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Chico and the Man

1974 – 1978Show4 seasons88 episodes

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 88 episodes · best: S1E13 "Garage Sale" 8.0

Episodes

7.4
6.9
6.4
5.4

Story

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Chico and the Man is an American sitcom which ran on NBC for four seasons, from September 13, 1974, to July 21, 1978. It stars Jack Albertson as Ed Brown, the cantankerous owner of a run down garage in an East Los Angeles barrio, and Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez, an upbeat, optimistic Chicano young man who comes in looking for a job. It was the first U.S. television series set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Cultural Milestone
  • Intergenerational Bond
  • East Los Angeles Setting
  • Warm & Wholesome
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Social Progressiveness
  • Nostalgic Comfort Food
  • Chicano Representation

Cast

24 of 55 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Baldwin, Jack Donohue, James Komack
Written by
Norm Liebmann, Bill Daley, Peter Gallay
Produced by
Hal Kanter, James Komack

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 1974 · July 21, 1978 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1974
Last aired
July 21, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 88 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Studio Audience, Street Urchin, Very Special Episode +9

  • Studio Audience
  • Street Urchin
  • Very Special Episode
  • Borrowed Catch Phrase
  • Bus Crash
  • New Year Has Come
  • Thematic Theme Tune
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Lives in a Van
  • Put on a Bus
  • Drum Bathing
  • Alleged Car

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chico and the Man?"

Questions about Chico and the Man

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Where can I stream Chico and the Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Chico and the Man from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Chico and the Man worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.9). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.4 against 7.4 for the best season.

Which season of Chico and the Man is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 5.4. The highest-rated episode is Garage Sale (season 1, episode 13) at 8.0, and the lowest is Waiting for Chongo (season 4, episode 22) at 3.5.

Is Chico and the Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Chico and the Man?

44 h

About 44 hours: 88 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1978.

Will Chico and the Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Chico and the Man?

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.