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Great Performances

1971·Show
725Episodes in54Seasons·TV-14
70
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A , comedy series: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Variety ShowcaseClassical Music PerformancesOpera HighlightsMusical Theater SegmentsDance SpectaclesCelebrity MonologuesEducational Arts ProgrammingNostalgic Archive FootageHigh-Brow EntertainmentCultural Preservation

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Where can I stream Great Performances?

In the United States, Great Performances streams on PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on KQED.

Is Great Performances worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.9). Season 11 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.2 against 9.1 for the best season.

Which season of Great Performances is best?

Season 24, with an IMDb average of 9.1. Season 11 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (season 23, episode 10) at 9.5, and the lowest is Parsifal: The Search for the Grail (season 27, episode 17) at 4.8.

Is Great Performances okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Great Performances?

1450 h

About 1450 hours: 725 episodes in 54 seasons of about 120 minutes each since 1971, and it's still in production.

Will Great Performances make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Great Performances?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.