Dinosaurs 1991
“The Funniest Family in 60 Million Years!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 26, 1991
- Last Aired
- November 10, 1995
- Format
- 4 seasons · 65 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~24.9 hours (23 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~24.5 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E20 "Nuts To War (2)" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Bob Young, Michael Jacobs
- Networks
- ABC, Syndication
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus
What is Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs is a television series that follows the life of a family of dinosaurs living in a modern world with modern conveniences such as TVs, fridges, and microwaves. The show is a sitcom that features a family of dinosaurs, with a focus on their daily lives and interactions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 26, 1991
- Last aired
- Nov 10, 1995
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC, Syndication
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 1,098 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 65 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~23 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- ABC, Syndication
Where to watch in United States
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Dinosaurs is a television series that follows the life of a family of dinosaurs living in a modern world with modern conveniences such as TVs, fridges, and microwaves. The show is a sitcom that features a family of dinosaurs, with a focus on their daily lives and interactions. The series is set in a contemporary world, where dinosaurs coexist with humans and have access to modern technology.
The show was created by Michael Jacobs and Bob Young, and it aired from 1991 to 1995. The series features a cast of characters, including Stuart Pankin, Jessica Walter, Jason Willinger, Leif Tilden, and Allan Trautman. The show's tone is comedic, with a focus on the humorous aspects of a dinosaur family living in a modern world.
Dinosaurs is a unique blend of science fiction, comedy, and family entertainment, offering a lighthearted and humorous take on the concept of dinosaurs in a modern world. The show's creators aimed to explore the humorous side of this concept, resulting in a series that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Should you watch it?
“A family of dinosaurs navigates daily life in a world featuring modern conveniences like televisions and microwaves.”
- unique premise
- relatable family dynamics
- limited historical accuracy regarding real dinosaur behavior
Watch it if you enjoy family-oriented sitcoms featuring prehistoric characters living in a contemporary setting.
The series depicts dinosaurs in domestic situations using modern technology.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mighty Megalosaurus Mytharc Apr 26, 1991
- E2 The Mating Dance Core May 3, 1991
- E3 Hurling Day Core May 10, 1991
- E4 High Noon Core May 17, 1991
- E5 The Howling Mytharc May 24, 1991
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Golden Child Mytharc Sep 18, 1991
- E2 Family Challenge Core Sep 25, 1991
- E3 I Never Ate for My Father Core Oct 2, 1991
- E4 Charlene's Tale Core Oct 9, 1991
- E5 Endangered Species Core Oct 16, 1991
- E6 Employee of the Month Core Oct 23, 1991
- E7 When Food Goes Bad Core Oct 30, 1991
- E8 Career Opportunities Core Nov 6, 1991
- E9 Unmarried ... With Children Core Nov 13, 1991
- E10 How to Pick Up Girls Core Nov 20, 1991
- E11 Switched At Birth Core Nov 27, 1991
- E12 Refrigerator Day Core Dec 11, 1991
- E13 What Sexual Harris Meant Core Dec 18, 1991
- E14 Fran Live Core Jan 8, 1992
- E15 Power Erupts Core Jan 15, 1992
- E16 The Clip Show Filler Jan 22, 1992
- E17 A New Leaf Core Feb 5, 1992
- E18 The Last Temptation of Ethyl Core Feb 12, 1992
- E19 Nuts To War (1) Core Feb 19, 1992
- E20 Nuts To War (2) Core Feb 26, 1992
- E21 And The Winner Is... Core Mar 25, 1992
- E22 Slave to Fashion Core Apr 1, 1992
- E23 Leader of the Pack Mytharc Apr 22, 1992
- E24 WESAYSO Knows Best Mytharc May 8, 1992
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Nature Calls Mytharc Sep 18, 1992
- E2 Baby Talk Core Oct 2, 1992
- E3 Network Genius Core Oct 16, 1992
- E4 The Discovery Core Oct 23, 1992
- E5 Little Boy Boo Core Oct 30, 1992
- E6 Germ Warfare Core Nov 6, 1992
- E7 Hungry for Love Core Nov 13, 1992
- E8 License to Parent Core Nov 20, 1992
- E9 Charlene's Flat World Core Dec 4, 1992
- E10 Wilderness Weekend Core Dec 18, 1992
- E11 The Son Also Rises Core Jan 8, 1993
- E12 Getting to Know You Core Jan 15, 1993
- E13 Green Card Core Jan 29, 1993
- E14 Out of the Frying Pan Core Feb 5, 1993
- E15 Steroids to Heaven Core Feb 12, 1993
- E16 Honey, I Miss the Kids Core Feb 19, 1993
- E17 Swamp Music Core Feb 26, 1993
- E18 Dirty Dancin' Core Mar 12, 1993
- E19 If I Were a Tree Core Apr 16, 1993
- E20 We Are Not Alone Core May 2, 1993
- E21 Charlene and Her Amazing Humans Mytharc May 9, 1993
- E22 The Clip Show II Mytharc Jul 2, 1993
Season 4 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Monster Under the Bed Mytharc Jun 1, 1994
- E2 Earl, Don't Be a Hero Core Jun 8, 1994
- E3 The Greatest Story Ever Sold Core Jun 22, 1994
- E4 Driving Miss Ethyl Core Jun 29, 1994
- E5 Earl's Big Jackpot Core Jul 6, 1994
- E6 Terrible Twos Core Jul 13, 1994
- E7 Changing Nature Core Jul 20, 1994
- E8 Georgie Must Die Core Sep 6, 1995
- E9 Into the Woods Core Sep 20, 1995
- E10 Variations on a Theme Park Core Nov 6, 1995
- E11 Life in the Faust Lane Core Nov 7, 1995
- E12 Working Girl Core Nov 8, 1995
- E13 Earl and Pearl Mytharc Nov 9, 1995
- E14 Scent of a Reptile Mytharc Nov 10, 1995
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows the life of a dinosaur family living in a modern world.
Do the dinosaurs use technology?
Yes, they have televisions, fridges, and microwaves.
Is this a historical documentary?
No, the series features dinosaurs in a modern setting rather than their natural Mesozoic habitat.
What kind of world do they live in?
They live in a world equipped with every modern convenience.
Are these dinosaurs based on real species?
The series features characters presented as a dinosaur family, though the show focuses on domestic life.
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