Ekene's Middle School Madness

Ekene’s Middle School Madness (or simply called Ekene) is a Canadian animated series created by John May and produced by Studio B and Nelvana. It premiered on Nickelodeon on October 20, 2006 and ended on March 21, 2009, while YTV premiered it on December 15, 2006 - June 6, 2009. It consisted of 73 episodes and (139 segments) + 7 specials. It centers on a young teenager named Ekene who was attending his first year of Middle School. He faces his life at being helped by his inclusion teacher, Ms. Pat, and sometimes his paraprofessionals Ms. Karen (Season 1) and Ms. Laura (Season 2-3). His five best friends are Joseph Garcia who is a Mexican-American boy who lives in his neighborhood, the other being Eva Lugo who is the best friend and later girlfriend of Ekene, Allyson Wagner who is the other best friend of Ekene, along with Brianna Scotto, and his other best from (Season 2-3) Patrick McManis.

 

Production
It happened around Late 2002 when John May announces a TV Show about a boy's life at School/Home. It was created due to the idea of his two sons that were bored. Until Mid to Late 2004, a pilot was made for the show called Ekene's Life and aired on September 23, 2005, as apart of the Nick Extra Segments. Later on, in 2005, they decided to rename it "Ekene's Middle School Madness." So May co-produced with Studio B, Nelvana, and Nickelodeon Animation Studios with association with Family Channel. Season 1 was completed in November 10, 2006, Season 2 was completed in June 1, 2007, and Season 3 was completed in June 30, 2008.

Broadcast
It began as a short on Nickelodeon's Nick Extra in 2005.

Before the series aired, it was suppose to air along with Mr. Meaty on September 22, 2006, but it was shifted to October 20, 2006 at 8:00 - 9:30 p.m with 4 episodes. The series broadcast on Family Channel in December 15, 2006 to June 6, 2009. Until 2010, Canal+ also aired the series.