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Doug

1991 – 1999Show7 seasons166 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationComedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–8.5

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 166 episodes · best: S4E6 "Doug's Birthday Present/Doug's Fan Club" 9.1

Episodes

7.9
8.0
8.1
8.3

Story

Doug Funnie experiences common predicaments while attending school in his new hometown of Bluffington, Virginia.

Feels like

  • Poignant Coming-of-Age
  • Indie Animation Aesthetic
  • Deeply Relatable Anxiety
  • Nostalgic 90s Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Melodic & Atmospheric Score
  • Quiet Slice-of-Life Drama
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Hillwood High School Setting
  • Subtle Social Commentary

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bernie Denk, Jim Jinkins, Jack Spillum
Written by
Ken Scarborough, Joe Fallon, Alan J. Higgins

Everyone

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

Facts

August 18, 1991 · June 26, 1999 · Ended

First aired
August 18, 1991
Last aired
June 26, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 166 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
France, United States
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Denser and Wackier, Leitmotif, School Is for Losers +9

  • Denser and Wackier
  • Leitmotif
  • School Is for Losers
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Funny Foreigner
  • Nutritional Nightmare
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Bland-Name Product
  • Cool and Unusual Punishment
  • "Rashomon"-Style
  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Life-Saving Encouragement

12 of 420 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Doug?"

Questions about Doug

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doug?

Disney+

In the United States, Doug streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Doug worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Doug okay for kids?

TV-Y7

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

Will Doug make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Doug?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Doug use?

Denser and WackierLeitmotifSchool Is for Losers"Not So Different" RemarkFunny ForeignerNutritional NightmareA Day in the LimelightBland-Name ProductCool and Unusual Punishment"Rashomon"-StyleIdiosyncratic Episode NamingLife-Saving Encouragementand 408 more

TV Tropes lists 420 tropes for it, including Denser and Wackier, Leitmotif, and School Is for Losers.