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The Hardy Boys

1956 – 1957Show2 seasons35 episodes

KidsMystery
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

The sons of the great detective Fenton Hardy, Frank and Joe are eager to impress their father with their mystery solving skills.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, brutality or scares.

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The Hardy Boys episodes

2 seasons · 35 episodes

  1. S1 E2 The Stranger, 7.8
  2. S1 E3 A Real Case, 8.2
  3. S1 E4 The First Clue, 8.3
  4. S1 E5 The Fugitive, 8.3
  5. S1 E6 Applegate's Gold, 8.6
  6. S1 E7 Dig for Treasure, 8.4
  7. S1 E8 A Pirate's Chest, 8.3
  8. S1 E9 Boys in Trouble, 8.6
  9. S1 E10 The Female Detective, 8.5
  10. S1 E11 Iola's Bravery, 8.6
  11. S1 E12 Footsteps in the Tower, 8.5
  12. S1 E13 The Prisoner Speaks, 8.6
  13. S1 E14 A Strange Confession, 8.5
  14. S1 E15 A Golden Clue, 8.9
  15. S1 E16 The Final Search, 8.6
  16. S1 E17 The Tower's Secret, 8.7
  17. S1 E18 Never Say Die, 8.7
  18. S1 E19 Boys in Danger, 8.6
  19. S1 E20 The Tower Treasure, 8.4

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles F. Haas, R.G. Springsteen
Written by
Edward Stratemeyer
Produced by
Bill Walsh

Everyone

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

Facts

September 21, 1956 · December 20, 1957 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 1956
Last aired
December 20, 1957
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 35 episodes
Genres
Kids, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Thriller on the Express, Captain Obvious, Mythology Gag +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Hardy Boys worth watching?"

Questions about The Hardy Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Hardy Boys worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3).

Is The Hardy Boys okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Hardy Boys?

18 h

About 18 hours: 35 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1956 to 1957.

Can I half-watch The Hardy Boys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Hardy Boys?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Hardy Boys use?

Thriller on the ExpressCaptain ObviousMythology GagPunk in the TrunkBavarian Fire DrillBound and GaggedAdaptational Job ChangeBat Out of HellHidden WireStalking Is LoveCrash Course LandingAncient Astronautsand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including Thriller on the Express, Captain Obvious, and Mythology Gag.