Rugrats (1991)
Kernel Score: 82% · 740 ratings
Genres: Family, Animation, Kids, Comedy
First aired: 1991-08-11
Seasons: 9 · 322 episodes
Where to watch Rugrats
- Stream: Paramount+
- Free with ads: Paramount+, Hoopla
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults in the series are almost always unaware of what the children are up to; however, this only provides more room for the babies to explore and discover their surroundings.
Rugrats parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Rugrats is a gentle animated show for young children following toddlers' imaginative everyday adventures.
- Violence & scariness: None — No meaningful violence; conflicts are imaginative and resolved gently.
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
- E. G. Daily as Tommy Pickles (voice)
- Kath Soucie as Phil DeVille / Lil DeVille (voice)
- Cheryl Chase as Angelica Pickles (voice)
- Dionne Quan as Kimi Finster (voice)
- Tara Strong as Dil Pickles (voice)
- Joe Alaskey as Lou Pickles (voice)
- Melanie Chartoff as Didi Pickles (voice)
- Tress MacNeille as Charlotte Pickles (voice)
- Jack Riley as Stu Pickles (voice)
- Cree Summer as Susie Carmichael (voice)
Rugrats FAQ
Is Rugrats good?
Rugrats has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 740 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rugrats?
In the US you can stream Rugrats 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 Rugrats OK for kids?
Rugrats is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Rugrats is a gentle animated show for young children following toddlers' imaginative everyday adventures.
What shows are like Rugrats?
If you liked Rugrats, try Bluey, Superbook, Tiny Toon Adventures and Recess.