The Red Green Show

1991·Show
304Episodes in15Seasons·TV-PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Red Green Show fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Tension2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Red Green Show is a Canadian television comedy that aired on various channels in Canada, with its ultimate home at CBC Television, and on Public Broadcasting Service stations in the United States, from 1991 until the series finale April 7, 2006, on CBC. The Red Green Show is essentially a cross between a sitcom and a sketch comedy series, and is a parody of home improvement, do-it-yourself, fishing, and other outdoors shows.
Quirky DIY ComedyWholesome SillinessCanadian HumorRetro CharmCommunity SpiritFamily-Friendly SatireCampy & NostalgicPeculiar ProtagonistAbsurdist Gags

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Smith
Written by:
Steve Smith, Rick Green, David C. Smith
Produced by:
David C. Smith, Steve Smith, Rick Green

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Red Green Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Red Green Show legally?

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The Red Green Show is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Red Green Show worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Red Green Show rated?

TV-PG

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

How many seasons does The Red Green Show have?

15 seasons

It has 15 seasons with 304 episodes.

When did The Red Green Show air?

It ran from 1991 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The Red Green Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Red Green Show?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Red Green Show in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Red Green Show use?

Age-Inappropriate ArtRetoolLong-RunnersAccessory-Wearing Cartoon AnimalArtistic License – ChemistryAnimated Credits OpeningBoisterous Bruiser"Both Sides Have a Point" RemarkOddball in the SeriesDoes This Make Me Look Fat?Old, New, Borrowed and BlueHurricane of Punsand 349 more

TV Tropes lists 361 storytelling tropes for The Red Green Show, including Age-Inappropriate Art, Retool, Long-Runners.

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