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Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

1995·Show
81Episodes in6Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb7.7Metacritic809.3
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Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist fingerprint

Funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace2
  • Tension1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Meta Narrative8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

Oops--you know what the music means. Our time is just about up.

From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.
Rotoscoped AnimationStand-Up Comedy IntegrationMeta-Fictional Therapy SessionsDeadpan SatireCelebrity Cameo HeavyConversational Narrative90s Indie AestheticPsychological HumorBehind-the-Scenes Showbiz

Crew

Written by:
Jonathan Katz, Tom Snyder, H. Jon Benjamin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

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Is Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist rated?

TV-PGStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How many seasons does Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 81 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Is Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist?

Critics80
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist much the same way.

When did Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist air?

It ran from 1995 to 2002 and has ended.

What language is Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist use?

Must Have CaffeineFreudian SlipCurse Cut ShortDeadline NewsRube Goldberg DeviceCold OpenStock Lateral Thinking PuzzleTitle DropVisit by Divorced DadOnce an EpisodeProperly ParanoidOverly Long Nameand 235 more

TV Tropes lists 247 storytelling tropes for Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, including Must Have Caffeine, Freudian Slip, Curse Cut Short.