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The Baby-Sitters Club

2020 – 2021Show2 seasons18 episodesTV-G

DramaKids
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic877.1Rotten Tomatoes100%76%

A heartwarming, uplifting kids series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S2E7 "Claudia and the Sad Goodbye" 9.1

Episodes

7.6
7.8

Story

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In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.

Feels like

  • Modernized Classic Adaptation
  • Heartwarming Friendship Dynamics
  • Pre-Teen Coming of Age
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Yet Contemporary
  • Light Situational Comedy
  • Empowering Young Girls
  • Comfortable Binge-Watching
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Bright and Cheerful Tone

Cast

24 of 98 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kimmy Gatewood, Robert Luketic, Lucia Aniello
Written by
Ann M. Martin, Rachel Shukert, Lisha Brooks
Produced by
Ashley Glazier, Ann M. Martin, Matthew Chipera
Music by
Jesse Novak

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Facts

July 3, 2020 · October 11, 2021 · Ended

First aired
July 3, 2020
Last aired
October 11, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Kids, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Distillation, Chekhov's Gunman, Crusading Lawyer +9

  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Crusading Lawyer
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Daddy Didn't Show
  • Obnoxious Entitled Housewife
  • Related in the Adaptation
  • No Antagonist
  • Adaptational Jerkass
  • Brainy Brunette
  • Always Identical Twins
  • Adaptation Dye-Job

12 of 122 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Baby-Sitters Club?"

Questions about The Baby-Sitters Club

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Baby-Sitters Club?

Netflix

In the United States, The Baby-Sitters Club streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Baby-Sitters Club worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is The Baby-Sitters Club okay for kids?

TV-G

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

Will I feel good after watching The Baby-Sitters Club?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Baby-Sitters Club?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Baby-Sitters Club use?

Adaptation DistillationChekhov's GunmanCrusading LawyerIntergenerational FriendshipDaddy Didn't ShowObnoxious Entitled HousewifeRelated in the AdaptationNo AntagonistAdaptational JerkassBrainy BrunetteAlways Identical TwinsAdaptation Dye-Joband 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including Adaptation Distillation, Chekhov's Gunman, and Crusading Lawyer.