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Suburgatory

2011 – 2014Show3 seasons57 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic717.5Rotten Tomatoes91%86%

A comedy series about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 57 episodes · best: S3E8 "Catch and Release" 8.0

Episodes

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Story

Escape is not an option.

Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Feels like

  • Suburban Satire
  • Fish-out-of-Water Comedy
  • Wholesome Family Sitcom
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Light-hearted Teen Drama
  • Cultural Clash Humor
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Witty Dialogue

Cast

24 of 227 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Whittingham, Alex Hardcastle, Michael Fresco
Written by
Drew Hancock, Emily Kapnek, Andrew Guest

Everyone

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

Facts

September 28, 2011 · May 14, 2014 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 2011
Last aired
May 14, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 57 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Missing Mom, My Beloved Smother, Bilingual Bonus +9

  • Missing Mom
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Bookends
  • Only Sane Woman
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Token Minority
  • Kick the Dog
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Dramedy
  • Diegetic Soundtrack Usage
  • Embarrassing Middle Name

12 of 71 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Suburgatory?"

Questions about Suburgatory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Suburgatory?

NetflixTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Suburgatory streams on Netflix and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Suburgatory worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Suburgatory okay for kids?

TV-PGSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Suburgatory?

29 h

About 29 hours: 57 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

Will Suburgatory make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Suburgatory?

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 Suburgatory use?

Missing MomMy Beloved SmotherBilingual BonusBookendsOnly Sane WomanDoes This Remind You of Anything?Token MinorityKick the DogArson, Murder, and JaywalkingDramedyDiegetic Soundtrack UsageEmbarrassing Middle Nameand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Missing Mom, My Beloved Smother, and Bilingual Bonus.