Beavis and Butt-Head
Seen it?1993 | 8 seasons | 11 min | Animation, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made, people are still talking about it and it held a wide audience for several seasons. 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. If you loved South Park or Big Mouth, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 11 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two dimwitted teenagers discuss TV, heavy-metal music, nachos, and trying to "score with chicks." When the duo aren't sitting on the couch, they try to pick up girls at the local convenience store, slack off at school, or wreak havoc while working at a burger joint.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 5 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 607K 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 1 is the high point.
Season 11993 · 3 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday- Season 21993 · 26 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 31993 · 28 episodes · 5.8 out of 10Monday- Season 41994 · 32 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 51994 · 50 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 61995 · 20 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 71997 · 40 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 82011 · 22 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Mike Judge
- Mike JudgeBeavis / Butt-Head (voice)