Siren Clash (May 3, 2024)

267. Ninja Apples (May 17, 2024)

268. A Chase at the Museum (May 31, 2024)

269. Sneaky Seagull (June 14, 2024)

270. Alien Ship (June 28, 2024)

Standalone episode (2024)

1. Green Wind Power (October 4, 2024)^[12]

Notes and References

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News: Tuchow . Ryan . Disney+ gobbles up 25 seasons of Zeptolab’s Om Nom Stories . 20 February 2024 . Kidscreen.
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