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Moonlighting

1985 – 1989Show5 seasons66 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic628.0Rotten Tomatoes89%91%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning comedy series about crime and mystery, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 66 episodes · best: S2E4 "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice" 8.4

Episodes

7.5
7.5
7.4
6.8
6.9

Story

Detectives with a heart

After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.

Feels like

  • Witty Banter
  • Romantic Tension
  • Jazz-Pop Soundtrack
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Screwball Detective Comedy
  • Iconic Chemistry
  • Stylized Visuals
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Meta-Humor

Cast

24 of 341 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Allan Arkush, Peter Werner, Christian I. Nyby II
Written by
Roger Director, Charles H. Eglee, Jeff Reno
Produced by
Roger Director, Artie Mandelberg, Jeff Reno
Music by
Lee Holdridge, Alf Clausen, Richard Lewis Warren

Everyone

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Facts

March 3, 1985 · May 14, 1989 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 1985
Last aired
May 14, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 66 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Stock Clock Hand Hang, Chase Scene, Chivalrous Pervert +9

  • Stock Clock Hand Hang
  • Chase Scene
  • Chivalrous Pervert
  • Destructo-Nookie
  • Previously on…
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Ascended Extra
  • Double Standard: Abuse, Female on Male
  • Locked in a Room
  • Gratuitous Iambic Pentameter
  • Realistic Diction Is Unrealistic

12 of 89 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Moonlighting?"

Questions about Moonlighting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moonlighting?

Prime

In the United States, Moonlighting streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Moonlighting worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 62).

Which season of Moonlighting is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice (season 2, episode 4) at 8.4, and the lowest is A Womb with a View (season 5, episode 1) at 6.2.

Is Moonlighting okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Moonlighting?

51 h

About 51 hours: 66 episodes in 5 seasons of about 46 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1989.

Will Moonlighting make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Moonlighting good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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