Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
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Phineas and Ferb

"We're getting the band back together!"

7.9
Yr 2007
Status Returning Series
Animation Comedy Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Your Verdict
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Series Brief

Overview

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Phineas and Ferb has earned broad critical and family acclaim as one of Disney Channel's most inventive and enduring animated offerings. Reviewers consistently highlight the show's clever writing, vibrant animation, memorable musical numbers, and wholesome humor. Even with a famously formulaic episode structure, critics note that the sheer imagination behind the boys' daily inventions and Dr. Doofenshmirtz's schemes keeps the series endlessly entertaining and fresh across its run and subsequent revivals.

Family and media watchdogs also praise the series for being genuinely innocuous and multi-generational. While not explicitly heavy on didactic lessons, the show's upbeat spirit, harmless hijinks, and sharp wit make it as charming for adults looking for a comfort watch as it is suitable for grade-schoolers.

“consistently delightful, intelligent, and endearing for viewers of any age”

“the series retains its infectious humor, vibrant animation, and the creative energy that always characterized it”

“Phineas and Ferb is as innocuous as the premise is fun, making it a fine choice for grade-school viewers”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

fuboTV
US
DisneyNOW
US
Disney Plus
UK • US • CA
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YouTube TV
US
Why fans love it

Since its premiere in 2007, this animated comedy has earned a dedicated following by balancing absurd humor with a sincere heart. At its core, the series celebrates the endless potential of summer vacation through two kindhearted stepbrothers who spend their days building impossibly grand projects. The resulting chaos regularly exasperates their controlling sister, Candace, who constantly tries to bust them. It offers a hilarious look at a blended family where boundless ambition collides with suburban life.

What keeps fans so amused and excited is the show's dual-track storytelling. Alongside the main sibling rivalry, a sci-fi subplot follows the boys' pet platypus, who secretly acts as a secret agent working to stop the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Featuring a voice cast that includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster, the series retains an admiring audience that appreciates its sharp writing, inventive premise, and warm, family-friendly tone.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 263 eps
Vincent Martella
Vincent Martella
as Phineas Flynn (voice)
263 episodes
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
as Ferb Fletcher (voice)
223 episodes
David Errigo Jr.
David Errigo Jr.
as Ferb Fletcher (voice)
40 episodes
Ashley French
Ashley French
as Candace Flynn (voice)
263 episodes
Caroline Rhea
Caroline Rhea
as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
263 episodes
Alyson Stoner
Alyson Stoner
as Isabella Garcia-Shapiro (voice)
263 episodes
Bobby Gaylor
Bobby Gaylor
as Buford Van Stomm (voice)
223 episodes
Dan Povenmire
Dan Povenmire
as Heinz Doofenshmirtz (voice)
263 episodes
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Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh as Francis Monogram (voice) 263 episodes Maulik Pancholy as Baljeet Tjinder (voice) 223 episodes Richard O'Brien as Lawrence Fletcher (voice) 223 episodes Mitchel Musso as Jeremy Johnson (voice) 223 episodes Tyler Alexander Mann as Carl Karl (voice) 223 episodes Kelly Hu as Stacy Hirano (voice) 223 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Perry the Platypus (voice) 263 episodes Malcolm McDowell as Grandpa Reginald Fletcher (voice) 2 episodes Evander Holyfield as Evander Holyfield (voice) 1 episode Brenda Song 1 episode Moisés Arias as Fred (voice) 1 episode Christine Taylor as Mrs. Khaka Peü Peü (voice) 1 episode Phill Lewis 1 episode Clay Aiken 1 episode Brian Stepanek 1 episode Chaka Khan 1 episode Laird Hamilton 1 episode Jennifer Stone as Amanda (voice) 1 episode Ben Stiller as Khaka Peü Peü (voice) 1 episode Brian George 1 episode Noah Munck as Xavier (voice) 1 episode Mathew Horne 1 episode Bruce Mackinnon 1 episode Goldie Hawn as Peggy McGee (voice) 1 episode Logan Miller as Johnny (voice) 4 episodes Tina Fey as Annabelle 1 episode Joan Cusack as Glenda 1 episode Vicki Lawrence as Hilda 1 episode Jane Lynch as Mrs. Johnson (voice) 3 episodes Dylan Michael Douglas as Russell (voice, as Dylan Douglas) 1 episode John Larroquette as Bob Webber (voice) 1 episode Isabella Murad as Milly 1 episode Tiffany Espensen as Ginger 1 episode Tara Strong as The Bird 1 episode Corbin Bleu as Coltrane (voice) 4 episodes Tom Kenny as Additional Voices (voice) 4 episodes Lorenzo Lamas as Meap (voice) 2 episodes Clancy Brown 4 episodes Candi Milo as Additional Voices (voice) 8 episodes Allison Janney as Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice) 2 episodes Danny Jacobs as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Pamela Adlon as Additional Voices (voice) 2 episodes Greg Germann as Guiserblint (voice) 2 episodes Corey Burton as Additional Voices (voice) 2 episodes Jack McBrayer as Irving (voice) 19 episodes Jane Carr as Grandma / Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes John Viener as Norm (voice) 5 episodes Jaret Reddick as Danny (voice) 2 episodes Jennifer Grey as Additional Voices (voice) 5 episodes Amanda Plummer as Poofenplotz (voice) 2 episodes Simon Pegg as Shaun (voice) 2 episodes Carol Kane as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Carlos Alazraqui as Bobby (voice) 3 episodes Cloris Leachman as Doof's Mom (voice) 2 episodes David Mitchell as Mitch (voice) 3 episodes J.K. Simmons as J.B. (voice) 2 episodes Edi Gathegi as Iggy (voice) 2 episodes Diedrich Bader as Albert (voice) 5 episodes Seth Green as Monty (voice) 8 episodes Jeff Bennett as Talking Zebra (voice) (uncredited) 4 episodes Fred Tatasciore as Hulk (voice) 2 episodes John DiMaggio as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Ruth Negga as Lieutenant Zarna (voice) 2 episodes Ariel Winter as Gretchen (voice) 2 episodes John O'Hurley as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice) 28 episodes Cymphonique Miller as Holly (voice) 2 episodes Olivia Olson as Vennesa the Twi'Lek (voice) 4 episodes
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
August 17, 2007
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,065