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Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman

2006·Show
100Episodes in5Seasons·TV-Y
IMDb7.3Metacritic–9.5
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Where to watch

PBS Kids

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Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, sometimes shortened as Fetch!, is a children's television series for children ages 6–12 on PBS during the PBS Kids Go! block of educational programming. It is a game show/reality show that is hosted by an animated anthropomorphic dog named Ruff Ruffman who dispenses challenges to the show's real-life contestants. The series ran for five seasons and 100 episodes from May 29, 2006 to November 4, 2010 on PBS, with 30 contestants in that time. In June 2010, WGBH announced that the series would end due to lack of funding. In June 2008, the series received its first Emmy for Best Original Song for its theme.
Children's EducationalGame Show FormatMixed-Media AnimationProblem SolvingWholesome EntertainmentAnthropomorphic HostCuriosity DrivenFun LearningLighthearted CompetitionFamily Friendly

Crew

Written by:
Jim Conroy, Glen Berger
Produced by:
Marcy Gunther, Paul Serafini, Eric Handler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman legally?

PBS Kids

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Is Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman rated?

TV-Y

It's rated TV-Y in the United States.

How many seasons does Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 100 episodes.

When did Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman air?

It ran from 2006 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman use?

Bread, Eggs, Milk, SquickBig "NO!"Locked in the Bathroom"Harmful to Pets" ReminderMagic CountdownBlack ComedyBig Damn ReunionFormula-Breaking EpisodeThe Tape Knew You Would Say ThatCovered in GungeAs Long as It Sounds ForeignDuct Tape for Everythingand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 storytelling tropes for Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, including Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick, Big "NO!", Locked in the Bathroom.