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This Week

1981 – nowShow6 seasons127 episodesTV-G

NewsWar & Politics
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

Summary

ABC's Sunday morning political affairs program, currently hosted by George Stephanopoulos.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Facts

November 15, 1981 · June 29, 2025 · Still running

First aired
November 15, 1981
Latest episode
June 29, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 127 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
News, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Self-Deprecation, Long Runner, Running Gag +3

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream This Week?"

Questions about This Week

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Week?

PBS

In the United States, This Week is free with ads on PBS.

Is This Week worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 5.3).

Is This Week okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch This Week?

127 h

About 127 hours: 127 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 1981, and it's still in production.

Is This Week plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.