Total Drama Action

Total Drama Action is the second season of the original series and the second installment in the overall franchise. It follows fifteen returning contestants fighting in movie-themed challenges for the chance to win one million dollars. It follows Total Drama Island and is followed by Total Drama World Tour.

Production
The cast for the season was based on fan reception from the previous season, as well as characters that needed more development. It was decided early on that only a part of the cast would return.

The use of movie genres was agreed upon do to the wide variety of possible challenges it presents.

Episodes
For more information, visit List of episodes

The season contained twenty-six episodes and one reunion special.

Characters
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Main characters

 * Beth
 * Bridgette
 * Chef Hatchet
 * Chris McLean
 * Courtney
 * DJ
 * Duncan
 * Geoff
 * Gwen
 * Harold McGrady
 * Heather
 * Izzy
 * Justin
 * Leshawna
 * Lindsay
 * Owen
 * Trent

Recurring characters

 * Cody Anderson
 * Eva
 * Ezekiel
 * Katie
 * Noah
 * Sadie
 * Tyler
 * Bandanna intern
 * Blonde intern
 * Large intern
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Prominent guest characters

 * Alejandro Burromuerto
 * Blaineley O'Halloran
 * Brady
 * Josh
 * Leshaniqua
 * Sierra
 * Mama

Minor guest characters

 * Ginger
 * Gordon
 * Harvey
 * Kelsey
 * Mr. Coconut
 * Blonde burly intern
 * Eskimo
 * Finale intern
 * Flight attendant
 * Homeless man
 * Janitor
 * Justin's ex-girlfriend
 * Killer
 * Mutants
 * Owen's mother
 * Tourist
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Teams
This season featured two teams, the Killer Grips and the Screaming Gaffers.