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This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988 – 1989Show1 season8 episodes

AnimationComedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E7 "The Smithsonian and the Presidency" 7.9

Episodes

7.1

Story

From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take you on a timeless journey through American history! Groove along with Charlie Brown and Snoopy as they discover the beginnings of jazz and ragtime music, accompanied by Lucy's speech about American heroes. So all aboard with Peanuts because This Is America, Charlie Brown!

Feels like

  • Educational History
  • Classic Animation
  • Family-Friendly
  • Iconic Characters
  • American Culture
  • Musical Exploration
  • Wholesome Storytelling
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Historical Eras

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sam Jaimes, Bill Melendez, Evert Brown
Written by
Lee Mendelson, Charles M. Schulz, Bill Melendez
Produced by
Bill Melendez, Lee Mendelson
Music by
Ed Bogas, Dave Grusin, Desiree Goyette

Everyone

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Facts

October 21, 1988 · May 23, 1989 · Ended

First aired
October 21, 1988
Last aired
May 23, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dream Episode, Tempting Fate, Caught in a Snare +9

  • Dream Episode
  • Tempting Fate
  • Caught in a Snare
  • Failed Future Forecast
  • Green Aesop
  • Retraux
  • Space Station
  • Barefoot Poverty
  • Head Desk
  • Thanksgiving Episode
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Peace Pipe

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream This Is America, Charlie Brown?"

Questions about This Is America, Charlie Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Is America, Charlie Brown?

Apple TV

In the United States, This Is America, Charlie Brown streams on Apple TV.

Is This Is America, Charlie Brown worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is This Is America, Charlie Brown okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch This Is America, Charlie Brown?

3 h

About 3 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1989.

Will This Is America, Charlie Brown make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch This Is America, Charlie Brown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does This Is America, Charlie Brown use?

Dream EpisodeTempting FateCaught in a SnareFailed Future ForecastGreen AesopRetrauxSpace StationBarefoot PovertyHead DeskThanksgiving EpisodeNo Celebrities Were HarmedPeace Pipeand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Dream Episode, Tempting Fate, and Caught in a Snare.