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The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2002 – 2006Show3 seasons76 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationComedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes–93%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated series about the future and technology.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 76 episodes · best: S3E6 "Stranded" 8.3

Episodes

7.1
7.4
7.4

Story

Jimmy Neutron is the smartest kid in town. As a genius, Jimmy thinks most things can be solved with the invention of a new gizmo. But Jimmy usually takes the easy way out, and his backfiring gadgets result in comedic adventures.

Feels like

  • Early 2000s Nostalgia
  • Scientific Comedy
  • Kid-Centric Adventure
  • Inventive & Chaotic
  • Family-Friendly Animation
  • Technological Hubris
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Absurd Problem Solving

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Keith Alcorn, Mike Gasaway, Kirby Atkins
Written by
Steven Banks, Gene Grillo, Darrell Vickers
Produced by
Steve Oedekerk, John A. Davis, Keith Alcorn
Music by
Charlie Brissette

Everyone

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Facts

July 20, 2002 · November 25, 2006 · Ended

First aired
July 20, 2002
Last aired
November 25, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 76 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Spotting the Thread, Adults Are Useless, Reused Character Design +9

  • Spotting the Thread
  • Adults Are Useless
  • Reused Character Design
  • Covered in Gunge
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Unnamed Parent
  • Gassy Gastronomy
  • Apple of Discord
  • Getting Sick Deliberately
  • Noodle Incident
  • Space Whale Aesop
  • Daddy's Little Villain

12 of 420 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?"

Questions about The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius 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 The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?

30 h

About 30 hours: 76 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2006.

Will The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius use?

Spotting the ThreadAdults Are UselessReused Character DesignCovered in GungeDoes This Remind You of Anything?Unnamed ParentGassy GastronomyApple of DiscordGetting Sick DeliberatelyNoodle IncidentSpace Whale AesopDaddy's Little Villainand 408 more

TV Tropes lists 420 tropes for it, including Spotting the Thread, Adults Are Useless, and Reused Character Design.