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Providence

1999 – 2002Show5 seasons96 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic–6.0

A moving, romantic drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 96 episodes · best: S4E18 "Gotcha" 9.1

Episodes

7.2
7.0
7.3
8.1
7.8

Story

Providence is an American television drama series.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Emotional Healing
  • Small-Town Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Romantic Subplots
  • Grief and Recovery
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Melodramatic Tone
  • Late 90s TV Aesthetic
  • Relationship Focus

Cast

24 of 373 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Fresco, Ian Toynton, Tony Wharmby
Written by
Carol Barbee, Mike Kelley, Jennifer M. Johnson
Produced by
Bob DeLaurentis

Everyone

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

Facts

January 8, 1999 · December 20, 2002 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1999
Last aired
December 20, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 96 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Unresolved Sexual Tension, Politician Guest-Star, Posthumous Character +9

  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Politician Guest-Star
  • Posthumous Character
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Wedding/Death Juxtaposition
  • Shout-Out
  • Honorable Marriage Proposal
  • Creator In-Joke
  • You're Drinking Breast Milk
  • Parental Favoritism
  • The Missus and the Ex

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Providence worth watching?"

Questions about Providence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Providence worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Which season of Providence is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Gotcha (season 4, episode 18) at 9.1, and the lowest is Taking a Chance on Love (season 2, episode 20) at 5.6.

Is Providence okay for kids?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Providence?

96 h

About 96 hours: 96 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2002.

Is Providence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Providence?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Providence use?

Unresolved Sexual TensionPolitician Guest-StarPosthumous CharacterSibling RivalryCatapult NightmareWedding/Death JuxtapositionShout-OutHonorable Marriage ProposalCreator In-JokeYou're Drinking Breast MilkParental FavoritismThe Missus and the Exand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Unresolved Sexual Tension, Politician Guest-Star, and Posthumous Character.