Hey Arnold! (1996)

Kernel Score: 87% · 960 ratings

Genres: Family, Animation, Comedy, Drama

First aired: 1996-10-07

Seasons: 5 · 186 episodes

Where to watch Hey Arnold!

  • Stream: Paramount+
  • Free with ads: Paramount+, Hoopla
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

The daily life of Arnold--a fourth-grader with a wild imagination, street smarts and a head shaped like a football.

Hey Arnold! parents' guide: ages 5+

Parents need to know that Hey Arnold! is a TV-Y7 animated family comedy about a fourth-grader's daily life, suitable for kids.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Spencer Klein as Arnold (voice)
  • Francesca Marie Smith as Helga Pataki (voice)
  • Jamil Walker Smith as Gerald Johanssen (voice)
  • Olivia Hack as Rhonda Wellington Lloyd (voice)
  • Anndi McAfee as Phoebe Heyerdahl (voice)
  • Justin Shenkarow as Harold Berman (voice)
  • Blake McIver Ewing as Eugene Horowitz (voice)
  • Dan Castellaneta as Grandpa Phil (voice)

Hey Arnold! FAQ

Is Hey Arnold! good?

Hey Arnold! has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 960 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Hey Arnold!?

In the US you can stream Hey Arnold! on Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and Hoopla and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Hey Arnold! OK for kids?

Hey Arnold! is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Hey Arnold! is a TV-Y7 animated family comedy about a fourth-grader's daily life, suitable for kids.

What shows are like Hey Arnold!?

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