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Cracking Up

2004Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cracking Up episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 6.7
  2. S1 E2 Birds Do It, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Scared Straight, 5.1
  4. S1 E4 Panic House, 2.7
  5. S1 E5 Grudge Match, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Prom Night, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Learning Disability, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 The Fixer, 6.9
  9. S1 E9 Daddy's Home, 9.2

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jay Chandrasekhar, Greg Mottola, Penelope Spheeris
Written by
Mike White, Rebecca Hughes
Produced by
Brad Grey, Chris Weitz, David Hemingson

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Facts

March 9, 2004 · April 5, 2004 · Ended

First aired
March 9, 2004
Last aired
April 5, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Cracking Up worth watching?"

Questions about Cracking Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cracking Up worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Cracking Up okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Cracking Up?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2004.

Will Cracking Up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Cracking Up plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.