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8.1 / 10(411 votes)IMDbTV-Y7First Aired: 19964 Seasons

Kenan & Kel

Series Overview

Set in Chicago, the show follows the kid-friendly misadventures of two high-school friends who are always scheming and dreaming. Kenan, who works at a grocery store, constantly devises crazy plans to strike it rich, while orange-soda-loving buddy Kel is always dragged along for the ride despite his track record for messing things up.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Nickelodeon
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 63 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1996 – 2000

Premiered: Sat, Aug 17, 1996

Created By
Kim BassKim Bass

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Jul 15, 2000

Season 4, Episode 14: “Two Heads Are Better Than None”

The Rockmores set out on a family road trip with an uninvited Kel stashed in the trunk. While camping out in the woods, Kenan has a scary encounter with a mysterious, shadowy figure...

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Dan Schneider | “Kenan & Kel” | Kenan & Kel Season One Theme Song

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2017-02-06

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kim Bass

Screenplay & Story

Nick Cannon

Producers

Michael Tollin, Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Tollin

Michael Tollin

Producer

Dan Schneider

Dan Schneider

Producer

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Writer

Brian Robbins

Brian Robbins

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-Y7

TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-Y7

Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenan & Kel

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What is Kenan & Kel about?

Set in Chicago, the show follows the kid-friendly misadventures of two high-school friends who are always scheming and dreaming. Kenan, who works at a grocery store, constantly devises crazy plans to strike it rich, while orange-soda-loving buddy Kel is always dragged along for the ride despite his track record for messing things up.

How many seasons does Kenan & Kel have?

Kenan & Kel comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Kenan & Kel?

Key cast members in Kenan & Kel include Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Vanessa Baden Kelly, Ken Foree, Teal Marchande.

Who created or directed Kenan & Kel?

Kenan & Kel was developed and directed by Kim Bass.