The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show is currently streaming in Australia on Apple TV, and in the US on Apple TV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Bill Melendez sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Apple TV and see for yourself.

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Your favorite Peanuts stories come to life in this animated television series. With short sketches featuring these classic and much-loved characters, it's easy to, as the opening song suggests, “have a party with Charlie Brown and Snoopy.” Bill Melendez and Jeremy Schoenberg lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The series ran for 2 seasons (1983–1985), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The timing in The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show respects your intelligence. Fans of Strange Planet will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Bill Melendez is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show wrapped up in 1985, created by Charles M. Schulz — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.