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As Told by Ginger

2000 – 2006Show3 seasons44 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationFamily
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, wholesome family series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 44 episodes · best: S2E17 "And She Was Gone" 8.5

Episodes

7.3
7.1
7.3

Story

As Told by Ginger focuses on middle schooler Ginger Foutley who, with her friends, tries to become more than a social geek.

Feels like

  • Late 90s/Early 2000s Nostalgia
  • Grounded Teen Drama
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven Comedy
  • Relatable Social Anxiety
  • Slice-of-Life Animation
  • Coming-of-Age Authenticity
  • Comfortable Viewing Experience
  • Subtle Emotional Depth
  • Classic Nickelodeon Era Vibe

Cast

24 of 80 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ron Noble, Dean Criswell, Michael Daedalus Kenny
Written by
Emily Kapnek, Sheila M. Anthony, Eryk Casemiro
Produced by
Kate Boutilier, Maureen Iser, Susan Ward
Music by
Jared Faber

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 25, 2000 · November 14, 2006 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 2000
Last aired
November 14, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 44 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Family, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Spooky Séance, Acquired Situational Narcissism, Recurring Extra +9

  • Spooky Séance
  • Acquired Situational Narcissism
  • Recurring Extra
  • We Want Our Jerk Back!
  • Noodle Incident
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Stupid Evil
  • Happily Married
  • Dub Name Change
  • Mama Bear
  • Girl Next Door
  • Attractiveness Isolation

12 of 280 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream As Told by Ginger?"

Questions about As Told by Ginger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream As Told by Ginger?

Paramount+

In the United States, As Told by Ginger streams on Paramount+. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is As Told by Ginger worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Is As Told by Ginger okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch As Told by Ginger?

18 h

About 18 hours: 44 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2006.

Will As Told by Ginger make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is As Told by Ginger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does As Told by Ginger use?

Spooky SéanceAcquired Situational NarcissismRecurring ExtraWe Want Our Jerk Back!Noodle IncidentIntergenerational FriendshipStupid EvilHappily MarriedDub Name ChangeMama BearGirl Next DoorAttractiveness Isolationand 268 more

TV Tropes lists 280 tropes for it, including Spooky Séance, Acquired Situational Narcissism, and Recurring Extra.