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Hey Arnold!

1996 – 2004Show5 seasons186 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationComedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–8.9Rotten Tomatoes–95%

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 186 episodes · best: S1E11 "Arnold's Christmas" 9.4

Episodes

8.0
7.6
7.4
7.5
7.5

Story

Adventure is never more than a bus stop away.

The daily life of Arnold--a fourth-grader with a wild imagination, street smarts and a head shaped like a football.

Feels like

  • Urban Childhood Nostalgia
  • Heartwarming Coming-of-Age
  • Jazz-Inspired Soundtrack
  • Distinctive Art Deco Visuals
  • Gentle Social Commentary
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Melancholic Optimism
  • Classic Cartoon Charm
  • Everyday Adventure Stories
  • Emotionally Resonant

Cast

24 of 114 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Socki, Larry Leichliter, Dan Povenmire
Written by
Steve Viksten, Craig Bartlett, Joe Purdy
Produced by
Gábor Csupó, Craig Bartlett
Music by
Jim Lang

Everyone

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

Facts

October 7, 1996 · June 8, 2004 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 1996
Last aired
June 8, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 186 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Celebrity Star, Raised by Grandparents, Silly Reason for War +9

  • Celebrity Star
  • Raised by Grandparents
  • Silly Reason for War
  • Post-Robbery Trauma
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Status Quo Is God
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Satellite Love Interest
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • School Play
  • Broken Pedestal

12 of 605 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hey Arnold!?"

Questions about Hey Arnold!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hey Arnold!?

Paramount+Hoopla

In the United States, Hey Arnold! streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Hey Arnold! worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of Hey Arnold! is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Arnold's Christmas (season 1, episode 11) at 9.4, and the lowest is Arnold Betrays Iggy/Helga and the Nanny (season 3, episode 10) at 5.7.

Is Hey Arnold! 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 Hey Arnold!?

37 h

About 37 hours: 186 episodes in 5 seasons of about 12 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2004.

Will Hey Arnold! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Hey Arnold! plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.