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The Penguins of Madagascar

Series Overview

The adventures of four penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico, who perform various commando-like missions to protect their home in the Central Park Zoo. The penguins often have to deal with problems caused, or made worse, by their zoo neighbors, King Julien XIII (a ring-tailed lemur), Maurice (an aye-aye), and Mort (a mouse lemur).

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
Nickelodeon
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 149 Episodes

10–12 min per episode

Air Date Window

2008 – 2013

Premiered: Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Created By
Eric DarnellEric Darnell
Tom McGrathTom McGrath

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Season 3, Episode 33: “The Penguin Who Loved Me”

Doris the dolphin's quest to rescue her brother Francis from Seaville brings her to the lovestruck Kowalski.

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The Penguins of Madagascar Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-20

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bret Haaland

Department Leadership Roster

Bret Haaland

Bret Haaland

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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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.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Penguins of Madagascar

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What is The Penguins of Madagascar about?

The adventures of four penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico, who perform various commando-like missions to protect their home in the Central Park Zoo. The penguins often have to deal with problems caused, or made worse, by their zoo neighbors, King Julien XIII (a ring-tailed lemur), Maurice (an aye-aye), and Mort (a mouse lemur).

How many seasons does The Penguins of Madagascar have?

The Penguins of Madagascar comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Penguins of Madagascar?

Key cast members in The Penguins of Madagascar include Tom McGrath, Jeff Bennett, James Patrick Stuart, John DiMaggio, Danny Jacobs.

Who created or directed The Penguins of Madagascar?

The Penguins of Madagascar was developed and directed by Bret Haaland.