# The Raccoons (1985)

> A cheerful animated family comedy where a close-knit group of lovable characters gets into harmless mischief and learns gentle lessons along the way.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/4566

## Facts

- Seasons: 5
- Episodes: 60
- Episode runtime: 25 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, family, comedy
- Created by: Kevin Gillis
- Network: CBC Television
- Cast: Len Carlson, Bob Dermer, Susan Roman, Michael Magee, Marvin Goldhar, Carl Banas, Noam Zylberman, Dan Hennessey
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131183/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: gentle, whimsical, comforting, feel-good

## What critics say

Remembered warmly as a gentle, charming family animation with lasting nostalgic appeal, though seen as modest in ambition.

## Synopsis

This gentle animated family comedy follows a close-knit circle of lovable characters whose everyday misadventures spiral into harmless chaos and are always resolved with warmth. Each episode is a self-contained story built on simple premises, such as a lost item, a misunderstanding between friends, or a plan that goes slightly wrong, and the humor comes from quick physical gags, playful dialogue, and the characters' earnest personalities. The tone is consistently whimsical and comforting, with little real threat and no lasting harm, so tension rarely lingers past the closing minutes. Underneath the silliness runs a steady current about friendship, loyalty, and owning up to mistakes, and the lessons arrive lightly rather than preachily. The hand-drawn cel animation has the bright, saturated look of its era, with exaggerated expressions that keep the comedy broad and accessible. Suited to young children and the adults watching alongside them, the show offers easy, reassuring viewing that rewards repeat visits. Its appeal lies less in plot twists than in the comfort of familiar faces, predictable kindness, and the satisfaction of a problem neatly solved by the end of each half hour.

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