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Horrible Histories

2009 – nowShow11 seasons154 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

An eccentric, gloriously campy family series about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for scares, tears or romance.

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Episodes

11 seasons · 154 episodes · best: S5E12 "Episode #5.12" 9.3

Episodes

7.9
8.3
8.4
8.6
8.7
7.5
7.5
7.3
6.0
5.7
4.7

Story

The history they don't teach you in school.

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

Feels like

  • Anarchic Historical Comedy
  • Gross-Out Humor
  • Educational Satire
  • Sketch-Based Variety
  • British Eccentricity
  • Camp & Irony
  • Dark History Unveiled
  • High-Energy Performance
  • Musical Parody

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Connelly, Adam Jenkins
Written by
Susie Donkin, Ben Ward, Laurence Rickard
Produced by
Giles Pilbrow, Caroline Norris, Imogen Cooper

Everyone

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

Facts

April 16, 2009 · December 19, 2025 · Still running

First aired
April 16, 2009
Latest episode
December 19, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
11 seasons · 154 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

"I Am Great!" Song, Literal Metaphor, Teens Are Monsters +9

  • "I Am Great!" Song
  • Literal Metaphor
  • Teens Are Monsters
  • Subverted Kids' Show
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Slave Galley
  • Eagle Squadron
  • Worst Aid
  • Foreign Queasine
  • Ax-Crazy
  • Please Shoot the Messenger
  • Unusual Euphemism

12 of 471 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Horrible Histories?"

Questions about Horrible Histories

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Horrible Histories?

PrimeCriterionAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Horrible Histories streams on Prime and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Horrible Histories worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.7). Season 11 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.7 against 8.7 for the best season.

Which season of Horrible Histories is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 11 is the weakest at 4.7. The highest-rated episode is Episode #5.12 (season 5, episode 12) at 9.3, and the lowest is British Black History (season 9, episode 1) at 4.9.

Is Horrible Histories okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Horrible Histories?

236 h

About 236 hours: 154 episodes in 11 seasons of about 92 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.

Will Horrible Histories make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will Horrible Histories scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 8 of 10, scares 0.