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Generations

1989Show1 season35 episodes

Soap
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Generations is an American soap opera that aired on NBC from March 27, 1989, to January 25, 1991. The show was groundbreaking in that it was the first soap opera to feature from its inception an African-American family.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or awe.

Shows with

Generations episodes

1 season · 35 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 9.2
  2. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 9.6
  3. S1 E227 Enter the Jeweller, 9.5

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Herman, Arlando Smith, Rudy Vejar
Written by
Elizabeth Harrower, Judi Ann Mason

Everyone

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

Facts

March 27, 1989 · May 12, 1989 · Ended

First aired
March 27, 1989
Last aired
May 12, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 35 episodes
Genres
Soap
Original language
English

Tropes

Product Placement, Spotlight-Stealing Squad, Ship Tease +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Generations worth watching?"

Questions about Generations

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Generations worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Generations okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Generations?

18 h

About 18 hours: 35 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Is Generations good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Generations plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Generations use?

Product PlacementSpotlight-Stealing SquadShip TeaseIncest SubtextTranslation ConventionBad "Bad Acting"Design Student's OrgasmLongest Pregnancy EverAttempted RapeVerbal TicCelebrity StarWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Product Placement, Spotlight-Stealing Squad, and Ship Tease.