7.2
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46
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (47).
Herman's Head
1991·Show
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A , comedy series.
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Herman's Head is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991 until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television. William Ragsdale stars as the titular character, Herman Brooks.
Internal Voices Sitcom90s NostalgiaPsychological ComedyLight Hearted RomanceSingle Life StrugglesPersonified TraitsComfort ViewingFormulaic but CharmingEarly Fox Era
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Is Herman's Head okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Herman's Head?
36 h
About 36 hours: 72 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1994.
Will Herman's Head make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).
Is Herman's Head plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Herman's Head use?
Groin AttackBait-and-Switch CreditsSlap-Slap-KissScenery CensorHypocritical HeartwarmingOf Course I'm Not a VirginIdiosyncratic Episode NamingThe ConscienceFreudian TrioFun with AcronymsHypocritical HumorGhost in the Machineand 27 more
TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Groin Attack, Bait-and-Switch Credits, and Slap-Slap-Kiss.