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Dirty Dancing

1988 – 1989Show1 season12 episodes

Drama
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic27–
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic27–

Summary

Dirty Dancing is a 1988 television series on the CBS network. It is based on the film Dirty Dancing but had none of the original cast or staff. It stars Patrick Cassidy as Johnny and Melora Hardin as Baby. The show only lasted half a season, before it was canceled in January 1989 due to low ratings.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Dirty Dancing episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E2 Heat Wave, 6.4

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kenny Ortega, Oz Scott, Steve Tisch
Produced by
Steve Tisch, Robert Lovenheim

Everyone

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

Facts

October 29, 1988 · January 14, 1989 · Ended

First aired
October 29, 1988
Last aired
January 14, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Expansion, Adaptational Jerkass, Adaptation Name Change +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dirty Dancing?"

Questions about Dirty Dancing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dirty Dancing?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Dirty Dancing okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Dirty Dancing?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1989.

Can I half-watch Dirty Dancing?

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.

Is Dirty Dancing good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Dirty Dancing use?

Adaptational ExpansionAdaptational JerkassAdaptation Name ChangeFeet-First IntroductionBorscht BeltRelated in the AdaptationNature Abhors a VirginUnresolved Sexual TensionDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleBlack-and-White MoralityBlatant LiesCool Carand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Adaptational Expansion, Adaptational Jerkass, and Adaptation Name Change.