Wabbit- New Looney Tunes - Season 1 Official
A giant, childlike creature who refers to Bugs as "Lady." He constantly disrupts Bugs' life out of naive ignorance rather than malice, forcing Bugs into a reluctant babysitter role. The Classic Villains Reimangined
Bugs also faces off against fresh enemies like Sir Littlechin (a knight hunting mythical creatures), Carl the Grim Rabbit (a rabbit reaper), and high-tech ninjas. Selected Episode Highlights
: The season introduces a fresh supporting cast, including Squeaks the Squirrel (Bugs' sidekick) and (a childlike, well-meaning nuisance). Notable Episodes Segment Titles Description 1 Buddha Bugs / Now and Zen
The first season consists of (yielding 104 individual shorts). According to the New Looney Tunes JustWatch Streaming Guide, these episodes remain highly popular for short-form viewing. Episode Number Highlight Segment Core Plot Theme Episode 1 "Buddha Bunny" Bugs battles a stressed-out modern yoga instructor. Episode 5 "Wabbit 2.0" Bugs deals with digital home automation gone rogue. Episode 11 "Your Bunny or Your Life" Grim Reaper tries to collect Bugs; Bugs tricks him. Episode 20 "Annoying Ex-Boydfriend" Boyd the bird tries to win back his ex by bugging Bugs. Episode 35 "The Hand Is Hare" Bugs fights an arrogant stage magician using real magic. Legacy and Reception
However, the show didn't ignore the modern era. It leaned into a meta-humor that felt fresh. Bugs was now interacting with the modern world—smartphones, viral videos, and corporate bureaucracy—but he treated them with the same dismissive wit he used to treat Elmer Fudd’s shotgun. Watching Bugs outsmart a tech startup or deal with a stubborn GPS felt like a natural evolution of the character, proving that a character born in the 1940s could still thrive in the 2010s. Wabbit- New Looney Tunes - Season 1
A self-proclaimed, delusional knight who hunts mythical creatures like dragons and unicorns, frequently mistaking Bugs for a magical beast.
: A hulking, literal-minded fantasy conqueror who tries to claim Bugs' forest home as his empire.
: The show introduces new allies like Squeaks the Squirrel and a childlike Bigfoot . Classic characters like Yosemite Sam and Wile E. Coyote (reimagined as Bugs' smart-aleck neighbor) appear frequently.
In the season finale, all of Bugs’ rivals—new and old—team up to trap him in a giant maze. Bugs must use every trick in his 80-year history to escape. It’s a love letter to fans who have watched since the 1930s, filled with blink-and-you’ll-miss-them references. A giant, childlike creature who refers to Bugs as "Lady
The first season of this series is unique in the franchise for its confusing, multi-national identity. Originally, Warner Bros. announced the series in March 2014 as a new project that would star Bugs Bunny in a more action-oriented setting. When it finally debuted on September 21, 2015, it was known in the United States as Wabbit: A Looney Tunes Production . However, in several other markets around the world, the same exact episodes aired under the title Bugs! . This naming confusion stems from the season's heavy focus on the wise-cracking rabbit over the larger ensemble cast, with the show ultimately being re-titled New Looney Tunes for Season 2 to better reflect its broader scope.
He retains his trademark loudmouth attitude and dual pistols, but his schemes are updated. In Season 1, Sam tries everything from robbing banks to impersonating a construction worker, always getting outsmarted by the rabbit.
A stubborn, highly aggressive animal control worker determined to catch Bugs. Notable Episodes from Season 1
He remains a loud, aggressive antagonist, frequently trying to rob banks or trespass on Bugs' territory. Notable Episodes Segment Titles Description 1 Buddha Bugs
The core concept of Season 1 is brilliantly simple. Bugs Bunny lives in a giant, lush forest next to a suburban neighborhood. He’s not in Hollywood, not in the opera house, and not hunting for treasure. He’s just trying to enjoy his carrot patch, his hole, and his peace.
Bugs’ new best friend and sidekick. While silent (communicating only through squeaks), Squeaks acts as a catalyst for adventure and a loyal, if occasionally troublesome, sidekick.
The animation in is a stylistic departure. It uses flash animation (via Yearim Productions), which allows for bouncier, more elastic movement than traditional cel animation. Some purists disliked the "digital" look, but the animators use the medium to their advantage, creating slingshot physics and exaggerated facial expressions that feel fresh.