Trial and Error

1988·Show
8Episodes in1Season
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

fuboTVHBO MaxDiscovery+Investigation Discovery

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Trial and Error fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

Trial and Error is an American sitcom that aired from March 15 to March 29, 1988. The series stars Eddie Velez and Paul Rodriguez as two Latino roommates living in Los Angeles.
Classic SitcomRoommate ComedyLighthearted FunEveryday Life80s NostalgiaCharacter-Driven ComedyWholesome HumorQuick WatchRelatable Situations

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew D. Weyman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Trial and Error

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Where can I stream Trial and Error legally?

fuboTVHBO MaxDiscovery+Investigation Discovery

Trial and Error is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Investigation Discovery, HBO Max, and Discovery+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Investigation Discovery. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Trial and Error worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Trial and Error have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

When did Trial and Error air?

It ran from 1988 to 1988 and has ended.

What language is Trial and Error in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Trial and Error?

2CAIN

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trial and Error in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trial and Error use?

Punny NameArtistic License – Law EnforcementBears Are Bad NewsRunning GagReckless Gun UsageNon-Indicative NameBittersweet EndingLeaning on the Fourth WallCluster Bleep-BombBlue BloodPaper-Thin DisguisePaper-Thin Disguiseand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 storytelling tropes for Trial and Error, including Punny Name, Artistic License – Law Enforcement, Bears Are Bad News.

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