---
title: "Bob and Margaret"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bob-and-margaret-1998"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 4999
imdb_id: "tt0122813"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 52
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Bob and Margaret (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bob-and-margaret-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bob and Margaret is an adult animated sitcom created by David Fine and Alison Snowden that originally premiered in 1998, based on their Academy Award-winning short film Bob's Birthday. The series follows Bob and Margaret Fish, a middle-class, forty-something working couple with no children and two dogs named William and Elizabeth, as Bob works as a dentist and Margaret works as a chiropodist.

Culturally significant for its grounded adult animation style and character-driven writing, the series humorously examines middle-class life, midlife crises, and a notable culture clash when the couple relocates from South London to Toronto, Canada in later seasons. The tone is heavily grounded in relatable everyday struggles, offering a steady and observant pacing focused on the mundane humor of marriage.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow an ordinary married English couple as they navigate midlife mundane struggles."

### Why Watch
- Relatable stories about everyday issues and midlife crises
- Explores a culture clash when the characters move from England to Canada
- Features two dogs named William and Elizabeth

### Caveats & Content Note
- Stories often revolve around the mundane
- Tone & Suitability: The tone focuses on mundane everyday issues with a relaxed pacing suitable for viewers of the TV-PG rated animated comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #adult-animation, #midlife-crisis, #everyday-struggles, #culture-clash, #animated-sitcom

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Darkroom | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Global TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
### Season 2 (13 Episodes)
### Season 3 (13 Episodes)
### Season 4 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 40 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: David Fine, Alison Snowden
- **Networks / Studios**: Global TV, Channel 4

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Hamilton** as *Bob*
- **Brian George**
- **Adrian Truss**
- **Jayne Eastwood**
- **Doon Mackichan**
- **Peter Baynham**
- **Ron Pardo**
- **Steve Coogan**
- **Trevor Cooper**
- **Wayne Robson**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Bob and Margaret?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate relatable, character-driven adult animation focusing on mundane everyday life.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The series spans multiple seasons across its run from 1998 to 2001.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The provided text does not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bob and Margaret — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/4999)
- [Bob and Margaret (TV Series 1998-2001) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/4999-bob-and-margaret/cast)
- [Bob and Margaret (TV Series 1993–2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122813/epcast)
- [Bob and Margaret - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_and_Margaret)
- [Bob and Margaret (1998 TV Show) Cast - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Bob-and-Margaret/characters/)
- [Bob and Margaret - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/bob-and-margaret/cast/1030262106/)

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