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Oggy and the Cockroaches 1999

“Cats vs Cockroaches, who do you think will win?”

★ 7.5/10 · 377 votes TV-Y7 AnimationComedyFamilyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 8 seasons · 579 eps Returning Series
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What is Oggy and the Cockroaches?

Oggy and the Cockroaches is a French and Canadian animated television series that debuted in 1999. Created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud and Marc Du Pontavice, the show was produced by Gaumont Multimedia for its first season and by Xilam Animation for subsequent seasons.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
579
Runtime
7 minutes
First aired
Sep 6, 1999
Last aired
May 10, 2022
Original language
FR
Origin
FR
Networks
France 3, Canal+ Family, Gulli
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Action & Adventure
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Oggy and the Cockroaches is a French and Canadian animated television series that debuted in 1999. Created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud and Marc Du Pontavice, the show was produced by Gaumont Multimedia for its first season and by Xilam Animation for subsequent seasons. The narrative centers on Oggy, an anthropomorphic blue housecat who simply wants to spend his time eating and watching television. His quiet life is repeatedly interrupted by three cockroaches named Joey, Marky, and Dee Dee, who move into his home and subject him to various forms of slapstick mischief. These antics range from raiding his refrigerator to hijacking his train. Oggy often receives assistance from his friend Jack, a cat who is characterized as more violent and short-tempered than Oggy. The series also features a short-tempered neighbor named Bob, who is a bulldog. The show chronicles the ongoing conflict between the cat and the insects as they engage in persistent, comedic battles within Oggy's living space.

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Should you watch it?

“A laid-back cat is constantly outwitted by three mischievous cockroaches in this slapstick animated series.”

Reasons to watch
  • Simple, clean animation style
  • Universal humor with minimal dialogue
  • Consistent comedic timing and gags
Keep in mind
  • Repetitive plotlines
  • Limited character development

You enjoy classic slapstick comedy with a focus on visual gags.

The show is family-friendly with mild chaos and cartoon violence.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 78 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 78 episodes
Season 3 · 39 episodes
Season 4 · 74 episodes
Season 5 · 39 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who are the main characters?

The main characters are Oggy the cat and the three cockroaches: Joey, Marky, and Dee Dee.

Is there dialogue in the show?

The show relies mostly on visual storytelling with very little spoken dialogue.

Where does the show come from?

It is a French/Canadian animated series.

How many seasons are there?

The series has multiple seasons, though the exact number is not specified in the sources.

What kind of humor does it use?

It uses physical and slapstick humor, often involving the cockroaches' antics and Oggy's reactions.