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Coronation Street

1960 – nowShow67 seasons4924 episodesNR

Soap
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic–5.4

A nostalgic, moving soap series about everyday modern life and family, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

67 seasons · 4924 episodes · best: S1E28 "Episode #1.28" 9.1

Episodes

6.8

Story

The residents of Coronation Street are ordinary, working-class people, and the show follows them through regular social and family interactions at home, in the workplace, and in their local pub, the Rovers Return Inn. Britain's longest-running soap.

Feels like

  • Working-Class Drama
  • British Soap Opera
  • Generational Saga
  • Social Realism
  • Domestic Turmoil
  • Nostalgic Icon
  • Character-Driven Melodrama
  • Societal Mirror
  • Long-Running Narrative
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

24 of 292 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Laurence Moody, Alan Grint, Neil Alderton
Written by
Chris Fewtrell, Jayne Hollinson, Jan McVerry
Produced by
Carolyn Reynolds, Kieran Roberts, Jane Macnaught

Everyone

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

Facts

December 9, 1960 · October 8, 2026 · Still running

First aired
December 9, 1960
Latest episode
October 8, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
67 seasons · 4924 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Soap
Original language
English
Made in
Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States

Tropes

“The Reason You Suck” Speech, Easily Forgiven, Cringe Comedy +9

  • “The Reason You Suck” Speech
  • Easily Forgiven
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • The Ghost
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Shout-Out
  • No Bisexuals
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Karma Houdini
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family

12 of 184 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Coronation Street worth watching?"

Questions about Coronation Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Coronation Street worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Coronation Street okay for kids?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Coronation Street?

1805 h

About 1805 hours: 4924 episodes in 67 seasons of about 22 minutes each since 1960, and it's still in production.

Is Coronation Street plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Coronation Street good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

What tropes does Coronation Street use?

“The Reason You Suck” SpeechEasily ForgivenCringe ComedyClingy Jealous GirlUnusually Uninteresting SightThe GhostRoaring Rampage of RevengeShout-OutNo BisexualsPoor Communication KillsKarma HoudiniBig, Screwed-Up Familyand 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 tropes for it, including “The Reason You Suck” Speech, Easily Forgiven, and Cringe Comedy.