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Clarissa Explains It All

1991 – 1994Show5 seasons65 episodesTV-G

ComedyKids
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic–6.7

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S3E4 "The Darling Wars" 8.6

Episodes

7.8
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.0

Story

Clarissa Darling is a teen girl dealing with typical pre-adolescent concerns such as school, boys, pimples, wearing her first training bra and an annoying little brother Ferguson.

Feels like

  • Meta-Narrative Sitcom
  • Fourth-Wall Breaking
  • Pre-Teen Coming-of-Age
  • 90s Nickelodeon Nostalgia
  • Sibling Rivalry Dynamics
  • Direct-to-Camera Address
  • Lighthearted Family Comedy
  • Relatable Adolescent Struggles

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Frankel
Written by
Neena Beber, Mitchell Kriegman
Produced by
Chris Gifford, Neena Beber

Everyone

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

Facts

March 23, 1991 · October 1, 1994 · Ended

First aired
March 23, 1991
Last aired
October 1, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Mistaken for Pregnant, Blatant Lies, Un-Duet +9

  • Mistaken for Pregnant
  • Blatant Lies
  • Un-Duet
  • 30 Minutes, or It's Free!
  • Homage
  • Balloonacy
  • Wacky Parent, Serious Child
  • Game Show Appearance
  • Phrase Catcher
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Parental Fashion Veto
  • Locked Up and Left Behind

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Clarissa Explains It All?"

Questions about Clarissa Explains It All

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clarissa Explains It All?

Paramount+Wonder Project

In the United States, Clarissa Explains It All streams on Paramount+ and Wonder Project. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Clarissa Explains It All worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Clarissa Explains It All okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Clarissa Explains It All make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Clarissa Explains It All?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for non-linear narrative.

What tropes does Clarissa Explains It All use?

Mistaken for PregnantBlatant LiesUn-Duet30 Minutes, or It's Free!HomageBalloonacyWacky Parent, Serious ChildGame Show AppearancePhrase CatcherArson, Murder, and JaywalkingParental Fashion VetoLocked Up and Left Behindand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Mistaken for Pregnant, Blatant Lies, and Un-Duet.