Garfield and Friends Timeline ( Real )

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June 19, 1978

Garfield Comic Strip Debut

Jim Davis debuts the Garfield comic strip, which would later inspire the TV show Garfield and Friends.

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September 17, 1988

Garfield and Friends TV Show Premiere

The animated television series Garfield and Friends premieres on CBS, featuring Garfield and U.S. Acres segments.

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December 10, 1994

Garfield and Friends TV Show Finale

The final episode of Garfield and Friends airs on CBS after seven seasons.

Garfield and Friends Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
Year 0

Garfield Adopts Jon Arbuckle's Home

Garfield settles into the home of Jon Arbuckle, beginning his life as Jon's pet cat.

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Year 0.1

Garfield Meets Odie

Garfield meets Odie, the friendly but somewhat dim-witted dog, sparking a playful rivalry and occasional friendship.

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Year 0.2

Garfield Starts His Love Affair with Lasagna

Garfield displays his iconic obsession with lasagna, fueling much of his mischievous behavior.

relationship
Year 1

Jon Dates Dr. Liz Wilson

Jon starts courting Dr. Liz Wilson, his veterinarian, leading to several humorous situations involving Garfield.

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Year 2

Garfield Saves the Day

In a rare heroic moment, Garfield intervenes to help his friends from a troublesome situation.

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Year 2.5

Garfield and Friends Team Up

Garfield collaborates with the cast of U.S. Acres (also known as Orson's Farm), expanding their adventures together.

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Year 3

Garfield’s Birthday Celebration

Garfield’s birthday is celebrated, featuring his usual love for food and parties with his friends.

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Year 4

Garfield and Odie Become Best Buddies

Despite their earlier antics, Garfield and Odie deepen their friendship and look out for one another.