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The Wild Thornberrys

1998 – 2004Show5 seasons91 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationComedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–97%

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

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 91 episodes · best: S2E27 "Forget Me Not" 8.3

Episodes

7.6
7.4
7.4
8.0
7.5

Story

Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram Highway and more!

Feels like

  • Educational Travel Adventure
  • Heartwarming Family Dynamics
  • Geographic & Cultural Exploration
  • Coming-of-Age Narrative
  • Wholesome Childhood Wonder
  • Realistic Survival Challenges
  • Nostalgic 90s Kids TV
  • Positive Role Modeling
  • Interactive Learning Experience
  • Sibling Bonding

Cast

24 of 254 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Cathy Malkasian, Carol Millican, Sylvia Keulen
Written by
David Regal, Kate Boutilier, Joan Considine Johnson
Produced by
Gábor Csupó

Everyone

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Facts

September 1, 1998 · June 11, 2004 · Ended

First aired
September 1, 1998
Last aired
June 11, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 91 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Bat Scare, Disabled Means Helpless, Not Afraid to Die +9

  • Bat Scare
  • Disabled Means Helpless
  • Not Afraid to Die
  • Bite of Affection
  • Couch Gag
  • Happily Married
  • Non-Nude Bathing
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Superstition Episode
  • Determinator
  • Good Parents
  • It's All About Me

12 of 139 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wild Thornberrys?"

Questions about The Wild Thornberrys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wild Thornberrys?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Wild Thornberrys streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is The Wild Thornberrys worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.6).

Which season of The Wild Thornberrys is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Seasons 2 and 3 are the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Forget Me Not (season 2, episode 27) at 8.3, and the lowest is Monkey See, Monkey Don't (season 2, episode 31) at 6.0.

Is The Wild Thornberrys 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 Wild Thornberrys?

35 h

About 35 hours: 91 episodes in 5 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2004.

Will The Wild Thornberrys make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Wild Thornberrys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.