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Fair City

1989 – nowShow37 seasons692 episodesNR

Drama
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb2.7
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb2.7

Summary

The day-to-day dramas of the community who live and work in the fictional north Dublin suburb of Carrigstown.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Fair City episodes

37 seasons · 692 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.2
  1. S15 E38 Episode #15.38, 9.6
  1. S36 E78 Episode #36.78, 8.7
  2. S36 E79 Episode #36.79, 8.7
  3. S36 E80 Episode #36.80, 8.7

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mark Smyth, Alan Wareing, Janna Kemperman
Written by
Janet Hayes, Noel McGee, Clare Dowling
Produced by
Brigie de Courcy

Everyone

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Facts

September 18, 1989 · September 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
September 18, 1989
Latest episode
September 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
37 seasons · 692 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Fair City worth watching?"

Questions about Fair City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fair City worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 2.7).

Does Fair City get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.2, and season 15 peaks at 9.6. The highest-rated episode is Episode #15.38 (season 15, episode 38) at 9.6, and the lowest is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 8.2.

How long does it take to watch Fair City?

288 h

About 288 hours: 692 episodes in 37 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 1989, and it's still in production.

Is Fair City good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Fair City plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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