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TUGS

1989Show1 season13 episodes

FamilyKids
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

Summary

TUGS is a British children's television series first broadcast in 1988. It was created by the producers of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Robert D. Cardona and David Mitton.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

TUGS episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Sunshine, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 Pirate, 9.0
  3. S1 E3 Trapped, 8.5
  4. S1 E4 Regatta, 8.7
  5. S1 E5 Munitions, 9.6
  6. S1 E6 Warrior, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 High Tide, 9.3
  8. S1 E8 Quarantine, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 Ghosts, 8.8
  10. S1 E10 Jinxed, 8.7
  11. S1 E11 High Winds, 8.8
  12. S1 E12 Up River, 8.6
  13. S1 E13 Bigg Freeze, 8.9

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Mitton, Chris Tulloch
Written by
David Mitton, Chris Tulloch, Tarquin Cardona
Produced by
David Mitton, Robert D. Cardona
Music by
Junior Campbell, Mike O'Donnell

Everyone

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

Facts

April 4, 1989 · June 27, 1989 · Ended

First aired
April 4, 1989
Last aired
June 27, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Kids, Family, Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Darker and Edgier, Batman Gambit, Big Damn Heroes +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is TUGS worth watching?"

Questions about TUGS

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is TUGS worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.4).

Is TUGS okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch TUGS?

3 h

About 3 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Can I half-watch TUGS?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching TUGS?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does TUGS use?

Darker and EdgierBatman GambitBig Damn HeroesOh, Crap!Cool Old GuyMeaningful NameRed Oni, Blue OniLarge and in ChargeScenery PornThe Smurfette PrincipleThe FacelessTrack Troubleand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Darker and Edgier, Batman Gambit, and Big Damn Heroes.