Invader ZIM

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S 2 :  Ep 10 Aired 8/19/06
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S 2 :  Ep 8 Aired 7/22/06
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S 2 :  Ep 6 Aired 7/15/06
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Invader ZIM follows the exploits of an alien named Zim who is hell-bent on conquering Earth. Fortunately for Earth, Zim has a human arch-nemesis named Dib who is equally bent on stopping him, but unfortunately for Dib, everyone thinks he's crazy.

Cast & Crew

Wally Wingert

Wally Wingert

Almighty Tallest Red
Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald

Almighty Tallest Purple
Andy Berman

Andy Berman

Dib
Melissa Fahn

Melissa Fahn

Gaz
Lucille Bliss

Lucille Bliss

Ms. Bitters
Richard Horvitz

Richard Horvitz

Zim
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  • 100% Pure genius, too bad it was short lived.

    10
    By That_TV_Dude, Mar 11, 2013
    It's hard to believe a show such as Invader ZIM got the ax too soon. It had everything that made up a good show, wonderful characters, great atmosphere, unending laughs from beginning to end, and excellent music. But the sad truth is that Nick canceled this because of the shows "dark humor" and parents accused this show for driving a kid to commit murder. Now that is just unfair, this show was very funny and it had nothing to do with the kid committing murder. The show should have lasted longer and at least have a TV movie to wrap up the series. Compare this show to the rest of crap shown on Nickelodeon (with the exception of Avatar) and you will see they have nothing on ZIM. Jhonen, I know you are probably told this a million times, but please bring this show back on the air, we want to see more adventures of Zim, GIR, and everyone else not this crap that is being shown on Nickelodeon. This show should be on Adult Swim and Jhonen can continue his genius. If you haven't seen this show, what are you waiting for? Look up episodes on Youtube or buy the DVDs. I know I am just one of millions of people saying but, BRING THIS BACK!moreless

  • Best Show Ever!!!!! T.V.com Please Rate It A Ten Instead Of 8.5!!

    10
    By mahesh2001, Feb 27, 2013
    This Show Is About A Invader named ZIM from a far away planet and is assigned to rule Planet Earth,and the only person who knows that he is trying to rule the world is a nerdy paranormal expert named DIB,and he tries to warn everybody except know one listens!ZIM's Job Is to try to rule the Earth while Dib's Job Is To Stop Zim but the two boys are very bad at their jobs which makes it funny!Also Gir is Zim's Idiotic Robot and his idiocy makes the show also funny! Here is my review:



    Plot/Storyline-10 Awesome Plot's!



    Humor-10 Dib Zim And Gir are hilarious!



    action/violence- +10 Really Violent Show!



    Romace-5.5 Sorry I.Z. Not That Much Romace In Your Show



    Total-10 AMAZING Show!!!!!!!moreless

  • How can anyone not like ZIM?

    9.0
    By Wet-Monsoon, Feb 23, 2013
    PLOT: An Irken alien sets off to destroy Earth, using his clever disguise as a human boy for himself and a dog for his robot henchman, GIR. Dib, a paranormal nut-job, sees through his disguise and believes that it's up to him to prevent ZIM from taking over the world.

    CHARACTERS: I love all of them! I think that Richard for Zim was a brilliant casting decision.

    ANIMATION: unique for a Nick show.

    I have to mention that for a TV-Y7 cartoon, it got away with a lot of horrific things. The first episode that comes to mind is "Dark Harvest", when Zim steals the organs of kids and teachers at school and replaces them with household objects.

    Which, in fact, is awesome.moreless

  • Screaming Temportal doom

    10
    By whyofbladez, Feb 12, 2013
    A show with aliens, retarded robots and rubber piggies; what makes those three things watchable? Well... I dunno. What I do know is it is.



    Invader Zim follows the misadventures of Zim, the cosmically inept Irken Invader and his stupid defect SiR unit, GiR; as they struggle to disguise themselves amongst the ignorant masses. Only one boy, Dib, see's through Zim's incredibly inept disguise; fortunately for Zim; Dib's a Paranormal Investigator whom no one believes. If you don't know the outline by now, I don't know why you're reading this.



    With great esteem, this series I can call the last of the Nicktoon era (that's good at least). The series was created by underground comic artist and international sex machine, Jhonen 'Jiggy' Vasquez. Being the creator of such comics like "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac" and "Squee" kinda tells you a lot. So why Nickelodeon ever asked Jhonen to do a program for them is way over my head.



    The series is sickening, scary and downright disturbing, yet somehow that combination has equalled to hilarity. The random humor of the series, along with its dark demeanor and unique animation and theme compared to other Nicktoons, convinces me that the series is the best animated series bar none. This show is the most clever and well thought out show that I have ever known, which makes it even sadder that it is unknown to the point of near underground status. Even sadder, I thank the show for helping me find common ground with friends, both online and in reality.



    I despise Nickelodeon for their foolhardy decision to cancel the series, and with several unfinished episodes too. Unrelated, they suck now and aren't worth 10 seconds of my time. Rather sad when Nick@Night is the highlight of their programming to me now. I hold this show dearly for the friends and idea's it has helped me make and for just being plain awesome,moreless

  • OMG, I love Invader Zim. Gir is absolutely hilarious!

    10
    By Teen_Tomboy, Feb 08, 2013
    The Ireken Army is now taking over planets and worlds across the galaxy. When Zim, an insane invader who was banished from the planet suddenly shows up once again, the planet's rulers, The Tallest, decide to send Zim to a planet so mysterious no one dare speak it's name. It turns out to be earth and with the help of his robotic sidekick, Gir, Zim might just be able to take over our earth after all. But when he makes enemies with a fellow human, Dib, things might just end up as bad as it can get! Goods: Just about everything! Invader Zim may not have the best animation, but don't let that mislead you. I mean, this cartoon is probably the best I've ever seen in my life. I love the jokes they put in. Many of them are legendary. While not all the episodes are perfect, I like over half of them. I remember when my cousins first showed me Invader Zim. When I saw it, I was like, "How can you make a cartoon out of this?" But I watched it, and now it's my favorite cartoon. This show is just...outstanding in its comedy. The writers are just so talented, and the voice actors do a wonderful job at their characters. Anyways, I love the many ways Zim tries to take over the world. They're almost all funny. But more than anything, I love Gir. He's gotta be my favorite one in the series! He's funny, cute, and just such a good character. The Bads: It was canceled too early. I don't know the real reason why it was canceled. I heard that Jhonen left because of his comics, I heard that Nick and Jhonen hated working together, I've heard that it wasn't getting enough ratings (well can you blame it? I hadn't heard of the show since I begun crawling around the Internet more), I've heard a lot of things! So I don't know the real true reason why, but all I know is, it's been canceled. Anyway, I wish Zim would return to TV eventually, cause I miss him and truthfully, I don't think he was given a fair chance!moreless
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