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Shazam!

1974 – 1976Show3 seasons28 episodesTV-G

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic–6.8
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic–6.8

Summary

The live-action adventures of Captain Marvel! By uttering a single magic word young Billy Batson transforms himself into the world's mightiest mortal, Captain Marvel.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Party vibe
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

Shows with

Shazam! episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Joyriders, 6.7
  2. S1 E2 The Brothers, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Thou Shalt Not Kill, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 The Lure of the Lost, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 The Road Back, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 The Athlete, 7.3
  7. S1 E7 The Treasure, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 The Boy Who Said 'No', 6.7
  9. S1 E9 The Doom Buggy, 6.7
  10. S1 E10 The Brain, 7.6
  11. S1 E11 Little Boy Lost, 6.8
  12. S1 E12 The Delinquent, 6.8
  13. S1 E13 The Braggart, 6.6
  14. S1 E14 The Past Is Not Forever, 6.6
  15. S1 E15 The Gang's All Here, 6.8
  1. S2 E1 On Winning, 6.9
  2. S2 E2 Debbie, 6.7
  3. S2 E3 Fool's Gold, 6.7
  4. S2 E4 Double Trouble, 7.0
  5. S2 E5 Goodbye, Packy, 6.6
  6. S2 E6 Speak No Evil, 6.7
  7. S2 E7 The Odd Couple, 7.9
  1. S3 E1 The Contest, 6.5
  2. S3 E2 Bitter Herbs, 6.6
  3. S3 E3 Ripcord, 6.9
  4. S3 E4 Finders Keepers, 6.7
  5. S3 E5 Sound of a Different Drummer, 6.8
  6. S3 E6 Out of Focus, 7.1

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Facts

September 7, 1974 · October 16, 1976 · Ended

First aired
September 7, 1974
Last aired
October 16, 1976
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Wrong Parachute Gag, Theme Music Power-Up, Police Are Useless +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shazam!?"

Questions about Shazam!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shazam!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Shazam! from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Shazam! worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Shazam! okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Shazam!?

10 h

About 10 hours: 28 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1976.

Can I half-watch Shazam!?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will I feel good after watching Shazam!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Shazam! use?

Wrong Parachute GagTheme Music Power-UpPolice Are UselessNo Badge? No Problem!Coconut SuperpowersMiles GloriosusTransformation SequenceConflict BallTitle, Please!Art ShiftAnd Knowing Is Half the BattleSeries-Relevant Age-Upand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Wrong Parachute Gag, Theme Music Power-Up, and Police Are Useless.