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The Ren & Stimpy Show

1991 – 1995Show5 seasons91 episodesTV-PG

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–8.5Rotten Tomatoes–87%

An eccentric, dreamlike animated series, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for big ideas, warmth or romance.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 91 episodes · best: S1E6 "Black Hole/Stimpy's Invention" 9.0

Episodes

8.3
8.2
7.5
7.3
7.4

Story

Ren and Stimpy are a mismatch made in animation heaven with nothing in common but a life-long friendship and an incredible knack for getting into trouble. Join them in their bizarre and gross world for some outlandish situations coupled with hilarious jokes.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Cartoon Comedy
  • Gross-Out Humor
  • Iconic Duo Dynamic
  • Surreal Visual Style
  • High-Energy Chaos
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Dark Satirical Undertones
  • Nostalgic 90s Vibe
  • Unconventional Logic
  • Slapstick Intensity

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Camp, John Kricfalusi, Ron Hughart
Written by
Bob Camp, Jim Gomez, John Kricfalusi
Produced by
John Kricfalusi, Roy Allen Smith, Mary Harrington

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 1991 · December 16, 1995 · Ended

First aired
August 11, 1991
Last aired
December 16, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 91 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ren & Stimpy Show?"

Questions about The Ren & Stimpy Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ren & Stimpy Show?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Ren & Stimpy Show streams on Paramount+. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Ren & Stimpy Show worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5).

Which season of The Ren & Stimpy Show is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Black Hole/Stimpy's Invention (season 1, episode 6) at 9.0, and the lowest is Hard Times for Haggis (season 3, episode 8) at 6.8.

Is The Ren & Stimpy Show okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Ren & Stimpy Show?

17 h

About 17 hours: 91 episodes in 5 seasons of about 11 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1995.

Will The Ren & Stimpy Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Ren & Stimpy Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.