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Pinky and the Brain

1995–1998 Animation • Comedy • Family

Pinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in a cage in the Acme Labs research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feebleminded. In each episode, Brain devises a new plan to take over the world, which ultimately ends in failure, usually due to Pinky's idiocy, the impossibility of Brain's plan, Brain's own arrogance, or just circumstances beyond their control.

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Overview

Pinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in a cage in the Acme Labs research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feebleminded. In each episode, Brain devises a new plan to take over the world, which ultimately ends in failure, usually due to Pinky's idiocy, the impossibility of Brain's plan, Brain's own arrogance, or just circumstances beyond their control.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
4
Total Episodes
95
First Air Date
Sep 9, 1995
Most Recent Air Date
Nov 4, 1998
Network / Platform
Apple TV Store
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
5.8
Seasons
4
Episodes
95

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Seasons

Season 1

1995 • 19 episodes

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Season 2

1996 • 16 episodes

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Season 3

1997 • 51 episodes

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Season 4

1998 • 9 episodes

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