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Series Freshness: Jan 31, 2026

Garfield TV Specials Collection

Television specials starring Garfield

12Movies
★ 7.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Garfield TV Specials Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 3 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 12 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.9/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Garfield TV Specials Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Garfield on the Town standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Garfield TV Specials Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Garfield TV Specials Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Here Comes Garfield

Here Comes Garfield

1982★ 6.9HIT

The first TV special starring the rotund comic strip staple Garfield the Cat. Here, he and his dull-witted canine cohort Odie end up at the pound....

2
Garfield on the Town

Garfield on the Town

1983★ 7.5SUPER HIT

Garfield escapes from the car on a trip to the vet and finds the place where he grew up....

3
Garfield in the Rough

Garfield in the Rough

1984★ 7.0HIT

Garfield is taken on a camping trip by Jon, much against his will. A series of very funny disasters follow. But not all is well, as a panther has escaped from t...

4
Garfield's Halloween Adventure

Garfield's Halloween Adventure

1985★ 7.3HIT

Garfield and his pup pal Odie go trick-or-treating, only to wind up in a house haunted by ghostly pirates....

5
Garfield In Paradise

Garfield In Paradise

1986★ 6.7HIT

Garfield, Odie and Jon go vacationing on a tropical island along with the High Rama Lama of rock and roll, a princess and her cat - and a rumbling volcano....

6
Garfield Goes Hollywood

Garfield Goes Hollywood

1987★ 6.6HIT

Jon, Garfield and Odie audition for the talent show "Pet Search" in hopes of winning the $1000 prize and a chance at the finals in Hollywood....

7
A Garfield Christmas

A Garfield Christmas

1987★ 7.2HIT

Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma....

8
Garfield: His 9 Lives

Garfield: His 9 Lives

1988★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Garfield plays multiple roles including ancient Egyptian royalty, a fairyland kitten, a movie 'stunt cat" and more!...

9
Garfield's Babes and Bullets

Garfield's Babes and Bullets

1989★ 7.4HIT

Garfield the cat daydreams that he's an old-time private detective....

10
Garfield's Thanksgiving

Garfield's Thanksgiving

1989★ 7.0HIT

On Thanksgiving, according to Garfield, people celebrate food by eating as much of it as possible. It's a tradition! But that tradition is history following a c...

11
Garfield's Feline Fantasies

Garfield's Feline Fantasies

1990★ 6.5HIT

Garfield and Odie fantasize that they are on a Middle-East mission to retrieve the Banana of Bombay, the symbol of humour to nations around the world....

12
Garfield Gets a Life

Garfield Gets a Life

1991★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Garfield and his owner, Jon Arbuckle, are in a rut. Life for them is a complete bore. They both need a life. Jon tries several unsuccessful times to get a date....

Common Questions about Garfield TV Specials Collection

How many movies are in the Garfield TV Specials Collection?

There are currently 12 movies in the Garfield TV Specials Collection, starting from A Garfield Christmas to the latest release, Garfield's Feline Fantasies.

What is the best order to watch the Garfield TV Specials Collection?

The best way to watch the Garfield TV Specials Collection is usually in release order: starting with A Garfield Christmas and ending with Garfield's Feline Fantasies. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Garfield TV Specials Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Garfield on the Town in this franchise.