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The Bullwinkle Show

1959 – 1963Show5 seasons815 episodesTV-G

AnimationKids
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 815 episodes · best: S2E18 "Battle of the Giants or It Takes Two to Tangle/Bye Bye Boris or Farewell My Ugly" 8.8

Episodes

8.0
7.9
8.0
7.5
7.8

Story

A variety show, with the main feature being the serialized adventures of the two title characters, the anthropomorphic moose Bullwinkle and flying squirrel Rocky. The main adversaries in most of their adventures are the Russian-like spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. Supporting segments include Dudley Do-Right, Peabody's Improbable History, and Fractured Fairy Tales, among others.

Feels like

  • Classic American Animation
  • Cold War Satire
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Anthropomorphic Heroes
  • Light-hearted Espionage
  • Family Friendly
  • Mid-Century Aesthetic
  • Playful Absurdity

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Facts

November 19, 1959 · July 5, 1963 · Ended

First aired
November 19, 1959
Last aired
July 5, 1963
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 815 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

My God, What Have I Done?, Confound Them with Kindness, Time-Passes Montage +9

  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Confound Them with Kindness
  • Time-Passes Montage
  • Cliffhanger Copout
  • Visual Pun
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Joker Immunity
  • Planet of Hats
  • Tropaholics Anonymous
  • Opening Shout-Out
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign

12 of 296 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is The Bullwinkle Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Bullwinkle Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Bullwinkle Show worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 7.8).

Which season of The Bullwinkle Show is best?

Seasons 1 and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Battle of the Giants or It Takes Two to Tangle/Bye Bye Boris or Farewell My Ugly (season 2, episode 18) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Weather Lady: Parts 5-6 (season 5, episode 22) at 6.9.

Is The Bullwinkle Show okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Bullwinkle Show?

68 h

About 68 hours: 815 episodes in 5 seasons of about 5 minutes each, aired from 1959 to 1963.

Will The Bullwinkle Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Bullwinkle Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Bullwinkle Show use?

My God, What Have I Done?Confound Them with KindnessTime-Passes MontageCliffhanger CopoutVisual PunBe Careful What You Wish ForWould Hurt a ChildJoker ImmunityPlanet of HatsTropaholics AnonymousOpening Shout-OutAs Long as It Sounds Foreignand 284 more

TV Tropes lists 296 tropes for it, including My God, What Have I Done?, Confound Them with Kindness, and Time-Passes Montage.