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City Lights

1986 – 1988Show5 seasons30 episodes

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

Summary

Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the bank's manager Adam McLelland and his obsequious fellow teller, Brian.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ron Bain, Douglas Wernham, Alex Young
Written by
Bob Black

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 1986 · October 24, 1988 · Ended

First aired
October 14, 1986
Last aired
October 24, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 30 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is City Lights worth watching?"

Questions about City Lights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is City Lights worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

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

Is City Lights okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch City Lights?

15 h

About 15 hours: 30 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1988.

Will City Lights make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch City Lights?

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.