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The Kids in the Hall

1989 – 1995Show5 seasons110 episodes

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic835.6

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy series about pop culture and society, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 110 episodes · best: S2E9 "Episode #2.9" 8.3

Episodes

7.7
7.9
8.0
7.8
7.7

Story

The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.

Feels like

  • Sketch Comedy Classic
  • Canadian Cultural Satire
  • Absurd & Surreal Humor
  • Iconic Ensemble Cast
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • Nostalgic 90s Vibe
  • Character-Driven Gags
  • Self-Aware Meta-Humor
  • Cringe Comedy Pioneer
  • High-Energy Performance

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Blanchard, Kelly Makin, Stephen Surjik
Written by
Dave Foley, Mark McKinney, Bruce McCulloch
Produced by
Robert Boyd

Everyone

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

Facts

October 24, 1989 · April 15, 1995 · Ended

First aired
October 24, 1989
Last aired
April 15, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 110 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Cannot Tell a Joke, Department of Redundancy Department, The Movie +9

  • Cannot Tell a Joke
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • The Movie
  • Bloody Hilarious
  • Studio Audience
  • Repetitive Name
  • Claiming Via Flag
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • Manchild
  • Everything's Deader with Zombies
  • Bratty Food Demand
  • Say Par Ate Ted Words Gag

12 of 183 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kids in the Hall?"

Questions about The Kids in the Hall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Kids in the Hall worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.4 and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Will The Kids in the Hall make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is The Kids in the Hall plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Kids in the Hall use?

Cannot Tell a JokeDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentThe MovieBloody HilariousStudio AudienceRepetitive NameClaiming Via FlagMundane Made AwesomeManchildEverything's Deader with ZombiesBratty Food DemandSay Par Ate Ted Words Gagand 171 more

TV Tropes lists 183 tropes for it, including Cannot Tell a Joke, Department of Redundancy Department, and The Movie.