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The Kennedy Center Honors

1978 – nowShow45 seasons45 episodes

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A nostalgic, wholesome series about show business and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Story

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

Feels like

  • Lifetime Achievement Awards
  • Celebration of Cinema
  • Musical Performance Showcase
  • Star-Studded Tribute
  • Nostalgic Industry Retrospective
  • Formal Gala Atmosphere
  • Cultural Icon Recognition
  • Light Entertainment Variety

Cast

24 of 174 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Rudzinski
Written by
George Stevens Jr., Sara Lukinson, Michael Stevens
Produced by
Don Mischer, George Stevens Jr., Michael Stevens

Everyone

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Facts

December 28, 1978 · December 23, 2025 · Still running

First aired
December 28, 1978
Latest episode
December 23, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
45 seasons · 45 episodes
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kennedy Center Honors?"

Questions about The Kennedy Center Honors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kennedy Center Honors?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Kennedy Center Honors streams on Paramount+. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Kennedy Center Honors worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Kennedy Center Honors okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Kennedy Center Honors?

75 h

About 75 hours: 45 episodes in 45 seasons of about 100 minutes each since 1978, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The Kennedy Center Honors?

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.

Will I feel good after watching The Kennedy Center Honors?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.