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Square Pegs

1982·Show
20Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes81%–
Episode ratings

Where to watch

fuboTVThe RokuTubi TV

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Square Pegs fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Two awkward freshmen desperate to fit try to adjust to life at Weemawee High School.
80s Teen ComedyHigh School LifeSocial AwkwardnessComing-of-AgeCult ClassicQuirky CharactersSituational HumorNostalgic Look BackRelatable Struggles

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Friedman, Terry Hughes, Craig Richard Nelson
Written by:
Andy Borowitz, Marjorie Gross, Anne Beatts

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Square Pegs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Square Pegs legally?

fuboTVThe RokuTubi TV

Square Pegs is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Square Pegs worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Square Pegs have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 20 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Square Pegs?

Critics81
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Square Pegs much the same way.

When did Square Pegs air?

It ran from 1982 to 1983 and has ended.

What language is Square Pegs in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Square Pegs use?

Beauty Is BadPopular Is DumbSassy Black WomanShout-OutThis Loser Is YouSo Unfunny, It's FunnyAdults Are UselessHalloween EpisodeThe CameoThe DitzCloudcuckoolanderBrainless Beautyand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Square Pegs, including Beauty Is Bad, Popular Is Dumb, Sassy Black Woman.