The Powerpuff Girls

Name: The Powerpuff Girls
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family
Released: 1998-11-18
Cast: Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong, E. G. Daily, Tom Kenny, Tom Kane

1998 | 6 seasons | 12 min | Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Emmy, it held a wide audience for several seasons 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, action fans and families. If you loved Henry Danger, start here.
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 12 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A series about Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers, as well as their "father", the brainy scientist Professor Utonium, who all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA. The girls are frequently called upon by the town's childlike and naive mayor to help fight nearby criminals using their powers.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 598K people sought it out in the past year