Common Sense Media Review
Unlikely friends unite on the shores of Hawaii.
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Based on 8 parent reviews
Based on 19 kid reviews
Kids say the series is a fun and adorable show that is suitable for younger viewers, often highlighting its strong messages about friendship and acceptance. While some parents express concerns about minor violence and bullying, the series is generally well-loved, offering a good balance of humor and light-hearted themes that resonate with children.
- fun show
- good messages
- mild violence
- suitable for kids
- character admiration
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What's the Story?
In LILO & STICH: THE SERIES, which is a spin-off of the popular Disney animated feature Lilo and Stitch, every episode features a new "experiment" causing a disturbance on the island of Kauai -- one eats hair, one makes earthquakes, one hypnotizes people. But Lilo (voiced by Daveigh Chase) sees the value in all of them and finds each one a home. The evil Dr. Hamsterviel (a space hamster voiced by Jeff Bennett) and his lumbering minion Gantu (Kevin Michael Richardson) battle with Lilo and Stitch (Chris Sanders) to catch the mutants. Lilo mixes it up with space creatures just fine, but she has trouble interacting with other real kids, particularly snotty Myrtle (Liliana MumyP in her hula class. As Lilo teaches Stitch how to be less of a monster, she learns small lessons, too -- such as how revenge can backfire.
Is It Any Good?
While the educational component barely sneaks in, the up-to-date humor looms large. In one episode, for example, the producer of a popular TV show asks Lilo to sign a waiver so that he can "exploit your dog and treat him like a freak on worldwide TV." The series even makes fun of the scant educational content -- at one point Lilo comments, "Who knew life would full of such hard lessons!" The so-called evil characters are often inept and probably won't scare young viewers, but the competition to catch the mutants spurs rough chase scenes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the diversity of these two characters. If kids are fans of the movie, what comparisons can they make? How do Lilo and Stitch handle the tricky circumstances they get into?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 20, 2003
- Cast : Chris Sanders , Daveigh Chase , Tia Carrere
- Networks : ABC , Disney Channel , Toon Disney
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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