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Intervention

2005 – nowShow25 seasons339 episodesTV-14

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, tense documentary series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Episodes

25 seasons · 339 episodes · best: S9E15 "Intervention In-Depth: Hillbilly Heroin" 9.7

Episodes

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Story

People whose uncontrollable addiction to drugs, alcohol or compulsive behavior has brought them to the brink of destruction and has devastated their family and friends are presented with a life-changing opportunity of intervention and rehab. Each addict must confront their darkest demons in order to begin their journey to recovery in the hopes that they can turn their lives around before it’s too late.

Feels like

  • Hardcore Reality TV
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Emotional Confrontation
  • Family Intervention
  • Documentary Style
  • Psychological Drama
  • Raw and Unfiltered
  • Tragic Realities
  • Hope Amidst Despair

Crew

Written by
Jeff Grogan
Music by
Craig Marks

Everyone

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

Facts

March 6, 2005 · August 26, 2024 · Still running

First aired
March 6, 2005
Latest episode
August 26, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
25 seasons · 339 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Drugs Are Bad, All of the Other Reindeer, Shell-Shocked Veteran +9

  • Drugs Are Bad
  • All of the Other Reindeer
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • All for Nothing
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • House Squatting
  • Big Eater
  • Addled Addict
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • Nothing but Skin and Bones

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Intervention?"

Questions about Intervention

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Intervention?

In the United States, Intervention streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, and A&E, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, Spectrum On Demand, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Intervention worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.9). Season 24 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.1 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of Intervention is best?

Seasons 8 and 10, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 24 is the weakest at 5.1. The highest-rated episode is Intervention In-Depth: Hillbilly Heroin (season 9, episode 15) at 9.7, and the lowest is Tina Featuring Amber Rose (season 24, episode 6) at 4.1.

Is Intervention okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Intervention?

243 h

About 243 hours: 339 episodes in 25 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2005, and it's still in production.

Is Intervention plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Intervention use?

Drugs Are BadAll of the Other ReindeerShell-Shocked VeteranAll for NothingManipulative Bastard"Shaggy Dog" StoryHouse SquattingBig EaterAddled AddictArson, Murder, and JaywalkingHair-Trigger TemperNothing but Skin and Bonesand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Drugs Are Bad, All of the Other Reindeer, and Shell-Shocked Veteran.