Cow and Chicken (1997)

The wildly surreal Cartoon Network animated series where two mismatched animal siblings face the endlessly scheming Red Guy.

Cow and Chicken - Series Information

  • Original Title: Cow and Chicken
  • First Air Year: 1997
  • Last Air Year: 1999
  • Created by: David Feiss
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Comedy, Kids
  • Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (6 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 4
  • Number of Episodes: 156
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 16, 1997 (United States - TV-Y7), September 16, 1997 (Brazil - L), September 16, 1997 (Mexico - AA), September 16, 1997 (Italy - T)
  • Networks: Cartoon Network
  • Production Companies: Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Cartoon Network Studios, David Feiss Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America, Canada
  • Alternative Titles: Ko og Kylling (NO), I Am Weasel (US), Krava i pilić (HR), Vaca y Pollo (ES), Vaca e Frango (BR)

Cow and Chicken - Plot

Follows the surreal adventures of a cow, named Cow, and her chicken brother, named Chicken. They are often antagonized by "The Red Guy", who poses as various characters to scam them.

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Cow and Chicken - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • David Feiss

Main Cast

  • Dee Bradley Baker
  • Charlie Adler
  • Candi Milo
  • Michael Dorn
  • Tom Kenny
  • Dan Castellaneta
  • Howard Morris
  • Susanne Blakeslee
  • Carlos Alazraqui
  • Frank Welker

Writers

  • David Feiss
  • Michael Ryan
  • Bill Burnett
  • Nora Johnson
  • Steve Marmel

Executive Producers

  • Buzz Potamkin

Cow and Chicken - FAQs

Who voices The Red Guy in Cow and Chicken?

Charlie Adler provides the voice for The Red Guy, as well as the voices of both Cow and Chicken themselves. Adler's ability to voice multiple lead characters simultaneously was a notable achievement of the show's production and a key part of its distinctive comedic identity.

Is Cow and Chicken connected to I Am Weasel?

Yes. I Am Weasel began as a recurring segment within Cow and Chicken before spinning off into its own standalone Cartoon Network series in 1997. Both shows share the same creative team, visual style, and even some recurring characters, making them closely linked entries in the Cartoon Network animated universe.

Where can you watch Cow and Chicken?

Cow and Chicken is available to purchase digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. The series is not currently available on a major subscription streaming platform, so purchasing individual episodes or seasons remains the primary viewing option.

When did Cow and Chicken first air?

Cow and Chicken premiered on September 16, 1997, on Cartoon Network in the United States. The series ran for four seasons and concluded in 1999, producing a total of 156 episodes across its run, making it one of the more prolific original Cartoon Network animated series of its era.

What is Cow and Chicken about?

Cow and Chicken follows the absurd everyday adventures of two animal siblings — Cow, a bovine, and Chicken, her older brother — who inexplicably have human parents. Their lives are repeatedly disrupted by The Red Guy, a scheming devil-like antagonist who disguises himself in outlandish costumes to manipulate and torment them.

How many seasons does Cow and Chicken have?

Cow and Chicken ran for four main seasons plus a specials collection, totaling 156 episodes. Each of the four primary seasons contained 39 episodes. The series aired on Cartoon Network from 1997 to 1999 before concluding its run.

Who created Cow and Chicken?

Cow and Chicken was created by David Feiss, who also served as a writer on the series. Feiss developed the concept for Cartoon Network, with the show produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Cartoon Network Studios, and David Feiss Productions. The series became one of Cartoon Network's signature original animated programs of the late 1990s.

What is the content rating for Cow and Chicken?

Cow and Chicken carries a TV-Y7 rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for children aged seven and older. Despite this rating, the show is well known for its irreverent humor, surreal gags, and occasional edgy content that pushed the boundaries of children's animation during the late 1990s.

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