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Mathnet

1987 – 1992Show5 seasons30 episodes

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Mathnet is a segment on the children's television show Square One Television, of which five seasons were produced. This parody of Dragnet featured detectives at the Los Angeles Police Department who solved mysteries using their mathematical skills.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

January 26, 1987 · October 19, 1992 · Ended

First aired
January 26, 1987
Last aired
October 19, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 30 episodes
Original language
English

Tropes

Shown Their Work, Abnormal Ammo, One-Neighbor Neighborhood +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mathnet worth watching?"

Questions about Mathnet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mathnet worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is Mathnet okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Mathnet?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Mathnet?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Mathnet use?

Shown Their WorkAbnormal AmmoOne-Neighbor NeighborhoodTempting Fate"Day of the Week" NameDoomed Autographed ItemTalking Is a Free ActionArtistic License – LawTrojan HorseThe Television Talks BackSmooth-Talking Talent AgentSuspiciously Similar Substituteand 130 more

TV Tropes lists 142 tropes for it, including Shown Their Work, Abnormal Ammo, and One-Neighbor Neighborhood.