7.8
Is Rescue 8 worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.8).
66
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Rescue 8 is a syndicated American action drama series about Los Angeles County Fire Department Rescue Squad 8. It premiered in 1958 and originally ran for two seasons with syndicated reruns continuing for almost a decade thereafter.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for big ideas, scares or romance.
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Rescue 8 episodes
2 seasons · 41 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 The Ferris Wheel, 7.8
- S1 E2 102 to Bakersfield, 7.4
- S1 E3 The Cliff, 8.2
- S1 E4 Subterranean City, 7.0
- S1 E6 The Crackup, 8.8
- S1 E10 Find That Bomb!, 6.6
- S1 E13 Danger! 20,000 Volts, 7.2
Cast
Crew
- Directors
- Lawrence Doheny
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Facts
September 23, 1958 · March 3, 1960 · Ended
- First aired
- September 23, 1958
- Last aired
- March 3, 1960
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 41 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Original language
- English
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Rescue 8 worth watching?"
Questions about Rescue 8
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Rescue 8 okay for kids?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Rescue 8?
21 h
About 21 hours: 41 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1958 to 1960.
Can I half-watch Rescue 8?
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.
Will I feel good after watching Rescue 8?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.