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Hang Time

1995 – 2000Show6 seasons104 episodes

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about sports and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 104 episodes · best: S1E6 "Earl Makes the Grade" 9.2

Episodes

8.3
7.9
6.4
8.8

Story

New transfer student Julie Connor tries out for and wins a position on the Deering Tornadoes, her high school’s boys basketball team, much to the dismay of team captain Chris and snooty head cheerleader Mary Beth.

Feels like

  • 90s Teen Sitcom
  • High School Basketball
  • Gender Barrier Comedy
  • Feel-Good Nostalgia
  • Light Romance
  • Cheerleader Tropes
  • Family Friendly
  • Sports Drama Lite
  • Character Archetypes

Cast

24 of 87 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Miguel Higuera, Don Barnhart
Written by
Todd J. Greenwald, Peggy Nicoll, David Garber
Produced by
Mark Fink

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 1995 · December 16, 2000 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 1995
Last aired
December 16, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 104 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Beware the Nice Ones, Promotion to Opening Titles, Cold Turkeys Are Everywhere +9

  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Promotion to Opening Titles
  • Cold Turkeys Are Everywhere
  • From Bad to Worse
  • Shout-Out
  • Summer Campy
  • Cosmetic Catastrophe
  • Credit Card Plot
  • Vacation Episode
  • Large Ham
  • Game Show Appearance
  • Younger Than They Look

12 of 245 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Hang Time worth watching?"

Questions about Hang Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hang Time worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.4 against 8.8 for the best season.

Which season of Hang Time is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Earl Makes the Grade (season 1, episode 6) at 9.2, and the lowest is Teen Mom (season 3, episode 15) at 6.4.

Is Hang Time okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Hang Time?

36 h

About 36 hours: 104 episodes in 6 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 2000.

Will Hang Time make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hang Time?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Hang Time use?

Beware the Nice OnesPromotion to Opening TitlesCold Turkeys Are EverywhereFrom Bad to WorseShout-OutSummer CampyCosmetic CatastropheCredit Card PlotVacation EpisodeLarge HamGame Show AppearanceYounger Than They Lookand 233 more

TV Tropes lists 245 tropes for it, including Beware the Nice Ones, Promotion to Opening Titles, and Cold Turkeys Are Everywhere.