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Goodness Gracious Me

1998 – 2001Show3 seasons22 episodes

Comedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy series about society and everyday modern life, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 22 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.9

Episodes

7.5
7.0
7.0
7.8
7.6

Story

Sketch show exploring the conflict and integration between traditional Indian culture and modern British life. Some sketches reversed the roles to view the British from an Indian perspective, and others poked fun at Indian stereotypes.

Feels like

  • British Sketch Comedy
  • Cultural Satire
  • Observational Humor
  • Cross-Cultural Commentary
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Poking Fun at Stereotypes
  • Groundbreaking Series
  • Rewatchable Episodes
  • Pop Culture Referencing

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Jon Plowman

Everyone

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

Facts

January 12, 1998 · March 16, 2001 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 1998
Last aired
March 16, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 22 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Captain Geographic, Catch Phrase, Just the Introduction to the Opposites +9

  • Captain Geographic
  • Catch Phrase
  • Just the Introduction to the Opposites
  • Boomerang Bigot
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • Captain Ethnic
  • The Movie
  • Kick the Dog
  • We Can Rebuild Him
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • The B Grade
  • Start My Own

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Goodness Gracious Me?"

Questions about Goodness Gracious Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Goodness Gracious Me?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Goodness Gracious Me worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of Goodness Gracious Me is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Seasons 2 and 3 are the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 7.9, and the lowest is Episode #2.6 (season 2, episode 6) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch Goodness Gracious Me?

9 h

About 9 hours: 22 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2001.

Will Goodness Gracious Me make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is Goodness Gracious Me plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Goodness Gracious Me use?

Captain GeographicCatch PhraseJust the Introduction to the OppositesBoomerang BigotMundane Made AwesomeCaptain EthnicThe MovieKick the DogWe Can Rebuild HimNo Celebrities Were HarmedThe B GradeStart My Ownand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Captain Geographic, Catch Phrase, and Just the Introduction to the Opposites.