Invader ZIM 2001
“Bow down and prepare for DOOM!”
What is Invader ZIM?
Invader ZIM is an animated television series that premiered in 2001. The show is classified as a TV-Y7 production, indicating it is suitable for children aged 7 and above.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 46
- Runtime
- 11 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 30, 2001
- Last aired
- Aug 19, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Nickelodeon, Nicktoons
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
- Updated
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Overview
Invader ZIM is an animated television series that premiered in 2001. The show is classified as a TV-Y7 production, indicating it is suitable for children aged 7 and above. It belongs to the genres of animation, comedy, science fiction and fantasy, and family. The series features a protagonist who dreams of greatness, but struggles with ineptitude.
Should you watch it?
“An inept alien pretends to be a kid while scheming to conquer Earth.”
- Sharp comedic take on alien invasion tropes
- Creative animation with sci‑fi and fantasy elements
- Zim's incompetence may frustrate viewers seeking serious drama
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat animated comedies about alien mischief.
Suitable for children 7+, though its dark humor may be too edgy for very young viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 36 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Nightmare Begins Mar 30, 2001
- E2 Parent-Teacher Night Apr 6, 2001
- E3 Walk of Doom Apr 6, 2001
- E4 Bestest Friend Apr 13, 2001
- E5 NanoZim Apr 13, 2001
- E6 Germs Apr 20, 2001
- E7 Dark Harvest Apr 20, 2001
- E8 Attack of the Saucer Morons Apr 27, 2001
- E9 The Wettening Apr 27, 2001
- E10 Career Day May 4, 2001
- E11 Battle-Dib May 4, 2001
- E12 A Room with a Moose Aug 17, 2001
- E13 Hamstergeddon Aug 17, 2001
- E14 Invasion of the Idiot Dog Brain Aug 24, 2001
- E15 Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy Aug 24, 2001
- E16 Planet Jackers Aug 31, 2001
- E17 Rise of the Zitboy Aug 31, 2001
- E18 Plague of Babies Sep 7, 2001
- E19 Bloaty's Pizza Hog Sep 7, 2001
- E20 Bolognius Maximus Sep 21, 2001
- E21 Game Slave 2 Sep 21, 2001
- E22 Halloween Spectacular of Spooky Doom Oct 26, 2001
- E23 Mysterious Mysteries Mar 22, 2002
- E24 Future Dib Mar 22, 2002
- E25 Door to Door Mar 29, 2002
- E26 FBI Warning of Doom Mar 29, 2002
- E27 Battle of the Planets Apr 5, 2002
- E28 Abducted Apr 12, 2002
- E29 The Sad, Sad Tale of Chickenfoot Apr 12, 2002
- E30 Megadoomer Apr 26, 2002
- E31 Lice Apr 26, 2002
- E32 TAK: The Hideous New Girl May 10, 2002
- E33 GIR Goes Crazy and Stuff May 24, 2002
- E34 Dib's Wonderful Life of Doom May 24, 2002
- E35 Hobo 13 Jul 12, 2002
- E36 Walk for Your Lives Sep 28, 2002
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Most Horrible X-mas Ever Dec 10, 2002
- E2 Backseat Drivers From Beyond the Stars Jun 10, 2006
- E3 Mortos der Soulstealer Jun 17, 2006
- E4 ZIM Eats Waffles Jun 17, 2006
- E5 The Girl Who Cried Gnome Jul 15, 2006
- E6 Dibship Rising Jul 15, 2006
- E7 Vindicated! Jul 22, 2006
- E8 The Voting of the Doomed Jul 22, 2006
- E9 Gaz, Taster of Pork Aug 12, 2006
- E10 The Frycook What Came From All That Space Aug 19, 2006
Frequently asked questions
What is Zim's objective?
He aims to infiltrate Earth and plot its downfall.
Who opposes Zim?
A human boy named Dib, who sees through Zim's alien disguise.
What genres does the series combine?
It blends animation, comedy, sci‑fi and fantasy.
What is the series' rating?
It is rated TV‑Y7, indicating suitability for ages seven and up.
Does Zim manage to blend into human society?
He succeeds in setting up a base and posing as a human child, though his plans are constantly challenged.