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Alvin and the Chipmunks 1983

★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 81 votes TV-G AnimationComedyFamily 8 seasons · 172 eps Ended
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What is Alvin and the Chipmunks?

Alvin and the Chipmunks is an American animated television series that premiered on September 17, 1983, and concluded on December 1, 1990. Produced by Bagdasarian Productions in association with Ruby-Spears Productions, the program aired on NBC as a follow-up to the original 1961–1962 series titled The Alvin Show.

Type
TV series
Year
1983
Status
Ended
Episodes
172
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 17, 1983
Last aired
Dec 1, 1990
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 81 votes
Format
8 seasons · 172 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
NBC
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Alvin and the Chipmunks is an American animated television series that premiered on September 17, 1983, and concluded on December 1, 1990. Produced by Bagdasarian Productions in association with Ruby-Spears Productions, the program aired on NBC as a follow-up to the original 1961–1962 series titled The Alvin Show. The narrative centers on three chipmunk brothers, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, who are adopted by a human named Dave. The series features the voice talents of Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Frank Welker, and Dody Goodman, with direction by Charles August Nichols. Throughout its run, the show introduced the Chipettes, a trio of female chipmunks. The production encompasses 102 episodes, seven television specials, and a feature film titled The Chipmunk Adventure, in addition to two monster crossovers. The series is recognized for its singing characters and serves as a significant entry in the franchise history, having been archived as a complete collection of episodes and associated media.

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“Three musical chipmunk brothers navigate life after being adopted by their human guardian, Dave.”

Reasons to watch
  • classic musical characters
  • long-running series
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  • older animation style

Watch it if you enjoy classic animated series featuring singing characters.

The series is suitable for general family viewing.

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Mytharc (29): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Season 1 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 27 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
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When did the show air?

The series aired from September 17, 1983, to December 1, 1990.

Who produced the series?

It was produced by Bagdasarian Productions in association with Ruby-Spears Productions.

Are there other characters besides the brothers?

Yes, the show introduced the Chipettes, three female chipmunks.

How many episodes are in the series?

The series consists of 102 episodes.

Is this the first Chipmunks television show?

No, it is the follow-up to the original 1961–1962 series, The Alvin Show.

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