The series chronicles the adventures of the title character, Freakazoid, a crazy teenage superhero who fights crime in Washington, D.C. The series lasted for two seasons, finishing with 24 episodes, the final one broadcast on June 1, 1997. The show is similar to fellow Ruegger-led programs such as Animaniacs, having a unique style of humor that includes slapstick, fourth wall breaking, parody, surreal humour, and pop culture references. The series originally struggled in the ratings, but reruns on Cartoon Network and a fan following elevated it to become a cult hit.