History WesternAnimation / CapitolCritters

* GranolaGirl: Berkley.

This show was one of a trio (joining ''Family Dog'' and ''WesternAnimation/FishPolice'') of animated shows from the Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) trying to cash in on the early 1990s success of FOX's ''The Simpsons'' by making a primetime animated show that looked like Saturday morning fare, but had social satire and adult themes. Sadly (or fortunately), all three shows barely made it to season two and lasting fame (though they have attained cult classic status in some way).

This show was one of a trio (joining ''Family Dog'' and ''WesternAnimation/FishPolice'') of animated shows from the Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) trying to cash in on the early 1990s success of FOX's ''The Simpsons'' by making a primetime animated show with social satire and adult themes. Sadly (or fortunately), all three shows failed.

This show was one of a trio (joining ''Family Dog'' and ''WesternAnimation/FishPolice'') of animated shows from the Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) trying to cash in on the early 1990s success of FOX's ''The Simpsons''. Sadly (or fortunately), all three shows failed.

''Capitol Critters'' is an animated television series about the lives of mice, rats and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in UsefulNotes/WashingtonDC. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and HannaBarbera Productions in association with TwentiethCenturyFox Television for the Creator/{{ABC}} Television Network, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31 to March 14, 1992. Creator/CartoonNetwork began airing all 13 episodes in 1995.

* CatsAreMean: Played with the presidential felines. (They were supposed to represent then-President GeorgeHWBush and Vice President Dan Quayle.)

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Justified, as this was an adult cartoon that looked as if it could be for kids (like ''TheSimpsons''). The show later reran on CartoonNetwork late at night in its pre-AdultSwim days.

* TheMessiah: Max is a bit snarkier than most examples but yeah, he does qualify.

* HeyItsThatVoice: Creator/NeilPatrickHarris as Max, BobcatGoldthwait as Muggle, and CharlieAdler as Jammett.

This show was one of a trio (joining ''Family Dog'' and ''FishPolice'') of animated shows from the Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) trying to cash in on the early 1990s success of FOX's ''The Simpsons''. Sadly (or fortunately), all three shows failed.

This show was one of a trio (joining ''FamilyDog'' and ''FishPolice'') of animated shows from the Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) trying to cash in on the early 1990s success of FOX's ''The Simpsons''. Sadly (or fortunately), all three shows failed.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Boy, and HOW.

* HeyItsThatVoice: Creator/NeilPatrickHarris as Max, Bobcat Goldthwait as Muggle, and CharlieAdler as Jammett.

* HeyItsThatVoice: NeilPatrickHarris as Max, Bobcat Goldthwait as Muggle, and CharlieAdler as Jammett.

* WorldoOfSnark: Muggle is the ONLY character who isn't a DeadpanSnarker. Even sweet little Max is one, mainly due to being the OnlySaneMan. Jammet and Trixie are the most notorious, though.

* DeadpanSnarker: Several characters but Max and Jammet stand out.

* SnarkToSnarkCombat: Frequently between Max and Jammet.

''Capitol Critters'' is an animated television series about the lives of mice, rats and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in WashingtonDC. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and HannaBarbera Productions in association with TwentiethCenturyFox Television for the Creator/{{ABC}} Television Network, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31 to March 14, 1992. CartoonNetwork began airing all 13 episodes in 1995.

* HeyItsThatVoice: NeilPatrickHarris as Max, and Bobcat Goldthwait as Muggle

''Capitol Critters'' is an animated television series about the lives of mice, rats and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in WashingtonDC. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and HannaBarbera Productions in association with TwentiethCenturyFox Television for the {{ABC}} Television Network, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31 to March 14, 1992. CartoonNetwork began airing all 13 episodes in 1995.

''Capitol Critters'' is an animated television series about the lives of mice, rats, and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in WashingtonDC. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and HannaBarbera Productions in association with TwentiethCenturyFox Television for the {{ABC}} Television Network, which aired seven out of the show's 13 episodes from January 31, 1992 to March 14, 1992. CartoonNetwork began airing all 13 episodes in 1995.

The series' first episode began on a Nebraska farm, which was also home to a family of mice, including a young mouse named Max. While on a trip outside to gather some corn, exterminators arrived to eliminate the mice. Once Max noticed the exterminators from a distance, he quickly returned to the basement only to witness the death of his entire family. Before Max's mother was killed after a failed rescue attempt, she told him to leave for Washington, D.C., where his cousin Berkeley could be found. Upon his arrival in the nation's capital Max encountered a rat named Jammett who resided along with Berkeley in the White House basement. After meeting Berkeley, Max met a former lab rat named Muggle and Jammett's mother Trixie, who allowed him to share her son's room.

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* CatsAreMean: Played with the presidential felines. (They were supposed to represent then-President Bush and VP Quayle)

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar Boy, and HOW.

* NewAgeRetroHippie[=/=]SoapBoxSadie: Berkley.
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* {{Jerkass}}: Jammett
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Also Jammett