Schoolhouse Rock!

1973·Show
65Episodes in7Seasons·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Disney+

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Schoolhouse Rock! fingerprint

Striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

  • Wholesome9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and politics

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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

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About

Schoolhouse Rock! is an American interstitial programming series of animated musical educational short films that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming on the U.S. television network ABC. The topics covered included grammar, science, economics, history, mathematics, and civics. The series' original run lasted from 1973 to 1985, and was later revived with both old and new episodes airing from 1993 to 1999. Additional episodes were produced as recently as 2009 for direct-to-video release.
Educational AnimationChildren's ClassicMusical ShortsCivics EducationWholesome ContentNostalgic ProgrammingAmerican HistoryGrammar LessonsMathematics EducationScience Fundamentals

Crew

Written by:
Bob Dorough, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty
Produced by:
George Newall, Radford Stone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Schoolhouse Rock!

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Where can I stream Schoolhouse Rock! legally?

Disney+

Schoolhouse Rock! is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Schoolhouse Rock! worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Schoolhouse Rock! rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Schoolhouse Rock! have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 65 episodes.

When did Schoolhouse Rock! air?

It ran from 1973 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Schoolhouse Rock! in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Schoolhouse Rock!?

6AUCAKRNZSGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Schoolhouse Rock! in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Schoolhouse Rock! use?

Sequel EpisodeGravity Is a Harsh MistressHeart Is an Awesome PowerThe Shot Heard 'Round the WorldTruck Driver's Gear ChangeVanilla EditionGarage BandInvisible PresidentThe Abridged HistoryNamed by the AdaptationFaint in ShockA Noun is a Person, Place or Thingand 141 more

TV Tropes lists 153 storytelling tropes for Schoolhouse Rock!, including Sequel Episode, Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress, Heart Is an Awesome Power.

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