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Garfield and Friends 1988

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 17, 1988
Last Aired
December 10, 1994
Format
7 seasons · 363 eps
Total Runtime
~139.2 hours (23 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~139 hours (skips filler)
Highest Rated Episode
S5E4 "The First Annual Garfield Watchers Test" (★ 7/10)
Created By
Jim Davis
Network
CBS
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 402 votes TV-G AnimationComedyKids 7 seasons · 363 eps Ended
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★ 7.3/10
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Quick answer

What is Garfield and Friends?

Garfield and Friends is an animated television series that features the characters created by Jim Davis. The show focuses on the animated stories of Garfield, a cat described as sarcastic, lazy, and gluttonous, along with his owner Jon and the dog Odie.

Type
TV series
Year
1988
Status
Ended
Episodes
363
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Sep 17, 1988
Last aired
Dec 10, 1994
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 402 votes
Format
7 seasons · 363 episodes
Episode runtime
~23 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
CBS
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Garfield and Friends is an animated television series that features the characters created by Jim Davis. The show focuses on the animated stories of Garfield, a cat described as sarcastic, lazy, and gluttonous, along with his owner Jon and the dog Odie. These segments follow the trio as they encounter various forms of trouble and engage in daily adventures. In addition to the Garfield segments, the series includes the adventures of Orson the Pig. These stories take place on a farm and involve Orson interacting with his fellow farm animals. The source material for these characters originates from the Garfield comic strip, which began nationwide syndication in 1978 after being published locally as Jon in 1976. While the comic strip has delighted readers worldwide for decades, the animated series expands these interactions to include the farm-based narratives centered on Orson. The program serves as a television adaptation of the classic comic strip that chronicles the life of the title character and his companions.

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Should you watch it?

“Lazy orange cat Garfield stars in animated adventures with Jon, Odie, and farm pig Orson.”

Reasons to watch
  • Classic characters from beloved comic strip
  • Farm segments add variety
  • Saturday morning cartoon energy
Keep in mind
  • Dated animation style
  • Repetitive plotlines

You enjoy classic cartoon versions of comic strip characters.

Suitable for all ages with mild slapstick humor.

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Season 1 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 78 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 54 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 48 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 48 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 48 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 48 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Is this the original Garfield cartoon?

Yes, this was the first animated TV series based on the Garfield comic strip.

Who voices Garfield in this series?

Lorenzo Music provided the voice of Garfield in this series.

Does it include Orson the Pig episodes?

Yes, Orson and his farm adventures are featured alongside Garfield segments.

When did it originally air?

The show aired on CBS from 1988 to 1994.

Is it based on the comic strip?

Yes, it's adapted from Jim Davis's Garfield comic strip.

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