Back to the Future 1991
“The time travelling adventures of Doc Brown, his family, and his friend, Marty McFly.”
What is Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1991
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
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Back to the Future is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Status: Canceled. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Doc and Marty race through time with family in a zany animated adventure.”
- Continues the beloved film's time‑travel premise in animated form
- Introduces Doc’s wife and their kids, expanding the universe
- Family‑friendly humor suitable for all ages
- Limited to a TV‑Y audience, lacking the depth of the live‑action movies
Watch it if you enjoy light sci‑fi adventures with familiar Back to the Future characters.
The series is light‑hearted, cartoonish and appropriate for children and families.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
- E1 Brothers Sep 14, 1991
- E2 A Family Vacation Sep 21, 1991
- E3 Forward to the Past Sep 28, 1991
- E4 Witchcraft Oct 12, 1991
- E5 Roman Holiday Oct 19, 1991
- E6 Go Fly a Kite Oct 26, 1991
- E7 Time Waits for No Frog Nov 2, 1991
- E8 Einstein's Adventure Nov 2, 1991
- E9 Batter Up Nov 2, 1991
- E10 Solar Sailors Nov 16, 1991
- E11 Dickens of a Christmas Nov 23, 1991
- E12 Gone Fishin' Nov 30, 1991
- E13 Retired Dec 7, 1991
- E14 Clara's Folks Dec 14, 1991
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Mac the Black Sep 19, 1992
- E2 Put on Your Thinking Caps, Kids! It's Time for Mr. Wisdom! Sep 26, 1992
- E3 A Friend In Deed Oct 3, 1992
- E4 Marty McFly PFC Oct 17, 1992
- E5 Verne's New Friend Oct 24, 1992
- E6 Bravelord and the Demon Monstrux Oct 31, 1992
- E7 The Money Tree Nov 7, 1992
- E8 A Verne by Any Other Name Nov 14, 1992
- E9 Hill Valley Brown-Out Nov 21, 1992
- E10 My Pop's an Alien Dec 5, 1992
- E11 Super Doc Dec 12, 1992
- E12 St. Louis Blues Dec 19, 1992
- E13 Verne Hatches an Egg Dec 26, 1992
Frequently asked questions
Is the animated series set after the movies?
Yes, it takes place after the events of Back to the Future Part III, continuing the characters' adventures.
Do any original film actors appear in the series?
Mary Steenburgen and Tom Wilson are listed among the cast, linking it to the original films.
What age group is the series intended for?
It is rated TV‑Y, indicating it is suitable for children and family viewing.
Does the show feature time travel?
The premise follows Doc Brown and Marty McFly traveling in the DeLorean time machine.
Are there new characters introduced?
The series adds Doc’s wife Clara and their sons Jules and Verne, plus Einstein the dog.