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The Wild Wild West

1965 – 1969Show4 seasons104 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureComedy
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A nostalgic, thrilling comedy series about history and crime, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 104 episodes · best: S1E26 "The Night of the Burning Diamond" 8.3

Episodes

7.6
7.6
7.6
7.5

Story

During the administration of President Ulysses Grant, Secret Service agents James West and Artemus Gordon solve crimes, protect the President, and foil the plans of megalomaniacal villains to take over all or part of the United States.

Feels like

  • Retro-Futuristic Spy Thriller
  • Iconic Buddy Dynamic
  • Gadget-Centric Action
  • Playful Camp Aesthetic
  • 19th Century Steampunk
  • Limerick Opening Theme
  • James Bond Precursor
  • Light-hearted Espionage
  • Vintage TV Charm
  • High-Energy Adventure

Cast

24 of 362 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Irving J. Moore, Marvin J. Chomsky, James B. Clark
Written by
Leigh Chapman, Edward J. Lakso, Jackson Gillis
Produced by
Philip Leacock, Leonard Katzman, Richard H. Landau

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 1965 · April 11, 1969 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1965
Last aired
April 11, 1969
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 104 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Western, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Large Ham, Good Old Fisticuffs, Characterization Marches On +9

  • Large Ham
  • Good Old Fisticuffs
  • Characterization Marches On
  • Bloodless Carnage
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Deception Non-Compliance
  • The Infiltration
  • Written-In Absence
  • Grappling-Hook Pistol
  • Gorgeous Period Dress
  • Create Your Own Villain
  • Mad Scientist

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wild Wild West?"

Questions about The Wild Wild West

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wild Wild West?

PhiloPluto TV

In the United States, The Wild Wild West streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Wild Wild West worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Wild Wild West okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

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

How long does it take to watch The Wild Wild West?

87 h

About 87 hours: 104 episodes in 4 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1965 to 1969.

Will The Wild Wild West make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Wild Wild West?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Wild Wild West use?

Large HamGood Old FisticuffsCharacterization Marches OnBloodless CarnageLighter and SofterDeception Non-ComplianceThe InfiltrationWritten-In AbsenceGrappling-Hook PistolGorgeous Period DressCreate Your Own VillainMad Scientistand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Large Ham, Good Old Fisticuffs, and Characterization Marches On.