Pinky and the Brain (1995)
Kernel Score: 83% · 736 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
First aired: 1995-09-09
Seasons: 4 · 95 episodes
Where to watch Pinky and the Brain
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Pinky and the Brain parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Pinky and the Brain is a TV-Y7 animated comedy about two lab mice, one plotting world domination, that ends in harmless failure each episode.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Cartoon slapstick and failed scheming occur but without real harm, consistent with its TV-Y7 rating.
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
- Rob Paulsen as Pinky (voice)
- Maurice LaMarche as The Brain (voice)
Pinky and the Brain FAQ
Is Pinky and the Brain good?
Pinky and the Brain has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 736 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pinky and the Brain?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Pinky and the Brain OK for kids?
Pinky and the Brain is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Pinky and the Brain is a TV-Y7 animated comedy about two lab mice, one plotting world domination, that ends in harmless failure each episode.
What shows are like Pinky and the Brain?
If you liked Pinky and the Brain, try The Ren & Stimpy Show, Animaniacs, The Amazing World of Gumball and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.