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Out of the Blue

1979·Show
16Episodes in1Season

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Fantasy, family, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Out Of The Blue is an American fantasy sitcom that aired on ABC during the fall of 1979. It is chiefly notable as having featured a Mork & Mindy crossover, and for the controversy surrounding its status as a spin-off of Happy Days. The series stars Jimmy Brogan as Random, an angel-in-training who is assigned to live with a family and work as a high school teacher. The series aired from September 9 to December 16, 1979. Nine episodes had been aired at the time of cancellation. Some completed material was never broadcast.
Classic SitcomWhimsical FantasyFamily-Friendly70s NostalgiaAngelic ProtagonistEpisodic ComedyInnocent HumorLighthearted EntertainmentComfort Watch

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Is Out of the Blue worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Out of the Blue have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 16 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Out of the Blue air?

It ran from 1979 to 1979 and has ended.

What language is Out of the Blue in?

English

It was made in English.