Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
Seen it?1994 | 4 seasons | 21 min | Mystery, Animation, Kids, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 14 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The world's greatest thief, Carmen Sandiego, leaves cryptic clues while committing near-impossible thefts, such as the space shuttle, the roof of the Taj Mahal, and Paul Revere's horseshoe. On her trail are teen detective duo (and occasionally feuding siblings) Zack and Ivy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
Won 1 Emmy: Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11994 · 10 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
Season 21994 · 11 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 31995 · 10 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
Season 41996 · 9 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Phil Harnage
- Rita MorenoCarmen Sandiego (voice)
- Jennifer HaleIvy (voice)
- Scott MenvilleZack (voice)
- Rodger BumpassThe Chief (voice)