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Sonny with a Chance

2009 – 2011Show2 seasons46 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic–6.8Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about show business and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S2E25 "Sonny with a Choice" 8.4

Episodes

7.5
7.9

Story

She's in for the ride of her life.

Allison "Sonny" Munroe makes the leap from the Midwest to Los Angeles to join the cast of "So Random!," the most popular sketch comedy TV show for kids and tweens. Her fellow young actors are resident teen queen Tawni, super suave Nico, gregarious funnyman Grady and quirky Zora. Now Sonny must somehow balance these new friendships while adjusting to her family's decidedly different way of life in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Sonny must also contend with heartthrob Chad Dylan Cooper, star of the rival show "MacKenzie Falls," who makes it known that he thinks his dramatic work is better than her comedy career.

Feels like

  • Disney Channel Nostalgia
  • Showbiz Sitcom
  • Sketch Comedy Within a Sitcom
  • Teen Coming-of-Age
  • Lighthearted Romance
  • Hollywood Dreamscape
  • Meta-Fictional Humor
  • Wholesome Family Viewing
  • Character-Driven Ensemble

Cast

24 of 59 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eric Dean Seaton, David Trainer, John Fortenberry
Written by
Steve Marmel, Cindy Caponera, Michael Feldman
Produced by
Brian Robbins, Sharla Sumpter

Everyone

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

Facts

February 8, 2009 · January 2, 2011 · Ended

First aired
February 8, 2009
Last aired
January 2, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Alliterative Name, Halloween Episode, Expository Hairstyle Change +9

  • Alliterative Name
  • Halloween Episode
  • Expository Hairstyle Change
  • Medium Awareness
  • Coincidental Accidental Disguise
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Bishie Sparkle
  • Engineered Public Confession
  • Burger Fool
  • Crazy Workplace
  • Christmas Episode
  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sonny with a Chance?"

Questions about Sonny with a Chance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sonny with a Chance?

Disney+

In the United States, Sonny with a Chance streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Sonny with a Chance worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Sonny with a Chance 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 Sonny with a Chance?

17 h

About 17 hours: 46 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

Will Sonny with a Chance make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Sonny with a Chance?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Sonny with a Chance use?

Alliterative NameHalloween EpisodeExpository Hairstyle ChangeMedium AwarenessCoincidental Accidental DisguiseNo Celebrities Were HarmedBishie SparkleEngineered Public ConfessionBurger FoolCrazy WorkplaceChristmas EpisodeIdiosyncratic Episode Namingand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Alliterative Name, Halloween Episode, and Expository Hairstyle Change.