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Big Comfy Couch

1993·Show
101Episodes in7Seasons·TV-Y
73
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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness10
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Kept in the background

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Big Comfy Couch is a Canadian children's television series about Loonette the Clown and her dolly Molly, who solve everyday problems on their "Big Comfy Couch". It aired from 1992 until early 2006. It was produced by Cheryl Wagner and Robert Mills, directed by Wayne Moss and Mills. It premiered on March 2, 1992 in Canada and in 1995 in the USA on public television stations across the country. There is also a Spanish version of the show titled, "El Sofa de mi Imaginacion". It also aired in the United Kingdom on GMTV's kids block. The show's format revolves around Loonette the Clown, who lives with her dolly Molly on the eponymous Big Comfy Couch. Episodes are generally focused on a theme or a lesson. For example, Season 3's episode "Full of Life" explored the concepts of "full" and "empty", while "Sticks and Stones" dealt with name-calling and teasing.
Children's EntertainmentClownPhysical ComedyWholesomeNostalgicSillyComfort WatchPlayful

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Is Big Comfy Couch worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Comfy Couch rated?

TV-Y

It's rated TV-Y in the United States.

How many seasons does Big Comfy Couch have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 101 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Big Comfy Couch air?

It ran from 1993 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Big Comfy Couch in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Big Comfy Couch?

2CAUS

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What tropes does Big Comfy Couch use?

Clapper GagGirlish PigtailsYou Mean "Xmas"Punctuated! For! Emphasis!Visual PunHypno FoolVocal EvolutionThe CouchEvery Episode EndingBirthday EpisodeGenki GirlOnce an Episodeand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Big Comfy Couch, including Clapper Gag, Girlish Pigtails, You Mean "Xmas".