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Bread

1986 – 1991Show7 seasons74 episodes

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Bread is a British television sitcom, written by Carla Lane, produced by the BBC and screened on BBC1 from 1 May 1986 to 3 November 1991.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

Shows with

Bread episodes

7 seasons · 74 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.2
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.5
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.3
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.6
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.4
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 7.5
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.5
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.9
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.2
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.8
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 7.0
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 7.5
  7. S3 E7 Episode #3.7, 7.6
  8. S3 E8 Episode #3.8, 7.4
  9. S3 E9 Episode #3.9, 7.6
  10. S3 E10 Episode #3.10, 7.5
  11. S3 E11 Episode #3.11, 7.3
  12. S3 E12 Episode #3.12, 7.4
  13. S3 E13 Episode #3.13, 7.5
  1. S4 E1 Episode #4.1, 7.3
  2. S4 E2 Episode #4.2, 7.2
  3. S4 E3 Episode #4.3, 7.3
  4. S4 E4 Episode #4.4, 7.1
  5. S4 E5 Episode #4.5, 7.4
  6. S4 E6 Episode #4.6, 7.4
  7. S4 E7 Episode #4.7, 7.5
  8. S4 E8 Episode #4.8, 7.6
  9. S4 E9 Episode #4.9, 7.3
  10. S4 E10 Episode #4.10, 7.1
  11. S4 E11 Episode #4.11, 7.5
  12. S4 E12 Episode #4.12, 7.7
  13. S4 E13 Episode #4.13, 7.5
  14. S4 E14 Christmas with the Boswells, 7.0
  1. S5 E1 Episode #5.1, 7.0
  2. S5 E2 Episode #5.2, 6.7
  3. S5 E3 Episode #5.3, 6.8
  4. S5 E4 Episode #5.4, 6.3
  5. S5 E5 Episode #5.5, 6.5
  6. S5 E6 Episode #5.6, 6.4
  7. S5 E7 Episode #5.7, 6.5
  8. S5 E8 Episode #5.8, 6.9
  9. S5 E9 Episode #5.9, 6.8
  10. S5 E10 Episode #5.10, 6.9
  11. S5 E11 Episode #5.11, 6.2
  12. S5 E12 Episode #5.12, 6.8
  13. S5 E13 Episode #5.13, 6.5
  14. S5 E14 A Quiet Christmas, 6.9
  1. S6 E1 Episode #6.1, 6.6
  2. S6 E2 Episode #6.2, 6.7
  3. S6 E3 Episode #6.3, 6.7
  4. S6 E4 Episode #6.4, 6.3
  5. S6 E5 Episode #6.5, 6.4
  6. S6 E6 Episode #6.6, 7.0
  7. S6 E7 Episode #6.7, 6.5
  8. S6 E8 Episode #6.8, 6.8
  9. S6 E9 Episode #6.9, 6.5
  10. S6 E10 Episode #6.10, 7.3
  11. S6 E11 Another Christmas with the Boswells, 6.0
  1. S7 E1 Episode #7.1, 7.0
  2. S7 E2 Episode #7.2, 6.4
  3. S7 E3 Episode #7.3, 6.4
  4. S7 E4 Episode #7.4, 5.9
  5. S7 E5 Episode #7.5, 6.4
  6. S7 E6 Episode #7.6, 7.1
  7. S7 E7 Episode #7.7, 6.4
  8. S7 E8 Episode #7.8, 6.2
  9. S7 E9 Episode #7.9, 6.1
  10. S7 E10 Episode #7.10, 6.6

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robin Nash, John B. Hobbs, Susan Belbin
Written by
Carla Lane

Everyone

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

Facts

May 1, 1986 · November 3, 1991 · Ended

First aired
May 1, 1986
Last aired
November 3, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 74 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Absurdly High-Stakes Game, The Alleged Car, Thicker Than Water +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Bread worth watching?"

Questions about Bread

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bread worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Which season of Bread is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 7 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is Episode #3.2 (season 3, episode 2) at 7.9, and the lowest is Episode #7.4 (season 7, episode 4) at 5.9.

Is Bread okay for kids?

Strong languageDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Bread?

37 h

About 37 hours: 74 episodes in 7 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1991.

Will Bread make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Bread plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Bread use?

Absurdly High-Stakes GameThe Alleged CarThicker Than WaterFamily HonorGrumpy Old ManDo Not Call Me "Paul"Food PillsPublic ExposureComic-Book AdaptationCatchphraseIt's All About MeShort-Distance Phone Calland 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Absurdly High-Stakes Game, The Alleged Car, and Thicker Than Water.