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Bobby's World

1990 – 1998Show7 seasons81 episodesTV-Y

AnimationKids
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A heartwarming, uplifting kids 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 for brutality, big ideas or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 81 episodes · best: S1E2 "Uncle Ted's Excellent Adventure" 8.1

Episodes

7.8
7.7
7.7
7.4
6.9
5.8
7.5

Story

Bobby Generic lives in a typical suburban neighborhood and uses his overactive imagination to discover a world of daring adventure, incredible wonder and lots of laughs — all in pint-sized perspective.

Feels like

  • Gentle Childhood Imagination
  • Nostalgic 90s Saturday Morning
  • Wholesome Family Sitcom
  • Soft Visual Aesthetic
  • Low-Stakes Adventure
  • Comfort Viewing Classic
  • Imaginative Play
  • Sibling Dynamics
  • Safe & Non-Threatening

Cast

24 of 60 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Wolf, Tom Tataranowicz, Bernard Wolf
Written by
Howie Mandel, Jim Fisher, Jim Staahl
Produced by
Howie Mandel, Phil Roman, Lee Mendelson

Everyone

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

Facts

September 8, 1990 · February 23, 1998 · Ended

First aired
September 8, 1990
Last aired
February 23, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 81 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Kids, Animation, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Valley Girl, Key Under the Doormat, Spoofs "R" Us +9

  • Valley Girl
  • Key Under the Doormat
  • Spoofs "R" Us
  • Christmas Episode
  • The Dentist Episode
  • Friend-or-Idol Decision
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • My Life Flashed Before My Eyes
  • Twister Game Hijinks
  • Road Trip Across the Street
  • Curse Cut Short

12 of 76 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bobby's World?"

Questions about Bobby's World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bobby's World?

Prime

In the United States, Bobby's World streams on Prime.

Is Bobby's World worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.8 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of Bobby's World is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 6 is the weakest at 5.8. The highest-rated episode is Uncle Ted's Excellent Adventure (season 1, episode 2) at 8.1, and the lowest is Hooked on Caps (season 6, episode 3) at 5.0.

Is Bobby's World okay for kids?

TV-Y

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

How long does it take to watch Bobby's World?

41 h

About 41 hours: 81 episodes in 7 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1998.

Will Bobby's World make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bobby's World?

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.