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Jimbo and the Jet Set

1986 – 1987Show1 season25 episodes

AnimationKids
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Jimbo and the Jet Set is a British animated cartoon series broadcast in the 1980s, featuring the adventures of the eponymous Jimbo, a talking aeroplane. Created by Maddocks Cartoon Productions, it originally ran for 25 episodes between 1985 and 1986.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Jimbo and the Jet Set episodes

1 season · 25 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Little Big Problem, 6.0
  2. S1 E2 Trouble at Sea, 6.2
  3. S1 E3 First Time Flyers, 6.4
  4. S1 E4 U.F.O, 6.2
  5. S1 E5 April Fool's Day, 6.2
  6. S1 E6 The Old Timer, 5.8
  7. S1 E9 Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud, 5.8
  8. S1 E10 Holiday Weather, 6.2
  9. S1 E12 Jimbo Down Under, 6.0
  10. S1 E13 Jimbo and the Astronaut, 6.2
  11. S1 E14 Jungle Jimbo, 6.0
  12. S1 E17 The Chief Gets a Rocket, 6.2
  13. S1 E18 The Controller's Apprentic, 6.0
  14. S1 E19 Chinese Pandamonium, 6.2
  15. S1 E22 Jinglebells Jimbo, 7.1
  16. S1 E23 The Great Air Race, 6.0
  17. S1 E24 The Little Red Devil, 6.4
  18. S1 E25 The Computer Clanger, 6.0

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

January 6, 1986 · February 6, 1987 · Ended

First aired
January 6, 1986
Last aired
February 6, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 25 episodes
Genres
Animation, Kids, Family
Original language
English

Tropes

Time Travel Episode, Steven Ulysses Perhero, Alliterative Name +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Jimbo and the Jet Set worth watching?"

Questions about Jimbo and the Jet Set

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jimbo and the Jet Set worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Jimbo and the Jet Set okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Jimbo and the Jet Set?

2 h

About 2 hours: 25 episodes in 1 season of about 5 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1987.

Can I half-watch Jimbo and the Jet Set?

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.

Will I feel good after watching Jimbo and the Jet Set?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Jimbo and the Jet Set use?

Time Travel EpisodeSteven Ulysses PerheroAlliterative NameVacation EpisodeBirthday EpisodeAlliterative TitleIris OutThe Bermuda TriangleCharacter Action TitlePunny NamePun-Based TitleEnding Themeand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Time Travel Episode, Steven Ulysses Perhero, and Alliterative Name.