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Grandpa Goes to Washington

1978 – 1979Show1 season11 episodesNR

68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

A grouchy, retired political-science professor gets elected to the U.S. Senate, where his no-nonsense style clashes with the establishment.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
George Tyne, Richard Crenna, Allen Baron
Written by
Lane Slate, Barbara Corday

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Facts

September 7, 1978 · January 16, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 7, 1978
Last aired
January 16, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
NR
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Grandpa Goes to Washington worth watching?"

Questions about Grandpa Goes to Washington

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Grandpa Goes to Washington worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Grandpa Goes to Washington okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Grandpa Goes to Washington?

11 h

About 11 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Can I half-watch Grandpa Goes to Washington?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Grandpa Goes to Washington?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.