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Pac-Man 1982

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 25, 1982
Format
2 seasons · 42 eps
Total Runtime
~8.4 hours (12 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E7 "Pacula" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Network
ABC
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 AnimationComedyKids 2 seasons · 42 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.3/10
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What is Pac-Man?

Pac-Man is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Kids.

Type
TV series
Year
1982
Status
Ended
Episodes
42
Runtime
12 minutes
First aired
Sep 25, 1982
Networks
ABC
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Format
2 seasons · 42 episodes
Episode runtime
~12 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
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Pac-Man is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Kids. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 42 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Arcade hero Pac-Man leaps from pixels to TV in a colorful cartoon adventure.”

Reasons to watch
  • Bright animation brings the classic arcade character to life
  • Family‑friendly humor for kids
  • Nostalgic appeal for retro gamers
Keep in mind
  • Simple plots reflect early‑80s cartoon style
  • May feel dated to modern audiences

Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic, kid‑friendly cartoons based on classic video games.

The series is lighthearted and suitable for children and families.

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When did the Pac‑Man TV series air?

It premiered on ABC in 1982 and ran through 1983.

Who produced the Pac‑Man animated series?

The series was produced by Hanna‑Barbera.

What is the show based on?

It is based on the Pac‑Man video game created by Namco.

Which network broadcast the series?

It aired on the American network ABC.

Was this Hanna‑Barbera’s first video‑game cartoon?

Yes, it was the studio’s first animated series based on a video game.

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