The Goodies

1970 – 1982Show9 seasons75 episodes

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A dreamlike, eccentric comedy series.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, romance or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

9 seasons · 75 episodes · best: S2E7 "Kitten Kong" 8.7

Episodes

7.3
7.2
6.8
7.6
8.0
7.3
7.6
7.5
7.0

Story

A British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and situation comedy.

Feels like

  • Surreal Sketch Comedy
  • High-Energy Physical Humor
  • Absurdist British Classic
  • Iconic Theme Music
  • Satirical Pop Culture Commentary
  • Chaotic Trio Dynamic
  • Visual Gags & Slapstick
  • Nostalgic TV Era
  • Unpredictable Narrative Logic

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Jim Franklin

Everyone

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

Facts

November 8, 1970 · February 13, 1982 · Ended

First aired
November 8, 1970
Last aired
February 13, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 75 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Banana Peel, Situational Sexuality, Sneaky Departure +9

  • Banana Peel
  • Situational Sexuality
  • Sneaky Departure
  • Parody Assistance
  • Musical Assassin
  • Unfriendly Fire
  • Competition Coupon Madness
  • Trash-Can Band
  • Visual Pun
  • Doofy Dodo
  • Glass Slipper
  • They Killed Kenny Again

12 of 313 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Goodies?"

Questions about The Goodies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Goodies?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Goodies worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of The Goodies is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Kitten Kong (season 2, episode 7) at 8.7, and the lowest is Women's Lib (season 2, episode 10) at 6.0.

Is The Goodies okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Goodies?

38 h

About 38 hours: 75 episodes in 9 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 1982.

Will The Goodies make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Goodies?

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.