About Lab Rats

Lab Rats, which aired from 2012-2016, is an American television sitcom produced by Disney XD. The show is centered on a wealthy inventor, Donald Davenport, who secretly creates superhuman bionic teenagers, known as the "Lab Rats". The teenagers possess unique abilities and superhuman bionic powers. The series predominantly focuses on their misadventures while trying to navigate their everyday lives and mission sessions.

Making / Production

The show was created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore. It was produced by It's a Laugh Productions for Disney XD. The series was shot in high definition and aired in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio. The visual effects and the high-tech themes were a big focus during the production to ensure the authenticity of the bionic abilities.

Actors

• Billy Unger as Chase Davenport: Unger plays Chase, the youngest of the Lab Rats, who has super intelligence. His nerdy and over-analytical attitude provided comedic moments throughout the series.
• Spencer Boldman as Adam Davenport: Boldman plays Adam, the eldest and physically strongest amongst the lab rats, who is often naive and reckless.
• Kelli Berglund as Bree Davenport: Berglund plays Bree, the only girl of the Lab Rats, gifted with super speed and agility, her character faces struggles of fitting in socially.
• Tyrel Jackson Williams as Leo Dooley: Williams plays Leo, the son of Donald’s newlywed wife, who discovers the Lab Rats in the first episode.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally called "Billion Dollar Freshman" before getting renamed to "Lab Rats".
• Despite being a Disney XD series, it also aired on Disney Channel as part of their "Disney XD on Disney Channel" block.
• "Lab Rats" has a spin-off series called "Lab Rats: Elite Force".

Awards

The series has been nominated for a variety of Kid's Choice Awards throughout its run thanks to its popularity with young viewers.

Quotes

• "If life gives you lemons, make lemon grenades." - Chase Davenport.
• "I told you not to touch anything, but no, Mr. 'I-touch-stuff' had to touch stuff." - Leo Dooley.
• "Don't hate the android, hate the game." - Adam Davenport.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song, "Lab Rats Theme", has a catchy rhythm that sets the tone for the series.
• The rest of the show's soundtrack, filled with pop-rock tunes and dramatic scores, underscores the high-stakes action and comic moments in the series.