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Hogan's Heroes

1965 – 1971Show6 seasons168 episodesTV-PG

ComedyWar & Politics
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–7.6Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A nostalgic, wholesome war & politics series about history and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 168 episodes · best: S3E21 "War Takes a Holiday" 8.7

Episodes

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7.8
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7.8

Story

I see nothing; I know nothing

From a German prisoner of war camp during World War II, Colonel Robert E. Hogan coordinates an international crew of Allied prisoners running a Special Operations group.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom
  • Wartime Comedy
  • Prisoner of War Setting
  • Camp & Irony
  • Nostalgic Comfort
  • Ensemble Cast Humor
  • Lighthearted Espionage
  • Stereotypical Characters
  • Family Friendly
  • Episodic Structure

Cast

24 of 178 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gene Reynolds, Bruce Bilson, Marc Daniels
Written by
Laurence Marks, Richard M. Powell, Harvey Bullock
Produced by
Edward H. Feldman

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 1965 · March 28, 1971 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1965
Last aired
March 28, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 168 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
War & Politics, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Character Catchphrase, The Neidermeyer, Spexico +9

  • Character Catchphrase
  • The Neidermeyer
  • Spexico
  • Recurring Character
  • Minion with an F in Evil
  • The Mole
  • One-Man Army
  • Con Artist
  • Staff of Authority
  • Comforting Comforter
  • Kangaroo Court
  • Freeze-Frame Ending

12 of 281 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hogan's Heroes?"

Questions about Hogan's Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hogan's Heroes?

Prime

In the United States, Hogan's Heroes streams on Prime. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Hogan's Heroes worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Hogan's Heroes okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Hogan's Heroes?

70 h

About 70 hours: 168 episodes in 6 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1965 to 1971.

Will Hogan's Heroes make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hogan's Heroes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Hogan's Heroes use?

Character CatchphraseThe NeidermeyerSpexicoRecurring CharacterMinion with an F in EvilThe MoleOne-Man ArmyCon ArtistStaff of AuthorityComforting ComforterKangaroo CourtFreeze-Frame Endingand 269 more

TV Tropes lists 281 tropes for it, including Character Catchphrase, The Neidermeyer, and Spexico.