Questions
Who created Beavis and Butt-Head?
Mike Judge created the duo, developing them from animated shorts he made in the late 1980s. He also voices both characters.
When did the show first air?
It premiered on MTV on March 8, 1993, and its original run lasted seven seasons through 1997.
How did the show get started?
Two of Mike Judge’s shorts, including one called Frog Baseball, aired on MTV’s Liquid Television showcase before MTV commissioned a full series in 1992.
What town do Beavis and Butt-Head live in?
They live in the fictional Highland, Texas, and attend Highland High. Judge originally imagined New Mexico, but reportedly a background artist added Texas to the license plates.
Where do they work?
They work at Burger World, a fast food chain, though most episodes really revolve around them sitting on a couch watching music videos.
What is the deal with Cornholio?
When Beavis loads up on caffeine or sugar, he transforms into Cornholio, a wild-eyed hyperactive alter ego.
Where does the theme song come from?
Judge composed the theme, and its central guitar riff is AC/DC’s Gone Shootin’ played backwards. Gary Clark Jr. recreated it for the 2022 revival.
Was there a movie?
Yes. Beavis and Butt-Head Do America came out in 1996 and grossed over 60 million dollars. A second film, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe, arrived in 2022.
How popular was the show at its peak?
It became MTV’s highest-rated show during its initial run, and IGN later ranked it the fifth greatest cartoon of all time.
Did the show really record a song with Cher?
Yes. A duet with Cher on I Got You Babe charted at number 35 in the UK and peaked at number 8 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under chart.
What was the fire controversy about?
After a 1993 house fire, fire references were pulled from reruns and the show moved to a later time slot. In 2008 the family member involved revealed they never actually had cable to watch it, and the revival brought the word fire back uncensored in 2011.
Is it true Johnny Depp wanted to play Beavis?
Reportedly Johnny Depp expressed interest in playing Beavis and imitated the character during production of Don Juan DeMarco.
What famous spin-off came from the show?
Daria premiered in 1997 and ran five seasons. Judge was not involved beyond granting permission to use the character.
Has the show come back recently?
It was revived in 2011 and again in 2022 on Paramount+, then moved to Comedy Central for Season 11 in September 2025, with more seasons ordered.
Did the characters ever help real bands?
Bands like Rob Zombie and Crowbar credited the show with boosting their popularity, though Winger guitarist Reb Beach claimed its portrayal hurt his band.
