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The Bronx Zoo

1987 – 1988Show2 seasons21 episodes

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Elderly white principal of a Bronx high school that's in a rough black and Latino neighborhood tries to keep everyone's spirits up, despite having to deal with unmotivated teachers and disinterested students... THE BRONX ZOO was a 1987 NBC drama series directed by Allan Arkush and Paul Lynch. It lasted two seasons before cancellation.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 62 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Win Phelps, Allan Arkush, Debbie Allen
Written by
Kathy McCormick

Everyone

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Facts

March 19, 1987 · June 29, 1988 · Ended

First aired
March 19, 1987
Last aired
June 29, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 21 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Bronx Zoo worth watching?"

Questions about The Bronx Zoo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Bronx Zoo worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Bronx Zoo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Bronx Zoo?

21 h

About 21 hours: 21 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1988.

Can I half-watch The Bronx Zoo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Bronx Zoo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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