The first episode was Sinkin' in the Bathtub (1930), starring Bosko, a black inkblot-style human. These early episodes feel primitive. They lack the sharp wit of later years but are essential for completionists. Key episodes include Bosko the Doughboy and Buddy's Day Out .
The franchise is typically divided into distinct eras based on production and directorial style: Chuck Jones looney tunes all episodes
Originally, the two names indicated different things: The first episode was Sinkin' in the Bathtub