The Edison Twins

1984·Show
78Episodes in6Seasons·TV-G
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The Edison Twins is a Canadian children's television program which aired on CBC Television from 1982 to 1986. The Disney Channel also picked up the rights in the mid-1980s. 6 seasons were produced by Nelvana. It starred Andrew Sabiston and Marnie McPhail as fraternal twins Tom and Annie Edison, Sunny Besen Thrasher as their mischievous little brother Paul, and Milan Cheylov as their bumbling friend Lance Howard. Brian George stars as their police officer friend Sgt. Paganee. The show focused on the adventures of the main cast as they stumbled onto one problem after another, using Tom and Annie's scientific wit to solve the situation. Each episode ends with a short animated sequence illustrating a key scientific principle demonstrated in the preceding live action story. The last name of 'Edison' is an homage to the inventor Thomas Edison. As of 2013, the show has not been released on DVD. All six seasons are available via streaming through Amazon Instant Video.
Educational Children's Series80s Television ClassicScientific Problem-SolvingWholesome Family EntertainmentCanadian TVNostalgic CharmLive-Action with AnimationEpisodic AdventuresYouth-Oriented Mystery

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Where can I stream The Edison Twins legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Edison Twins worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Edison Twins rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does The Edison Twins have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 78 episodes.

When did The Edison Twins air?

It ran from 1984 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is The Edison Twins in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Edison Twins?

2AUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Edison Twins in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Edison Twins use?

MacGyveringTeen GeniusBrother–Sister TeamFree the FrogsEdutainmentScience HeroPantomime AnimalHalf-Identical TwinsAnd Knowing Is Half the BattleWendigoNot Allowed to Grow Up

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Edison Twins, including MacGyvering, Teen Genius, Brother–Sister Team.

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