

Tripping the Rift
The continuing comic saga of a bizarre gang of misfits who live, work and play on the starship Jupiter 42, which is controlled by a neurotic A.I. known as Spaceship Bob. The ethically-challenged shipmates travel through the galaxy taking on one epic adventure at a time all while looking to make a quick buck and avoid getting thrown in jail.
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About Tripping the Rift
Tripping the Rift is a 2004 English-language animation, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Chuck Austen and Chris Moeller. The cast is led by Stephen Root, Maurice LaMarche, Jenny McCarthy. It spans 3 seasons and 39 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Tripping the Rift was produced by CinéGroupe and made in Canada. It was first aired on March 4, 2004, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Chuck Austen, Chris Moeller
- First aired
- March 4, 2004
- Last aired
- January 10, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (39 episodes)
- Network
- Syfy, Teletoon
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- CinéGroupe
Tripping the Rift cast & crew
Tripping the Rift was created by Chuck Austen and Chris Moeller.
The cast features Stephen Root as Chode (voice), Maurice LaMarche as Gus (voice), Jenny McCarthy as Six of One (voice), John Melendez as Bob (voice), Rick Jones as Whip (voice), and Terrence Scammell as Darph Bobo (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Michel Lemire and Jacques Pettigrew.
Is Tripping the Rift worth watching?
Tripping the Rift holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received animation series.
With 3 seasons and 39 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and sci-fi & fantasy, Tripping the Rift is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tripping the Rift
Tripping the Rift isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Cast of Tripping the Rift

Stephen Root
Chode (voice)

Maurice LaMarche
Gus (voice)

Jenny McCarthy
Six of One (voice)

John Melendez
Bob (voice)

Rick Jones
Whip (voice)

Terrence Scammell
Darph Bobo (voice)

Gayle Garfinkle
T'nuk Layor (voice)
Billie Lou Watt

Jane Wheeler
(voice)
Tripping the Rift — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tripping the Rift in United States?
Tripping the Rift is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Tripping the Rift in?
Tripping the Rift is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Tripping the Rift are there?
Tripping the Rift has 3 seasons with 39 episodes in total.
▸What is Tripping the Rift rated?
Tripping the Rift is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 57 ratings.











