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Friday Night Dinner

2011·Show
36Episodes in6Seasons·TV-14
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Cringe Humor8

World

Family and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Two siblings share their Friday night dinners at their parents home and, somehow, something always goes wrong.
British Sitcom ClassicChaotic Family DynamicsSharp Witty DialogueCringe Comedy GoldEnsemble Cast ChemistryAbsurd Domestic MishapsDark Humor UndertonesComfort Viewing StapleSocial Satire of SuburbiaIconic Character Archetypes

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Friday Night Dinner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Friday Night Dinner legally?

Friday Night Dinner is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Friday Night Dinner worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friday Night Dinner rated?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Friday Night Dinner have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 36 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friday Night Dinner?

Critics72
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Friday Night Dinner higher (84) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Friday Night Dinner air?

It ran from 2011 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Friday Night Dinner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Friday Night Dinner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friday Night Dinner in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friday Night Dinner use?

This Is Gonna SuckCloudcuckoolanderEmbarrassing NicknameDeadpan SnarkerNo OSHA ComplianceAnimal LoverDrop-In CharacterBrick JokeIn-Series NicknameBlatant LiesInstantly Proven WrongTacky Tuxedoand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 storytelling tropes for Friday Night Dinner, including This Is Gonna Suck, Cloudcuckoolander, Embarrassing Nickname.