The series follows the adventures of stepbrothers Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher. They live in the fictional city of Danville in an unspecified tri-state area, as they seek ways to … See more

The series' main characters live in a blended family, a premise that the creators considered underused in children's programming and that reflected Marsh's own upbringing. … See more

Writing style
The show uses four main writers to devise story ideas according to "strict guidelines", such as that the boys' schemes never appear to be … See more

Films
On March 3, 2010, a Disney press release announced a made-for-television film based on the series, entitled Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension, which aired on the Disney Channel on August 5, 2011. … See more

Most of the episodes premiered in pairs of two 11-minute stories, while others were released on their own. Disney Television Animation produced the episodes in two variants: they were primarily paired in 22-minute shows but also produced as individual episodes. … See more

Early inspirations
Dan Povenmire attributes the show's genesis to his childhood in Mobile, Alabama, where his mother told him to never waste a day of summer. To occupy himself, Povenmire undertook projects such as hole … See more

Critical response
The show has received generally positive reviews. The New York Times commented favorably, describing … See more