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Arthur

1996 – 2022Show25 seasons493 episodesTV-Y

AnimationComedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–7.8

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

25 seasons · 493 episodes · best: S7E10 "April 9th" 8.9

Episodes

7.9
8.0
7.9
7.4
7.6
7.3
7.9
7.2
6.7
6.9
7.1
7.1
6.9
6.3
6.4
5.4
6.0
6.1
6.1
6.0
6.2
6.8
6.7
6.8
8.1

Story

What a wonderful kind of day!

The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.

Feels like

  • Gentle Coming-of-Age
  • Anthropomorphic Slice-of-Life
  • Wholesome Family Dynamics
  • Educational Social Skills
  • Classic 90s Animation
  • Heartwarming & Sincere
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Everyday Childhood Realities

Cast

24 of 95 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Greg Bailey
Written by
Peter K. Hirsch, Joe Fallon, Dietrich Smith
Produced by
Greg Bailey, Toni Stevens, Cassandra Schafhausen

Everyone

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

Facts

October 7, 1996 · February 21, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 1996
Last aired
February 21, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
25 seasons · 493 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
25 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Mind-Control Eyes, Protagonist Title, Mad Libs Catch Phrase +9

  • Mind-Control Eyes
  • Protagonist Title
  • Mad Libs Catch Phrase
  • Knight of Cerebus
  • Broke Episode
  • Gross Gum Gag
  • Urine Trouble
  • Mistaken for Different Relative
  • Training the Pet
  • Cordon Bleugh Chef
  • Misplaced Wildlife
  • Somebody Doesn't Love Raymond

12 of 954 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Arthur?"

Questions about Arthur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arthur?

HooplaYouTube TVPBS Kids

In the United States, Arthur streams on YouTube TV and PBS Kids, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Arthur worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4). Season 16 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.4 against 8.1 for the best season.

Which season of Arthur is best?

Season 25, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 16 is the weakest at 5.4. The highest-rated episode is April 9th (season 7, episode 10) at 8.9, and the lowest is So Funny I Forgot to Laugh/The Best Day Ever (season 16, episode 10) at 3.4.

Is Arthur 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 Arthur?

107 h

About 107 hours: 493 episodes in 25 seasons of about 13 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2022.

Will Arthur make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Arthur?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.