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Tanner on Tanner

2004Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Sixteen years ago, Jack Tanner's bid for the White House ended at the 1988 Democratic convention. Now the former congressman is the subject of a documentary film directed by his daughter Alex, focusing on the toll paid by failed contenders.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Tanner on Tanner episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Dinner at Elaine's, 6.0
  2. S1 E2 Boston or Bust, 6.5
  3. S1 E3 Alex in Wonderland, 6.1
  4. S1 E4 The Awful Truth, 7.0

Cast

24 of 50 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Altman
Written by
Garry Trudeau
Produced by
Wren Arthur, Matthew Seig

Everyone

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Facts

October 5, 2004 · October 26, 2004 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 2004
Last aired
October 26, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Tanner on Tanner worth watching?"

Questions about Tanner on Tanner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tanner on Tanner worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch Tanner on Tanner?

8 h

About 8 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2004.

Will Tanner on Tanner make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Tanner on Tanner 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.