The Ren & Stimpy Show
Seen it?1991 | 5 seasons | 11 min | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed 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, sci-fi fans and families. If you loved The Amazing World of Gumball or Courage the Cowardly Dog, 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
- 5 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-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Ren and Stimpy are a mismatch made in animation heaven with nothing in common but a life-long friendship and an incredible knack for getting into trouble. Join them in their bizarre and gross world for some outlandish situations coupled with hilarious jokes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 414K 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 11991 · 13 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 21992 · 17 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
Season 31993 · 17 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Season 41994 · 27 episodes · 5.5 out of 10Monday- Season 51995 · 17 episodes · 5.3 out of 10Monday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by John Kricfalusi, Bob Camp
- Billy WestRen / Stimpy (voice)