Capitol Critters (1992): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1992, Capitol Critters is an animation and comedy series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Capitol Critters stars Neil Patrick Harris as Max (voice), Charlie Adler as Jammet (voice), Jennifer Darling as Berkeley (voice) and Patti Deutsch as Trixie (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Capitol Critters has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Capitol Critters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Capitol Critters tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.