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Out of This World

1987·Show
96Episodes in4Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–8.7
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IMDb7.3Metacritic–8.7
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Out of This World fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Out Of This World is an American fantasy sitcom about a teenage girl who is half alien, which gives her unique supernatural powers. It first aired in syndication from September 17, 1987 and ended on May 25, 1991. During its first season, the series was originally part of NBC's Prime Time Begins at 7:30 campaign, in which the network's owned-and-operated stations would run first-run sitcoms in the 7:30-8 pm time slot to counterprogram competing stations' game shows, sitcom reruns and other offerings. Out of This World was rotated with the original series Marblehead Manor and She's the Sheriff, a syndicated revival of the 1983 sitcom We Got It Made, and a television adaptation of the play You Can't Take It With You. NBC ended the experiment after the 1987-88 season due to the low ratings put up by three of the series, with Out of This World being one of the two that was renewed. After its first season the series was largely moved to weekend time slots, where it remained until its cancellation following the fourth season.
Retro Sitcom ComfortMagical Girl LiteFamily BondingLow-Stakes FantasyNostalgic CharmAbsurd PremiseComing-of-Age HumorLight Sci-Fi ElementsFeel-Good Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Bob Claver, Michael Dimich, Jack Regas
Written by:
Laura Levine, Bob Booker, April Kelly
Produced by:
Mike Scully, Barbara Booker, George Yanok

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Is Out of This World worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Out of This World have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 96 episodes of about 21 minutes each.

When did Out of This World air?

It ran from 1987 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Out of This World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Out of This World use?

Mind over MannersHalf-Human HybridShout-OutPowers in the First EpisodeEvil TwinObsessed with FoodTime Stands StillWhat Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?Alien Among UsOver-the-Shoulder CarryAll Therapists Are MugglesAnimorphismand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Out of This World, including Mind over Manners, Half-Human Hybrid, Shout-Out.