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The Arsenio Hall Show

1989 – 1993Show5 seasons5 episodes

Talk
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic, fast-paced talk series about show business and pop culture.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Episodes

5 seasons · 5 episodes · best: S2E49 "Episode #2.49" 9.0

Episodes

9.0
6.1

Story

The Arsenio Hall Show aired in syndication from January 3, 1989 to May 27, 1994. The show was created and hosted by comedian and actor Arsenio Hall, who had previously hosted The Late Show for Fox television.

Feels like

  • Classic Late-Night
  • Pop Culture Time Capsule
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • 80s/90s Nostalgia
  • Charismatic Hosting
  • Musical Guests
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Talk Show
  • Entertainment History

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Marla Kell Brown

Everyone

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

Facts

January 3, 1989 · February 25, 1993 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 1989
Last aired
February 25, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 5 episodes
Genres
Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

The Announcer, Berserk Button, Serious Business +4

  • The Announcer
  • Berserk Button
  • Serious Business
  • Incredibly Long Note
  • Crossover
  • Black Bra and Panties
  • Studio Audience

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Arsenio Hall Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Arsenio Hall Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Arsenio Hall Show worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6.5). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 9.0 for the best season.

How long does it take to watch The Arsenio Hall Show?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1993.

Can I half-watch The Arsenio Hall Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Arsenio Hall Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.