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Misfits of Science

1985 – 1986Show1 season16 episodes

Action & AdventureComedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes50%–

A hopeful, wholesome comedy series about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E7 "Steer Crazy" 7.5

Episodes

7.2

Story

A superhero fantasy television series featuring super-powered humans and their madcap adventures.

Feels like

  • 80s Sci-Fi
  • Superhero Team
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Mutant Abilities
  • Quirky Characters
  • Situational Comedy
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Retro TV

Cast

24 of 71 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Burt Brinckerhoff, Michael Switzer, Bernard McEveety
Written by
Donald Todd, James D. Parriott, Morrie Ruvinsky
Produced by
James D. Parriott

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 4, 1985 · May 16, 1986 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 1985
Last aired
May 16, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Visual Title Drop, The Smart Guy, Blessed with Suck +9

  • Visual Title Drop
  • The Smart Guy
  • Blessed with Suck
  • The Big Guy
  • Naked People Are Funny
  • I Just Want to Be Normal
  • A Protagonist Shall Lead Them
  • Shoot the Television
  • Super Hero Origin
  • Shapeshifting Excludes Clothing
  • Adventurer Archaeologist
  • Genetic Memory

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Misfits of Science worth watching?"

Questions about Misfits of Science

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Misfits of Science worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Misfits of Science okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Misfits of Science?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1986.

Will Misfits of Science make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Misfits of Science?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Misfits of Science use?

Visual Title DropThe Smart GuyBlessed with SuckThe Big GuyNaked People Are FunnyI Just Want to Be NormalA Protagonist Shall Lead ThemShoot the TelevisionSuper Hero OriginShapeshifting Excludes ClothingAdventurer ArchaeologistGenetic Memoryand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Visual Title Drop, The Smart Guy, and Blessed with Suck.