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The Weakest Link

2001 – 2002ShowNR

Reality
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

A breakneck, tense reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Story

Anne Robinson hosts the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants must decide at the end of each round which of their number should be eliminated.

Feels like

  • Quiz Show
  • Competitive & Strategic
  • Fast-Paced
  • Iconic Host
  • General Knowledge
  • Tense Eliminations
  • Cringe Humor
  • Direct & Cutting
  • Classic British TV

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

April 16, 2001 · July 14, 2002 · Ended

First aired
April 16, 2001
Last aired
July 14, 2002
Status
Ended
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Elimination Catchphrase, Who Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Elimination Catchphrase
  • Who Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
  • Elimination Houdini
  • Celebrity Edition
  • Unwinnable by Design
  • Writing Lines
  • Officially Shortened Title
  • Perp Walk
  • Clip Show
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Right for the Wrong Reasons

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Weakest Link?"

Questions about The Weakest Link

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Weakest Link?

Spectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Weakest Link is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Weakest Link worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Weakest Link okay for kids?

NRStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Weakest Link?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will The Weakest Link make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Weakest Link use?

Deadpan SnarkerElimination CatchphraseWho Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"Elimination HoudiniCelebrity EditionUnwinnable by DesignWriting LinesOfficially Shortened TitlePerp WalkClip Show"The Reason You Suck" SpeechRight for the Wrong Reasonsand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Elimination Catchphrase, and Who Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?".