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Amos 'n' Andy

1951 – 1953Show3 seasons58 episodes

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

A pair of friends in Harlem find themselves caught up in a series of misadventures, business schemes, and everyday problems, often relying on their neighbors and community to help them out of trouble.

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  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly
  • Comfort watch

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Amos 'n' Andy episodes

3 seasons · 58 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Kingfish Gets Drafted, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Kingfish's Secretary, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 The Young Girl's Mother, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 The Rare Coin, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 Kingfish Has a Baby, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Counterfeiters Rent Basement, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Sapphire Disappears, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 The Winslow Woman, 6.7
  9. S1 E9 The Gun, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 Call Lehigh 4-9900, 7.4
  11. S1 E11 Leroy Lends a Hand, 6.8
  12. S1 E12 The Fur Coat, 6.2
  13. S1 E13 Jewelry Store Robbery, 7.1
  14. S1 E14 Kingfish's Last Friend, 6.1
  15. S1 E15 Andy Buys a House, 7.2
  16. S1 E16 Amos Helps Out, 6.4
  17. S1 E17 Getting Mama Married: Part 1, 7.1
  18. S1 E18 Getting Mama Married: Part 2, 6.4
  19. S1 E19 The Happy Stevenses, 7.7
  20. S1 E20 Traffic Violation, 7.3
  21. S1 E21 Quo Vadis, 7.3
  22. S1 E22 The Diner, 7.3
  23. S1 E23 The Turkey Dinner, 7.5
  24. S1 E24 Ready-Made Family, 6.8
  25. S1 E25 Relatives, 6.0
  26. S1 E26 Andy Gets a Telegram, 6.7
  27. S1 E27 Hospitalization, 7.1
  1. S2 E1 The Piggy Bank, 6.6
  2. S2 E2 Sapphire's Mysterious Admirer, 6.2
  3. S2 E3 The Eyeglasses, 7.0
  4. S2 E4 The Broken Clock, 7.4
  5. S2 E5 The Boarder, 7.1
  6. S2 E6 The Engagement Ring, 6.6
  7. S2 E7 Arabia, 6.6
  8. S2 E8 Kingfish Sells a Lot, 7.9
  9. S2 E10 Cousin Effie's Will, 7.2
  10. S2 E12 The Antique Shop, 7.3
  11. S2 E13 The Christmas Story, 8.0
  12. S2 E14 The Birthday Card, 6.8
  13. S2 E15 The Ballet Tickets, 6.8
  14. S2 E16 Andy Gets Married, 6.8
  15. S2 E17 Leroy's Suits, 6.9
  16. S2 E18 Seeing Is Believing, 7.0
  17. S2 E19 Andy Falls in Love with an Actress, 6.9
  18. S2 E20 Superfine Brush, 7.2
  19. S2 E21 Kingfish at the Ball Game, 7.5
  20. S2 E22 The Kingfish Finds His Future, 7.0
  21. S2 E23 Sapphire's Sister, 7.0
  22. S2 E24 Mr. Jackson Comes to Town, 6.7
  23. S2 E25 The Adoption, 6.9
  1. S3 E1 Andy Goes into Business, 5.9
  2. S3 E2 The Income Tax Show, 7.0
  3. S3 E3 Vacation Show, 7.1
  4. S3 E4 The Lodge Brothers Complain, 6.7
  5. S3 E5 The Kingfish Buys a Chair, 6.9
  6. S3 E6 The New Neighbors, 6.8
  7. S3 E7 The Classified Ad, 6.1
  8. S3 E8 The Society Party, 7.1
  9. S3 E9 Viva La France, 5.9
  10. S3 E10 The Convention, 6.6
  11. S3 E11 The Girl Upstairs, 7.0
  12. S3 E12 Kingfish Goes to Work, 6.8
  13. S3 E13 The Light Blue Car, 6.7
  1. S4 E1 The Chinchilla Business, 7.2
  2. S4 E2 The Uranium Mine, 6.8
  3. S4 E3 Madame Queen's Voice, 6.4
  4. S4 E4 Andy the Godfather, 6.9
  5. S4 E5 The Insurance Policy, 6.4
  6. S4 E6 The Kingfish Gets Amnesia, 6.8
  7. S4 E7 The Girl at the Station, 6.3
  8. S4 E8 Kingfish Teaches Andy to Fly, 7.2
  9. S4 E9 The Kingfish Becomes a Press Agent, 7.1
  10. S4 E10 The Meal Ticket, 6.4
  11. S4 E11 Second Honeymoon, 6.4
  12. S4 E12 Father by Proxy, 6.6
  13. S4 E13 Story of the Invisible Glass, 7.9

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles Barton
Written by
Bob Mosher, Jay Sommers, Joe Connelly

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Facts

June 28, 1951 · November 24, 1953 · Ended

First aired
June 28, 1951
Last aired
November 24, 1953
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 58 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Amos 'n' Andy worth watching?"

Questions about Amos 'n' Andy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Amos 'n' Andy worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.6).

Which season of Amos 'n' Andy is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.2. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is The Christmas Story (season 2, episode 13) at 8.0, and the lowest is Viva La France (season 3, episode 9) at 5.9.

How long does it take to watch Amos 'n' Andy?

29 h

About 29 hours: 58 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1951 to 1953.

Will Amos 'n' Andy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Amos 'n' Andy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.