6.9
Is Bustin' Loose worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Bustin' Loose is an American situation comedy that was loosely based on the 1981 film of the same name starring Richard Pryor. The series premiered in first-run syndication in 1987 and lasted for only one season.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- Allan Manings
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Facts
September 26, 1987 · May 28, 1988 · Ended
- First aired
- September 26, 1987
- Last aired
- May 28, 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Bustin' Loose worth watching?"
Questions about Bustin' Loose
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Bustin' Loose okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Bustin' Loose?
13 h
About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1988.
Will Bustin' Loose make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).
Can I half-watch Bustin' Loose?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.