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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law 2000

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Status
Ended
First Aired
December 30, 2000
Last Aired
July 22, 2007
Format
4 seasons · 39 eps
Total Runtime
~7.2 hours (11 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S2E6 "Back to the Present" (★ 8/10)
Created By
Michael Ouweleen, Erik Richter
Networks
Cartoon Network, Adult Swim
Where to Stream
Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 125 votes TV-14 Sci-Fi & FantasyAnimationComedyAction & AdventureCrime 4 seasons · 39 eps Ended
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What is Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law?

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is an animated television series that features a former superhero as an attorney. The show is set in a law firm alongside other cartoon stars from 1960s and 1970s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Ended
Episodes
39
Runtime
11 minutes
First aired
Dec 30, 2000
Last aired
Jul 22, 2007
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Cartoon Network, Adult Swim
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 125 votes
Format
4 seasons · 39 episodes
Episode runtime
~11 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
Cartoon Network, Adult Swim
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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is an animated television series that features a former superhero as an attorney. The show is set in a law firm alongside other cartoon stars from 1960s and 1970s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series. Harvey Birdman's clients are primarily composed of characters from the same era of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Many of Birdman's former adversaries have become attorneys, often representing opposing sides in cases. The series combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, comedy, action, and crime genres.

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Should you watch it?

“A former superhero transitions into a legal career representing various classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters.”

Reasons to watch
  • features iconic classic cartoon characters
  • unique premise blending superhero and legal genres
Keep in mind
  • humor relies on familiarity with 1960s and 1970s animation

Watch it if you enjoy satirical takes on classic animation and legal procedural tropes.

The series is rated TV-14 and is intended for adult audiences.

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Season 1 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows ex-superhero Harvey T. Birdman as he works as an attorney for a law firm representing Hanna-Barbera characters.

When did the series premiere?

The pilot aired on December 30, 2000, with the official series premiere following on September 2, 2001.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Ouweleen for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.

Are there familiar characters in the show?

Yes, the series features characters from 1960s and 1970s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series as clients and opposing counsel.

Is there a continuation of the series?

Yes, the project Harvey Birdman: Attorney General serves as a continuation of the original series.

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