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Episodes

2011·Show
41Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.8Metacritic747.9Rotten Tomatoes80%90%
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Where to watch

Paramount+Spectrum On Demand

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Episodes fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Show business and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Acting9
  • Meta Narrative9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.
Meta-SitcomHollywood SatireWitty BanterShowbiz Behind-the-ScenesCringe ComedyBritish-American Culture ClashCharacter-Driven HumorSharp DialogueSelf-Referential

Crew

Directed by:
Iain B. MacDonald, Jim Field Smith, James Griffiths
Written by:
David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik
Produced by:
David Crane, Jimmy Mulville, Jeffrey Klarik

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Episodes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Episodes legally?

Paramount+Spectrum On Demand

Episodes is included with a subscription to Paramount+ and Spectrum On Demand 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 Episodes worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Episodes 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 Episodes have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 41 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Episodes?

Critics77
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Episodes much the same way.

When did Episodes air?

It ran from 2011 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Episodes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Episodes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Episodes in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Episodes use?

The DitzWhite-Dwarf StarletBilingual BonusExecutive MeddlingKnow When to Fold 'EmSupreme ChefHas a TypeMama BearJail Bait WaitSecond Episode IntroductionEmbarrassing NicknameRaging Stiffieand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 storytelling tropes for Episodes, including The Ditz, White-Dwarf Starlet, Bilingual Bonus.