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The Fast Show

1994 – 2012Show4 seasons34 episodes

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

The Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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The Fast Show episodes

4 seasons · 34 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.6
  1. S2 E1 Oh, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 Mixa, 7.5
  3. S2 E3 Three, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Quart, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 Cinc-cinci-cinquenta-cinquanta-chanco-chaucachauca-cinquento-pentos, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 Heth-eth-eth, 7.5
  7. S2 E7 Septic, 7.9
  1. S3 E0 Christmas Special, 8.4
  2. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.8
  3. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.5
  4. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.5
  5. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.7
  6. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 7.6
  7. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 7.6
  8. S3 E7 Episode #3.7, 7.6
  9. S3 E8 Episode #3.8, 7.7

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mark Mylod
Written by
Paul Whitehouse, John Thomson, Charlie Higson
Produced by
Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson

Everyone

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

Facts

September 27, 1994 · April 3, 2012 · Ended

First aired
September 27, 1994
Last aired
April 3, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 34 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Subverted Catchphrase, The Parody, Meaningful Name +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fast Show?"

Questions about The Fast Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fast Show?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Fast Show worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2).

Is The Fast Show okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Fast Show?

17 h

About 17 hours: 34 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 2012.

Will The Fast Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Fast Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Fast Show use?

Subverted CatchphraseThe ParodyMeaningful NameNetwork Sign OffFan DumbJerkassFish out of Temporal WaterThat Syncing FeelingOscar Bait ParodySomething Else Also RisesHollywood Tourette'sSeries Fauxnaleand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Subverted Catchphrase, The Parody, and Meaningful Name.