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Getting By

1993 – 1994Show2 seasons31 episodes

Comedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes33%–
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes33%–

Summary

Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Getting By episodes

2 seasons · 31 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Moving In, 7.6

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joel Zwick, Richard Correll, Judy Pioli
Written by
Barry O'Brien, Scott S. Gorden, David Chambers

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 1993 · June 18, 1994 · Ended

First aired
March 5, 1993
Last aired
June 18, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 31 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Bratty Teenage Daughter, Black and Nerdy, Adorably Precocious Child +3

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Getting By worth watching?"

Questions about Getting By

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Getting By worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Getting By okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Getting By?

16 h

About 16 hours: 31 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1994.

Will Getting By make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Getting By?

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.