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Pinky and the Brain

  • TV Series
  • 1995–1998
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
34K
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Pinky and the Brain (1995)
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Pinky and the Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who live in Acme Labs. The Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, the Bra... Read allPinky and the Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who live in Acme Labs. The Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, the Brain devises a new plan to take over the world.Pinky and the Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who live in Acme Labs. The Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, the Brain devises a new plan to take over the world.

  • Stars
    • Maurice LaMarche
    • Rob Paulsen
    • Tress MacNeille
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    34K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
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    506
    • Stars
      • Maurice LaMarche
      • Rob Paulsen
      • Tress MacNeille
    • 43User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • The Brain…
    • 1995–1998
    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Pinky…
    • 1995–1998
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • First Lady…
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    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • The President…
    • 1995–1998
    Jeff Bennett
    Jeff Bennett
    • Baloney…
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    Billy West
    Billy West
    • Anthony Hopkins…
    • 1997–1998
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Chuck…
    • 1995–1998
    Larry Cedar
    Larry Cedar
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    • 1995–1998
    Townsend Coleman
    Townsend Coleman
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    • 1997–1998
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Snowball
    • 1996–1998
    Jess Harnell
    Jess Harnell
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    • 1995–1998
    John Mariano
    John Mariano
    • Robert…
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    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Herbert Schniederlander…
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    Paul Rugg
    Paul Rugg
    • Dr. Belvadere…
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    Pat Musick
    • Dutch Girl…
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    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Additional Voices…
    • 1995
    Julie Bernstein
    • Female Singer…
    • 1997–1998
    Steven Bernstein
    Steven Bernstein
    • Chorus Member #3…
    • 1997–1998
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    janey_smile

    Great Fun!!Brill!!

    A spin off from the wonderful 'Animaniacs', 'Pinky and the Brain' was one of the funniest and best cartoons of the 90s.

    The show followed the exploits of two laboratory mice on a mission to take over the world. The Brain was a super-intelligent megalomaniac, and was assisted by Pinky, an idiot. Each night, The Brain would come up with a highly elaborate plan to overthrow the worlds leaders and assume control, but was always foiled at the last minute and sent back to the drawing board.

    Even though the plot was the same every episode, 'Pinky and the Brain' managed to be consistently fresh and funny. The great writing was backed up by superb voice performances, particularly by Rob Paulson (Pinky) and Maurice LaMarche (Brain). The humour works on enough levels to appeal to kids and grown-ups alike, and if you've never seen an episode of this, I suggest you seek it out!
    10Rectangular_businessman

    Good for kids and adults

    This was a great cartoon, following the same tradition of the equally good "Animaniacs", using a clever style of humor that made it enjoyable for kids and adults as well. Like in "Animaniacs" segments about this same two characters, the show follows the frustrated attempts of two mouses to conquer all the world.

    They are Brain, the genius,and his assistant,Pinky,who is a complete idiot, but adorable at the same time.

    The voices were quite good, and the script was funny and clever.

    I miss the time were it was still possible to see good cartoons for the whole family like this.

    I don't like very much the kid's cartoons from the recent years (Well, some are good but most of them are pretty bad).

    However, "Pinky and the Brain " remains as a timeless classic.
    Op_Prime

    "This is the earth. And this is Pinky. You can tell the difference quite easily. One is a lump of inert matter hurtling blindly through the void. The other... is the earth."

    This was one of the best animated shows ever. This show isn't just for kids. The humor of the show can be enjoyed by all ages, much like the classic Warner Brothers shorts. Pinky & the Brain also has great dialogue. The plans to take over the world are also a hoot. Many of the episodes are classic.
    MovieAddict2016

    Absolute hysteria! A great show for kids AND adults!

    Pinky and the Brain has got to be one of the funniest cartoon shows ever. Steven Spielberg himself co-produced this film, and once and a while actually would do a cameo on the show. If you want to see two lab mice, every week trying to take over the world, doing some of the most ridiculous, outrageous things ever see Pinky and the Brain. Just not the spin-off Pinky, Elmyra and the Brain. Yuck, talk about a bad show. The voice talents were great in the show and I loved both the characters. Especially Pinky, the stupid but of course humorous one. Then there's Brain, the brainy idea expert. Together, these two caged lab mice have a great time letting us have a good time. I was so sad when the show stopped airing after three years. I can't find it anywhere now and it makes me mad. I hope someday they do the re-runs on WB because this show is not just for kids, it's got great adult humor too. One of which like I said before, when the mice run into Steven Spielberg. But anyway, if you can find this show on your local listings, watch it. It's an instant classic. NARF!
    TheMan3051

    NARF!

    Next to Animaniacs this has to be the funniest cartoon of the `90s.

    NARF!

    POINT!

    "Pinky are you pondering what I'm pondering? I think so Brain but if Jimmy cracked corn and no one cared why does he keep on doing it?"

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    • Trivia
      Maurice LaMarche described the Brain's voice as "65% Orson Welles and 35% Vincent Price".
    • Quotes

      The Brain: Are you pondering what I'm pondering?

      Pinky: Woof, oh, I'd have to say the odds of that are terribly slim, Brain.

      The Brain: True.

      Pinky: I mean, really, when have I ever been pondering what you've been pondering?

      The Brain: To my knowledge, never.

      Pinky: Exactly. So, what are the chances that this time, I'm pondering what you're pondering?

      The Brain: Next to nil.

      Pinky: Well, that's exactly what I'm thinking, too.

      The Brain: Therefore, you ARE pondering what I'm pondering.

      Pinky: Poit! I guess I am.

    • Crazy credits
      Towards the end of the series' closing credits, the definition for one of the polysyllabic words used by the Brain in that week's episode was shown.
    • Alternate versions
      Nickelodeon added its logo into the series' opening theme song on various objects.
    • Connections
      Featured in Pokémon / Pinky and the Brain Commercial (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Pinky and the Brain Theme - Original Version
      Written by Richard Stone and Tom Ruegger

      Performed by Jess Harnell, Dorian Harewood, Jim Cummings and Rob Paulsen

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Animaniacs Voice Artists Interview
      • Official Pinky & The Brain Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pinky y Cerebro
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Animation
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Amblin Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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