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Smack the Pony

1999 – 2002Show3 seasons21 episodes

Comedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

The stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips. Distinctly contemporary. Decidedly maverick.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Smack the Pony episodes

3 seasons · 21 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 6.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 6.9
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.1
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.5
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 7.6
  7. S2 E7 Episode #2.7, 7.3
  1. S3 E1 Remix, 7.6
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.5
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 8.1
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.7
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 7.7
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 7.8
  7. S3 E7 Episode #3.7, 7.5
  1. S4 E1 Christmas Special, 8.4
  2. S4 E2 New Year Special, 7.5

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero, Steve Connelly
Written by
Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan, Fiona Allen
Produced by
Phil Bull

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Facts

March 19, 1999 · February 22, 2002 · Ended

First aired
March 19, 1999
Last aired
February 22, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 21 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Cheek Copy, Queer Character, Queer Actor, Musical Pastiche +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Smack the Pony?"

Questions about Smack the Pony

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smack the Pony?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Smack the Pony is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Smack the Pony worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.7).

Does Smack the Pony get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.1, and season 4 peaks at 8.0. The highest-rated episode is Christmas Special (season 4, episode 1) at 8.4, and the lowest is Episode #1.3 (season 1, episode 3) at 6.9.

How long does it take to watch Smack the Pony?

11 h

About 11 hours: 21 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2002.

Will Smack the Pony make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Smack the Pony?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Smack the Pony use?

Cheek CopyQueer Character, Queer ActorMusical PasticheDisney Creatures of the FarceFaintingEmbarrassing TattooCrazy Cat LadyCloudcuckoolanderWomen DriversDrama QueenCutting the Electronic LeashChewing the Sceneryand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Cheek Copy, Queer Character, Queer Actor, and Musical Pastiche.