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The Dick Van Dyke Show

1961 – 1966Show5 seasons158 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic–9.3

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about show business and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 158 episodes · best: S2E20 "It May Look Like a Walnut" 9.2

Episodes

7.6
7.7
7.8
7.7
7.7

Story

The Dick Van Dyke Show centers around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. The plots generally revolve around problems at work, where Rob got into various comedic jams with fellow writers Buddy Sorrell, Sally Rogers and producer Mel Cooley.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Showbiz Behind-the-Scenes
  • Wholesome Family Dynamics
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Physical Comedy
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Meta-Television Commentary
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Golden Age of TV

Cast

24 of 170 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jerry Paris, John Rich, Howard Morris
Written by
Bill Persky, Sam Denoff, Carl Reiner
Produced by
Danny Thomas, Carl Reiner, Sheldon Leonard

Everyone

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

Facts

October 3, 1961 · June 1, 1966 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 1961
Last aired
June 1, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 158 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Work Com, On Second Thought, Panicky Expectant Father +9

  • Work Com
  • On Second Thought
  • Panicky Expectant Father
  • Tricked into Signing
  • Overly Long Name
  • Conspicuous Gloves
  • Dream Sequence
  • The Cast Show Off
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
  • Ransom Drop
  • Brandishment Bluff
  • Never Heard That One Before

12 of 186 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dick Van Dyke Show?"

Questions about The Dick Van Dyke Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dick Van Dyke Show?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuHooplaPure FlixPluto TV

In the United States, The Dick Van Dyke Show streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, Pure Flix, and UP Faith & Family, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Dick Van Dyke Show worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.5).

Is The Dick Van Dyke Show okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Dick Van Dyke Show?

79 h

About 79 hours: 158 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1961 to 1966.

Will The Dick Van Dyke Show make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Will I feel good after watching The Dick Van Dyke Show?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Dick Van Dyke Show use?

Work ComOn Second ThoughtPanicky Expectant FatherTricked into SigningOverly Long NameConspicuous GlovesDream SequenceThe Cast Show OffSitcom Arch-NemesisRansom DropBrandishment BluffNever Heard That One Beforeand 174 more

TV Tropes lists 186 tropes for it, including Work Com, On Second Thought, and Panicky Expectant Father.