George Shrinks 2000
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 30, 2000
- Format
- 3 seasons · 67 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~33.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Networks
- TVOntario, PBS Kids
What is George Shrinks?
George Shrinks is a television series first released in 2000. Catalogued under Kids, Animation, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 67
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 2000
- Networks
- TVOntario, PBS Kids
- Genres
- Kids, Animation, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Format
- 3 seasons · 67 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- TVOntario, PBS Kids
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 67 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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George Shrinks is a television series first released in 2000. Catalogued under Kids, Animation, Family. Produced and broadcast by TVOntario, PBS Kids. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 67 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A ten-year-old wakes up three inches tall and embarks on miniature adventures.”
- Imaginative premise for young viewers
- Creative use of mini‑machinery and family teamwork
- Targeted at very young audience, older viewers may find it less engaging
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted animated tales of tiny adventures and family ingenuity.
The show is gentle, comedic and suitable for preschool‑age children.
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Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 If It Ain't Broke Mytharc Sep 9, 2000
- E2 Can We Keep Him? Core Sep 16, 2000
- E3 Close Encounters of the Bird Kind Core Sep 23, 2000
- E4 Ants in the Pantry Core Sep 30, 2000
- E5 Round Up the Usual Insects Core Oct 7, 2000
- E6 From Bad to Worse Core Oct 14, 2000
- E7 Sunken Treasures Core Oct 21, 2000
- E8 Snowman's Land Core Oct 28, 2000
- E9 Zoopercar Caper Core Nov 4, 2000
- E10 Down the Drain Core Nov 11, 2000
- E11 A Day at the Beach Core Nov 18, 2000
- E12 King Kongo Core Nov 25, 2000
- E13 George vs. the Space Invaders Core Dec 2, 2000
- E14 Close Encounters of The Bird Kind Core Jan 24, 2003
- E15 Dog Sitting Miss Daisy Core Jan 27, 2003
- E16 Ants In The Pantry Core Jan 28, 2003
- E17 Return To Sender Core Jan 29, 2003
- E18 Round Up The Usual Insects Core Jan 30, 2003
- E19 The More Things Change Core Jan 31, 2003
- E20 From Bad To Worse Core Feb 3, 2003
- E21 George-Lo-Phone Core Feb 4, 2003
- E22 Sunken Treasures Core Feb 5, 2003
- E23 Down On The Bayou Core Feb 6, 2003
- E24 Snowman's Land Core Feb 7, 2003
- E25 A Star Is Shrunk Core Jan 7, 2003
- E26 Monster Mash Core Jan 9, 2003
- E27 In the Duck Soup Core
- E28 George's Apprentice Core
- E29 The Lost World of George Shrinks Core
- E30 Thankful of Trouble Core
- E31 Zoopercar Caper Core May 3, 2004
- E32 All Along the Clocktower Core
- E33 Down the Drain Core
- E34 Return of the Space Invaders Core Nov 10, 2001
- E35 A Day at the Beach Core
- E36 Small of the Wild Core Nov 17, 2001
- E37 King Kongo Core
- E38 Speed Shrinks Core Nov 24, 2001
- E39 George vs. the Space Invaders Mytharc
- E40 Hound of the Bathervilles Mytharc
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Ghost of Shrinks Manor Mytharc Sep 8, 2001
- E2 Journey to the Centre of the Garden Core Sep 15, 2001
- E3 Dog-Sitting Miss Daisy Core Sep 22, 2001
- E4 Return to Sender Core Sep 29, 2001
- E5 The More Things Change Core Oct 6, 2001
- E6 The George-Lo-Phone Core Oct 13, 2001
- E7 Down on the Bayou Core Oct 20, 2001
- E8 Tankful of Trouble Core Oct 27, 2001
- E9 All Along the Clocktower Core Nov 3, 2001
- E10 Return of the Space Invaders Core Nov 10, 2001
- E11 Small of the Wild Core Nov 17, 2001
- E12 Speed Shrinks Mytharc Nov 24, 2001
- E13 Hound of the Bath-ervilles Mytharc Dec 1, 2001
Season 3 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 On The Road Mytharc Jan 6, 2003
- E2 A Star is Shrunk Core Jan 7, 2003
- E3 George Unshrinks Core Jan 8, 2003
- E4 Monster Mash Core Jan 9, 2003
- E5 In the Duck Soup Core Jan 10, 2003
- E6 Friends and Anemones Core Jan 13, 2003
- E7 Coach Shrinks Core Jan 14, 2003
- E8 Migrate-est Adventure Core Jan 15, 2003
- E9 George's Apprentice Core Jan 16, 2003
- E10 If I Ran the Circus Core Jan 17, 2003
- E11 Becky in Wonderland Core Jan 21, 2003
- E12 Toy George Core Jan 21, 2003
- E13 The Lost World of George Shrinks Mytharc Jan 22, 2003
- E14 Lost and Found Art Mytharc Jan 23, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of George Shrinks?
George, a ten‑year‑old boy, wakes up three inches tall and experiences everyday adventures at his new size.
What source material inspired the series?
It is based on the children’s book by William Joyce.
Which companies produced the series?
It was produced in China by Jade Animation and in Canada by Nelvana, in association with PBS.
What age group is the series aimed at?
It is rated TV‑Y, indicating it is intended for young children and families.
What role does George’s father have in the show?
George’s musical father helps create the miniature machines they use during their adventures.
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