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The Beverly Hillbillies

1962 – 1971Show9 seasons274 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and pop culture, with standout score and dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 274 episodes · best: S2E25 "Granny Versus the Weather Bureau" 8.8

Episodes

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6.9
6.5

Story

Y'all come back now, ya hear?

Jed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells his land to the O.K. Oil Company and at the urging of cousin Pearl, moves his family to a 35-room mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

Feels like

  • Cultural Clash Comedy
  • Rural vs. Urban Satire
  • Wholesome Family Sitcom
  • Impressionist Characters
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Light-hearted Social Commentary
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Simple Moral Lessons
  • Physical & Verbal Humor
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 258 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joseph Depew, Richard Whorf, Ralph Levy
Written by
Paul Henning, Mark Tuttle, Phil Shuken
Produced by
Joseph Depew, Paul Henning

Everyone

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

Facts

September 26, 1962 · March 23, 1971 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 1962
Last aired
March 23, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 274 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Flanderization, Beleaguered Assistant, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome +9

  • Flanderization
  • Beleaguered Assistant
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Reunion Show
  • It Came from Beverly Hills
  • Feuding Families
  • Inflation Negation
  • Cordon Bleugh Chef
  • Expospeak Gag
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Rich Boredom
  • Missing Mom

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Beverly Hillbillies?"

Questions about The Beverly Hillbillies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beverly Hillbillies?

PrimeJustWatch TV FreefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home Free

In the United States, The Beverly Hillbillies streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and Pure Flix, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The Beverly Hillbillies worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.3). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.5 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of The Beverly Hillbillies is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is Granny Versus the Weather Bureau (season 2, episode 25) at 8.8, and the lowest is Shorty to the Rescue (season 9, episode 10) at 5.8.

Is The Beverly Hillbillies okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch The Beverly Hillbillies?

114 h

About 114 hours: 274 episodes in 9 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1962 to 1971.

Will The Beverly Hillbillies make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Beverly Hillbillies?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.