Kids' Choice Awards 1987
“Your yearly dose of stars, surprises, and slime!”
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- January 18, 1987
- Last Aired
- June 21, 2025
- Format
- 38 seasons · 38 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~66.5 hours (105 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S12E1 "1999 Kids' Choice Awards" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Alan Goodman, Albie Hecht, Fred Seibert
- Network
- Nickelodeon
- Where to Stream
- Pluto TV
What is Kids' Choice Awards?
The Kids' Choice Awards is an annual television ceremony that began in 1987, celebrating achievements in entertainment as selected by viewers of Nickelodeon networks. The show honors outstanding contributions to television, film, music, and sports throughout the year, with winners determined entirely by audience votes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 18, 1987
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Nickelodeon
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.8/10 from 20 votes
- Format
- 38 seasons · 38 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Nickelodeon
Where to watch in Mexico
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How long to binge?
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Overview
The Kids' Choice Awards is an annual television ceremony that began in 1987, celebrating achievements in entertainment as selected by viewers of Nickelodeon networks. The show honors outstanding contributions to television, film, music, and sports throughout the year, with winners determined entirely by audience votes. The awards ceremony is known for its distinctive orange blimp trophy, which serves a dual purpose as both a figurine and a functional kaleidoscope. This unique trophy has become an iconic symbol of the event, representing the playful and interactive nature of the awards show. The ceremony itself typically features performances, comedy sketches, and appearances by popular entertainers and athletes who have made significant impacts in their respective fields during the voting period. As a viewer-driven awards show, it reflects the preferences and interests of Nickelodeon's global audience demographic.
Should you watch it?
“A vibrant awards show where kids vote for their favorites across pop culture.”
- Interactive viewer voting
- Unique blimp trophy with kaleidoscope function
- Celebrates youth-preferred entertainment
- May feel repetitive yearly
- Targeted strictly at younger audiences
You enjoy family-friendly award shows with enthusiastic kid participation.
Appropriate for all ages with a focus on children's entertainment preferences.
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Season 1 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Big Ballot Mytharc Jan 18, 1987
Season 2 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 1988 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 18, 1988
Season 3 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 1989 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Jun 25, 1989
Season 4 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 1990 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 23, 1990
Season 5 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 1991 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 22, 1991
Season 6 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 1992 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Nov 14, 1992
Season 7 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 1994 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc May 7, 1994
Season 8 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 1995 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc May 20, 1995
Season 9 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 1996 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc May 11, 1996
Season 10 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 1997 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 19, 1997
Season 11 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 1998 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 4, 1998
Season 12 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 1999 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc May 1, 1999
Season 13 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 2000 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 15, 2000
Season 14 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 2001 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 21, 2001
Season 15 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →- E1 2002 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 20, 2002
Season 16 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E1 2003 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 12, 2003
Season 17 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E1 2004 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 3, 2004
Season 18 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →- E1 2005 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 2, 2005
Season 19 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →- E1 2006 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 1, 2006
Season 20 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →- E1 2007 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 31, 2007
Season 21 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →- E1 2008 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 29, 2008
Season 22 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →- E1 2009 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 28, 2009
Season 23 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →- E1 2010 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 27, 2010
Season 24 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →- E1 2011 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Apr 2, 2011
Season 25 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →- E1 2012 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 31, 2012
Season 26 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →- E1 2013 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 23, 2013
Season 27 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →- E1 2014 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 29, 2014
Season 28 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →- E1 2015 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 28, 2015
Season 29 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →- E1 2016 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 12, 2016
Season 30 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →- E1 2017 Kids' Choice Awards Mytharc Mar 11, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kids' Choice Awards?
It is an annual awards show produced by Nickelodeon that honors achievements in TV, film, music, and sports based on viewer votes.
What do winners receive?
Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine that also functions as a kaleidoscope.
Who votes for the winners?
Viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks vote for their favorite nominees.
When did the show start?
The show began in 1987.
Is the show still running?
Yes, it continues annually with multiple seasons.
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