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Porridge

1974 – 1977Show3 seasons18 episodes

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

Porridge is a British situation comedy broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977, running for three series, two Christmas specials and a feature film also titled Porridge.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Porridge episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes

  1. S1 E1 New Faces, Old Hands, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 The Hustler, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 A Night In, 8.2
  4. S1 E4 A Day Out, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Ways and Means, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Men Without Women, 8.1
  1. S2 E1 Just Desserts, 8.3
  2. S2 E2 Heartbreak Hotel, 7.9
  3. S2 E3 Disturbing the Peace, 8.3
  4. S2 E4 No Peace for the Wicked, 8.3
  5. S2 E5 Happy Release, 8.7
  6. S2 E6 The Harder They Fall, 8.2
  7. S2 E7 No Way Out, 8.4
  1. S3 E0 The Desperate Hours, 8.3
  2. S3 E1 A Storm in a Teacup, 7.8
  3. S3 E2 Poetic Justice, 8.0
  4. S3 E3 Rough Justice, 7.7
  5. S3 E4 Pardon Me, 8.3
  6. S3 E5 A Test of Character, 8.1
  7. S3 E6 Final Stretch, 8.3

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sydney Lotterby
Written by
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Produced by
Sydney Lotterby

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Facts

September 5, 1974 · March 25, 1977 · Ended

First aired
September 5, 1974
Last aired
March 25, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Will Talk for a Price, Freudian Excuse, Complaining About Rescues They Don't Like +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Porridge?"

Questions about Porridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Porridge?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Porridge from Apple TV Store. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Porridge worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Porridge okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Porridge?

9 h

About 9 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1977.

Will Porridge make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Porridge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Porridge use?

Will Talk for a PriceFreudian ExcuseComplaining About Rescues They Don't LikeExpository Theme SongMaster PoisonerIntergenerational FriendshipOffice RomanceLovable CowardThe Big GuyHolier Than ThouPrison RapeThe Dreadedand 190 more

TV Tropes lists 202 tropes for it, including Will Talk for a Price, Freudian Excuse, and Complaining About Rescues They Don't Like.