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Grandma's House

2010 – 2012Show2 seasons12 episodes

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Simon Amstell stars as a fictionalised version of himself, a TV presenter who quits his job, leading to family drama, particularly with his mother, Tanya, and her boyfriend, Clive, all unfolding at his grandmother's house.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Grandma's House episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Day Simon Told His Family About His Important Decision, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 The Day Simon Decided It Might Be a Nice Idea to Surprise His Mother with a Gift, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 The Day Simon Announced That He Was in Control of the Universe, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 The Day Simon Decided He Was Forlorn, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 The Day Simon Felt the Family Was Ready to Be Healed, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 The Day Simon Finally Found the Strength to Accept That His Mother Was Getting Married, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 The Day Simon Officially Became a Very Good and Totally Employable Actor, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 The Day Simon Thought It May be a Good Idea to Find New Living Arrangemants, 7.3
  3. S2 E3 The Day Simon Decided to Express Actual Feelings Just Like a Person, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 The Day Simon was Really Determined to Heal His Grandma's Pain, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 The Day Simon Found Himself Back on the Path to Fulfilment and Joy, 7.7
  6. S2 E6 The Day Simon and his Family Opened the Door to Acceptance, 8.0

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Christine Gernon
Written by
Dan Swimer, Simon Amstell
Produced by
Ben Cavey
Music by
Paul Clark

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Facts

August 9, 2010 · May 24, 2012 · Ended

First aired
August 9, 2010
Last aired
May 24, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Mirror Monologue, Embarrassing Old Photo, This Is a Work of Fiction +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Grandma's House?"

Questions about Grandma's House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Grandma's House?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Grandma's House is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Grandma's House worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Grandma's House okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Grandma's House?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2012.

Will Grandma's House make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Grandma's House?

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.

What tropes does Grandma's House use?

Mirror MonologueEmbarrassing Old PhotoThis Is a Work of FictionShirtless SceneMy Beloved SmotherDowner EndingDeadpan SnarkerBelief Makes You StupidChildren Are InnocentSelf-DeprecationPorn StashNo Accounting for Tasteand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Mirror Monologue, Embarrassing Old Photo, and This Is a Work of Fiction.