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I Love Lucy

1951·Show
180Episodes in6Seasons·TV-G
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic–8.0Rotten Tomatoes–96%
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IMDb8.5Metacritic–8.0Rotten Tomatoes–96%
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Very funny, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Family, pop culture, and show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

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Cuban Bandleader Ricky Ricardo would be happy if his wife Lucy would just be a housewife. Instead she tries constantly to perform at the Tropicana where he works, and make life comically frantic in the apartment building they share with landlords Fred and Ethel Mertz, who also happen to be their best friends.
Classic SitcomShowbiz Backstage DramaIconic Duo ChemistryMid-Century New YorkVaudeville Influenced ComedyHeartwarming RomanceHigh Rewatch ValueComfort Food TVEccentric Neighbor DynamicsGolden Age of Television

Crew

Directed by:
William Asher, Marc Daniels, James V. Kern
Written by:
Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
Produced by:
Desi Arnaz, Jess Oppenheimer, Jack Aldworth
Composed by:
Wilbur Hatch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Love Lucy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Love Lucy legally?

Paramount+

I Love Lucy is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Love Lucy worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Love Lucy rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does I Love Lucy have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 180 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did I Love Lucy air?

It ran from 1951 to 1957 and has ended.

What language is I Love Lucy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Love Lucy?

5AUCADEESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Love Lucy in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Love Lucy use?

This Is My SideButt-MonkeyUnusually Uninteresting SightReal Life Writes the PlotClock DiscrepancyAs HimselfDeus ex Machina"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordBallet EpisodeEating Pet FoodSignificant Reference DateBland-Name Productand 252 more

TV Tropes lists 264 storytelling tropes for I Love Lucy, including This Is My Side, Butt-Monkey, Unusually Uninteresting Sight.