Capitol Critters
Series Overview
Capitol Critters is an animated television series about the lives of mice, rats, and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in Washington, D.C. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31, 1992 to March 14, 1992. Cartoon Network later aired all 13 episodes in 1995. The series was part of a spate of attempts by major networks to develop prime time animated shows to compete with the surprise success of Fox's The Simpsons, alongside CBS's Fish Police and Family Dog. All three proved unsuccessful and were quickly cancelled.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
22–30 min per episode
1992 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Jan 28, 1992
Steven BochcoLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “An Embarassment of Roaches”
A couple of roaches move in upstairs with the rodents and no one is happy, but Max and Berkeley convince the others to let them stay. They soon question that decision, however, when the roaches start multiplying and the entire upstairs becomes covered in wall-to-wall baby roaches!
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Bochco, Nat Mauldin, Michael I. Wagner
Don Davis
Nat Mauldin
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Capitol Critters about?
Capitol Critters is an animated television series about the lives of mice, rats, and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in Washington, D.C. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31, 1992 to March 14, 1992. Cartoon Network later aired all 13 episodes in 1995. The series was part of a spate of attempts by major networks to develop prime time animated shows to compete with the surprise success of Fox's The Simpsons, alongside CBS's Fish Police and Family Dog. All three proved unsuccessful and were quickly cancelled.
How many seasons does Capitol Critters have?
Capitol Critters comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Capitol Critters?
Key cast members in Capitol Critters include Neil Patrick Harris, Charlie Adler, Jennifer Darling, Patti Deutsch, Dorian Harewood.
Who created or directed Capitol Critters?
Capitol Critters was developed and directed by Steven Bochco, Nat Mauldin, Michael I. Wagner.