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Love, American Style

1969 – 1974Show5 seasons357 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A deeply romantic, nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 357 episodes · best: S3E11 "Love and the Accidental Passion/Love and the Black Limousine/Love and the Eskimo's Wife/Love and the Tuba" 8.8

Episodes

6.8
7.1
7.4
6.9
6.6

Story

An anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three, and four short stories or vignettes within an hour about versions of love and romance.

Feels like

  • Vintage Anthology Comedy
  • Light Romantic Farce
  • Celebrity Showcase
  • Nostalgic Sitcom Vibes
  • Episodic Vignettes
  • Gentle Social Satire
  • Feel-Good Escapism
  • Campy Charm
  • Classic TV Format

Cast

24 of 650 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles R. Rondeau, Bruce Bilson, Leslie H. Martinson
Written by
Harvey Bullock, Susan Harris, Lila Garrett
Produced by
Harvey Miller, Bill Idelson, William P. D'Angelo

Everyone

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

Facts

September 29, 1969 · January 11, 1974 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 1969
Last aired
January 11, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 357 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Back to Front, Scenery Censor, Pie in the Face +9

  • Back to Front
  • Scenery Censor
  • Pie in the Face
  • American Title
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Murphy's Bed
  • Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense
  • Poorly Disguised Pilot
  • Framed Face Opening
  • Christmas Episode
  • Eskimo Land
  • Promoted to Opening Credits

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Love, American Style worth watching?"

Questions about Love, American Style

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Love, American Style worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.8).

Which season of Love, American Style is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Love and the Accidental Passion/Love and the Black Limousine/Love and the Eskimo's Wife/Love and the Tuba (season 3, episode 11) at 8.8, and the lowest is Love and the Big Top/Love and the Locksmith/Love and the Odd Couples/Love and the Unwedding (season 5, episode 9) at 3.9.

Is Love, American Style okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Love, American Style?

131 h

About 131 hours: 357 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1974.

Will Love, American Style make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Love, American Style good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Love, American Style use?

Back to FrontScenery CensorPie in the FaceAmerican TitlePretty in MinkMurphy's BedRich in Dollars, Poor in SensePoorly Disguised PilotFramed Face OpeningChristmas EpisodeEskimo LandPromoted to Opening Creditsand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Back to Front, Scenery Censor, and Pie in the Face.