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What I Like About You

2002·Show
86Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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What I Like About You fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Heartwarming Family SitcomSibling BondingNostalgic Early 2000s VibeClean HumorComing-of-Age RomanceComfort ViewingEnsemble ChemistryLighthearted Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about What I Like About You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What I Like About You legally?

What I Like About You is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. 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 What I Like About You worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What I Like About You rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does What I Like About You have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 86 episodes of about 21 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on What I Like About You?

Critics41
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate What I Like About You higher (79) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did What I Like About You air?

It ran from 2002 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is What I Like About You in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What I Like About You?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What I Like About You in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for What I Like About You, including Slapstick, Brick Joke, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome.