The Wild Thornberrys 1998
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 1, 1998
- Last Aired
- June 11, 2004
- Format
- 5 seasons · 91 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~34.9 hours (23 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~32.6 hours (skips filler)
- Created By
- Gábor Csupó, Arlene Klasky
- Network
- Nickelodeon
- Where to Stream
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
What is The Wild Thornberrys?
The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that follows the adventures of Eliza Thornberry and her family as they travel the world documenting wildlife. The show was created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic and originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 1, 1998
- Last aired
- Jun 11, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Nickelodeon
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 300 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 91 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~23 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Nickelodeon
Where to watch in United States
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The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that follows the adventures of Eliza Thornberry and her family as they travel the world documenting wildlife. The show was created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic and originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004. It is the ninth major Nicktoon and the third produced by Klasky Csupó. The series features various global locations and wildlife encounters, including blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, and marmots in Pakistan. Tim Curry, Lacey Chabert, Jodi Carlisle, and Danielle Harris are among the voice actors. The show continued in reruns until 2007 on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons networks.
Should you watch it?
“A globe-trotting family faces wildlife and adventure in every episode.”
- Vibrant animation and exotic locales
- Engaging mix of wildlife facts and family dynamics
- Unique premise with a talking animal twist
- Some episodes may feel formulaic
- Targeted more toward younger audiences
You enjoy nature documentaries blended with cartoon humor.
Suitable for children with mild adventure themes and no graphic content.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Flood Warning Mytharc Sep 1, 1998
- E2 Dinner With Darwin Core Sep 3, 1998
- E3 Bad Company Core Sep 8, 1998
- E4 Gold Fever Core Sep 10, 1998
- E5 Matadi or Bust Filler Sep 15, 1998
- E6 Temple of Eliza Core Sep 17, 1998
- E7 Vacant Lot Core Sep 22, 1998
- E8 Only Child Core Oct 1, 1998
- E9 Iron Curtain Core Oct 6, 1998
- E10 Valley Girls Core Oct 13, 1998
- E11 Naimina Enkiyio Core Oct 22, 1998
- E12 Blood Sisters Core Oct 27, 1998
- E13 Eliza-cology Core Nov 5, 1998
- E14 Flight of the Donnie Core Nov 17, 1998
- E15 Lost & Foundation Core Mar 16, 1999
- E16 Nigel Knows Best Core Mar 18, 1999
- E17 The Great Bangaboo Core Mar 23, 1999
- E18 Rumble in the Jungle Core Mar 25, 1999
- E19 The Dragon and the Professor Mytharc Mar 30, 1999
- E20 Born to Be Wild Mytharc Apr 1, 1999
Season 2 · 37 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rebel Without a Trunk Mytharc Aug 16, 1999
- E2 Pal Joey Core Aug 17, 1999
- E3 Rain Dance Core Aug 18, 1999
- E4 Darwin Plays the Palace Core Aug 19, 1999
- E5 Stick Your Neck Out Core Aug 23, 1999
- E6 No Laughing Matter Core Aug 24, 1999
- E7 Chimp Off the Old Block Core Aug 25, 1999
- E8 Koality and Kuantity Core Aug 26, 1999
- E9 Chew if by Sea Core Aug 30, 1999
- E10 Clash of the Teutons Core Aug 31, 1999
- E11 You Ain't Seen Nothin', Yeti Core Sep 1, 1999
- E12 On the Right Track Core Sep 2, 1999
- E13 Polar Opposites Core Sep 6, 1999
- E14 Two's Company Core Sep 7, 1999
- E15 Show Me the Bunny Core Sep 13, 1999
- E16 Reef Grief Core Sep 14, 1999
- E17 Thornberry Island Filler Sep 15, 1999
- E18 Dances With Dingoes Core Sep 16, 1999
- E19 Tamper-Proof Seal Core Oct 19, 1999
- E20 You Otter Know Core Oct 20, 1999
- E21 Have Yourself A Thornberry Little Christmas Core Nov 29, 1999
- E22 Luck Be an Aye-Aye Core Feb 15, 2000
- E23 The Kung and I Core Feb 16, 2000
- E24 Dear Diary Core Feb 17, 2000
- E25 Black and White and Mom All Over Core Feb 21, 2000
- E26 A Tiger by the Tail Core Feb 22, 2000
- E27 Forget Me Not Core Feb 24, 2000
- E28 Song for Eliza Core Feb 25, 2000
- E29 Gift of Gab Core Feb 26, 2000
- E30 Bogged Down Core Mar 6, 2000
- E31 Monkey See, Monkey Don't Core Mar 6, 2000
- E32 Where the Gauchos Roam Core Mar 13, 2000
- E33 A Shaky Foundation Core Mar 13, 2000
- E34 Cheetahs Never Prosper Core Mar 20, 2000
- E35 Gobi Yourself Core Mar 20, 2000
- E36 Every Little Bit Alps Mytharc Mar 27, 2000
- E37 Pack of Thornberrys Mytharc Mar 27, 2000
Season 3 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dragon Me Along Mytharc Sep 12, 2000
- E2 Time Flies Core Sep 19, 2000
- E3 Horse Sense Core Sep 26, 2000
- E4 Tyler Tucker, I Presume Core Oct 2, 2000
- E5 Critical Masai Core Oct 3, 2000
- E6 Queen of Denial Core Oct 4, 2000
- E7 Island Trade Core Oct 5, 2000
- E8 Birthday Quake Core Oct 6, 2000
- E9 The Legend of Ha Long Bay Core Oct 10, 2000
- E10 Spirited Away Core Oct 28, 2000
- E11 A Family Tradition Core Nov 22, 2000
- E12 Happy Old Year Core Dec 27, 2000
- E13 Happy Campers Core Dec 30, 2000
- E14 All Work and No Play Core Jan 12, 2001
- E15 New Territory Core Jan 12, 2001
- E16 Operation Valentine Filler Feb 14, 2001
- E17 Hello, Dolphin! Core Feb 19, 2001
- E18 April Fool's Day Core Apr 1, 2001
- E19 Gem of a Mom Mytharc May 10, 2001
- E20 The Anniversary Mytharc May 14, 2001
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Origin of Donnie (1) Mytharc Aug 18, 2001
- E2 The Origin of Donnie (2) Mytharc Aug 18, 2001
- E3 The Origin of Donnie (3) Mytharc Aug 18, 2001
- E4 The Origin of Donnie (4) Mytharc Aug 18, 2001
- E5 The Trouble With Darwin Mytharc Oct 31, 2001
- E6 Hot Air Mytharc Jun 1, 2002
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Wild Snob-Berry Mytharc Feb 3, 2003
- E2 Ice Follies Core Feb 4, 2003
- E3 Fool's Gold Core Feb 5, 2003
- E4 Clash and Learn Core Feb 6, 2003
- E5 Sir Nigel (1) Core Mar 30, 2003
- E6 Sir Nigel (2) Core Mar 30, 2003
- E7 Look Who's Squawking Mytharc Apr 4, 2003
- E8 Eliza Unplugged Mytharc Jun 11, 2004
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wild Thornberrys based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional animated series featuring a family that travels the world.
Who created The Wild Thornberrys?
It was created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic.
When did The Wild Thornberrys air?
The series originally aired from 1998 to 2004 on Nickelodeon.
What makes Eliza Thornberry special?
Eliza has the ability to talk to animals, which aids her family in their adventures.
Are there any movies or specials?
Yes, there are several TV movies and specials set within the same universe.
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