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Coupling

2000 – 2004Show4 seasons28 episodesTV-14

Comedy
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic–8.4Rotten Tomatoes–97%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

4 seasons · 28 episodes · best: S2E8 "Naked" 9.2

Episodes

8.7
8.6
8.6
7.6

Story

The naughty new comedy about nothing...but SEX!

Six friends in their thirties navigate dating, sexual adventures, and mishaps on their quest to find love.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Romantic Comedy
  • Witty British Dialogue
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Dating & Relationships
  • Sitcom Classic
  • Sexual Humor
  • Comfort Watch
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Martin Dennis
Written by
Steven Moffat
Produced by
Sue Vertue

Everyone

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

Facts

May 12, 2000 · June 14, 2004 · Ended

First aired
May 12, 2000
Last aired
June 14, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Nudity
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Character Filibuster, Bilingual Bonus, The Tell +9

  • Character Filibuster
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • The Tell
  • Birds of a Feather
  • Earpiece Conversation
  • Answer Cut
  • Can't Act Perverted Toward a Love Interest
  • The "Fun" in "Funeral"
  • Person as Verb
  • Unexplained Accent
  • Single Malt Vision
  • Aborted Arc

12 of 170 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Coupling?"

Questions about Coupling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Coupling worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.5).

Which season of Coupling is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Naked (season 2, episode 8) at 9.2, and the lowest is Bed Time (season 4, episode 3) at 7.2.

Is Coupling okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageNudity

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and nudity, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Coupling?

14 h

About 14 hours: 28 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2004.

Will Coupling make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Coupling good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.