Hey Dude

1989·Show
65Episodes in5Seasons
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Paramount+

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Hey Dude fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want dark or edgy material

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About

Hey Dude is an American Western comedy series that aired from 1989 to 1991. The show was broadcast on the Nickelodeon network, and aired reruns on Nickelodeon until early 1999, and now on TeenNick ever since late 2011. Hey Dude was Nickelodeon's second original live action television series, following the 1984 series Out of Control. The series was set on the fictional "Bar None Dude Ranch" near the city of Tucson, Arizona. It portrayed the lives of the ranch's owner, his son, a female ranch hand, and four teenage summer employees. Hey Dude was a comedy geared towards a teenage audience. The complete series have been released on DVD. Only the first four seasons are on iTunes.
Wholesome Teen Comedy80s SitcomRanch LifeComing-of-AgeFound FamilyLightheartedNostalgicEpisodic AdventuresFamily-Friendly

Crew

Written by:
Steve Roth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hey Dude

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hey Dude legally?

Paramount+

Hey Dude is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hey Dude worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Hey Dude have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 65 episodes.

When did Hey Dude air?

It ran from 1989 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Hey Dude in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Hey Dude?

3AUCAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hey Dude in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hey Dude use?

Captain Smooth and Sergeant RoughIdiot BallLike Brother and SisterZany Scheme ChickenDemoted to ExtraBelligerent Sexual TensionPut on a BusChristmas EpisodeCall-BackToken MinorityChained HeatMagical Native Americanand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Hey Dude, including Captain Smooth and Sergeant Rough, Idiot Ball, Like Brother and Sister.

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