TV ShowEndedBBC ThreeComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

The Mighty Boosh

2004 – 2006 · 45m per ep · 15 · English

A British comic fantasy containing humour and pop-culture references. Episodes often featured elaborate musical numbers in different genres, such as electro, heavy metal, funk, and rap. The show has been known for popularising a style called "crimping"; short acappella songs which are present throughout all three series.

7.6(183 reviews)

12.1762% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 18, 2004
Last air date: Dec 20, 2007
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 20
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: —
Network / platform: BBC Three
Creator / showrunner: Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt
Certification: 15
Production companies: Baby Cow Productions

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

Keywords

surrealslapstick comedypost modernism

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2004 · 8 episodes

Howard Moon and Vince Noir have adventures whilst working at a zoo, with the shaman Naboo the Enigma and his familiar, Bollo the Gorilla. Along with their boss, Bob Fossil and the zoo-owner, Dixon Bainbridge. The Mighty Boosh's first series was originally broadcast between 18 May 2004 and 6 July 2004. A DVD of the series was released on 29 August 2005 in Region 2. Series 1 began to air in America on Adult Swim from 29 March 2009.

0 of 8 watched0%

Hide watched

Cast

Julian Barratt

Howard Moon

Noel Fielding

Vince Noir

Michael Fielding

Naboo the Enigma

Dave Brown

Bollo

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.6

183 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera6.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful