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Antiques Roadshow

1997 – nowShow31 seasons677 episodesTV-G

Documentary
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, heartwarming documentary series about history and mystery.

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 brutality, scares or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

31 seasons · 677 episodes · best: S19E13 "Birmingham (Hour Three)" 9.0

Episodes

6.6
8.7
8.4
7.0
8.2
7.6
7.9
7.0

Story

Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful of cities to appraise items brought in by viewers. Are these items worth a lot of money, more than the visitors expect?

Feels like

  • Educational Antiquities
  • Heartwarming Nostalgia
  • Low-Stakes Mystery
  • Family-Friendly Comfort
  • Historical Appreciation
  • Appraisal Drama
  • Intergenerational Bonding
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Gentle Curiosity

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Sarah Elliot, Sam Farrell, Adam Monahan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 9, 1997 · May 18, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 9, 1997
Latest episode
May 18, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
31 seasons · 677 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Affectionate Parody, Audience Participation, Big Fancy House +9

  • Affectionate Parody
  • Audience Participation
  • Big Fancy House
  • Continuity Nod
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Crossover
  • Doom It Yourself
  • Excalibur in the Rust
  • The Host
  • Worthless Yellow Rocks
  • Shout-Out
  • Later-Installment Weirdness

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Antiques Roadshow?"

Questions about Antiques Roadshow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Antiques Roadshow?

NetflixPhiloPBS LivingTubi TVKQED

In the United States, Antiques Roadshow streams on Netflix, Philo, and PBS Living, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV and KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Antiques Roadshow worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4). Season 16 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.6 against 8.7 for the best season.

Which season of Antiques Roadshow is best?

Season 19, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 16 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Birmingham (Hour Three) (season 19, episode 13) at 9.0, and the lowest is Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Hour 1 (season 29, episode 1) at 6.0.

Is Antiques Roadshow okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch Antiques Roadshow?

677 h

About 677 hours: 677 episodes in 31 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 1997, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Antiques Roadshow?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Antiques Roadshow?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.