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Courage the Cowardly Dog

1999 – 2002Show4 seasons102 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationFamily
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes–89%

An eccentric, deeply unsettling animated series about fantasy and family, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for romance or uplift.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 102 episodes · best: S4E13 "Remembrance of Courage Past/Perfect" 9.3

Episodes

8.1
8.0
7.8
8.1

Story

Stupid dog. You make me look bad.

The bizarre misadventures of a cowardly dog named Courage and his elderly owners in a farmhouse in Nowhere, Kansas.

Feels like

  • Surreal Cartoon Horror-Comedy
  • Distinctive Art Deco Aesthetic
  • High-Concept Absurdism
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Dark Whimsy
  • Eclectic Musical Score
  • Episodic Weirdness
  • Stylized Violence
  • Cult Classic Animation

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John R. Dilworth
Written by
David Steven Cohen, Irv Bauer, John R. Dilworth
Produced by
Winnie Chaffee, Robert Winthrop
Music by
Andy Ezrin, Jody Gray

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 1999 · November 22, 2002 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 1999
Last aired
November 22, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 102 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Ascended Fanboy, Super-Strength, Staring Contest +9

  • Ascended Fanboy
  • Super-Strength
  • Staring Contest
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • The Name Is Bond, James Bond
  • Deal with the Devil
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Scenery Porn
  • Brawn Hilda
  • Tongue on the Flagpole
  • Written Sound Effect

12 of 268 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Courage the Cowardly Dog?"

Questions about Courage the Cowardly Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Courage the Cowardly Dog?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Courage the Cowardly Dog is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Courage the Cowardly Dog worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Courage the Cowardly Dog okay for kids?

TV-Y7Disturbing imageryViolence

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

How long does it take to watch Courage the Cowardly Dog?

19 h

About 19 hours: 102 episodes in 4 seasons of about 11 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2002.

Will Courage the Cowardly Dog make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Will Courage the Cowardly Dog scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Courage the Cowardly Dog use?

Ascended FanboySuper-StrengthStaring ContestEarly-Installment WeirdnessThe Name Is Bond, James BondDeal with the DevilStylistic SuckArson, Murder, and JaywalkingScenery PornBrawn HildaTongue on the FlagpoleWritten Sound Effectand 256 more

TV Tropes lists 268 tropes for it, including Ascended Fanboy, Super-Strength, and Staring Contest.