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Picket Fences

1992 – 1996Show4 seasons88 episodes

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic608.3Rotten Tomatoes82%94%

A moving, nostalgic drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

4 seasons · 88 episodes · best: S1E14 "Bad Moons Rising" 8.6

Episodes

7.9
7.8
7.8
7.5

Story

An aging Sheriff tries to keep the peace in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town plagued by bizarre and violent crimes.

Feels like

  • Small-Town Eccentricity
  • Progressive Social Commentary
  • Family-Centric Procedural
  • Spiritual & Philosophical Drama
  • Quirky Character Ensemble
  • Heartwarming Yet Dark
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Moral Complexity
  • Wholesome Violence

Cast

24 of 86 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Pressman, David Hugh Jones, Joe Napolitano
Written by
David E. Kelley, Nick Harding
Music by
Stewart Levin

Everyone

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

Facts

September 18, 1992 · June 26, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 1992
Last aired
June 26, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 88 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Dude, Not Funny!, Weddings for Everyone, Diagonal Billing +9

  • Dude, Not Funny!
  • Weddings for Everyone
  • Diagonal Billing
  • Slice of Life
  • Crossover
  • Framing the Guilty Party
  • Spiritual Successor
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Headbutt of Love
  • Reptiles Are Abhorrent
  • Birth-Death Juxtaposition
  • Easy Sex Change

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Picket Fences?"

Questions about Picket Fences

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Picket Fences?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Picket Fences from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Picket Fences worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Picket Fences okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Picket Fences?

62 h

About 62 hours: 88 episodes in 4 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 1996.

Will Picket Fences make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Picket Fences plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Picket Fences use?

Dude, Not Funny!Weddings for EveryoneDiagonal BillingSlice of LifeCrossoverFraming the Guilty PartySpiritual SuccessorBelligerent Sexual TensionHeadbutt of LoveReptiles Are AbhorrentBirth-Death JuxtapositionEasy Sex Changeand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including Dude, Not Funny!, Weddings for Everyone, and Diagonal Billing.