Animaniacs
Seen it?2020 | 3 seasons | Animation, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.4 out of 10), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Yakko, Wakko and Dot return for all-new big laughs and the occasional epic takedown of authority figures in serious need of an ego check. Joining the Warners are Starbox & Cindy on their latest play date while Pinky and the Brain's ideas for world domination lead them to all new adventures.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 4 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Voice Directing for a Daytime Animated Series, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool, Children's, or Animated Program, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Editing for a Daytime Animated Program, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual in Animation. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 1 PGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12020 · 42 episodes · 9.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22021 · 44 episodes · 9.7 out of 10Friday
- Season 32023 · 37 episodes · 9.6 out of 10Friday
Trailer
Cast & crew
- Rob PaulsenYakko Warner / Pinky (voice)
- Jess HarnellWakko Warner (voice)
- Tress MacNeilleDot Warner (voice)
- Maurice LaMarcheBrain (voice)