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Dick Spanner, P.I.

1987Show2 seasons22 episodesNR

AnimationComedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Dick Spanner, P.I. is a 1986 British stop-motion animated comedy series which parodied Chandleresque detective shows.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Dick Spanner, P.I. episodes

2 seasons · 22 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Case of the Human Cannon Ball - Part 1, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 The Case of the Human Cannon Ball - Part 2, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 The Case of the Human Cannon Ball - Part 3, 6.8
  4. S1 E4 The Case of the Human Cannon Ball - Part 4, 6.8

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Terry Adlam
Written by
Tony Barwick
Produced by
Gerry Anderson, Christopher Burr
Music by
Christopher Burr

Everyone

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

Facts

May 3, 1987 · September 27, 1987 · Ended

First aired
May 3, 1987
Last aired
September 27, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 22 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Dick Spanner, P.I. worth watching?"

Questions about Dick Spanner, P.I.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dick Spanner, P.I. worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Dick Spanner, P.I. 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 Dick Spanner, P.I.?

2 h

About 2 hours: 22 episodes in 2 seasons of about 6 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.

Will Dick Spanner, P.I. make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Dick Spanner, P.I.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.