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Die Sendung mit der Maus

1971 – nowShow56 seasons562 episodesNR

AnimationFamily
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

The children's show has been a fixed Sunday morning ritual in German living rooms since 1971. Not only children, but also many adults sit in front of the television every week when the clever orange mouse, his blue elephant buddy and the yellow duck lead the way with short, funny cartoon clips between the "funny and factual stories".

Feels like

  • Educational Children's Program
  • German Cultural Icon
  • Wholesome Family Viewing
  • Explains the World to Kids
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Intergenerational Appeal
  • Gentle Curiosity
  • Short-Form Format
  • Safe & Non-Threatening
  • Cognitive Development Aid

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Facts

March 7, 1971 · October 11, 2026 · Still running

First aired
March 7, 1971
Latest episode
October 11, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
56 seasons · 562 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Anthology, Art Evolution, Parental Bonus +9

  • Anthology
  • Art Evolution
  • Parental Bonus
  • 6 Is 9
  • The Klutz
  • Troll
  • The Unintelligible
  • Medium Awareness
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Scooby-Dooby Doors
  • Eastern European Animation
  • Funny Animal Anatomy

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Die Sendung mit der Maus?"

Questions about Die Sendung mit der Maus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Die Sendung mit der Maus?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Die Sendung mit der Maus worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is Die Sendung mit der Maus okay for kids?

NR

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

How long does it take to watch Die Sendung mit der Maus?

281 h

About 281 hours: 562 episodes in 56 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1971, and it's still in production.

Will Die Sendung mit der Maus make me laugh?

A touch

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

Can I half-watch Die Sendung mit der Maus?

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.

Is Die Sendung mit der Maus in English?

German

No, it was made in German.