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The Powerpuff Girls

1998 – 2005Show6 seasons135 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A nostalgic, uplifting animated series about fantasy and family, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 135 episodes · best: S3E12 "Moral Decay/Meet the Beat-Alls" 8.4

Episodes

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Story

Saving the world before bedtime.

A series about Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers, as well as their "father", the brainy scientist Professor Utonium, who all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA. The girls are frequently called upon by the town's childlike and naive mayor to help fight nearby criminals using their powers.

Feels like

  • Retro Superhero Action
  • Stylized Cartoon Violence
  • Female Empowerment Parable
  • Absurd Villainy
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Nostalgic Comfort Food
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Hyper-Active Pacing
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Craig McCracken, Randy Myers, John McIntyre
Written by
Chris Reccardi, Cindy Morrow, Chris Savino
Produced by
Genndy Tartakovsky, Craig McCracken
Music by
James L. Venable, Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker

Everyone

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Facts

November 18, 1998 · March 25, 2005 · Ended

First aired
November 18, 1998
Last aired
March 25, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 135 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Powerpuff Girls?"

Questions about The Powerpuff Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Powerpuff Girls?

HBO MaxTubi TV

In the United States, The Powerpuff Girls streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 123 other countries.

Is The Powerpuff Girls worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3).

Which season of The Powerpuff Girls is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is Moral Decay/Meet the Beat-Alls (season 3, episode 12) at 8.4, and the lowest is Sun Scream/The City of Frownsville (season 6, episode 10) at 4.9.

Is The Powerpuff Girls okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

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

How long does it take to watch The Powerpuff Girls?

27 h

About 27 hours: 135 episodes in 6 seasons of about 12 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2005.

Will The Powerpuff Girls make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Powerpuff Girls?

BleakHopeful

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