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Happy Days

1974 – 1984Show11 seasons252 episodesTV-G

Comedy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–8.4

A nostalgic, heartwarming comedy series about pop culture and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

11 seasons · 252 episodes · best: S2E11 "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" 8.7

Episodes

7.6
7.8
7.7
7.5
7.2
7.0
6.9
6.4
6.6
6.5
6.7

Story

Those were the days of the 1950's...filled with innocence and the promise of even better days to come.

In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Wholesome Family Bonding
  • Cultural Phenomenon
  • Lighthearted Romance
  • Iconic Catchphrases
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Retro Fashion & Music
  • Simple Moral Lessons
  • Ensemble Chemistry

Cast

24 of 221 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jerry Paris, Frank Buxton, George Tyne
Written by
David Ketchum, Mark Rothman, Bob Howard
Produced by
Garry Marshall, Edward K. Milkis
Music by
Dan Foliart, Ben Lanzarone, Howard Pearl

Everyone

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

Facts

January 15, 1974 · September 24, 1984 · Ended

First aired
January 15, 1974
Last aired
September 24, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
11 seasons · 252 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Romantic Ride Sharing, Badbutt, Shotgun Wedding +9

  • Romantic Ride Sharing
  • Badbutt
  • Shotgun Wedding
  • Love Interests
  • Big Brother Mentor
  • Credits Jukebox
  • Every Episode Ending
  • Pregnancy Does Not Work That Way
  • Emotionally Tongue-Tied
  • Attempted Rape
  • Parent ex Machina
  • School Newspaper Newshound

12 of 221 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy Days?"

Questions about Happy Days

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy Days?

Paramount+

In the United States, Happy Days streams on Paramount+. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Happy Days worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4).

Which season of Happy Days is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 8 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Guess Who's Coming to Christmas (season 2, episode 11) at 8.7, and the lowest is Chachi Sells His Soul (season 7, episode 2) at 5.2.

Is Happy Days 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 Happy Days?

92 h

About 92 hours: 252 episodes in 11 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1984.

Will Happy Days make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Happy Days?

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.