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What I Like About You

2002 – 2006Show4 seasons86 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic419.1

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about family and growing up, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 86 episodes · best: S4E15 "Garden State" 8.3

Episodes

7.5
7.6
7.4
7.6

Story

Valerie Tyler is a 28-year-old organization freak who loves her 16-year-old sister Holly. Even if Holly is rambunctious. Spontaneous. Impulsive. Disconcerting. And definitely disorganized. Then Holly moves in with Val, and the sisters discover they may make better siblings than roomies.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Sitcom
  • Sibling Bonding
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s Vibe
  • Clean Humor
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Ensemble Chemistry
  • Lighthearted Drama

Cast

24 of 167 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shelley Jensen, Steve Zuckerman, Gary Halvorson
Written by
Scott Weinger, Peter Marc Jacobson, Nancy Steen
Produced by
Drew Brown, Marco Pennette

Everyone

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Facts

September 20, 2002 · March 24, 2006 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 2002
Last aired
March 24, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 86 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Slapstick, Brick Joke, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome +9

  • Slapstick
  • Brick Joke
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Foreshadowing
  • Doppelgänger Dating
  • Promotion to Parent
  • Noodle Incident
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Grandparental Obliviousness
  • Time to Move
  • Doomed New Clothes

12 of 78 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream What I Like About You?"

Questions about What I Like About You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What I Like About You?

NetflixThe RokuPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, What I Like About You streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is What I Like About You worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is What I Like About You okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch What I Like About You?

30 h

About 30 hours: 86 episodes in 4 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2006.

Will What I Like About You make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is What I Like About You good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does What I Like About You use?

SlapstickBrick JokeChuck Cunningham SyndromeComically Missing the PointForeshadowingDoppelgänger DatingPromotion to ParentNoodle IncidentParental AbandonmentGrandparental ObliviousnessTime to MoveDoomed New Clothesand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Slapstick, Brick Joke, and Chuck Cunningham Syndrome.