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Doctor in the House

1969 – 1970Show2 seasons26 episodesNR

Comedy
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A hopeful, wholesome comedy series about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S2E13 "Finals" 8.8

Episodes

7.1
7.8

Story

The misadventures of a group of medical students.

Feels like

  • Classic British Sitcom
  • Medical Comedy
  • Student Life
  • Ensemble Humor
  • Lighthearted & Wholesome
  • Character-Driven Gags
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Retro Charm
  • Episodic Fun

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Maurice Murphy

Everyone

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

Facts

July 12, 1969 · June 26, 1970 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 1969
Last aired
June 26, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Leaning on the Fourth Wall, Butt-Monkey, Big "SHUT UP!" +9

  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Big "SHUT UP!"
  • Can't Hold His Liquor
  • Unexpected Inheritance
  • The Bus Came Back
  • Big Damn Reunion
  • British Brevity
  • Hangover Sensitivity
  • Doorstop Baby
  • Grand Finale
  • Stern Teacher

12 of 69 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Doctor in the House?"

Questions about Doctor in the House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctor in the House?

fuboTVXive TV DocumentariesTubi TV

In the United States, Doctor in the House streams on fuboTV and Xive TV Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Doctor in the House worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Doctor in the House okay for kids?

NR

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

How long does it take to watch Doctor in the House?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1970.

Will Doctor in the 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 Doctor in the House?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Doctor in the House use?

Leaning on the Fourth WallButt-MonkeyBig "SHUT UP!"Can't Hold His LiquorUnexpected InheritanceThe Bus Came BackBig Damn ReunionBritish BrevityHangover SensitivityDoorstop BabyGrand FinaleStern Teacherand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Leaning on the Fourth Wall, Butt-Monkey, and Big "SHUT UP!".