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Beavis and Butt-Head

1993·Show
221Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.5Metacritic697.6Rotten Tomatoes–86%
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Paramount+HooplaPluto TV

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Beavis and Butt-Head fingerprint

Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age6
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and satire

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Pop culture, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Meta Narrative7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Two dimwitted teenagers discuss TV, heavy-metal music, nachos, and trying to "score with chicks." When the duo aren't sitting on the couch, they try to pick up girls at the local convenience store, slack off at school, or wreak havoc while working at a burger joint.
Cringe Comedy ClassicMTV Era SatireAnti-Intellectual HumorMeta-Cultural CommentaryDistinctive Visual StyleSuburban DecayNostalgic IconProvocative & OffensiveLow-Brow High-Impact

Actors

Mike Judge profile

Mike Judge

Beavis / Butt-Head (voice)

Tabitha Soren profile

Tabitha Soren

David Letterman profile

David Letterman

David Letterman (voice)

Gilbert Gottfried profile

Gilbert Gottfried

Gus Baker (voice)

David Spade profile

David Spade

Mr. Candy (voice), Mr. Manners (voice), Ticket Attendant (voice)

Randall Kaplan profile

Randall Kaplan

Additional Voices (voice)

Kathleen Barr profile

Kathleen Barr

Stewart Stevenson

Tracy Grandstaff profile

Tracy Grandstaff

Daria Morgendorffer / Cassandra (voice), Daria Morgendorffer / Mrs. Stevenson / Cassandra (voice), Daria Morgendorffer / Ms. Tress (voice), Doctor (voice), Librarian (voice), Lolita / Tanqueray (voice), Mrs. Cleaver (voice), Mrs. Stevenson (voice), Ms. Tress (voice)

Janie Mertz profile

Janie Mertz

Marcy Anderson

Toby Huss profile

Toby Huss

Additional Voices (voice), Henry (voice), JD (voice), Maxi-Mart Clerk (voice), Reporter (voice), Ross / Harlan (voice), Todd Ianuzzi (voice)

Bobcat Goldthwait profile

Bobcat Goldthwait

Bum (voice), Panhandler (voice)

Clu Gulager profile

Clu Gulager

Anderson’s War Buddy (voice / uncredited)

Kristofor Brown profile

Kristofor Brown

Additional Voices, Angry Neighbor (voice), Baseball Announcer (voice), Bomb Squad Officer (voice), Boz (voice), Burger World Commercial Announcer (voice), Capt. Finelli (voice), Chainsaw-wielding Farmer (voice), Cop (voice), Cult Leader / Doctor (voice), Doctor (voice), Doctor / Security Guard (voice), Drunk AA Member (voice), Figure Drawing Class Student (voice), Frankie (voice), Hair Removal Announcer (voice), Janitor (voice), Killer / Weekend at Bernie's Announcer (voice), Lou Ferrigno (voice), Mall Janitor (voice), News Anchor #2 / Bob (voice), Police Detective (voice), Police Investigator (voice), Rabid Ron (voice), Robber (voice), Sarge (voice), Steve (voice), Steve Furlong (voice), TV Reporter (voice), Viewer Discretion Announcer (voice)

Charlie Adler profile

Charlie Adler

Mr. Adler (voice)

Janice Kawaye profile

Janice Kawaye

Kimberly (voice)

Thomas Middleditch profile

Thomas Middleditch

Additional Voices (voice), Stewart Stevenson (voice), Teacher (voice)

Agnes Herrmann profile

Agnes Herrmann

Speech Therapist (voice)

Laraine Newman profile

Laraine Newman

Biology Teacher (voice)

David Koechner profile

David Koechner

Dog the Bounty Hunter / Homeless Guy (voice), Fireman (voice), Mall Security Guard (voice), Tech Support Supervisor (voice), Tim / Cop (voice)

Chris Phillips profile

Chris Phillips

Car Dealership Owner (voice)

John Ales profile

John Ales

Additional Voices (voice), Additional Voices (voices), Teacher (voice)

David Herman profile

David Herman

Chinese Masseur (voice), Copy Machine Repairman (voice), Gary (voice), Interrogating Officer (voice), Karate Instructor (voice)

Pamela Adlon profile

Pamela Adlon

Crystal / Sapphire (voice), Post Office Worker (voice), School Nurse (voice), School Therapist (voice)

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Judge, Yvette Kaplan, Gregg Vanzo
Written by:
Guy Maxtone-Graham, Kristofor Brown, Sam Johnson
Produced by:
Mike Judge

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Beavis and Butt-Head

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Where can I stream Beavis and Butt-Head legally?

Paramount+HooplaPluto TV

Beavis and Butt-Head is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beavis and Butt-Head worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beavis and Butt-Head rated?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentViolenceDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, violence, and drug use.

How many seasons does Beavis and Butt-Head have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 221 episodes of about 11 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beavis and Butt-Head?

Critics69
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Beavis and Butt-Head higher (79) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Beavis and Butt-Head air?

It ran from 1993 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Beavis and Butt-Head in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beavis and Butt-Head?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beavis and Butt-Head in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beavis and Butt-Head use?

Balls of SteelOut of FocusNo One Should Survive That!Burger FoolCanon DiscontinuityCrossoverDeadpan SnarkerNo Name GivenThe Guards Must Be CrazyCluster F-BombEnd-of-Series AwarenessRunning Gagand 365 more

TV Tropes lists 377 storytelling tropes for Beavis and Butt-Head, including Balls of Steel, Out of Focus, No One Should Survive That!.