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Shaun the Sheep

Name: Shaun the Sheep
Genre: Kids, Animation, Family, Comedy
Released: 2007-03-05
Cast: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Kate Harbour, Rich Webber, Simon Greenall

2007 | 6 seasons | 7 min | Kids, Animation, Family, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 families. If you loved King of the Hill or Blue's Clues, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 7 minutes each).
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Shaun the Sheep thinks and acts like a person in a barnyard, which usually gets him into trouble. The farmer's sheepdog, Bitzer, tries to keep Shaun and his friends out of trouble. The farmer is oblivious to the humanlike features of his flock, who are like one big, happy family.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 344K people sought it out in the past year