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The Electric Company

1971 – 1977Show6 seasons780 episodes

ComedyFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%–
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

The Electric Company is an educational American children's television series that was produced by the Children's Television Workshop for PBS in the United States.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

Shows with

The Electric Company episodes

6 seasons · 780 episodes

  1. S1 E1 1, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 3, 8.6
  4. S1 E5 5, 7.5
  5. S1 E26 26, 6.9
  1. S2 E20 150, 8.8
  1. S3 E61 321, 8.0
  1. S4 E47 437, 7.6
  1. S6 E79 79B, 6.8
  2. S6 E130 130B, 8.1

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Erica Branch-Ridley, Ashley Fenwick-Naditch, Emily Friendroberts
Music by
Tom Lehrer

Everyone

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

Facts

October 25, 1971 · June 1, 1977 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 1971
Last aired
June 1, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 780 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Officer O'Hara, Genius Ditz, Educational Song +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Electric Company?"

Questions about The Electric Company

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Electric Company?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Electric Company from Apple TV Store.

Is The Electric Company worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Does The Electric Company get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 2 peaks at 8.8. The highest-rated episode is 150 (season 2, episode 20) at 8.8, and the lowest is 79B (season 6, episode 79) at 6.8.

Is The Electric Company okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Electric Company?

364 h

About 364 hours: 780 episodes in 6 seasons of about 28 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1977.

Will The Electric Company make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Electric Company?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.