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Barney Miller

1975·Show
170Episodes in8Seasons·TV-PG
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , comedy series: , but never childish.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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One of the Funniest Police Shows Ever!

Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun, and would really prefer to be writing. Nearly all of the action takes place in the squad room where citizens and criminals are brought in to complicate the mix.
Classic Workplace SitcomGrounded Police Procedural ComedyEnsemble Character DynamicsSharp Witty DialogueSocial Satire of BureaucracyComfort Food TVHumanist StorytellingEclectic Cast of EccentricsSubtle Social CommentaryTimeless Humor

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Where can I stream Barney Miller?

In the United States, Barney Miller streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Barney Miller worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Barney Miller okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Barney Miller?

71 h

About 71 hours: 170 episodes in 8 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1982.

Will Barney Miller make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Barney Miller plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Barney Miller use?

Chuck Cunningham SyndromeBlack ComedyEverybody Must Get StonedAffably EvilClip ShowTake This Job and Shove ItSkyscraper MessagesFollowing in Relative's FootstepsClumsy Copyright CensorshipRoof HoppingCigarette of AnxietyDrowning My Sorrowsand 263 more

TV Tropes lists 275 tropes for it, including Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, Black Comedy, and Everybody Must Get Stoned.