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The Show

1996Show1 season8 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

The series follows a white writer who joins the staff of a black television show, exploring themes of race, television production, and comedy. It featured a "show within a show" concept, focusing on the chaotic behind-the-scenes creation of a sitcom.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Shows with

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Zuckerman, Stan Lathan, Larry Wilmore
Written by
Bill Freiberger, John Ridley, Larry Wilmore

Everyone

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

Facts

March 17, 1996 · June 6, 1996 · Ended

First aired
March 17, 1996
Last aired
June 6, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Show worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Show okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Show?

4 h

About 4 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Will The Show make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.