DuckTales
Seen it?1987 | 4 seasons | Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Kids
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Scrooge McDuck finds his hands full at home when nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move to Duckburg. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose and Mrs. Beakley, the DuckTales gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Get ready for a fortune of fun with DuckTales!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Film Sound Editing, Daytime Emmy Awards: Online Film & Television Association Hall of Fame. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 183K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 11987 · 66 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 21988 · 10 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
Season 31989 · 18 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight- Season 41990 · 7 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
- Alan YoungScrooge McDuck (voice)
- Russi TaylorHuey Duck / Dewey Duck / Louie Duck (voice)
- Terence McGovernLaunchpad McQuack (voice)
- Chuck McCannDuckworth / Burger Beagle / Bouncer Beagle (voice)
- Frank WelkerBigtime Beagle / Baggy Beagle / Bubba the Caveduck (voice)
- Hal SmithGyro Gearloose / Flintheart Glomgold (voice)
- Joan GerberMrs. Bentina Beakley (voice)
- Brian CummingsDoofus Drake (voice)
- Hamilton CampFenton Crackshell (voice)
- June ForayMa Beagle / Magica De Spell / Mrs. Featherby (voice)