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Don't Wait Up

1983 – 1990Show6 seasons39 episodes

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Don't Wait Up episodes

6 seasons · 39 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 6.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 6.8
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 6.6
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.1
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 6.7
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 6.6
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 6.9
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 6.7
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 6.8
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 7.1
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 6.5
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 6.3
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 6.7
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 6.8
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 6.5
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 6.7
  7. S3 E7 Episode #3.7, 7.0
  1. S4 E1 Episode #4.1, 6.2
  2. S4 E2 Episode #4.2, 6.4
  3. S4 E3 Episode #4.3, 6.8
  4. S4 E4 Episode #4.4, 6.8
  5. S4 E5 Episode #4.5, 6.4
  6. S4 E6 Episode #4.6, 7.0
  1. S5 E1 Episode #5.1, 7.7
  2. S5 E2 Episode #5.2, 7.2
  3. S5 E3 Episode #5.3, 6.4
  1. S6 E6 Episode #6.6, 7.2

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Harold Snoad

Everyone

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Facts

October 25, 1983 · March 25, 1990 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 1983
Last aired
March 25, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 39 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Don't Wait Up?"

Questions about Don't Wait Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Don't Wait Up?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Don't Wait Up worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Which season of Don't Wait Up is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 7.2. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Episode #5.1 (season 5, episode 1) at 7.7, and the lowest is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 6.1.

Is Don't Wait Up okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Don't Wait Up?

20 h

About 20 hours: 39 episodes in 6 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1990.

Will Don't Wait Up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Don't Wait Up?

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.