---
title: "Big Mouth"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/big-mouth-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 74204
imdb_id: "tt6524350"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 81
runtime_minutes: 27
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 1232
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Big Mouth (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/big-mouth-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Big Mouth is an American adult animated coming-of-age musical sitcom created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett. The series premiered on September 29, 2017, as a Netflix original production. The narrative follows a group of teenage friends whose lives are upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty. This edgy comedy explores the challenges of adolescence as the characters navigate their changing lives. The voice cast features Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, and Jason Mantzoukas. Directed by Bryan Francis, the program ran for eight seasons between 2017 and 2025. The show incorporates elements of musical performance alongside its comedic themes. Throughout the series, characters interact with figures such as Maury the Hormone Monster. The show is available for viewing on various streaming platforms, including Netflix, and has been recognized as a significant entry in the adult animation genre. The series remains a notable example of collaborative storytelling from its creators, who drew upon their real-life friendship to develop the premise and central characters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Teenage friends navigate the chaos of puberty in this bold animated comedy."

### Why Watch
- Honest portrayal of adolescent struggles
- Strong voice cast with comedic timing
- Tackles puberty with humor and heart

### Caveats & Content Note
- May be too crude for some viewers
- Focuses heavily on gross-out humor
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes and crude humor; not suitable for young children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: edgy, relatable, crude, heartfelt, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 51
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (22%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 40 (78%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Mark Levin, Nick Kroll, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nick Kroll** as *Nick Birch / Maury the Hormone Monster / Coach Steve / Lola Skumpy / Rick the Hormone Monster (voice)*
- **John Mulaney** as *Andrew Glouberman (voice)*
- **Jessi Klein** as *Jessi Glaser (voice)*
- **Jason Mantzoukas** as *Jay Bilzerian (voice)*
- **Maya Rudolph** as *Diane Birch / Connie the Hormone Monstress (voice)*
- **Fred Armisen** as *Elliot Birch (voice)*
- **Jordan Peele** as *Ghost of Duke Ellington (voice)*
- **Andrew Rannells** as *Matthew (voice)*
- **Jenny Slate** as *Missy Foreman-Greenwald (voice)*
- **Joe Wengert**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Big Mouth appropriate for kids?
No, the series contains mature content and is intended for mature audiences.

### Q: Who created Big Mouth?
The series was created by Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, and Mark Levin.

### Q: What is the show about?
It follows teenage friends dealing with the challenges of puberty.

### Q: Is it based on real experiences?
Yes, it draws from the creators' own experiences growing up.

### Q: Where can I watch Big Mouth?
The series is available on Netflix.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Big Mouth (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mouth_(American_TV_series))
- [Big Mouth (TV Series 2017–2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6524350)
- [Big Mouth - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/big-mouth)
- [Where to Watch Big Mouth (2017) TV Show Online - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/big-mouth)
- [Season 1 | Big Mouth Wiki | Fandom](https://bigmouth.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1)
- [Big Mouth (TV Series 2017-2025) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/74204-big-mouth)

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