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The Practice

1976 – 1977Show2 seasons27 episodes

75
GreatGoodWatch score
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Sitcom about Jules Bedford, a crusty, sometimes grumpy, and somewhat absent-minded old-school doctor with a genuine concern for people.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Danny Thomas

Everyone

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

Facts

January 30, 1976 · January 26, 1977 · Ended

First aired
January 30, 1976
Last aired
January 26, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 27 episodes
Original language
English

Tropes

Mrs. Robinson, Start My Own, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Practice worth watching?"

Questions about The Practice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Practice worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75.

Is The Practice okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Practice?

14 h

About 14 hours: 27 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1977.

Can I half-watch The Practice?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Practice plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Practice use?

Mrs. RobinsonStart My OwnSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeNegative ContinuityBerserk ButtonMama Didn't Raise No CriminalStupid CrooksFriendly EnemyScary Black ManCatch-22 DilemmaLie DetectorNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including Mrs. Robinson, Start My Own, and Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.