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My Secret Identity

1988 – 1991Show3 seasons72 episodes

Action & AdventureComedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

My Secret Identity was a Canadian television series starring Jerry O'Connell and Derek McGrath. Originally broadcast from October 9, 1988 – May 25, 1991 on CTV in Canada, the series also aired in syndication in the United States. The series won the 1989 International Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Programming for Children and Young People.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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My Secret Identity episodes

3 seasons · 72 episodes

  1. S1 E1 My Secret Identity, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 A Walk on the Wild Side, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 Only Trying to Help, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 The Track Star, 5.8
  5. S1 E5 Memories, 6.3
  6. S1 E14 Toxic Time Bomb, 5.0
  1. S2 E3 Nowhere to Hide, 7.6
  2. S2 E5 Heading for Trouble, 8.7
  1. S3 E15 Pirate Radio, 8.2
  2. S3 E17 The Invisible Dr. J, 7.0
  3. S3 E24 A Bank, a Holdup, a Robber, and a Hero, 5.0

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Al Waxman, Donald Shebib, Bill Corcoran

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 1988 · May 25, 1991 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 1988
Last aired
May 25, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 72 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

New Super Power, Book and Switch, Ascended Fanboy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Secret Identity?"

Questions about My Secret Identity

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Secret Identity?

The Roku

In the United States, My Secret Identity is free with ads on The Roku.

Is My Secret Identity worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Does My Secret Identity get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.7, and season 2 peaks at 8.2. The highest-rated episode is Heading for Trouble (season 2, episode 5) at 8.7, and the lowest is Toxic Time Bomb (season 1, episode 14) at 5.0.

Is My Secret Identity okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch My Secret Identity?

26 h

About 26 hours: 72 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1991.

Will My Secret Identity make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch My Secret Identity?

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.