Mike Judge's defining animated series introduced two spectacularly dim-witted suburban teenagers whose commentary on music videos, pop culture, and the general absurdity of American life became a cultural phenomenon. Beavis and Butt-Head was MTV's highest-rated series at its peak and remains one of the network's most enduring brands — spawning a feature film, spinoffs, and multiple revivals across three decades, each time finding new audiences without losing its irreverent edge.