Static Shock is an American animated television series that aired from September 23, 2000, to May 22, 2004, on the Kids' WB programming block. The series follows Virgil Hawkins, a 14-year-old African-American high school student in the fictional Dakota City. After being exposed to a mutagen gas during a gang-related incident known as the "Big Bang," Virgil gains the ability to control and generate electricity. Adopting the superhero persona "Static," he battles various superpowered criminals, known as "Bang Babies," while navigating the challenges of adolescence. The show was notable for being the first animated series to feature an African-American superhero as the lead character. Wikipedia

🧾 Series Details

• Title: Static Shock
• Genre: Action-adventure, Comedy, Science fiction, Superhero
• Developer: Christopher Simmons (Season 2)
• Voices: Phil LaMarr (Virgil Hawkins / Static), Jason Marsden (Richie Foley / Gear), Kevin Michael Richardson (Robert Hawkins), Michele Morgan (Sharon Hawkins)
• Theme Music Composer: Stanley Clarke (Season 1), Richard Wolf (Season 2), Lil' Romeo & Master P (Seasons 3–4)
• Open Theme: "Static Shock Superhero" (Seasons 3–4)
• Composer: Stanley Clarke (Season 1), Richard Wolf (Seasons 2–3), Max Gousse & Derryck "Big Tank" Thornton (Season 4)
• Language: English
• Country: United States
• Number of Seasons: 4
• Number of Episodes: 52
• Runtime: Approximately 22 minutes per episode
• Production Companies: Warner Bros. Family Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation
• Original Network: Kids' WB
• Original Air Dates: September 23, 2000 – May 22, 2004
• Streaming Availability: Previously available on HBO Max until January 1, 2025; currently available for digital purchase on platforms like iTunes Wikipedia