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The League

2009·Show
84Episodes in7Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.2Metacritic587.8Rotten Tomatoes81%83%
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Where to watch

Hulu

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The League fingerprint

Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Nostalgia5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and dark humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

The League is an American sitcom and semi-improvised comedy about a about a fantasy football league and its members and their everyday lives.
Cynical Male FriendshipSports SatireSemi-Improvised ComedyCrude & Vulgar HumorPop Culture ObsessionRelatable Domestic ChaosLow-Stakes DramaCharacter-Driven SitcomNostalgic Era Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Written by:
Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Dan O'Keefe
Produced by:
Richard G. King, Keith Raskin, Kyle A. Clark
Composed by:
Jeff Cardoni

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The League

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The League legally?

Hulu

The League is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The League worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The League rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How many seasons does The League have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 84 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The League?

Critics70
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate The League higher (81) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The League air?

It ran from 2009 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is The League in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The League?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The League in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The League use?

Cool vs. AwesomeMale GazeHome NudistAmoral AttorneyCatch PhraseA Death in the LimelightActor Allusion"Fawlty Towers" PlotGreedy JewMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationNo Pregger SexWe Want Our Jerk Back!and 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for The League, including Cool vs. Awesome, Male Gaze, Home Nudist.