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Swingtown

2008Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic496.8Rotten Tomatoes43%83%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic496.8Rotten Tomatoes43%83%

Summary

This period and relationship drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution following swingers throughout open marriages, "key parties" and other swingers extravaganzas.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

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  • You're watching with family

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Not for scares, warmth or laughs.

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Swingtown episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Pilot, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Love Will Find a Way, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Double Exposure, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Cabin Fever, 8.6
  5. S1 E5 Go Your Own Way, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Friends with Benefits, 8.1
  7. S1 E7 Heatwave, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Puzzlerama, 8.4
  9. S1 E9 Swingus Interruptus, 8.0
  10. S1 E10 Running on Empty, 7.7
  11. S1 E11 Get Down Tonight, 8.1
  12. S1 E12 Surprise!, 8.2
  13. S1 E13 Take It to the Limit, 8.0

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alan Poul, Jamie Babbit, Bob Balaban
Written by
Joy Gregory, Mike Kelley, Tom Garrigus
Produced by
Blake McCormick, Carol Barbee

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Facts

June 5, 2008 · September 5, 2008 · Ended

First aired
June 5, 2008
Last aired
September 5, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Hypocrite, Love Dodecahedron, Fiery Redhead +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Swingtown?"

Questions about Swingtown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swingtown?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Swingtown from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Swingtown worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is Swingtown okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Swingtown?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Will Swingtown make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Swingtown good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Swingtown use?

HypocriteLove DodecahedronFiery RedheadPimped-Out DressMood-SwingerRebellious PrincessBrutal HonestyAmbiguously BiPlatonic Life-PartnersCute BookwormAmicable ExesDumb Blondeand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Hypocrite, Love Dodecahedron, and Fiery Redhead.