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Super Dave

1987 – 1988Show5 seasons97 episodes

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Super Dave is a Canadian/American variety show starring and hosted by the fictional character Super Dave Osborne. It ran from 1987 to 1991 on Showtime in the US and the Global Television Network in Canada.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Super Dave episodes

5 seasons · 97 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Ultimate Slam Dunk, 9.4

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jack Budgell
Written by
Paul Grosney, David Wolinsky, Archie Cham

Everyone

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Facts

November 27, 1987 · February 19, 1988 · Ended

First aired
November 27, 1987
Last aired
February 19, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 97 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Amusing Injuries, Newscaster Cameo, No Celebrities Were Harmed +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Super Dave?"

Questions about Super Dave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Super Dave?

HooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Super Dave is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Super Dave worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Super Dave okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Super Dave make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Super Dave?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Super Dave use?

Amusing InjuriesNewscaster CameoNo Celebrities Were HarmedBowdlerizeStunt PerformerCasting GagPunny NameVariety ShowThe Comically SeriousMajor Injury UnderreactionClip ShowPrecision F-Strikeand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Amusing Injuries, Newscaster Cameo, and No Celebrities Were Harmed.