We need to talk about Doug… 

Doug will forever have a place in my heart because of bangers like "Think Big (Banging on a Trash)" "Killer Tofu" and "I Need More Allowance"

Doug was always relatable because of how the show depicts his fears and his dreams, especially when you’re shy. It was always like Hey Arnold meets Arthur with its down to earth relatability, but it was basically overshadowed by other shows at the time. Doug and Futurama are also why Billy West is one of my favorite voice actors.

I feel that Doug is a show that falls in the "Seinfeld Syndrome." It's a show that is nowadays seen as cliché thanks to other slice of life shows that followed it that did the concept slightly better. It's one of those shows that you really have to have a certain perspective on it to really enjoy the show. At first glance, the show would definitely come off as boring, but while I will admit that the show can get a little boring sometimes, this show is a lot deeper than many people give it credit for. One thing that makes the show so good is that even though the plots are simple, the morals behind them are highly underrated. For example, the episode where Doug has the babysit Skeeter's little brother is a typical babysitter plot, but the moral behind it is executed perfectly. Doug's been trying to take advice from others who had more babysitting experience, and he realizes that his only flaw regarding his babysitting job is listening to others rather than himself. This episode teaches us that while it's great to ask for help from others, there are times where you just need to listen to your gut more and do things your way. That's a moral that we all need to learn even to this day. As for Doug as a character, most people who call him a bland character are missing the point. Doug was not supposed to be an interesting character. He was deliberately written as an average everyman surrounded by a quirkier, more colorful cast. Rocko and Arnold were written the same way in their respective roles, and they both grew to be some of the most likable protagonists. Doug was a well-behaved kid who, while not without his flaws, was good at heart and always admitted his wrongs and did whatever he could to fix them. He never whined about how he had it bad and just learned to deal with the consequences when he would do wrong. That's what makes him a likable protagonist. If anything, Doug being "boring" is a good thing. Because it's basically a reflection of how many children's normal life is: nothing special happening, just a simple day, etc. That's why the show was backed up with Doug's wild imaginations and quirks. It wasn't the first slice of life show, but it was the very first slice of life cartoon that focused on a regular kid going through regular kid issues, and that's why while I don't expect a lot of people to like this show, they should still respect this cartoon for the influence it had and still has on other slice of life cartoons that followed it.

People say Doug wasn’t as successful but Doug was big enough to make the jump over to Disney and for a good number of years had a attraction at Disney world

Can’t beat the classic nicktoons! They just don’t make them like they used to.

Billy West is voicing the narrator in the Quail Man segment as well as voicing Doug himself. The sort of thing I can notice due to watching Futurama and knowing how many characters he voices there! I always thought it was funny that even in his imagination, Doug's superhero outfit consists of things like wearing underpants on the outside of his regular pants, a towel for a cape, and a belt on his head to be a headdress reminiscent of a quail's plume.

Doug is like "enhanced" reality, like a kid with a big imagination sees the world. Porkchop does a lot of unreal himan like atuff but that's how a kid sees their pwts, as the coolest ever.

Ah heck yes, finally someone else who knows of Doug! None of my childhood friends liked this show but it was one of my absolute favorites. I got to meet Jim Jenkins and his wife a few times late 2022/early 2023 and they are such nice warm and nice people. It was totally surreal but immediately took me back to elementary school days going to the video rental store and begging my mother to take home the “Doug’s First Movie” VHS. I watched a couple episodes recently and realized just how relatable that show was as a kid.

In a way, Doug was kind of the Nickelodeon version of King of the Hill: more subdued, less flashy art style, with the focus on finding the odd situations in the mundane everyday world as opposed to a quirky, seizure-inducing environment like Ren and Stimpy, with the central character usually being the reactor instead of the actor and leaving the quirkiness to the more colorful characters around him. **ALSO ROGER KLOTZ HAD A MASSIVE CRUSH ON DOUG THERE I SAID IT*

Doug, Hey Arnold and The Wild Thornberrys have always been my favorite nicktoons. Doug and Hey Arnold especially. Even now that I'm all grown up, I'm not ashamed to admit that I have all three of these complete series on DVD. Such sweet nostalgic shows that I love revisiting often.

I love the Doug Quailman episodes! I developed a hobby of drawing my own comics and this show played a major role in inspiring me to draw comics!

I remember when I first saw the ending of this episode as a kid, I didn't realize "anniversary" could refer to anything besides a wedding anniversary and was very confused

This show made me think beets must taste awesome as a kid but when I finally got the chance to try them I thought they were disgusting.

I remember parts of an episode of Doug where Porkchop drags a girl by her leg to keep her from falling in thin ice. Everyone thought he’d attacked her and he had to wear a muzzle for the rest of the episode.

Just finished watching the whole nic series and it’s really good! I always laugh when Doug is daydreaming and screams then it fades to him in real life screaming lol people probably just look at him like “that boy ain’t right”

I used to like Doug a lot until Disney took it over.

I loved Doug. And I sing the song "Killer Tofu" by the Beets at least once a month lol

I always wanted to eat the zombie chips so they really failed at deterring me from junk food. 😂😂😂

Doug and Hey Arnold were ahead of their time because of their down to earth content without showing unrealistic storytelling. Your opinion near the end if this has modified our brains growing may be true in a sense, but social anxiety has always been real, in different forms at least. I think Doug's content was trying to make us more aware of the things we will encounter as we get older. Doug tried to find a solution with his friends going to Roger's but went to action because he could not stand alone and do nothing. I think his friends understood that about Doug. He wouldn't just stand by if there was such a dramatic behavior shift in his peers and eventually his curiosity would get the best of him. It was perfect planning on their part to surprise him. Doug was also the most creative kid in the early 90s Nicktoons, and I would not be surprised if he grew up to be a content creator himself.

Nickelodeon's Doug was the cartoon I watched countless times as a kid, albeit in reruns (Disney's, I barely watched at all). I have the first three seasons on DVD. Season 4 is missing two episodes for some reason. The show did get a complete collection a couple years later. Roger was unique in that he was more of a nuisance than a true bully. Doug even points this out in the episode Doug Saves Roger. One of my favorites. Mr Bone's nephew, Percy Femur, gets transferred to their school, and it soon becomes clear that, unlike Roger, Percy is a true bully. Often resorting to physical threats, and warning Roger not to tell anyone, OR ELSE. When Doug intervenes, Percy turns his attention to Doug instead, threatening to clobber him after school if he doesn't show up. Roger merely teases Doug, never actually trying to start a fight or resort to physical violence.

Fun fact: Jim Jinkins was also responsible for PB and J Stanley and Jojos Circus

I always hated when shows and PSAs preached to me about healthy eating, like this episode or Gopher Cakes. Screw you, Big Brother. If I want to eat a bag of chips or my friends and I want to get together once in a while to put off-brand Ding Dongs in a blender, we’ll do it if we damn well please. And therein lied part of the problem: their message was ineffective most of the time because the thing they were wagging their finger at always looked better than the alternative they offered. Who wants to eat a raw beet like it’s an apple?

That episode always bothered me. If Doug hadn't gone over to confront them about what was going on, they would have all just had a party without Doug. He wasn't invited or expected to be there at all.

Man, I haven't thought about this show in a while. I remember liking it as a kid... never could get into Disney's version, it just didn't feel right. You picked an interesting episode to feature. It's a good one, though my own reflections are somewhat different. I used to see this plotline quite a bit in kids' shows growing up. "Why are my friends avoiding me? Are they not my friends anymore? ... Wait, it's okay - they're just throwing me a surprise party!" As a kid, I thought it was kind of lazy that the resolution always involved a blatant misunderstanding, usually with a surprise party reveal. It was fine, but boring. As an adult... this hits me differently, and not for the better. I struggled to make and keep friends as I got older. I didn't know how to deal with bullies or navigating difficult social situations, so I just learned to withdraw and hide when I felt vulnerable. Being alone as an adult can be its own nightmare. Life with a family may have its challenges, but at least you know you have loved ones that care about you. Being alone... all you have is yourself - and just getting out there and meeting people, you're not guaranteed to meet anyone that will accept or even like you. Ah well... either way, it's nice to see this show get some positive recognition. Thanks for covering it =)

I liked watching Doug as a kid. This episode was pretty cool too. In fact, I remember one episode about Mr. Dink trying to catch a fish he named Chester and Doug helps him. Speaking of Quailman, I used to make comics of my superhero in 7th and 8th grade. Nowadays, I'm not a good artist but I can think of decent ideas with inspiration. I had a bunch of different characters like dinosaurs and metal snakes until I scrapped them for new ones. Like only one 6ft dinosaur who befriends a woman and her adopted daughter while fighting his first supervillain and learning to control a strong but dangerous superpower. Glad you uploaded on my birthday today! Thanks, Shawne! Oh, I just want to say that you are doing great reviewing cartoons and I can't wait to see more of your stuff.

I saw the premire back in 1991 i had just turned 12 and doug was 11 in the first show run im 44 now i still love this good series

Nice! Haven’t seen you cover Doug yet I’m looking forward to watching this

YOU BROKE MY GRILL??! YOU BROKE MY GRIIIIIILL???!!

Watched this while it aired, was my favorite show EVER. I'm 37 and I still watch it now..

I'm always happy to see you post a new video that reminds me of my childhood.

I'll be 37 this month and I totally forgot about this episode. All of a sudden, old memories rushed back in.

I loved Doug growing up. It depicted a regular young man who wished he could do amazing things. We've all been there, we've all had a grade school girl we had a major crush on but were just too nervous to tell her.

i loved this show, as a kid i hated roger but as a adult rewatching the show i feel like roger isnt a bad kid he's just misunderstood he's in poverty so he probably gets mocked for living in a trailer, therefor he uses comedy as a way to cope. basically if roger picked on you he liked you.

You’re my favorite cartoon reviewer on RU-vid! Keep up the great work!

Being 34 years old and to this day Doug was always my favorite classic Nicktoon✨️. Never liked the Disney version didn't have this certain charm unlike Nick's version, I had a flashback at my old house which was literally next door to my elementary school. My bedroom, the smell, all my toys and video games I haven't thought about my childhood in years. So thank you for bringing back my innerchild about this show. It was always a good life lesson as kids to show how much kindness and learning mistakes early on shapes us as adults today...even though I'd rather eat cereal and watch morning cartoons any day. Okay I'm rambling, good content.🌿🌟

Doug was a bit before my time, I was born in 1995 & i definitely remember watching reruns when I was a kid. I remember liking it, but i would much rather be watching hey Arnold, wild Thornberries, as told by ginger, rugrats, the first few seasons of SpongeBob, etc. it was the kind of thing I would watch if it was on but I wouldn’t go out of my way to watch it, if that makes sense. Also, I love that you mentioned that the voice of Patty Mayo was the same person as yoga jones in orange is the new black. The first time I watched Orange, it was bothering me so much that I had to look it up lol. She used the exact same voice as she did for Patty too.

Love your channel! Hope all is well with your dad 🥰

My dad used to chase me around the house saying "zombie chips" I didn't get it until I saw this episode and it became my favorite instantly. This and the Think Big episode.

You know this show had this obession on beets, natures candy. I'm not surprised this episode was a PSA about eating healthy snacks and avoiding junk food. THis is one of my favorite shows, one of my favorite episodes is Dougs Got No gift wher ehe made a gift for Patty because he spent the money playing a ivdoegame and the homemade gift paid off at the end :) Hypnotism always scared me because you're cutting and arearranging someones thoughts and uncovering whats bene re[ressed or hidden this whole time. Roger is the oddest character of the show because he ALWAYS bullies Doug for some reason and yet they end up being friends, makes you think 💭💭

I don't think media like this made us anxious and stuff, I think it wss more a show reflecting on a real issue that effects kids, rather than making up a scenario to mold anxiety into us.

I will never understand why so many people hate this show.

*SERVICE THE CHAIR, DOUGLATH. IT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE!!*

I love these nostalgia trips man. Keep it up. Can you do more As Told By Ginger. I literally rewatched the whole series and holy crap does this show get deep. The episode "A lesson in tight ropes" was an episode that literally drew tears from my eyes. Like I relived my own similar experiences with romantic relationships with this episode and then what happened next to ginger is just wow so surreal. Never have I ever been so on the edge of my seat with a cartoon than this episode. No spoilers but you're probably going to want a box of tissues if you haven't seen it.

Ur videos make me feel warm and nostalgic. Love ur content. Can’t believe u only have 100k subs which is a lot but I would think u would like a million the way you put so much effort on each video

14:47 I think Doug also had another episode involving evil snacks - specifically with this addictive snack called Nic Nacs

YYYYYYAAAAAASSSSS Idk why I am so hyped for this one, but Shawn, I'm hyped

I love hearing you talk about cartoons so much!! Your voice is so kind and calming to me.

dougs theme song was fire haha glad you're back bro

I’m from Brazil and I found your channel by accident. And I so glad that it happens. It became onde of my top 5 favourite channels and the best one about cartoons I’ve seen around my years on internet. It’s so good how good vibes and melancholic (at times) your work is all st the same time. And really is good as a person with a disability (low vision) and depression to see a comfortable place to hear something about what your feeling without knowing sometimes. That’s how I fell around here

Aw, man, I remember Doug pretty well. Thanks to watching TV with Closed Captions on (I remember things better when I READ them), I still remember Skeeter's roast of Quailman. "I'd rather kiss a moving train than spend an afternoon with YOU, Frail-man!" Even to this day, that's funny to me.

This brings back so many good memories ❤ Loved this episode! ty for this video!

The episode I have ingrained in my head was one about Skeeter moving and he gives Doug and unbreakable comb before leaving. That's all I really remember, but it was Grave of the Fireflies level sad to 6 year old me.

Halloween season is around the corner! I can't wait to see what content you have in the works!

I’ve always wondered if Billy West sings the do-do-do-do-do-do theme song

Please cover Invader Zim and Sonic Underground next.

Just discovered your channel and u have a good uniqueness to u and I love how u talk about shows I grew up with! Very nostalgic! Keep up the good work!

Nickelodeons Doug was still on television in the year 2000? Wow. I watched it when I was 6 also but that was in 93.

Doug was my first exposure to “slice of life” as a young kid. You can probably trace my affinity for shows like King of the Hill, etc. right back to Doug. It was just a wholesome, entertaining, comforting chronicle of a young kid’s life with GREAT music, front to back. There’s a certain “everything is gonna be ok” that washes over you when you hear Doug’s theme song.

Damn dude. I needed you in high school. Thank you for being there for the rest of us ♥️🤟🏼

I loved Doug I was that awkward elementary kid always in my head. Could definitely relate to him.

I'm excited to watch doug's halloween this october. Part of my yearly watch list.

One of my favorite episodes of Doug has to do with Video Game Addiction. Doug wins a new game console and becomes so obsessed with finishing the sci-fi shooter game that came with the console that he starts to neglect his sleep schedule and schoolwork because of it. Another one of my favorites is about Body Image where after Doug spent a weekend at his grandmother's, he finds out he gained a few pounds, which makes him worry about how others view him and those worries only get worst when he gets invited to a pool party a BeeBee's Mansion.

I watched the whole nick series last month so this video is perfect timing id love to see more doug related videos

This and Rugrats were my two favorite Nickelodeon story. I always wondered if Roger was really more of a friend than bully to Doug. There are other episodes where the two interact and are not necessarily evil.

I always wonder what wound of happened if Doug never went over to Roger’s trailer. It didn’t look like anyone was going to get him.

Omg this just unlocked a childhood memory. I liked doug but i was too young to really be a big fan, i just liked the intro music.

So glad I clicked this video!! Great job man!! Any chance you could do “Doug’s Lost Weekend”? I think that’s the title. It’s the one where he wins a video game system and blows off a school assignment. That episode really hit for me as I would do that quite a lot in the 90’s😁

A lot of people don't like Doug anymore, or at least not publicly.. a lot more young people do now, which is good for the series.

ONE OF THE BEST CARTOON THAT I'VE WATCHED! Thanks Nick ❤️ i like the vídeo too man, thank you!

How low can you go porkchop! That’s the scene I always remember

I had the same reaction to Doug as a kid and I don’t can’t recall many episodes but I remember really liking quailman/dog episodes

I've always wondered, even when I was a kid: What exactly was their plan if Doug didn't show up on his own. Were they just going to party without him? Was someone supposed to bring him at a particular time, but couldn't find him and got left out?

Great video.

"6 year old in the year 2000". Wait, were you also born in '94? That might explain how your videos cover topics that I relate with a lot~ I loved this era of cartoons and still like to revisit them from time to time. And yeah, I can relate with the feeling of losing my friends, especially in middle school when everyone was going through changes and just abandoning me. I honestly feel it had left me with attachment issues growing up.

honestly i love that episode of Doug as Quailman

Doug and Rocko's Modern Life are my favorite Nicktoons and my go-to Nicktoons as well, with Hey Arnold, The Angry Beavers and Real Monsters following closely. Also Doug moving from Nickelodeon to Disney is something I'll never stop unseeing!!

DuskTillShawn you seem like a good person and it's not surprising you'd have a lot of friends. i also had a lot of friends growing up but many friendships during your childhood like school, camp, town etc people graduate, move, etc but then again you can make new friends.

My only exposure to "Doug" as a kid was from the Movie. The VHS tape had a cool behind the scenes short documentary on it.

“I’d rather kiss a moving train” That one’s golden

No one talks about Doug enough it feels like the forgotten child of Nic, Thank You

Classic Nicktoons and Cartoon Network will forever be unmatched

I'm pretty sure beets were meant to parody Popeye eating spinach before he wollops his foes. Perhaps the gag went off the wall but I think they were trying to make fun of those corny health messages in kids shows.

80's baby here and Doug was cool and I still have a patty mayonnaise keychain from Mickey D's 😂😂 great video ❤

I remember watching Doug. My Favorite Episodes of Doug were Nightmare on Jumbo Street and Doug on his Own.

What if Doug never decided to go to Roger's? How long were they waiting for him?

Praise be the RU-vid Algorithm. Who knew a giraffe could think so deeply about Doug of all cartoons. I am actually very impressed with this video.

Thanks for this. Doug was one of my highlight cartoons I’d watch as a kid.

Doug is the most normal nicktoon. Also I STILL have a Doug McDonald's key chain from their first (and ONLY!) movie!

Doug was one of my favorites to watch as a kid.

The 90s are nostalgic and will live on forever in my memories

When I was younger I thought Doug was a sometimes funny show. I always laughed at Doug's neighbor's name Mr. Dink. I still think the theme song is cool.

When is the next Dark Side episode airing? I need my “Hey Arnold” fix

Hearing the Quailman theme brings back the best memories.

I’m more curious about where you’re from where high school starts sooner than elementary…

Yes! Lets Gooooo! Thank you very much!

I can't remember when I started watching doug,I just know I've watched it alot on nickelodeon every single day along with everything else on nickelodeon

You cant be brining up Rap City out the blue on me like that, im not tryna cry from nostalgia right now.

Idk why this has so few views 4d after posting. Very well put together imo. Quail man is my Halloween costume.

I always liked the show Doug because he reminded me of my father and Pattie reminded me of my mother, my dad’s name being Doug and the fact that I was 11 1/2 years old the same age as the character I used to watch the show weekday evenings Then, after Doug was Inspector gadget, and if I was really lucky, I got to stay up late and watch Ren & Stimpy but I didn’t watch that show until Sunday morning. Looking for Skeeter being more edgy maybe try episode Doug’s Brainy friend? Or Skeeter when he gets his own superhero called Silver Skeeter Doug would say that silver Skeeter is too powerful He can’t lose. I think of more recently, the AVGN episode of the game silver surfer wear everything you touch kills your character wonder if there’s any connection between silver Skeeter and the NES game silver surfer?

I REMEMBER THIS EPISODE. Doug was such a classic.