Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb is an animated TV show that aired on Disney Channel from 2007 to 2015. It follows stepbrothers Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher who build incredible inventions every day of summer vacation. Their sister Candace always tries to get them in trouble. Meanwhile, their pet platypus Perry secretly fights an evil scientist named Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

The Best Summer Ever

Phineas is a creative kid with a triangle-shaped head full of ideas. Ferb is quiet but a genius builder. Every day they create something amazing like a roller coaster, a rocket ship, or a beach in their backyard. Candace tries to show their mom, but the evidence always disappears.

Perry the Platypus

Perry seems like a normal pet platypus, but he is actually Agent P. He works for a secret organization that fights evil. His nemesis Dr. Doofenshmirtz builds wacky inators that always fail. Perry's spy missions often cause Phineas and Ferb's inventions to disappear before Candace can show their mom.

Fun Facts

• The creators pitched the show with the phrase Two kids build a roller coaster.
• Every episode follows the same basic formula but never gets old.
• Dr. Doofenshmirtz has a tragic backstory that is played for comedy.

Did You Know?

Phineas and Ferb creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff Swampy Marsh worked on the concept for 16 years before it was picked up by Disney. The show was rejected multiple times before becoming one of Disney Channel's biggest hits. It even inspired a crossover movie with Marvel superheroes!