5.2
Is Billy worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.2).
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Billy is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from February to April 1979. The series was based on Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall's 1960 British play Billy Liar.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.
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- John Rich
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Facts
February 26, 1979 · April 28, 1979 · Ended
- First aired
- February 26, 1979
- Last aired
- April 28, 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 7 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Instrumental Theme Tune, Incredible Shrinking Man +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Billy worth watching?"
Questions about Billy
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Billy okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Billy?
4 h
About 4 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.
Will Billy make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).
Can I half-watch Billy?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.