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| "The Choices" | |
|---|---|
| The Amazing World of Gumball episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Mic Graves |
| Written by |
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| Story by | Ben Bocquelet |
| Featured music | Ben Locket |
| Production code | GB503 |
| Original air date | October 13, 2016 |
"The Choices" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the British-American animated sitcom The Amazing World of Gumball. It originally aired on Cartoon Network in the United States on October 13, 2016.[1] It was directed by Mic Graves and written by series creator Ben Bocquelet alongside Nathan Auerbach, Daniel Berg, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Joe Parham, and Tobi Wilson.[1]
The episode features Nicole reminiscing about her childhood and her first meeting with Richard while facing a chaotic family dinner, leading her to contemplate how her life might have turned out through a series of alternative timelines. The episode received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and won a British Academy Children's Award in 2017.
Plot
During a chaotic family dinner where the kitchen accidentally catches fire, Nicole faces a breaking point with her family. Before losing her temper, she pauses to reflect on the day she first met her husband, Richard.
Her memory shifts back to her childhood, where she faced extreme pressure to succeed from her demanding parents. When their car breaks down on the way to a pivotal karate tournament, Nicole is forced to run to the venue. As she sprints through a park, she imagines several alternative timelines based on different paths she could have chosen. These scenarios include achieving political power as a solitary world leader, marrying alternative characters like Banana Bob or Harold, and suffering early deaths caused by the eccentricities of Mr. Small or Sal Left Thumb.
Nicole realizes that every alternative path ultimately leads to unfulfillment or misery. Her memory returns to the real timeline where she stops to assist a young Richard, who is trapped inside a log. Unlike her parents, Richard comforts her and encourages her to stop obsessing over trophies and success.
A flashback montage chronicles their life together, including their rebellious teenage years, Nicole breaking ties with her parents, moving into a small apartment, their wedding, and the births of Gumball, Darwin, and Anais. Back in the present, Nicole's anger dissipates. Realizing she is happy with her life choices despite the daily chaos, she defuses the tension in the kitchen by initiating a playful food fight with her family.
Production
The episode is notable for its emotional depth and a departure from the series' typical slapstick humor. The flashback montage detailing Nicole and Richard's relationship is set to a poignant piano score composed by Ben Locket and uses a "filmstrip" visual style that has been praised for its cinematic quality.[2]
Reception
"The Choices" received critical acclaim upon its initial broadcast. Cassandra Morgan of the animation news website Bubbleblabber rated the episode an 8.5 out of 10, commending its visual layout and the emotional depth added to the backstories of Nicole and Richard Watterson. Morgan noted that the central flashback sequence effectively highlighted the characters' underlying affection, providing distinct narrative stakes that contrasted with the series' standard chaotic domestic comedy.[2]
Accolades
The episode was a primary creative showcase for the series during the 2017 and 2018 television awards seasons. At the 2017 British Academy Children's Awards (BAFTA), the writing team received a nomination, and the overall series won the Animation category, marking a creative peak for the show's fifth season production cycle.[3]
At the 2018 British Animation Awards (BAAs), Teresa Gallagher won the award for Best Voice Performance specifically for her portrayal of Nicole Watterson in "The Choices."[4][5] The episode was cited by critics as a standalone factor in establishing the franchise's critical success during the ceremony, where the series took home a total of four awards.[5]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | British Academy Children's Awards | Animation | The Amazing World of Gumball | Won[3] |
| Writer | Writing Team | Nominated[3] | ||
| 2018 | British Animation Awards | Best Voice Performance | Teresa Gallagher (for The Choices) | Won[5] |
References
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z - amazing world of gumball, the on cartoon". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ^ a b Morgan, Cassandra (October 14, 2016). "Review: The Amazing World of Gumball "The Choices"". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ^ a b c McLean, Thomas J. (October 24, 2017). "'Gumball' Scores Pair of BAFTA Kids Nominations". Animation World Network. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ^ "Finalists Announced for 2018 British Animation Awards". Skwigly. February 15, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ^ a b c McLean, Thomas J. (March 15, 2018). "'Gumball' Dominates British Animation Awards Winners". Animation World Network. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
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