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Captain Planet and the Planeteers

1990 – 1996Show6 seasons113 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about society and politics.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

6 seasons · 113 episodes · best: S5E7 "No Place Like Home" 7.2

Episodes

6.0
5.7
6.1
5.9
6.4
6.3

Story

Eco-villains beware: Captain Planet is here to save the day! With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers - representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Heart - come together to defend our planet from environmental destruction. With their powers combined, the team becomes the solution to pollution!

Feels like

  • Environmental Superhero
  • 90s Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Didactic & Educational
  • Eco-Political Satire
  • Campy Villains
  • Optimistic Activism
  • Nostalgic Icon
  • Team Dynamics
  • Message-Driven Narrative
  • Pop Culture Parody

Cast

24 of 85 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Nick Boxer, Sean Catherine Derek, Laren Bright
Produced by
Andy Heyward

Everyone

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

Facts

September 15, 1990 · May 11, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 15, 1990
Last aired
May 11, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 113 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

My Significance Sense Is Tingling, Five-Token Band, Animesque +9

  • My Significance Sense Is Tingling
  • Five-Token Band
  • Animesque
  • Ret-Gone
  • Taking the Bullet
  • Brought Down to Normal
  • Hurricane of Puns
  • Wrench Wench
  • Well-Intentioned Extremist
  • Evil Counterpart
  • Allegorical Character
  • Alike and Antithetical Adversaries

12 of 282 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Captain Planet and the Planeteers?"

Questions about Captain Planet and the Planeteers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Planet and the Planeteers?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Captain Planet and the Planeteers from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Captain Planet and the Planeteers worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7).

Which season of Captain Planet and the Planeteers is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 6.4. Season 2 is the weakest at 5.7. The highest-rated episode is No Place Like Home (season 5, episode 7) at 7.2, and the lowest is Population Bomb (season 1, episode 21) at 5.0.

Is Captain Planet and the Planeteers okay for kids?

TV-Y7

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

How long does it take to watch Captain Planet and the Planeteers?

47 h

About 47 hours: 113 episodes in 6 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1996.

Can I half-watch Captain Planet and the Planeteers?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will I feel good after watching Captain Planet and the Planeteers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.