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The Amazing World of Gumball

2011 – 2019Show6 seasons240 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationFamily
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes–85%

An eccentric, breakneck animated series about family and growing up, with standout visual style and editing.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for romance, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 240 episodes · best: S5E6 "The Choices" 9.8

Episodes

7.6
8.2
8.3
8.3
8.4
8.2

Story

The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and Nicole Watterson, and other various citizens.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Family Comedy
  • Meta-Referential Humor
  • Stylized 2D Animation
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Pop Culture Parody
  • Chaotic Energy
  • Relatable Parenting Struggles
  • Surreal Sitcom
  • High-Effort Gags
  • Nostalgic Cartoon Vibe

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mic Graves, Antoine Perez
Written by
Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Mic Graves
Produced by
Joanna Beresford

Everyone

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Facts

May 3, 2011 · June 24, 2019 · Ended

First aired
May 3, 2011
Last aired
June 24, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 240 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

The Internet Is for Cats, Status Quo Is God, Bubble Pipe +9

  • The Internet Is for Cats
  • Status Quo Is God
  • Bubble Pipe
  • Unanthropomorphic Transformation
  • Lethal Klutz
  • Token Houseguest
  • Bowdlerise
  • Calvinball
  • Blah, Blah, Blah
  • Technical Euphemism
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Kids Play Match Breaker

12 of 286 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Amazing World of Gumball?"

Questions about The Amazing World of Gumball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Amazing World of Gumball?

Hulu

In the United States, The Amazing World of Gumball streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is The Amazing World of Gumball worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.4).

Does The Amazing World of Gumball get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.6, and season 5 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is The Choices (season 5, episode 6) at 9.8, and the lowest is The Girlfriend (season 4, episode 22) at 5.4.

Is The Amazing World of Gumball okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Amazing World of Gumball make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Amazing World of Gumball?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Amazing World of Gumball use?

The Internet Is for CatsStatus Quo Is GodBubble PipeUnanthropomorphic TransformationLethal KlutzToken HouseguestBowdleriseCalvinballBlah, Blah, BlahTechnical EuphemismArson, Murder, and JaywalkingKids Play Match Breakerand 274 more

TV Tropes lists 286 tropes for it, including The Internet Is for Cats, Status Quo Is God, and Bubble Pipe.