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Big Time Rush

2009 – 2013Show4 seasons70 episodesTV-G

ComedyKids
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic–6.4Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about show business and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 70 episodes · best: S4E12 "Big Time Dreams" 9.0

Episodes

7.9
8.1
8.1
8.1

Story

Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.

Feels like

  • Boy Band Sitcom
  • Teen Pop Culture
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Nostalgic 2010s
  • Musical Performances
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Nickelodeon Classic

Cast

24 of 95 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Savage Steve Holland, David Kendall, Joe Menendez
Written by
Scott Fellows
Produced by
Scott Fellows

Everyone

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

Facts

November 28, 2009 · July 25, 2013 · Ended

First aired
November 28, 2009
Last aired
July 25, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 70 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

"YEAH!" Shot, The Cameo, Beware the Cute Ones +9

  • "YEAH!" Shot
  • The Cameo
  • Beware the Cute Ones
  • Teen Genius
  • Fantasy-Forbidding Father
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Forgot About His Powers
  • Mass Hypnosis
  • Clothes for Christmas Cringe
  • Large Ham
  • Married to the Show
  • Acting Out a Daydream

12 of 320 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Time Rush?"

Questions about Big Time Rush

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Time Rush?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Big Time Rush from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 49 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Big Time Rush worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Big Time Rush okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch Big Time Rush?

28 h

About 28 hours: 70 episodes in 4 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2013.

Will Big Time Rush make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Big Time Rush?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Big Time Rush use?

"YEAH!" ShotThe CameoBeware the Cute OnesTeen GeniusFantasy-Forbidding FatherComically Missing the PointForgot About His PowersMass HypnosisClothes for Christmas CringeLarge HamMarried to the ShowActing Out a Daydreamand 308 more

TV Tropes lists 320 tropes for it, including "YEAH!" Shot, The Cameo, and Beware the Cute Ones.