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The New Adventures of Beans Baxter

1987·Show
17Episodes in1Season
71
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IMDb7.3
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IMDb7.3
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The New Adventures of Beans Baxter fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Growing up, history, and family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The New Adventures of Beans Baxter is an adventure/comedy television series The show revolves around the spy activities of Benjamin "Beans" Baxter Jr., a Kansas teenager who just moved with his parents and younger brother to Washington, D.C., as part of his father's reassignment as an employee of the US Postal Service. Beans witnesses his father's assassination via a bomb placed in his postal vehicle, then gets hired by the mysterious "Number Two", an agent/second-in-command of The Network, a secret spy agency. The main nemesis of The Network is the evil organization UGLI, headed by the equally evil Mr Sue and comedian Taylor Negron as his second-in-command henchman. Shortly after settling in his new hometown, Beans struck up a friendship with an all-around guy nicknamed "Woodshop" and his love life began in earnest when he later met a beautiful student nicknamed "Cake Lace". In one episode, former Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly played herself.
80s Teen ComedySpy AdventureLighthearted ActionComing-of-AgeRetro Pop CultureWholesome EntertainmentCampy HumorFamily-Friendly FunEpisodic Shenanigans

Crew

Directed by:
Savage Steve Holland
Written by:
Savage Steve Holland, Martin Olson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The New Adventures of Beans Baxter worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The New Adventures of Beans Baxter have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 17 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The New Adventures of Beans Baxter air?

It ran from 1987 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is The New Adventures of Beans Baxter in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does The New Adventures of Beans Baxter use?

Mistaken for GaySigned Up for the DentalTeen SuperspyIdiosyncratic Episode NamingMagic Plastic SurgeryWhen Harry Met SvetlanaBatman in My BasementDriving Test SmashersFun with AcronymsSultry Belly DancerElection Day EpisodeWeather-Control Machineand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The New Adventures of Beans Baxter, including Mistaken for Gay, Signed Up for the Dental, Teen Superspy.