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Zoboomafoo

1999 – 2001Show2 seasons65 episodesTV-Y

ComedyKids
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

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Zoboomafoo episodes

2 seasons · 65 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Nose Knows, 9.3
  2. S1 E2 Eye Spy, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 Dinosaurs, 8.9
  4. S1 E4 Who's in the Hole?, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Happy Lemur Day, 9.5
  6. S1 E6 Swimming, 8.8
  7. S1 E7 Slimy Buddies, 9.0
  8. S1 E8 Snow Day, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 Night Time, 8.4
  10. S1 E10 Climbing, 9.6
  11. S1 E11 Fierce Creatures, 7.9
  12. S1 E12 Homes, 8.8
  13. S1 E13 Puppies, 7.9
  14. S1 E14 Tracks, 8.8
  15. S1 E15 Fling, 8.2
  16. S1 E16 Itchy, 8.1
  17. S1 E17 Ears Hear, 8.2
  18. S1 E18 Feeling Good, 9.0
  19. S1 E19 Running, 7.4
  20. S1 E20 Animal Daycare, 8.0
  21. S1 E21 Giants, 9.1
  22. S1 E22 Pets, 7.1
  23. S1 E23 Bears, 9.1
  24. S1 E24 Lids, 8.9
  25. S1 E25 Great Singers, 7.4
  26. S1 E26 Playtime, 7.1
  27. S1 E27 Fast & Slow, 7.5
  28. S1 E28 Horses, 9.1
  29. S1 E29 Bathtime, 9.3
  30. S1 E30 Jumpers, 8.3
  31. S1 E31 Funny Faces, 7.2
  32. S1 E32 Spots and Stripes, 8.8
  33. S1 E33 Sand Creatures, 7.9
  34. S1 E34 Water Creatures, 8.8
  35. S1 E35 Who's in the Egg?, 6.8
  36. S1 E36 Hail to Tails, 8.1
  37. S1 E37 Cats, 8.0
  38. S1 E38 The Four F's, 7.0
  39. S1 E39 Stinky, 7.4
  40. S1 E40 Bzzz, 9.4
  1. S2 E1 Green Creatures, 9.0
  2. S2 E2 Brain Power, 8.2
  3. S2 E3 Bovine, 8.3
  4. S2 E4 Snake Bellies, 7.3
  5. S2 E5 Humans, 7.8
  6. S2 E6 Zoboo The Super Lemur, 7.5
  7. S2 E7 Pop Goes the Tiger, 8.5
  8. S2 E8 Powerhouse, 8.7
  9. S2 E9 Talk to Me, 8.2
  10. S2 E10 Flying Buddies, 9.2
  11. S2 E11 Creature Neighbors, 8.7
  12. S2 E12 Buddies, 8.7
  13. S2 E13 Can You Feel It?, 8.8
  14. S2 E14 Fearfest, 7.5
  15. S2 E15 Superclaw, 7.7
  16. S2 E16 Grow, Zoboo, Grow, 7.9
  17. S2 E17 Don't Fence Me In, 8.7
  18. S2 E18 Families, 8.3
  19. S2 E19 H2O, 9.0
  20. S2 E20 Crocodilian, 8.2
  21. S2 E21 Hot and Cold, 8.5
  22. S2 E22 Armour, 7.8
  23. S2 E23 Ants and Eaters, 8.2
  24. S2 E24 World of Legs, 9.2
  25. S2 E25 Messy and Clean, 8.7

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Wright
Written by
Anna Bourque
Produced by
Chris Kratt

Everyone

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Facts

January 25, 1999 · June 7, 2001 · Ended

First aired
January 25, 1999
Last aired
June 7, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Comedy, Kids, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Character Title, Acceptable Breaks from Reality, Stop Motion +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Zoboomafoo?"

Questions about Zoboomafoo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zoboomafoo?

PBS Kids

In the United States, Zoboomafoo streams on PBS Kids.

Is Zoboomafoo worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Zoboomafoo okay for kids?

TV-Y

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

How long does it take to watch Zoboomafoo?

29 h

About 29 hours: 65 episodes in 2 seasons of about 27 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2001.

Will Zoboomafoo make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Zoboomafoo?

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.

What tropes does Zoboomafoo use?

Character TitleAcceptable Breaks from RealityStop MotionCharacter CatchphraseShout-Out"Not So Different" RemarkRunning GagGadgeteer GeniusCute KittenMedium BlendingNeologismPie in the Faceand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Character Title, Acceptable Breaks from Reality, and Stop Motion.