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Pardon the Interruption

2001 – nowShow5 seasons100 episodes

NewsTalk
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A breakneck news series about sports and everyday modern life, with standout dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Pardon the Interruption is a sports television show that airs weekdays on various ESPN TV channels, TSN, ESPN America, XM, and Sirius satellite radio services, and as a downloadable podcast. It is hosted by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, who discuss, and frequently argue over, the top stories of the day in "sports... and other stuff". They had previously done this off-air in The Washington Post newsroom. Either Tony Reali or the uncredited "producer over the loudspeaker" serves as moderator for parts of the show, which is filmed in Washington, D.C.; Around The Horn also originates from the same studio.

Feels like

  • Daily Sports Commentary
  • Rapid-Fire Debate
  • Sports News Analysis
  • Witty Banter
  • Long-Running Talk Show
  • Opinionated Discussion
  • Pop Culture (sports-focused)
  • Journalistic Insight

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Facts

October 22, 2001 · April 17, 2023 · Still running

First aired
October 22, 2001
Latest episode
April 17, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
5 seasons · 100 episodes
Genres
News, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Halloween Episode, Breakout Character, Vitriolic Best Buds +9

  • Halloween Episode
  • Breakout Character
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Fat and Skinny
  • Road Trip Plot
  • Fourth-Wall Mail Slot
  • Stealth Pun
  • Rimshot
  • Take a Third Option
  • Like an Old Married Couple
  • Catchphrase

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pardon the Interruption?"

Questions about Pardon the Interruption

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pardon the Interruption?

fuboTV

In the United States, Pardon the Interruption streams on fuboTV. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Pardon the Interruption worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Pardon the Interruption okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Pardon the Interruption?

50 h

About 50 hours: 100 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 2001, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Pardon the Interruption?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Pardon the Interruption plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Pardon the Interruption use?

Halloween EpisodeBreakout CharacterVitriolic Best BudsDirty Old ManFat and SkinnyRoad Trip PlotFourth-Wall Mail SlotStealth PunRimshotTake a Third OptionLike an Old Married CoupleCatchphraseand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Halloween Episode, Breakout Character, and Vitriolic Best Buds.