The Little Mermaid

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  • 1992
  • 3 Seasons
  • 6.7  (5,487)

The Little Mermaid is a beloved Disney animated series that ran from 1992 to 1994. The show is based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and features the voice talents of Jodi Benson as the titular character, Ariel. The series follows the adventures of Ariel, a young mermaid who longs to explore the world above the sea. She is fascinated by humans and their customs, and dreams of one day becoming a part of their world. With the help of her underwater friends Flounder and Sebastian, as well as her father King Triton and her six older sisters, Ariel embarks on a journey to discover what lies beyond the borders of the ocean. Throughout the series, Ariel encounters a variety of human characters, both good and bad. She befriends a prince named Eric, who becomes her love interest throughout the show. She also faces off against Ursula, a wicked sea witch who seeks to take over the sea and destroy Ariel and her friends. In addition to its engaging plot and memorable characters, The Little Mermaid is also famous for its catchy musical numbers. Many of the songs from the original Disney film are featured in the series, as well as several new tunes written specifically for the show. Jodi Benson, who famously voiced Ariel in the film, lends her beautiful singing voice to the series as well. Overall, The Little Mermaid is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of viewers. Its blend of adventure, romance, and whimsy make it a perfect choice for families to watch together. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the world of Ariel and her friends, this show is sure to captivate and enchant you.

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A Little Evil
8. A Little Evil
November 26, 1994
The Evil Manta has a son who wants to follow in his father's evil footsteps, but he shows signs of good. Ariel finds him, and tries to bring that good out in him.
Ariel's Treasures
7. Ariel's Treasures
October 29, 1994
Ariel treasures her items from the humans of above. She shows her items to Gabriella and she loves them too, but someone else saw Ariel's treasures to. Ursula, and now she's using her evil spells to take control over Ariel's treasure's so they can destroy Atlantica.
The Beast Within
6. The Beast Within
October 22, 1994
Ariel, Urchin, Flounder and Sebastian go on an adventure to Quaking Canyon and Flounder gets bitten by a Howling Hairfish! The legend is, that if you get bitten by a howling hairfish, you turn into one! Can Ariel and the others save Flounder before the mob of angry villagers get to him? In a B-story, Sebastian gets a trophy from Triton for 25 years of dedicated service! Then, Urchin breaks the trophy as they're escaping from the howling hairfish. Could this be the end of Sebastian and Urchin's friendship?
Heroes
5. Heroes
October 15, 1994
King Triton, and the other residents from Atlantica are very happy to know that their hero Apollo is returning to Atlantica. Ariel and Flounder ask Triton who he is, and Triton explains. 20 years ago during the Sargasso War, Atlantica was in a battle between the Octipins who contained a triton that was more magically than King Triton's triton. Apollo, in the vines snuck up on them and broke it. After the story Apollo appears. He and Ariel go on an adventure, but Ariel and Flounder soon find out that his victory over the Atlanticans was an accident. Ursula revives the Octipins and gives them 8 magic tritons, and now Apollo becomes a hero for real.
Land of the Dinosaurs
4. Land of the Dinosaurs
October 8, 1994
Ariel and the family take a trip up to the frozen North for a vacation. Soon, Ariel and Flounder find the legendary kingdom of dinosaurs- Prehistoria! Out of sympathy, Ariel sets the frozen dinosaurs free using Triton's trident, but it has dangerous consequences. In a B-Story, Sebastian is driving Triton and Dudley crazy, so they try and escape from him on holiday.
Island of Fear
3. Island of Fear
October 1, 1994
Once again Sebastian gets kidnapped, but this time a mad scientist kidnappes Sebastian for his crab experiments. Can Ariel, Flounder, and Scuttle rescue him?
King Crab
2. King Crab
September 24, 1994
While King Triton's away Sebastian will play. Ssebastian's parents come over,and he lied to them telling them that he is the king of Atlantica. All goes well until King Triton comes home. Can Ariel, Urchin and Flounder get Sebastian out of this mess?
Scuttle
1. Scuttle
September 17, 1994
Ariel meets Scuttle for the first time as they compete for a Shimmermajigger. At first she dislikes the bird, but when Sebastian gets kidnapped by an eagle and then dropped onto a pirate ship, Ariel and Flounder must team up with Scuttle to rescue the crab!
Description

The Little Mermaid is a beloved Disney animated series that ran from 1992 to 1994. The show is based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and features the voice talents of Jodi Benson as the titular character, Ariel. The series follows the adventures of Ariel, a young mermaid who longs to explore the world above the sea. She is fascinated by humans and their customs, and dreams of one day becoming a part of their world. With the help of her underwater friends Flounder and Sebastian, as well as her father King Triton and her six older sisters, Ariel embarks on a journey to discover what lies beyond the borders of the ocean.

Throughout the series, Ariel encounters a variety of human characters, both good and bad. She befriends a prince named Eric, who becomes her love interest throughout the show. She also faces off against Ursula, a wicked sea witch who seeks to take over the sea and destroy Ariel and her friends.

In addition to its engaging plot and memorable characters, The Little Mermaid is also famous for its catchy musical numbers. Many of the songs from the original Disney film are featured in the series, as well as several new tunes written specifically for the show. Jodi Benson, who famously voiced Ariel in the film, lends her beautiful singing voice to the series as well.

Overall, The Little Mermaid is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of viewers. Its blend of adventure, romance, and whimsy make it a perfect choice for families to watch together. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the world of Ariel and her friends, this show is sure to captivate and enchant you.

The Little Mermaid is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (31 episodes). The series first aired on September 11, 1992.

Where to Watch The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is available for streaming on the Disney website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Little Mermaid on demand at Disney+, Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    September 11, 1992
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (5,487)