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The Flying Doctors

1986 – 1992Show9 seasons221 episodes

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

The Flying Doctors is an Australian drama series produced by Crawford Productions that revolved around the everyday lifesaving efforts of the real Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Shows with

The Flying Doctors episodes

9 seasons · 221 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part 1, 8.6
  2. S1 E2 Part 2, 8.7
  3. S1 E3 Part 3, 8.9

Cast

24 of 314 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brendan Maher, Colin Budds, Mark DeFriest
Written by
Vincent Moran, Shane Brennan, Denise Morgan

Everyone

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

Facts

May 15, 1986 · October 6, 1992 · Ended

First aired
May 15, 1986
Last aired
October 6, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 221 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Boomerang Bigot, Frontier Doctor, My Local +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Flying Doctors?"

Questions about The Flying Doctors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Flying Doctors?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Flying Doctors worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Flying Doctors okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Flying Doctors?

184 h

About 184 hours: 221 episodes in 9 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1992.

Can I half-watch The Flying Doctors?

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.

Will I feel good after watching The Flying Doctors?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.