Hey Arnold! (1996)
Craig Bartlett's beloved Nickelodeon classic follows a big-hearted city kid navigating friendship, family, and urban life one block at a time.
Hey Arnold! - Series Information
- Original Title: Hey Arnold!
- First Air Year: 1996
- Last Air Year: 2004
- Created by: Craig Bartlett
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Family, Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 12 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 186
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 7, 1996 (United States - TV-Y7), October 7, 1996 (Canada - G), October 7, 1996 (Germany - 6), October 7, 1996 (France - NR), October 7, 1996 (Australia - G), October 7, 1996 (Brazil - L), October 7, 1996 (Mexico - AA), October 7, 1996 (Italy - T), October 7, 1996 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: Nickelodeon
- Production Companies: Snee-Oosh Inc., Nubian Nights Worldwide, Games Animation, Nickelodeon Productions, Nickelodeon Animation Studio
- Production Countries: United States of America
Hey Arnold! - Plot
The daily life of Arnold--a fourth-grader with a wild imagination, street smarts and a head shaped like a football.
Hey Arnold! - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see Arnold's city adventures come to life:
Adventure is never more than a bus stop away.
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Hey Arnold! - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Craig Bartlett
Main Cast
- Francesca Marie Smith
- Jamil Walker Smith
- Dan Castellaneta
- Justin Shenkarow
- Anndi McAfee
- Christopher Walberg
- Phillip Van Dyke
- Spencer Klein
- Olivia Hack
- Lane Toran
Writers
- Steve Viksten
- Craig Bartlett
- Joe Purdy
- Jonathan Greenberg
- Joe Ansolabehere
Hey Arnold! - FAQs
Where can you stream Hey Arnold! online?
Hey Arnold! is available to stream on Paramount Plus (all tiers, including Essential and Premium). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free streaming is available through Hoopla.
Who does Helga Pataki secretly have a crush on?
Helga Pataki harbors a secret, obsessive crush on Arnold throughout the entire series. Despite bullying him publicly, she privately worships him and keeps a locket with his photo. This unrequited love is one of the show's most beloved and recurring comedic and emotional storylines.
Is Hey Arnold! based on a true story?
Hey Arnold! is not based on a specific true story, but creator Craig Bartlett drew heavily from his own childhood experiences and observations of urban life. The show's authentic neighborhood atmosphere, diverse characters, and emotionally grounded storylines reflect real-world experiences many viewers recognize from growing up.
Who are the main voice actors in Hey Arnold!?
The main voice cast includes Francesca Marie Smith as Helga Pataki, Jamil Walker Smith as Gerald, Dan Castellaneta as Grandpa Phil, Justin Shenkarow as Harold, Anndi McAfee as Phoebe, and multiple actors — Phillip Van Dyke, Spencer Klein, and Lane Toran — who voiced Arnold across different seasons.
How many seasons and episodes does Hey Arnold! have?
Hey Arnold! ran for 5 seasons with a total of 186 episodes, plus a season of specials. Season 1 had 38 episodes, Season 2 had 37, Season 3 had 38, Season 4 had 31, and Season 5 had 42 episodes. The series aired on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2004.
What is Hey Arnold! about?
Hey Arnold! follows Arnold, a kind-hearted fourth-grader living with his grandparents in a bustling city boarding house. Each episode explores his daily adventures with friends, neighborhood characters, and moral dilemmas. Critics praised the show for its emotional depth, urban authenticity, and surprisingly mature themes for a children's cartoon.
When did Hey Arnold! first air on Nickelodeon?
Hey Arnold! premiered on Nickelodeon on October 7, 1996, in the United States. The series ran until 2004, spanning five seasons. It debuted simultaneously in several international markets including Canada, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, and Spain on the same date.
What is the content rating for Hey Arnold!?
Hey Arnold! carries a TV-Y7 rating in the United States, meaning it is suitable for children aged 7 and older. While designed for younger audiences, the show regularly explored themes of empathy, social inequality, and personal identity that resonated with older viewers and adults as well.
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