Kenan & Kel is an American sitcom that originally aired on Nickelodeon from August 17, 1996, to May 3, 2000. Set in Chicago, the series follows Kenan Rockmore and his best friend Kel Kimble, who get involved with zany hijinks on a number of misadventures. The series won the "Favorite TV Show" award at the 1998 Kids' Choice Awards. The characters of Kenan and Kel also make a crossover appearance on Cousin Skeeter. Kenan is the series' straight man, and Kel is his comedic foil.
Set in Chicago, Illinois, Kenan & Kel follows Kenan Rockmore and Kel Kimble, a pair of high school students. The show employs a number of running gags. Episodes open and close with Kenan and Kel breaking the fourth wall by interacting with a studio audience.