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The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970 – 1977Show7 seasons168 episodesNR

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–9.7

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about everyday modern life and show business, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 168 episodes · best: S6E7 "Chuckles Bites the Dust" 9.4

Episodes

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7.7
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7.9
8.0
8.1

Story

Good night and good news.

30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.

Feels like

  • Groundbreaking Workplace Comedy
  • Iconic Ensemble Cast
  • Warm & Wholesome Atmosphere
  • Sharp Character-Driven Humor
  • Feminist Media Pioneer
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Timeless Situational Wit
  • Comforting Nostalgia
  • Elevated Single Life Narrative

Cast

24 of 197 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jay Sandrich, Peter Baldwin, Alan Rafkin
Written by
David Lloyd, Treva Silverman, Lorenzo Music
Produced by
David Davis, Lorenzo Music, Michael Zinberg

Everyone

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

Facts

September 19, 1970 · March 19, 1977 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 1970
Last aired
March 19, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 168 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Ma'am Shock, This Looks Like a Job for Aquaman, Small Name, Big Ego +9

  • Ma'am Shock
  • This Looks Like a Job for Aquaman
  • Small Name, Big Ego
  • Whole-Plot Reference
  • Yet Another Christmas Carol
  • Chubby Chaser
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Da Editor
  • Cross-Referenced Titles
  • Nice Character, Mean Actor
  • Stepford Smiler
  • Bland-Name Product

12 of 153 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mary Tyler Moore Show?"

Questions about The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mary Tyler Moore Show?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mary Tyler Moore Show from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Mary Tyler Moore Show worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3).

Which season of The Mary Tyler Moore Show is best?

Season 7, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Chuckles Bites the Dust (season 6, episode 7) at 9.4, and the lowest is Son of 'But Seriously, Folks' (season 4, episode 7) at 6.4.

Is The Mary Tyler Moore Show okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Mary Tyler Moore Show?

70 h

About 70 hours: 168 episodes in 7 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 1977.

Will The Mary Tyler Moore Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The Mary Tyler Moore Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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