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Napoleon Dynamite

Series Overview

Napoleon Dynamite is an American animated sitcom based on the 2004 cult film of the same name. The series was created by Jared and Jerusha Hess and developed by the Hesses and Mike Scully. The series follows the adventures of Napoleon Dynamite in the small town of Preston, Idaho. The Hesses came up with the idea for the series after filming Napoleon Dynamite. It originally ran on Fox from January 15, 2012, to March 4, 2012, before being cancelled.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

CanceledScripted
Original Network
FOX
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

23–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2012 – 2012

Premiered: Sun, Jan 15, 2012

Created By
Mike ScullyMike Scully
Jared HessJared Hess
Jerusha Hess

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Mar 4, 2012

Season 1, Episode 6: “FFA”

The Future Farmers of America’s state competition is coming up. But when Napoleon’s partner drops out, he begs Pedro to be his teammate. Pedro reluctantly agrees and they set out to beat Napoleon’s FFA rival, Filson, for a second year in a row. While at the event, Napoleon loses focus when the FFA Queen puts the moves on him. In the end, Pedro comes to the rescue.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mike Scully, Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess

Producers

Claudia Katz

Department Leadership Roster

Claudia Katz

Claudia Katz

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Napoleon Dynamite.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon Dynamite

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Napoleon Dynamite about?

Napoleon Dynamite is an American animated sitcom based on the 2004 cult film of the same name. The series was created by Jared and Jerusha Hess and developed by the Hesses and Mike Scully. The series follows the adventures of Napoleon Dynamite in the small town of Preston, Idaho. The Hesses came up with the idea for the series after filming Napoleon Dynamite. It originally ran on Fox from January 15, 2012, to March 4, 2012, before being cancelled.

How many seasons does Napoleon Dynamite have?

Napoleon Dynamite comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?

Key cast members in Napoleon Dynamite include Jon Heder, Haylie Duff, Jon Gries, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez.

Who created or directed Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite was developed and directed by Mike Scully, Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess.