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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

1983–1991 Action & Adventure • Animation • Kids

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The cartoon had its beginnings with two five-part mini-series in 1983 and 1984, then became a regular series that ran in syndication from 1985 to 1986. Ron Friedman created the G.I. Joe animated series for television, and wrote all four miniseries. The fourth mini-series was intended to be a feature film, but due to production difficulties was released as a television mini-series.

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Overview

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The cartoon had its beginnings with two five-part mini-series in 1983 and 1984, then became a regular series that ran in syndication from 1985 to 1986. Ron Friedman created the G.I. Joe animated series for television, and wrote all four miniseries. The fourth mini-series was intended to be a feature film, but due to production difficulties was released as a television mini-series.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
4
Total Episodes
139
First Air Date
Sep 12, 1983
Most Recent Air Date
Jan 20, 1992
Network / Platform
Tubi TV
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • 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
11.1
Seasons
4
Episodes
139

Subscriptions are only available for ongoing series.

Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1983 • 65 episodes

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Season 2

1986 • 30 episodes

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Season 3

1989 • 24 episodes

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Season 4

1991 • 20 episodes

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