List of Animaniacs episodes facts for kids
Animaniacs is a super fun animated TV show from Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment. It first started on Fox Kids on September 13, 1993. Later, it moved to Kids' WB on September 9, 1995. The show finished on November 14, 1998, after making 99 episodes!
There was also a movie called Wakko's Wish. It came out straight to video on December 21, 1999. Animaniacs even had a spin-off show, Pinky and the Brain. That show started on September 9, 1995, and ended on November 14, 1998.
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About the Episodes
The Animaniacs show is made up of many short cartoons, called segments. Each segment usually stars different characters. Here's a quick guide to who stars in which segments, shown by color:
- Blue = Yakko, Wakko, and Dot (the main Warner siblings!)
- Green = Slappy Squirrel (a grumpy but funny old squirrel)
- Red = Pinky and the Brain (two lab mice trying to take over the world)
- Orange = Goodfeathers (three pigeons who act like mobsters)
- Gold = Chicken Boo (a giant chicken everyone thinks is a human)
- Brown = Buttons and Mindy (a dog who protects a little girl)
- Maroon = Rita and Runt (a singing cat and a goofy dog)
- Pink = Katie Ka-Boom (a teenage girl who turns into a monster when she gets mad)
- Purple = The Hip Hippos (two fancy hippos on adventures)
- Tan = The Flame (a talking candle flame who teaches about history)
- Magenta = Minerva Mink (a very beautiful mink)
- Lime Green = Mr. Skullhead (a skeleton character)
- Gray = One-Shots / Ensembles (other characters or groups of characters)
Season 1 (1993–1994)
The first season of Animaniacs had 65 episodes. It aired on Fox Kids. This season introduced us to all the amazing characters. You saw many segments with Yakko, Wakko, and Dot. They sang songs like "Yakko's World" and "The Planets Song." You also met Pinky and the Brain, Slappy Squirrel, and the Goodfeathers. Buttons and Mindy, Rita and Runt, and Chicken Boo also had their first adventures. This season was full of music, jokes, and silly stories.
Season 2 (1994)
Season 2 was shorter, with only 4 episodes. It continued to air on Fox Kids. In this season, we saw more of the Goodfeathers and Buttons and Mindy. Katie Ka-Boom also appeared, showing her explosive temper. The Warners continued their funny antics, including the popular "I'm Mad" song.
Season 3 (1995–1996)
This season had 13 episodes and moved to Kids' WB. The show kept its fun style. The Warner siblings had new songs and adventures. Slappy Squirrel and Pinky and the Brain also had more segments. We saw more of The Flame teaching history. This season also featured "The Presidents Song" and "The 12 Days of Christmas Song."
Season 4 (1996)
Season 4 had 8 episodes and aired on Kids' WB. This season brought more silly stories for the Warners. We saw more of Chicken Boo and the Hip Hippos. Buttons and Mindy also had new adventures. There were also segments featuring other characters like Ralph.
Season 5 (1997–1998)
The final season had 9 episodes and aired on Kids' WB. The Warners continued their funny adventures. Slappy Squirrel and Pinky and the Brain also had more segments. This season included the two-part episode "Hooray for North Hollywood." The show ended with "The Animaniacs Suite," a special musical segment.
Special Episodes
Marathon Special (1998)
On July 4, 1998, a special marathon called "Animaniacs Attack Marathon" aired. It showed many popular shorts from the series. This was a great way for fans to re-watch their favorite moments.
Film (1999)
The Animaniacs story continued with a movie called Wakko's Wish. It was released on December 21, 1999. In this movie, the Warner siblings go on a quest to find a wishing star. They hope to bring happiness back to their town.
Watching Animaniacs at Home
You can watch Animaniacs episodes on different home video formats.
VHS Tapes
In the past, Animaniacs episodes were released on VHS tapes. In the United Kingdom and Australia, these tapes were called "volumes" and had mixed episodes. In the United States, the tapes often focused on a certain theme. Each tape usually had four or five cartoons and lasted about 45 minutes.
| Video Name (Collections) | Number of Episodes | Release Date | Episodes Featured |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Animaniacs Sing-Along: Yakko's World | 10 | August 24, 1994 | Yakko's World; Wakko's America; I'm Cute; H.M.S. Yakko; I'm Mad; Schnitzelbank; Make a Gookie; Our First Day of School |
| Animaniacs: The Warners Escape | 4 | August 24, 1994 | Newsreel of the Stars; De-Zanitized; Temporary Insanity; Hello Nice Warners; Video Review |
| Animaniacs Stew | 7 | August 24, 1994 | Slappy Goes Walnuts; Operation Lollipop; Sir Yaksalot; In the Garden of Mindy; Baghdad Café; Yes, Always; Bumbie's Mom |
| Animaniacs: Helloooo, Holidays! | 8 | August 24, 1994 | Twas the Day Before Christmas; Little Drummer Warners; The Great Wakkorotti: The Holiday Concert; A Christmas Plotz; Jingle Boo; Yakko's Universe; A Gift of Gold; Nighty-Night Toons |
| Animaniacs: Spooky Stuff | 6 | August 13, 1996 | Draculee, Draculaa; Phranken Runt; Meatballs or Consequences; Hot, Bothered, and Bedeviled; Scare Happy Slappy; Witch One |
| An Animaniacs Sing-Along: Mostly in Toon | 12 | August 13, 1996 | The Ballad of Magellan; The Presidents Song; The Planets; The Panama Canal; Be Careful What You Eat; A Quake, a Quake!; The Big Wrap Party Tonight; The Senses; What Are We?; All the Words in the English Language; The Tiger Prince; Hello Nurse |
DVD Sets
All 99 episodes of Animaniacs are available on DVD in four boxed sets. The first volume sold very well when it came out. On October 2, 2018, a "Complete Series" DVD set was released. This big set includes all 99 episodes and the movie Wakko's Wish. It also has special bonus features from the earlier DVD sets.
| DVD Name | Number of Episodes | Release Date | Extra Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | 25 | July 25, 2006 (Region 1) December 3, 2018 (Region 2) |
This set has the first 25 episodes. It includes a special video called "Animaniacs Live!" where voice actors talk about the show. |
| Volume 2 | 25 | December 5, 2006 | This set has the next 25 episodes (episodes 26–50). It includes a special video called "The Writers Flipped, They Have No Script" where the writers share their favorite episodes. |
| Volume 3 | 25 | June 19, 2007 | This set has the last 15 episodes of season 1, all of season 2, and the first 6 episodes of season 3. It has two special videos: "They Can't Help It If They're Cute, They're Just Drawn That Way" about character designers, and "They're Totally Insane-y: In Cadence with Richard Stone" about the show's music. |
| Volume 4 | 24 | February 5, 2013 | This final set has the rest of season 3, all of season 4, and all of season 5. It does not include any special bonus features. |
| The Complete Series | 99 + 1 film | October 2, 2018 | This big set has all 99 episodes from all five seasons. It also includes the movie Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish. All the special features from the other DVD sets are included here too. |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Episodios de Animaniacs para niños
