Some shows take a few seasons to click, but it’s all there in the premiere of Nickelodeon’s Doug.
In the first episode, we meet Douglas Yancey Funnie, whose family—his mom, dad, and sister Judy—
moves to the fictional town of Bluffington. The new kid in town, Doug gets pranked by local bully
Roger Klotz; meets his crush, Patti Mayonnaise, and best friend, Skeeter Valentine; and in the end is
bailed out by his wily dog, Porkchop. Everything that audiences would grow to love about the show—
its uniquely rough art style, singular theme song, gentle tone, and unabashed sincerity—is there at
the very start. Twenty-five years ago, Doug arrived fully formed.
BY JASON P. WOODBURY