What's Zebrafish?


It's an animated series your kids can watch at Generation Cures. These stories are about kids who form a rock band named after a fish that helps researchers find cures for childhood diseases. Everything's going great until one of the members of "Zebrafish" gets sick. As kids follow the ups and downs of the band, they learn about the impact a childhood disease can have on people. And they learn real lessons about philanthropy and the how important it is help others.

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    Episode Guide

    • Episode 1

      Episode 1: "What's A Zebrafish?"

      Who says fish can't live in the fridge?

      Rock star wannabe Vita visits her big bro Pablo in his hospital lab and discovers some weird fish in the fridge. They're zebrafish. Cool! Vita hijacks the name for her new band. But when she meets up with her band mates, let's just say, they're out of tune - like her new guitar.

    • Episode 1
    • Episode 2

      Episode 2: "Instruments of Change"

      Got musicians?

      Vita's totally bummed. Who signed up for her band? Goth-artist Walt and his activist sister Tanya. Computer whiz Jay. And Plinko (a legend in his own mind). Not one musician in the mix. Disaster seems certain - until Jay has a totally virtual alternate idea!

    • Episode 2
    • Episode 3

      Episode 3: "Diagnosis"

      How can one word change your life?

      The band meets as planned... NOT! Tanya's AWOL and Vita's miffed. That girl had better have a good reason for not showing up. Turns out, she does. A very good reason. With one word, the band's plans turn upside-down. What's the scoop with Tanya? How can Vita and the band help?

    • Episode 3
    • Episode 4

      Episode 4: "Stronger Than a Locomotive"

      Alterica? Does that rhyme with America?

      Vita, Jay, and Plinko put their heads together to plan the perfect band benefit, but their brainstorm's a big bust. Tanya would know what to do - but she's still MIA. So is Walt. At least it seems that way. His head's buried in his sketchbook, lost somewhere in Alterica. Alterica?

    • Episode 4
    • Episode 5

      Episode 5: "Worlds Apart"

      Whoa! That's me?

      Walt's been busy. He's created a fantastic virtual world - and all his friends are in it! Who's the queen bee with the buzz? The inspector who gets down and dirty? Alterica's healing hero? Get the scoop on who's who in the band's onscreen debut!

    • Episode 5
    • Episode 6

      Episode 6: "Spreading Z Word"

      Can I give you a ring(tone)?

      The principal is in on the plan and the Zebrafish concert is a go - thanks to some fancy talking by Tanya and Plinko. What's the best way to get the word out? Going viral. A Zebrafish ringtone might just be the perfect wake-up call!

    • Episode 6
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      Episode 7: "Revelations"

      When is it hard to breathe easy?

      Jay skips his medicine. No big deal. Until he learns that playing dodge ball in gym is easier than dodging his disease. It takes his breath away. And that's no game.

    • Episode 7
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      Episode 8: "Dis-Dress Rehearsal"

      Who is that dashing knight?

      Tanya's in the hospital. Rehearsal's a disaster. And Walt canned his application to art school. What else could go wrong? Excuse me, have you seen Plinko?

    • Episode 8
    • Episode 9

      Episode 9: "THE EVENT"

      Give it up for...Zebrafish!

      Tanya's back. Check. She takes the stage, the fans roar. Will Vita and the band rock the school? Listen up, South High. The Zebrafish concert starts NOW!

    • Episode 9
    • Episode 10

      Episode 10: "THE ZEBRAFISH EFFECT"

      You Can Make it Happen!

      School's almost out, and the yearbook's making a big splash. Guess whose pictures are plastered all over the pages? The big Z-band! Better yet, there's a new buzz at South High, and everybody's saying it: We can make it better! Rock on, Zebrafish!

    • Episode 10

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