Series synopsis
The Ren & Stimpy Show is a Canadian animation sci-fi & fantasy comedy family television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on August 11, 1991. It ended on December 16, 1995. It was created by John Kricfalusi, Bob Camp.
Ren and Stimpy are a mismatch made in animation heaven with nothing in common but a life-long friendship and an incredible knack for getting into trouble. Join them in their bizarre and gross world for some outlandish situations coupled with hilarious jokes.
Premise
Ren and Stimpy are a mismatch made in animation heaven with nothing in common but a life-long friendship and an incredible knack for getting into trouble. Join them in their bizarre and gross world for some outlandish situations coupled with hilarious jokes.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Billy West as Ren / Stimpy (voice)
- John Kricfalusi as Ren (voice)
- Bill Mumy
- Gregory Abbey
- Gilbert Gottfried as Jerry, the Bellybutton Elf (voice)
- Danny Cooksey
- Jeff Bennett
- Sam Vincent
- Gary Owens as Powdered Toast Man (voice)
- Frank Zappa as The Pope (voice)
- Gail Matthius as Waffle Woman (voice)
- Jack Carter as Wilbur Cobb (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 107 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 16 | December 21, 1990 | July 9, 2003 |
| Season 1 | 13 | August 11, 1991 | February 23, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 17 | August 15, 1992 | May 23, 1993 |
| Season 3 | 17 | November 20, 1993 | July 30, 1994 |
| Season 4 | 27 | October 1, 1994 | April 1, 1995 |
| Season 5 | 17 | June 3, 1995 | October 20, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big House Blues (Unedited Pilot) Ren and Stimpy get tossed in the pound and find themselves next in line for... the Big Sleep! Will someone adopt them in time? Or will Ren lose his mind first? |
December 21, 1990 |
| 2 |
Sammy and Me Stimpy's Sammy Mantis Jr. fan club kit arrives in the mail, and Stimpy is overjoyed. |
October 20, 1996 |
| 3 |
The Last Temptation Stimpy gets paranoid because he's used up eight of his lives and only has one left to live. |
October 20, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stimpy's Big Day Ren thinks TV has ruined Stimpy's mind, but when Stimpy wins a televised Gritty Kitty Litter contest and becomes a Hollywood star on the Muddy Muddskipper show, he leaves Ren behind. |
August 11, 1991 |
| 2 |
The Big Shot While Stimpy enjoys his new found success in show business, Ren sits at home missing his brainless buddy. Will Stimpy give up his fame and fortune to return home? |
August 11, 1991 |
| 3 |
Robin Höek Ren dreams that he is the hero of Stimpy's bedtime story - a brave outlaw who robs from the rich, gives to the criminally insane, and rescues the cross-dressed cat, Maid Moron. |
August 25, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In the Army Ren and Stimpy join the Army, where they begin basic training under a very demanding Drill Sargent. |
August 15, 1992 |
| 2 |
Powdered Toastman We then follow the unusual and bizarre adventures of "Powdered Toast Man" as he is called on for various rescue missions. |
August 15, 1992 |
| 3 |
Ren's Toothache Ren learns the benefits of dental hygiene the hard way, as he refuses to listen to Stimpy's advice on brushing your teeth. |
August 22, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
To Salve and Salve Not! A salesman keeps bugging Stimpy to buy a new product, Salve. Ren gets very annoyed and tries to get him out of his house, but when he finally needs it, Stimpy buys all the cans of Salve. |
November 20, 1993 |
| 2 |
A Yard Too Far Ren and Stimpy try to get food from a house (Yogi Bear-style) with a baboon guarding it. |
November 20, 1993 |
| 3 |
Circus Midgets Ren & Stimpy have been hitch hiking for three years. They finally get a ride... from crazed circus midgets who kidnap various people, because they are in desperate need of an audience. |
November 26, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hermit Ren Annoyed by Stimpy's stupidity, Ren goes to live off as a hermit, and goes crazy after months of being alone. He is kicked out of the hermits union for having imaginary friends. Segment: Untamed World: Field Guide - Stimpy, reprising his role as a nature show host from Untamed World, in the jungles of Miami, Florida. |
October 1, 1994 |
| 2 |
House of Next Tuesday The chums seek refuge in a model home of the future which is awash with rare conveniences. |
October 8, 1994 |
| 3 |
A Friend in Your Face! Stimpy has a friend in his face (like a tick), then Ren ends up with the friend's friend, which starts to annoy him to no end. |
October 8, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Space Dogged Ren and Stimpy are going to be the first dog and cat sent up to space in the Russian space program |
June 3, 1995 |
| 2 |
Feud For Sale In the spirit of the Hatfields and McCoys, Ren and Stimpy present the Nitwits and the Dimwits. |
June 3, 1995 |
| 3 |
Hair of the Cat Ren is suffering from horrible allergies. Little does he know that he may be allergic to his best pal Stimpy. |
July 1, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 11, 1991 |
| Last aired | December 16, 1995 |
| Runtime | 11 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |