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Garfield and Friends

1988 – 1994Show7 seasons363 episodesTV-G

AnimationComedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 363 episodes · best: S3E17 "Mistakes Will Happen/U.S. Acres: The Well Dweller/The Wise Man" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
7.4
7.6
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7

Story

The animated stories of Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into. And also Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with his fellow farm animals.

Feels like

  • Classic Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Lazy Cat Humor
  • Family Friendly Comedy
  • Nostalgic Comfort Food
  • Simple Episodic Structure
  • Iconic Comic Strip Adaptation
  • Light-Hearted Slice of Life
  • Accessible for All Ages

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Walker, John Sparey, Tom Ray
Written by
Mark Evanier, Sharman DiVono
Produced by
Bill Melendez, Jim Davis, Phil Roman

Everyone

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

Facts

September 17, 1988 · December 10, 1994 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1988
Last aired
December 10, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 363 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Noodle Incident, Noodle Incident, Wishing for More Wishes +9

  • Noodle Incident
  • Noodle Incident
  • Wishing for More Wishes
  • Involuntary Shapeshifting
  • Sucks at Dancing
  • Christmas in July
  • That Reminds Me of a Song
  • Imagine Spotting
  • Ageless Birthday Episode
  • Asshole Victim
  • NO INDOOR VOICE
  • Scooby-Dooby Doors

12 of 469 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Garfield and Friends?"

Questions about Garfield and Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Garfield and Friends?

Paramount+PeacockThe RokuPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, Garfield and Friends streams on Paramount+ and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Garfield and Friends worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Garfield and Friends okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch Garfield and Friends?

139 h

About 139 hours: 363 episodes in 7 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1994.

Will Garfield and Friends make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Garfield and Friends?

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 Garfield and Friends use?

Noodle IncidentNoodle IncidentWishing for More WishesInvoluntary ShapeshiftingSucks at DancingChristmas in JulyThat Reminds Me of a SongImagine SpottingAgeless Birthday EpisodeAsshole VictimNO INDOOR VOICEScooby-Dooby Doorsand 457 more

TV Tropes lists 469 tropes for it, including Noodle Incident, Noodle Incident, and Wishing for More Wishes.