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Less than Perfect

2002 – 2006Show4 seasons81 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–8.8

A hopeful comedy series about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 81 episodes · best: S2E8 "Roomies" 7.7

Episodes

7.1
6.8
6.5
6.9

Story

Claude Casey moved up in the secretarial world of television news, from temp to the anchor's desk. After her boss hires her full time, Claude realizes she may be in over her head in this world of assistants fighting to get ahead. But Claude is determined to prove that though she may not be perfect, she's not going down without a fight.

Feels like

  • Workplace Comedy
  • Underdog Story
  • TV News Satire
  • Feel-Good Drama
  • Character-Driven Sitcom
  • Early 2000s Nostalgia
  • Professional Ambition
  • Lighthearted & Optimistic
  • Relatable Struggles

Cast

24 of 129 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ted Wass, Terry Hughes
Written by
Christine Zander, Terri Minsky, Chuck Tatham

Everyone

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

Facts

October 1, 2002 · June 24, 2006 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 2002
Last aired
June 24, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 81 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Celebrity Paradox, Relationship Upgrade, Wrong Song Gag +6

  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Relationship Upgrade
  • Wrong Song Gag
  • Coming-Out Story
  • Benevolent Boss
  • Rich Bitch
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Homeschooled Kids
  • Nerd Glasses

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Less than Perfect?"

Questions about Less than Perfect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Less than Perfect?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Less than Perfect from Google Play Movies.

Is Less than Perfect worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7).

Which season of Less than Perfect is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is Roomies (season 2, episode 8) at 7.7, and the lowest is Arctic Nights (season 2, episode 21) at 5.7.

Is Less than Perfect okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Less than Perfect?

41 h

About 41 hours: 81 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2006.

Will Less than Perfect make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Less than Perfect?

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.