Series synopsis
Bobby's World is an American kids animation family comedy television series that premiered on FOX on September 8, 1990. It ended on February 23, 1998. It was created by Howie Mandel. It stars Howie Mandel, Gail Matthius, Charity James and Kevin Smets.
Bobby Generic lives in a typical suburban neighborhood and uses his overactive imagination to discover a world of daring adventure, incredible wonder and lots of laughs — all in pint-sized perspective.
Premise
Bobby Generic lives in a typical suburban neighborhood and uses his overactive imagination to discover a world of daring adventure, incredible wonder and lots of laughs — all in pint-sized perspective.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Howie Mandel as Bobby / Howard (voice)
- Gail Matthius as Martha (voice)
- Charity James as Kelly (voice)
- Kevin Smets as Derek (voice)
- Pamela Adlon as Derek (voice)
- Tino Insana as Uncle Ted (voice)
- Frank Welker as Roger (voice)
- Debi Derryberry as Jackie (voice)
Supporting cast
- Benny Luciano as Derek (voice)
- Maggie Roswell
- Danny Mann
- Jonathan Schmock
- Susan Tolsky as Aunt Ruth (voice)
- Phil Hartman
- Sheryl Bernstein
- Robert Ridgely
- Hal Rayle
- Jim Cummings
- Tress MacNeille
- Nancy Cartwright
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 81 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 8, 1990 | January 19, 1991 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 7, 1991 | November 16, 1991 |
| Season 3 | 13 | August 29, 1992 | May 8, 1993 |
| Season 4 | 13 | September 18, 1993 | February 26, 1994 |
| Season 5 | 13 | September 12, 1994 | February 20, 1995 |
| Season 6 | 11 | September 11, 1995 | November 4, 1996 |
| Season 7 | 10 | September 6, 1997 | February 23, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Visit to Aunt Ruth's Bobby does not want to stay at Aunt Ruth's house. He thinks he'll be bored and she smells. However, Bobby finds that being with his Aunt Ruth is actually fun and he begins to look forward to going over again. |
September 8, 1990 |
| 2 |
Uncle Ted's Excellent Adventure Uncle Ted and Bobby decide to have a campout in the back yard. This is Bobby's first time sleeping outside and he does not know if he is ready. At first Bobby can't wait, but when he finally does campout with Uncle Ted he is frightened by many things. |
September 15, 1990 |
| 3 |
Adventures in Bobby Sitting Bobby's parents and Kelly are going out. Bobby and Derek are upset because they are getting a babysitter, but things turn out better than they thought. |
September 22, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Three Kids and a Baby The Generic Family finds out that Martha's pregnant. |
September 7, 1991 |
| 2 |
Suspects, Lies & Videotape Bobby accidentally crushes his mother's prized Elvis bust, but tries everything he can to pretend it never happened. |
September 14, 1991 |
| 3 |
Clubhouse Bobby Bobby invites his friends to join his new club. However, when he forbids someone from joining, his parents move in. |
September 21, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bobby's Tooth or Dare Bobby gets a loose tooth, and all heck breaks loose. |
August 29, 1992 |
| 2 |
Bobby's Big Move Bobby and his family are moving to a new and bigger house, but Bobby isn't happy with it because he loves the old house. |
September 5, 1992 |
| 3 |
Bad News Bobby Bobby takes up T-Ball after going to a baseball game with Howard. |
September 12, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hero When a missing baby is recovered in the Generics' backyard, Bobby is mistaken for a hero and showered with accolade and presents. |
September 18, 1993 |
| 2 |
Uncle Ted's New Friend Bobby discovers that Uncle Ted's new girlfriend is a thief. |
September 25, 1993 |
| 3 |
The World Accordion to Bobby Martha and Aunt Ruth make Bobby take up the accordion. |
October 2, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rebel Without a Clue Bobby is influenced by a new boy named Anthony, to become bad after Derek bullied him so much. |
September 12, 1994 |
| 2 |
Geriatric Park Bobby goes to visit his great grandpa Generic and learn about the many generations of his grandfather at Jerry Atric's Home for the Aged. |
September 13, 1994 |
| 3 |
Harry Takes a Powder Bobby loses Jackie's hamster. This is a parody episode of An American Tail. |
September 14, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bobby On-Line The Generic family gets a computer and chaos ensues. Bobby is the only one of the family that is not allowed to use it. |
September 11, 1995 |
| 2 |
Bobby the Genius A university professor tells Bobby that he is a genius. It causes Bobby to be an egotistical jerk. |
September 12, 1995 |
| 3 |
Hooked on Caps Bobby discovers that he is good at playing caps. |
September 13, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bad Manners Bobby Bobby learns about the importance of manners. |
September 6, 1997 |
| 2 |
Roger's Ransom Bobby thinks that Roger is kidnapped and held for ransom. |
September 13, 1997 |
| 3 |
Cooties Bobby is worried that he has come down with a terrible disease... the cooties. |
September 20, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 8, 1990 |
| Last aired | February 23, 1998 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |