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Is Match of the Day worth watching?
80
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.5). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.6 against 8.8 for the best season.
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Does Match of the Day get better after season 1?
6.6S18.8S537.0S547.0S55
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.6, and season 53 peaks at 8.8. The highest-rated episode is 2024/25: 10/5/25 (season 53, episode 36) at 8.8, and the lowest is 2025/26: 16/8/25 (season 54, episode 1) at 6.1.
Is Match of the Day okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Match of the Day?
4397 h
About 4397 hours: 3298 episodes in 63 seasons of about 80 minutes each since 1964, and it's still in production.
Can I half-watch Match of the Day?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Match of the Day?
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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.