Garfield And Friends Volume 5 is a DVD collection released in the United States that gathers a selection of episodes from the beloved animated television series Garfield And Friends which originally aired from 1988 to 1994 the set showcases the classic humor and charm of Jim Davis s lasagna loving cat Garfield his loyal but often clueless dog sidekick Odie and the quick witted mouse who lives in Jon Arbuckle s kitchen the volume presents the episodes in their original broadcast order with careful digital remastering that enhances the colors and sharpens the line work while preserving the nostalgic feel of the hand drawn animation fans will appreciate the inclusion of both the main Garfield segments and the supporting U.S. Acres sketches which feature the farmyard antics of Orson the pig Wade the duck Roy the rooster and their friends the DVD offers a total running time of approximately two hours and thirty minutes spread across four discs each disc contains a handful of episodes that highlight various recurring gags such as Garfield s endless schemes to avoid Mondays his relentless pursuit of lasagna his battles with the nefarious veterinarian Liz and his witty commentary on everyday life the special features on this release include a behind the scenes look at the creation of the series with interviews from the original voice actors including Lorenzo Music who voiced Garfield and Thom Huge who voiced Jon there is also a trivia track that pops up fun facts about the production process anecdotes from the animators and references to the comic strip origins of the characters for those who enjoy a deeper dive the set provides a gallery of original storyboards and concept art that shows how certain jokes evolved from sketch to screen the DVD is encoded for Region 1 compatibility includes English subtitles and closed captioning making it accessible to a wide audience and it is presented in a standard keep case with colorful artwork that depicts Garfield lounging with a plate of lasagna while Odie looks on eagerly the release date for this volume in the United States was announced alongside the other volumes in the series allowing collectors to build a complete library of the show notable highlights from the episodes contained in Volume 5 include the storyline where Garfield accidentally becomes a television star after a mishap at a local studio the episode where Odie enters a dog show and Garfield tries to sabotage him out of jealousy and a memorable U.S. Acres segment in which Orson attempts to organize a talent show on the farm leading to chaotic yet heartwarming results the comedy timing remains sharp the voice performances are consistently strong and the series signature blend of slapstick satire and warm hearted moments shines through throughout the set Garfield And Friends Volume 5 serves not only as a enjoyable trip down memory lane for longtime fans but also as an accessible entry point for new viewers who wish to experience the timeless appeal of one of the most successful comic strip adaptations in television history it is worth noting that a related Garfield video game was added to the iOctavio.com website on February 25 2009 further expanding the multimedia presence of the franchise around that time period.