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Kenan & Kel
1996 - 2000 8.1 (385 votes) 4 Seasons
Genres
Family Comedy Kids
Networks
Nickelodeon
Created By
Kim Bass

Kenan & Kel

Overview

Set in Chicago, the show follows the kid-friendly misadventures of two high-school friends who are always scheming and dreaming. Kenan, who works at a grocery store, constantly devises crazy plans to strike it rich, while orange-soda-loving buddy Kel is always dragged along for the ride despite his track record for messing things up.

Key Crew

Producer: Michael Tollin, Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins

Writer: Nick Cannon

Top Cast

Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson

Kenan Rockmore

Kel Mitchell
Kel Mitchell

Kel Kimble

Vanessa Baden Kelly
Vanessa Baden Kelly

Kyra Rockmore

Ken Foree
Ken Foree

Roger Rockmore

Teal Marchande
Teal Marchande

Sheryl Rockmore

Dan Frischman
Dan Frischman

Christopher "Chris" Potter

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (1996)

Aw, here it goes! Best friends Kenan and Kel always end up in wacky situations together — but in their case, two heads may not be better than one.

14 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
1996-08-17

In their quest for a car, the boys wind up with a shifty "salesman" who takes them for a ride.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 2: Mental Kel-Epathy
1996-10-02

Kenan envisions the possibilities when he becomes convinced that Kel has psychic powers.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 3: Doing Things the Hemingway
1996-10-19

A love letter won't do when Kenan tries to catch the eye of his dream girl. So he enlists Kel's help in stringing a banner across the top of a skyscraper.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 4: The Tainting of the Screw
1996-10-26

When Kenan almost chokes on a screw in a sandwich, he and Kel decide to sue the food company for $10 million.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 5: Mo' Sweater Blues
1996-11-02

Kenan's dream date is marred when Kel spills soda pop on the girl's beautiful sweater, which was knitted by her late grandma.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 6: The Cold War
1996-11-09

When his homemade cold remedy cures Kel, Kenan mistakenly slips some to his air-traffic controller dad.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 7: Duh Bomb
1996-11-16

After the guys get bounced from a dance club for being underage, they decide to open their own place at Chris's store.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 8: Twizzles Fizzles
1996-11-23

While Kenan is home alone, his father's prized pet cockatoo dies, and he and Kel scramble to replace the bird.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 9: Dial 'O' for Oops
1996-11-30

An embarrassing message left on the answering machine of the boss of Kenan's father forces Kenan to join Kel on an impossible mission to switch the tape.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 10: Baggin' Saggin' Kel
1996-12-07

It's time for the grocery-packing contest between Rigby's and Angus's--and thanks to Kenan and Kel's plan, victory is in the bag. Or is it?

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 11: Merry Christmas, Kenan
1996-12-14

To earn money to buy himself a Christmas gift, Kenan takes a job as a department-store Santa. There he meets an unselfish little boy with a special holiday wish.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 12: Diamonds Are for Roger
1996-12-28

The guys suspect Kenan's father of being a jewel thief after they find some specious stones in the house.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 13: Safe and Sorry
1997-01-04

In the basement of Rigby's, the guys find a map that leads them to a safe which they think may be connected to the mob.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 14: In the Line of Kenan
1997-01-11

Kenan saves the President from an accident at Rigby's, so the Chief Executive invites the guys to visit him at the White House.

Runtime: 25 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (1997)

They may be older, but are they any wiser? Kenan and Kel return for more orange soda-fueled capers including playing hooky and winning the lottery!

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pair-Rental Guidance
1997-09-06

Figuring he's in hot water when the principal calls his folks to her office, Kenan lets Kel bail him out by hiring actors to be his parents.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 2: Clowning Around
1997-09-13

Kenan and Kel take matters into their own hands when the same circus clown who robbed the store shows up at Kyra's birthday party.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 3: The Lottery
1997-09-20

Kel wins $64 million in the lottery and plans to split the loot with Kenan, but loses the ticket.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 4: The Crush
1997-09-27

There's a substitute teacher in class and Kel is sure she has a crush on Kenan. Kenan doesn't believe it at first, but Kel is persistent and persuasive. He begins to convince Kenan that he may be right. However, it turns out Kel has simply misconstrued some innocent encounters.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 5: Who Loves Orange Soda?
1997-10-04

Kenan bets that Kel can't give up orange soda for one week.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 6: A Star is Peeved
1997-10-11

Rigby's becomes the latest locale for the third installment of the action adventure movie ""Supermarket Cop,"" starring Buck Savage. Kenan and Kel try their best to hang out with Buck and become extras on the movie set.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 7: Ditch Day Afternoon
1997-10-18

Kenan and Kel decide to skip a day of school and work. They call in sick, but soon find themselves in big trouble when they get caught in the middle of a bank robbery and end up on the national news.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 8: Get The Kel Outta Here
1997-10-25

Kenan's dad is fed up with Kel's shenanigans and insists that Kel never step foot in the Rockmore house again. Kel can't believe he's banished from the homestead, and tries to do whatever he can to please Roger.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 9: Foul Bull
1997-11-01

Ron Harper of the Chicago Bulls pays a visit to Rigby's. Due to Kenan and Kel's eagerness to get Ron's autograph (and a puddle of orange soda on Rigby's floor), Ron ends up in the hospital with a severely injured knee. Kenan and Kel try to make amends with the basketball superstar, and the zaniness continues.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 10: Haven't Got Time for the Paint
1997-11-08

A big-shot art dealer buys Kel's painting.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 11: Turkey Day
1997-11-19

It's Thanksgiving and Kenan's dad has prepared a beautiful turkey. There's only one problem: Kel eats the whole thing before dinner! Kenan and Kel try desperately to find a replacement turkey before Dad finds out.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 12: Bye-Bye Kenan (1)
1997-12-20

Kenan and Kel contemplate the end of their friendship as Roger pursues his dream of becoming a forest ranger and moving the Rockmore's to Montana.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 13: Bye-Bye Kenan (2)
1997-12-27

When the Rockmores finally get to Pumus, Montana, their new home, they find it is hillbilly country. The house is a little cabin and the bed has holes in it. The worst thing is they run into a bear lead there by none other than Kel!

Runtime: 25 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (1998)

No overview available.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Fenced In
1998-10-10

Kenan & Kel manage to score a date with two lovely young ladies named Lee Ann and Amy. Kenan is really anxious about the date and makes extensive plans to ensure that things run smoothly. Unfortunately, Kel can't seem to hold on to a yo-yo he's purchased for his date, and as a result the guys find themselves with their heads stuck in a fence.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 2: Skunkator vs. Moth Man
1998-10-17

There's a big comic book convention in town and Kenan & Kel are dying to go. Too bad Kenan has to train Rigby's new employee, Sharla, that day. The guys decide to go anyway and things go downhill from there.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 3: The Raffle
1998-10-24

The Rockmores get a brand new TV, and when Kel breaks the TV that Chris was planning to give away in the Rigby's raffle, Kenan pulls the old switcheroo. What are Kenan & Kel to do? Fix the raffle, of course!

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 4: The Chicago Witch Trials
1998-10-29

There's a new girl in school named Becky. Kel thinks he's head-over-heels in love with her, but Kenan thinks she's a witch and is determined to prove it.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 5: To Catch a Thief
1998-11-07

Kenan believes that Marc has stolen his watch so he and Kel set a trap to catch him in the act at Kenan's house.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 6: Attack of the Bug Man
1998-11-14

While Kenan & Kel are in Kenan's room playing Penguin Hunter, the Rockmores' house is robbed. Kenan & Kel try to prevent Kenan's parents from coming home before they can see what has happened.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 7: I.Q. Can Do Better
1998-11-28

Kenan & Kel take an IQ test and Kel outscores Kenan. When the guys go to talk to Principal Dimly about the results, Kel accidentally leaves incriminating evidence in the office.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 8: Surprise, Surprise
1998-12-05

Roger is planning a surprise anniversary party for Sheryl. Too bad Kenan & Kel are in charge of picking up the cake and Sheryl's gift.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 9: You Dirty Rat
1998-12-12

There's a rat loose in Rigby's and it's up to Kenan & Kel to capture it before the exterminator gets to it.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 10: Freezer Burned
1998-12-19

As a result of bumbling, Kenan and Kel find themselves trapped in a freezer. And one by one, Roger, Sheryl, Kyra, a restaurant full of customers, and Dr. Joyce Brothers come into the freezer and the door closes behind every one of them.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 11: Present Tense
1998-12-26

Eager to see the gift his parents bought him for his birthday, Kenan snoops around and finally finds it. Then, Kel accidentally breaks the gift, which eventually winds up in the possession of Kenan's uncle. Now the guys have to get the gift back and replace it. Good luck.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 12: Housesitter
1999-01-02

Chris entrusts Kenan & Kel with the responsibility of taking care of his house while he's out of town. The guys do a great job, if you don't count the fire, and the flood, and the hole in the ceiling, and the...

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 13: Happy B-Day Marc
1999-01-09

Marc Cram is having a birthday bash and everyone's invited---except Kenan. Kenan is determined to attend the party, one way or another.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 14: Picture Imperfect
1999-01-16

When Kel accidentally destroys half of the school's yearbook photos, it's up to him and Kenan to rectify the situation. In a rare stroke of luck, Bill Bellamy happens to be in town that week.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 15: Clothes Encounters
1999-01-23

Kenan & Kel take a trip to the mall and manage to get locked out of their dressing rooms. One minor problem--Kenan is dressed only in his underwear and a t-shirt.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 16: We Are The Chimpions
1999-01-30

Kenan & Kel adopt a chimpanzee through the zoo's adopt-a-critter program. After the guys are informed that their pet is being transferred, Kel decides he's going to kidnap the chimp---if he doesn't lose him first.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 17: I'm Gonna Get You Kenan
1999-02-06

When Kenan hits a robber with the door at Rigby's he has him put in jail. Meanwhile Kenan has the house to himself after his parents leave. But when Kenan hears that he escapes he gets very scared.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 18: The Limo
1999-02-13

To impress a wealthy girl, Kenan pretends he's loaded too. All goes well until Kel wrecks the limo Kenan has rented for the evening.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 19: The Contest
1999-02-20

A local radio station is sponsoring a contest and the grand prize is two courtside seats to a Chicago Bulls game. All Kenan & Kel have to do is perform a stunt crazier, wackier, and more dangerous than all the other entrants' stunts and the tickets are theirs for the taking.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 20: He Got Job
1999-02-27

Kel takes on a job at the donut shop. It's not long before he's created a sensational new donut---and ruined the store.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 21: Poem Sweet Poem
1999-04-17

Kenan writes a lovely poem, inspired by Sharla, for a class assignment. Unfortunately, Kel leads a female classmate, Alison, to believe that Kenan wrote the poem for her. When she breaks up with her boyfriend, Kenan and Kel try to make things right.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 22: Who Loves Who-ooh?
1999-04-24

The sweethearts ball is coming up and everyone has a date, except Kenan. He wants to ask Sharla, but he's afraid. Instead, he decides to tell everyone he's taking Tamia to the dance. Now all he has to do is convince Tamia to go to the dance with him.

Runtime: 25 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (1999)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Corporate Kenan
1999-07-31

Kenan mistakenly gets a job as an executive VP of a large company and now must prepare for a big presentation.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 2: The Honeymoon's Over
1999-08-07

Kenan decides he needs a place of his own, so he dresses Kel up as his wife in order to get on a game show and win a house.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 3: Girl-Watchers
1999-08-14

Eric leaves Kenan and Kel in charge of his girlfriend, who has come to visit when mayhem breaks loose as bad things keep happening to her.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 4: Car Trouble
1999-08-21

Kenan attempts to get his driver's license against his parents' wishes. However, his science project is due on the same day.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 5: Three Girls, A Guy and a Cineplex
1999-08-28

Kenan winds up with three dates for the same night, and tries to keep them from discovering each other.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 6: Natural Born Kenan
1999-09-11

After hearing that his baby photos were ruined by a flood in the basement, Kenan thinks that he has been adopted so he sets himself on the mission to find his "true" parents.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 7: Aw, Here It Goes To Hollywood (1)
1999-09-18

Kenan and Kel take a trip to Hollywood in search of fame, stardom and David Alan Grier!

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 8: Aw, Here It Goes To Hollywood (2)
1999-09-25

Kenan and Kel meet up with Britney Spears, David Alan Grier and end up making and unexpected appearance and the Julie Brown show.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 9: The Graduates
1999-09-25

Kenan's senior prank on Principal Horn ends up getting him removed from the graduation exercises - and his parents and family best not know, or he's in deeper than usual!

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 10: Oh, Brother
1999-10-27

Chris' brother comes to Chicago for a visit, bringing with him sibling rivalries and a ghoulish adventure for the Rockmores.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 11: Futurama
1999-12-31

Kenan & Kel want the show to last forever so they make a show for the year 2099. Kel plays with the magic vacuum cleaner and makes Roger disappear.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 12: Tales from the Clip
2000-04-01

Kenan And Kel make one last appearance to the studio audience. Kel reveals that he has got everything that Kenan has ever wanted. Countless items that Kenan has demanded over the four seasons are displayed.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 13: The April Fools
2000-05-03

Kenan and Kel become masters of practical joking, until it starts making them suspicious of everything and everyone.

Runtime: 25 min

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