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A Town Called Panic (Panique au village) is a Belgian stop-motion animated series created by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar in 2002. Known for its chaotic, absurd humor, short episodes, and unique toy-figure animation, the series appeals to teens, adults, and general audiences while remaining visually kid-friendly.

📺 Episode Information

Episode Title: Cowboy Goes Hunting
Episode Number: 17
Season: 1
Year: 2002
Episode Duration: ~5 minutes
Language: English Dub
Animation Style: Stop-motion
Country: Belgium

🎬 Episode Summary

In Episode 17 – Cowboy Goes Hunting, Cowboy sets out on a hunting adventure with Indian and Horse along for the ride. Their attempt at a peaceful hunt quickly spirals into chaos as wild animals, runaway traps, and absurd mishaps create a hilarious slapstick spectacle. This episode highlights the series’ signature surreal humor, inventive toy-based stop-motion animation, and fast-paced comedy.

👥 Main Characters Featured

Cowboy – Reckless hunter causing comedic chaos

Indian – Tries to manage the hunting mishaps

Horse – The sensible character constantly cleaning up disasters

🏭 Production & Credits

Creators: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar

Production Companies: La Parti, Pic Pic André

Original Broadcaster: Canal+ Belgique

International Distribution: Aardman Animations (English Dub)

A Town Called Panic inspired a feature film (2009) and multiple TV specials, celebrated for its creative stop-motion artistry and absurdist comedy style.
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Transcript
00:00It's just a pint of ice cream
00:05Yes, it's just a pint
00:09Yes, it's just a pint
00:12Yes, it's just a pint of ice cream
00:17Nice day, isn't it, Janine?
00:29Oh, yes, Stephen
00:30Right, let's go
00:31Oh, here we go, friend
00:33That's it, that's it
00:39Come on
00:40It's coming
00:41Hello, Stephen
00:42Hello, customer
00:43On you go
00:45Oh, here we go
00:49Oh, yep, yep
00:50Oh
00:51Yep, that's it
00:53Follows it, yeah
00:57Through here
01:03No
01:04No
01:15Here, cowboy
01:16Okey-doke
01:17There
01:18That'll do
01:19Go on, dog
01:21Fetch
01:45Look out
01:46Oh
01:47Oh, missed
01:48Uh-oh
01:49Ah, here he comes
01:53Oh
01:54Huh
01:57Eh?
01:58Ah, get down
01:59I'll show you
02:00Oh
02:01Ah, here he is
02:02Oh
02:07Ah, here he is
02:08Oh
02:20What's happened here?
02:25Hey, what's that cowboy?
02:26Oh, cowboy?
02:27A bazooka
02:28We can't miss with this
02:29Oh
02:30Here he comes
02:31Oh
02:32Watch out
02:37Now, what's happened here?
02:39What's happened here?
02:44Oh
02:45Oh
02:46Oh
02:47Oh
02:58Oh, my helmet
02:59Excuse me, my friend
03:00What's happened here?
03:01What's happened here?
03:05Oh
03:06Oh, come on, move it
03:07Dribble fast here, lady
03:08Good for nothing
03:09Ha ha
03:10That's it, my son
03:11Oh, yes
03:12That's it
03:13Ha ha
03:14Hey, what's going on?
03:16It's broken
03:17It can't be
03:20Oh
03:21Oh, looks like the cable
03:22Right
03:25This time?
03:26Eh
03:27Oh, no, what now?
03:29Oh, my
03:30What's happened here?
03:31What's happened here?
03:32I was sitting here, watching them action
03:33Oh, oh, oh, oh
03:35My house!
03:37Mmm, that smells good
03:41Huh? What's that?
03:44Oh, no
03:46Oh
03:47He's a nutcase
03:56Ah
03:57What's happened here?
03:58What's happened here?
03:59Ah
04:01Eh?
04:03Blast!
04:04Stephen's back already
04:08Stephen!
04:10Stephen!
04:11Stephen!
04:12Could you hear me, Stephen?
04:13Eh?
04:14Right, lads
04:15Let's get the tractor
04:17Stephen!
04:19Hey
04:20Stephen!
04:21Stephen!
04:22Stephen!
04:23Stephen!
04:24Stephen!
04:25He can't hear us
04:26He can't hear us!
04:27He can't hear us!
04:28Oh, no
04:29No, no, no
04:30No, no!
04:31Oh, no
04:32No, no
04:33No, no, no
04:34No, no, no
04:36No, no
04:38Oh, no
04:40Good work tonight
04:41Right
04:42Stephen!
04:43Stephen!
04:44Stephen!
04:45He can't hear us!
04:46He can't hear us.
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