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Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

1976 – 1977Show2 seasons325 episodesNR

DramaSoap
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A nostalgic, gloriously campy drama series about everyday modern life and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

2 seasons · 325 episodes · best: S2E80 "Episode #2.80" 9.1

Episodes

7.9
7.9

Story

Do my floors have a waxy yellow buildup?

In the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio, suburban housewife Mary Hartman seeks the kind of domestic perfection promised by Reader’s Digest and TV commercials. Instead she finds herself suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune: mass murders, low-flying airplanes and waxy yellow buildup on her kitchen floor.

Feels like

  • Meta-Sitcom Deconstruction
  • Sharp Social Satire
  • Cynical Family Drama
  • Late 70s Americana
  • Brilliant Ensemble Acting
  • Unflinching Realism
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Critique of Media Culture
  • Psychologically Complex
  • Enduring Cultural Classic

Cast

24 of 80 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jim Drake, Joan Darling, Dennis Klein
Written by
Jerry Adelman, Peggy Goldman, Tom Eyen
Produced by
Norman Lear

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Facts

January 5, 1976 · July 1, 1977 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1976
Last aired
July 1, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 325 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Soap, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Crapsack World, Daddy's Girl, Black Comedy +2

  • Crapsack World
  • Daddy's Girl
  • Black Comedy
  • May–December Romance
  • Soap Within a Show

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman worth watching?"

Questions about Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?

163 h

About 163 hours: 325 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1977.

Will Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for complexity.