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The Kids in the Hall

1989·Show
110Episodes in5Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic835.6
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IMDb8.4Metacritic835.6
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The Kids in the Hall fingerprint

Very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Pop culture, society, and show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Meta Narrative8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Sketch Comedy ClassicCanadian Cultural SatireAbsurd & Surreal HumorIconic Ensemble CastSharp Social CommentaryNostalgic 90s VibeCharacter-Driven GagsSelf-Aware Meta-HumorCringe Comedy PioneerHigh-Energy Performance

Crew

Directed by:
John Blanchard, Kelly Makin, Stephen Surjik
Written by:
Dave Foley, Scott Thompson, Mark McKinney
Produced by:
Robert Boyd

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Kids in the Hall

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Where can I stream The Kids in the Hall legally?

fuboTVPeacockThe RokuPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomePeacock Premium+

The Kids in the Hall is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kids in the Hall worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.4 and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Kids in the Hall rated?

Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does The Kids in the Hall have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 110 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kids in the Hall?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate The Kids in the Hall higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Kids in the Hall air?

It ran from 1989 to 1995 and has ended.

What language is The Kids in the Hall in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Kids in the Hall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kids in the Hall in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Kids in the Hall, including Cannot Tell a Joke, Department of Redundancy Department, The Movie.