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The Misfit

1970 – 1971Show2 seasons13 episodes

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

The Misfit is an ATV sitcom created by Roy Clarke, broadcast from 1970 to 1971 on ITV. Basil Allenby-Johnson returns from Colonial Malaya to an England just emerging from the swinging sixties, a home he no longer recognises.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 73 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dennis Vance, James Gatward
Written by
Roy Clarke
Produced by
Dennis Vance

Everyone

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

Facts

March 3, 1970 · April 12, 1971 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 1970
Last aired
April 12, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Misfit worth watching?"

Questions about The Misfit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Misfit worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Misfit okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Misfit?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 1971.

Will The Misfit make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Misfit?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.