Rocko's Modern Life

1993 – 1996Show4 seasons100 episodesTV-Y7

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, fast-paced animated series about society and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 100 episodes · best: S3E10 "Wacky Delly" 8.6

Episodes

7.9
8.0
8.0
7.9

Story

Rocko is a wallaby who has emigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O-Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, a paranoid hypochondriac turtle, Rocko's faithful (but none-too-bright) dog Spunky, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater.

Feels like

  • Satirical Suburban Satire
  • Absurdist Slapstick
  • Pop Culture Parody
  • Character-Driven Chaos
  • Meta-Humor & Fourth Wall Breaks
  • Nostalgic 90s Animation
  • Fast-Paced Episodic Comedy
  • Wholesome Yet Cynical
  • Visual Gag Heavy

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Joe Murray

Everyone

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

Facts

September 18, 1993 · November 24, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 1993
Last aired
November 24, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 100 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Biology, Tastes Like Chicken, Borrowed Catchphrase +9

  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Tastes Like Chicken
  • Borrowed Catchphrase
  • Post–Wake-Up Realization
  • Spelling Song
  • Man of a Thousand Voices
  • Backstory Horror
  • Godwin's Law
  • Safety Gear Is Cowardly
  • Seadog Peg Leg
  • Mistaken for Toilet
  • Butt-Monkey

12 of 377 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rocko's Modern Life?"

Questions about Rocko's Modern Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rocko's Modern Life?

In the United States, Rocko's Modern Life streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Rocko's Modern Life worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Rocko's Modern Life 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 Rocko's Modern Life?

20 h

About 20 hours: 100 episodes in 4 seasons of about 12 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1996.

Will Rocko's Modern Life make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Rocko's Modern Life?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Rocko's Modern Life use?

Artistic License – BiologyTastes Like ChickenBorrowed CatchphrasePost–Wake-Up RealizationSpelling SongMan of a Thousand VoicesBackstory HorrorGodwin's LawSafety Gear Is CowardlySeadog Peg LegMistaken for ToiletButt-Monkeyand 365 more

TV Tropes lists 377 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Biology, Tastes Like Chicken, and Borrowed Catchphrase.