Bob

1992·Show
33Episodes in2Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Bob McKay is the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero "Mad-Dog". When a Senate sub-committee decided such reading material could corrupt young readers, Mad-Dog faded into oblivion, and Bob became a greeting card artist. Years later the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series, and Bob is offered a chance to revive Mad-Dog.
1990s SitcomWholesome ComedyBob Newhart HumorComic Book RevivalFamily & Workplace DynamicsNostalgic CharmClever DialogueGentle PacingFeel-GoodEpisodic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Bob worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Bob have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 33 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bob?

Critics100
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Bob higher (100) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Bob air?

It ran from 1992 to 1997 and has ended.

What language is Bob in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Bob use?

Second Place Is for LosersNOT!Thanksgiving EpisodeAs HimselfCrossover PunchlinePlagiarism in FictionSerious BusinessEmbarrassing NicknameGood Cop/Bad CopYou Didn't AskBlatant LiesNewhart Phone Calland 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Bob, including Second Place Is for Losers, NOT!, Thanksgiving Episode.

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