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Smart Guy

1997·Show
51Episodes in3Seasons·TV-G
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
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IMDb7.4
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Smart Guy fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

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About

T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust to his new life, but he shares some classes with his 14 year-old brother Marcus, the school jock, and his clueless and self-absorbed 16 year-old sister Yvette.
Classic SitcomFamily BondingBoy Genius TropeHigh School DramaSibling RivalryHeartwarming Comedy90s NostalgiaLight-heartedCharacter-driven Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Ted Wass, James Hampton, Danny Kallis
Written by:
Tim Maile, Ralph Greene, Douglas Tuber
Produced by:
Suzanne de Passe, Danny Kallis, Bob Young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Smart Guy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smart Guy legally?

Disney+

Smart Guy is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Smart Guy worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Smart Guy rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Smart Guy have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 51 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

When did Smart Guy air?

It ran from 1997 to 1999 and has ended.

What language is Smart Guy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Smart Guy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Smart Guy in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Smart Guy use?

Punctuated! For! Emphasis!Death GlareGosh Dang It to Heck!"The Reason You Suck" SpeechArtistic License – ChessChuck Cunningham SyndromeGame Show AppearanceEarly-Installment WeirdnessHilarious OuttakesFish out of WaterShip TeaseHappily Adoptedand 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 storytelling tropes for Smart Guy, including Punctuated! For! Emphasis!, Death Glare, Gosh Dang It to Heck!.