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Encyclopedia Brown

1989 – 1990Show1 season8 episodes

Action & AdventureComedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A gripping, wholesome comedy series about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Case of the Missing Time Capsule" 9.2

Episodes

8.4

Story

Boy Detective

A ten-year old boy solves mysteries around the small town of Idaville.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Mystery
  • Child Detective
  • Small Town Setting
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Nostalgic
  • Juvenile
  • Episodic

Facts

March 2, 1989 · September 4, 1990 · Ended

First aired
March 2, 1989
Last aired
September 4, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family
Original language
English

Tropes

Invisible Writing, Meaningful Name, I Never Told You My Name +9

  • Invisible Writing
  • Meaningful Name
  • I Never Told You My Name
  • Amateur Sleuth
  • Frame-Up
  • Frame-Up
  • Bedsheet Ladder
  • Eating Contest
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • Rescue Romance
  • Strictly Formula
  • Tempting Fate

12 of 258 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Encyclopedia Brown worth watching?"

Questions about Encyclopedia Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Encyclopedia Brown worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Encyclopedia Brown okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Encyclopedia Brown?

4 h

About 4 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1990.

Will Encyclopedia Brown make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Encyclopedia Brown?

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.

What tropes does Encyclopedia Brown use?

Invisible WritingMeaningful NameI Never Told You My NameAmateur SleuthFrame-UpFrame-UpBedsheet LadderEating ContestHave a Gay Old TimeRescue RomanceStrictly FormulaTempting Fateand 246 more

TV Tropes lists 258 tropes for it, including Invisible Writing, Meaningful Name, and I Never Told You My Name.