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Doug

1991·Show
166Episodes in7Seasons·TV-Y7
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–8.5
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IMDb7.4Metacritic–8.5
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Doug Funnie experiences common predicaments while attending school in his new hometown of Bluffington, Virginia.
Poignant Coming-of-AgeIndie Animation AestheticDeeply Relatable AnxietyNostalgic 90s AtmosphereCharacter-Driven NarrativeMelodic & Atmospheric ScoreQuiet Slice-of-Life DramaEmotional ResonanceHillwood High School SettingSubtle Social Commentary

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Doug

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doug legally?

Disney+

Doug is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Doug worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doug rated?

TV-Y7

It's rated TV-Y7 in the United States.

How many seasons does Doug have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 166 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Doug air?

It ran from 1991 to 1999 and has ended.

What language is Doug in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Doug?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doug in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Doug, including Denser and Wackier, Leitmotif, School Is for Losers.