Doug

Doug Funnie experiences common predicaments while attending school in his new hometown of Bluffington, Virginia.

Doug (1991-1999) is an American animated coming of age comedy created by Jim Jinkins for ABC and Nickelodeon. Doug Funnie, a sensitive, self-conscious kid, has moved with his family to the new hometown of Bluffington, Virginia, where every episode finds him wrestling with the small disasters of school and home life. His engine is simple and relatable: he wants to fit in, impress his crush, and keep his nerves in check, while his family, his loyal best friend Skeeter Valentine, and the overconfident Roger Klotz complicate each attempt. Voiced by Billy West and Thomas McHugh in the title role, Doug narrates his own predicaments in a private inner voice that turns mortifying moments into earnest, wry reflection. The show runs seven seasons across roughly 166 short episodes, each a self-contained story built from everyday embarrassments, so it is easy to dip into. Its tone is gentle, warm, and quietly nostalgic, with a sincere respect for childhood worries. Fans of The Wonder Years, Rugrats and Recess will find the same blend of small-town awkwardness and kindly humor here.

Audiences generally regard Doug as a warm, gently funny animated coming-of-age series with a relatable lead and a sincere take on middle school life.

• The Wonder Yearsgentle coming of age animated comedy with narrated inner monologue and small town school life
• Rugratsanimated suburban family comedy with childlike everyday predicaments and mild wit
• Recesskids animated sitcom with a sincere, observational take on school and friendship

Created by

Jim Jinkins

Release Date

1991-08-18

Episode runtime

12 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (257)

What is Doug about?

An animated middle schooler narrates his awkward everyday predicaments after moving to the suburban town of Bluffington, Virginia.

What is Doug like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Doug as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Doug violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Doug.

What did critics think of Doug?

Audiences generally regard Doug as a warm, gently funny animated coming-of-age series with a relatable lead and a sincere take on middle school life.

Which shows are like Doug?

Shows with a similar feel include The Wonder Years, Rugrats, and Recess.

How long is Doug?

Doug: 7 seasons, 166 episodes.

Is Doug still running?

No, Doug has ended.

Where can I watch Doug?

In United States, Doug streams on Disney Plus.