All That season 3 is the third installment of the American sketch‑comedy television series All That, which aired on Nickelodeon. The season premiered on November 16 1996 and concluded on November 8 1997, comprising 20 regular episodes and a music‑special episode.
Production
The third season was the only one recorded at Paramount Pictures, following the series’ relocation from Nickelodeon Studios and preceding its move to Nickelodeon on Sunset for later seasons. Filming took place between July 1996 and February 1997.
Cast
The repertory cast for this season included:
- Amanda Bynes (new addition, hired after the departure of original cast member Angelique Bates)
- Lori Beth Denberg
- Katrina Johnson (final appearance, left midway through the season)
- Kel Mitchell
- Alisa Reyes (final appearance)
- Josh Server
- Kenan Thompson
Featured player Tricia Dickson joined later in the season, appearing primarily in supporting roles.
Notable Episodes and Content
The season introduced several recurring sketches and featured musical guests such as LL Cool J, Montell Jordan, and Immature ft. Smooth. A music‑special episode highlighted the series’ integration of contemporary pop culture. Additionally, the season coincided with the theatrical release of Good Burger (1997), the sole feature film derived from an All That sketch, starring Mitchell and Thompson with supporting roles for Denberg and Server.
Broadcast History
Beyond its original Nickelodeon run, the third season later aired on The N in 2008 and on the programming block “The ’90s Are All That” beginning August 22 2011, extending its viewership to new audiences.
Episodes
The season’s episodes were numbered sequentially, each typically containing multiple sketches, recurring characters, and a “Vital Information” segment hosted by Denberg. The series maintained its opening sequence from earlier seasons, with edits to replace Angelique Bates’s segments with those featuring Amanda Bynes and new group shots of the updated cast.
All That season 3 represents a transitional period for the series, marked by cast turnover, a shift in production location, and the expansion of the franchise into film.